3 6 Ke·2025-12-27 03:04Core Insights - NetEase Group announced the retirement of Ding Yingfeng, Executive Vice President and head of the Interactive Entertainment Division, effective December 31, 2025, after which he will continue as a company advisor [1][7] - CEO Ding Lei expressed gratitude for Ding Yingfeng's contributions, particularly in the success of flagship games and the development of the company's R&D and operational capabilities [1] Group 1: Career and Contributions - Ding Yingfeng entered the gaming industry in 1998 and joined NetEase in 2002, contributing to the design and development of several iconic products, including the first self-developed large-scale online game, "Dahua Xiyou Online" [2] - Under his leadership, "Dream of the West Journey," launched in 2003, has operated for over 22 years by the end of 2025, making it one of the longest-running and highest-grossing product series in NetEase's gaming history [2] Group 2: Business Performance - In the third quarter of 2025, NetEase reported a net revenue of RMB 28.4 billion, with net income from games and related value-added services reaching RMB 23.3 billion, an 11.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024, accounting for 82% of total revenue [5] - The growth was primarily driven by the launch of new games such as "Yanyun Sixteen Sounds" and "Broken Land," as well as the stable income from existing products like the "Dream of the West Journey" series and "Egg Party" [5] Group 3: Organizational Changes - Following Ding Yingfeng's retirement, his responsibilities will be taken over by the current management team of the Interactive Entertainment Division, although specific successors have not been disclosed [7] - The impact of this leadership change on NetEase's long-term strategy and product line planning for the gaming business will gradually become evident in 2026 and beyond [7]