Core Viewpoint - The company, Dianhun Network, is expected to report significant losses in the first half of 2025, with a projected net profit loss of between 11 million to 7.5 million yuan, indicating a decline compared to the previous year [1][11]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue has decreased from 1.024 billion yuan in 2021 to 550 million yuan in 2024, representing a decline of 46.3% [11]. - Net profit has plummeted from 454 million yuan to 54 million yuan during the same period, a staggering drop of 88.11% [11]. - For 2024, the total revenue was 359.26 million yuan, down 18.46% from 2023 [5]. Game Performance - The core game, "Dream Three Kingdoms," has been in operation for over 15 years and is experiencing a decline in revenue and active users [1][3]. - In 2024, the revenue from "Dream Three Kingdoms" was 359 million yuan, accounting for 65.27% of total revenue, but this was an 18.46% decrease year-on-year [4][5]. - The average monthly active users (MAU) for 2024 was 566,400, a decrease of 3.9% from 2023 [5]. Management and Ownership Changes - The company has seen a significant reduction in its founding team, with only two founders remaining, Hu Jianping and Chen Fang [2][19]. - Founders have collectively cashed out 850 million yuan since the company's IPO, raising concerns about management stability [2][19]. Investment and Asset Management - The company has faced substantial investment losses, with long-term equity investments and goodwill impairments totaling 68.28 million yuan, which exceeded the net profit for the period [12][18]. - Six out of ten major invested companies are facing operational difficulties, leading to full impairment of their book values [12][13]. New Game Releases - The company has several new game titles planned for release, including "Wild Barbarian Battle 2" and "Xianxia Era," but the performance of these new titles has been underwhelming [6][7]. - "Wild Barbarian Battle 2" initially performed well but quickly fell in rankings and revenue, indicating challenges in sustaining player interest [9]. Market Context - The gaming industry is experiencing a policy-driven recovery, which has led to a temporary increase in stock prices, but the company's internal challenges remain significant [20][21].