光大证券研究·2025-06-28 14:32Core Viewpoint - The Chinese gaming market continues to show strong growth, driven by new product launches and a shift from long-term product commercialization to new product contributions [3][4]. Domestic Market - In May 2025, the actual sales revenue of the Chinese gaming market reached 28.051 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.86% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.56%. This growth rate has slowed compared to previous months but remains robust [3]. - The mobile gaming market in May 2025 generated actual sales revenue of 21.177 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 11.96%. Key new releases have started to emerge, with several games achieving monthly revenues exceeding 10 million yuan [4]. - The client game market saw actual sales revenue of 5.819 billion yuan in May 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.58%. The growth was primarily driven by new and recently launched products [5]. - The upcoming summer season is expected to see a significant increase in new game launches, with over 30 titles planned, covering various genres [6]. Overseas Market - In May 2025, the actual sales revenue of China's self-developed games in overseas markets reached 1.577 billion USD, marking a year-on-year increase of 6.93% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.50% [8]. - Strategy games (SLG) remain the core category driving overseas revenue, with product structures continuously optimizing. Notably, the game "Kingshot" saw its revenue double compared to the previous month [8]. - New genres, including female-oriented and synthesis games, are emerging in the overseas market, contributing to revenue growth and diversification [8].