Core Viewpoint - ByteDance is reportedly selling Moonton to Savvy Games Group, a subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), for over $6 billion (approximately 414.52 billion RMB), with a share purchase agreement expected to be signed in February this year [1][4]. Group 1: Transaction Details - The confirmed purchase includes Moonton's main entity and the game "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" (MLBB), along with other projects such as a first-person shooter game "Top Zone," an ARPG competitive game, a PC action game, a PvPvE casual competitive game, a DC IP Team RPG "Code A02," and the Guangzhou Lighthouse studio [1][4]. - ByteDance acquired Moonton in 2021 for a valuation of $4 billion, at which time MLBB was a leading MOBA game in Southeast Asia, establishing a mature and stable mobile gaming and esports ecosystem [1][4]. Group 2: Negotiation Background - Since 2023, ByteDance has been reported to be considering the sale of Moonton-related businesses, with negotiations with Savvy Games Group taking place between late November 2025 and January 2026, with a price tag of no less than $5 billion [2][5]. - Insiders indicated that no formal transaction agreement had been signed at that time, and the negotiation amounts differed from media reports. Additionally, the Moonton team is not relocating to Saudi Arabia, and there will be no changes in management [5]. Group 3: Market Expansion - On January 25, Moonton announced during the MLBB World Championship M7 that the next championship (M8) will be held in Turkey in 2027, marking the first time the MLBB event will enter Europe and signifying Moonton's expansion into the European market [6]. - Recent developments in negotiations with the Saudi buyer suggest that the sale may be finalized quickly [3][6].
字节将卖掉沐瞳,金额或超414亿元
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-14 08:53