Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-27 04:22Core Insights - NetEase announced the retirement of its Executive Vice President and head of Interactive Entertainment, Ding Yingfeng, effective December 31, 2025, after which he will continue as a consultant for the company [1][3] - CEO Ding Lei expressed gratitude for Ding Yingfeng's contributions, highlighting his key role in the development of flagship games and the establishment of the company's R&D and operational systems [1][3] Company Performance - Ding Yingfeng joined NetEase in 2002 and has been instrumental in the R&D and operations of the Interactive Entertainment division, leading to the release of several influential games [1][3] - Under the "Evergreen Strategy," NetEase's products have shown strong performance this year, with the 22-year-old "Fantasy Westward Journey" PC version achieving a peak concurrent user count of over 3.58 million, a historical high [1][3] - Mobile game monthly active users reached a two-year peak, indicating robust engagement [1][3] - The new product "Yan Yun Shi Liu Sheng" saw its overseas version reach over 250,000 concurrent users on Steam, ranking second on the global bestseller list, with over 15 million players in its first month of release [1][3] Future Outlook - NetEase plans to continue leveraging its comprehensive system construction and talent strategy to promote steady business growth [2][4]