GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HUYA Inc. ("Huya" or the "Company") (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game-related entertainment and services provider, recently successfully concluded its inaugural Delta Force Diamond Champions (DDC) Summer Season, demonstrating Huya's continued commitment to fostering a thriving e-sports ecosystem, which is an integral part of the gaming world.Officially authorized by Tencent's Delta Force, one of the hottest game in China this summer, this innovative hybrid online an ...

Market Development - The Chinese esports market is projected to reach approximately 179 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.5%, indicating a robust development trend [1][3][4] - The user base for esports in China is estimated to be around 511 million in 2024, with a slight year-on-year increase of 0.6%, showing a stable user growth [1][6] Industry Dynamics - The current core dynamics of the Chinese esports industry include accelerated internationalization, establishment of standardized systems, diversification of ecosystems, and widespread public participation, all contributing to the market's growth and prosperity [1] - The esports industry is experiencing a shift towards globalization, emphasizing long-term value, diversified business models, and aging-friendly adaptations, which are expected to drive new breakthroughs in the industry [1][38][41] User Characteristics - Esports users are gradually expanding from a younger demographic to a broader age range, with 68.5% of users aged 30 and below, while those aged 30 and above have increased to 31.5% [1][26] - A significant majority of esports users, 79.4%, believe that esports are important to their lives, and 90.5% hold a positive and optimistic view of the industry's future [1][33] Internationalization - China's esports industry has made significant strides in internationalization, becoming a major venue for international esports events and enhancing the global recognition of Chinese esports IPs [1][16] - Major international events like the Esports Olympics and Esports World Cup are pivotal for establishing a cross-national esports ecosystem, laying a solid foundation for the global development of the industry [1][16] Standardization - The esports industry is in a critical phase of sportsification, with the establishment of industry and talent standards becoming a core driver of development [1][19] - National policies and local practices are working together to create stability and replicability in the industry, while dual-track vocational training and education are addressing the talent gap [1][19] Diversification - The diversification of esports content, ecosystem, and collaboration areas is unlocking further growth potential, transitioning from a gaming industry to a broader entertainment industry [1][22] - This diversification enriches the content and forms of esports, injecting innovation and market vitality into the industry [1][22] Popularization - The popularization of esports is breaking traditional user limitations, expanding participation from professional stages to broader public life scenarios [1][24] - This process not only promotes the development of esports culture but also aids in the dissemination of social goodwill and positive energy [1][24] Future Trends - The esports industry is expected to continue its growth trajectory, with projections indicating that the overall market size may exceed 200 billion yuan by 2027 [3][4] - The emergence of a "silver-haired esports" market is anticipated as the aging population increasingly engages with esports, highlighting the need for an age-friendly esports ecosystem [1][48]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the significant growth of the esports industry in China, with the user base expected to reach 490 million in 2024 [1] - According to the "2024 Global Esports Industry Development Report," four Chinese cities—Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Chengdu—rank among the top ten cities globally in terms of esports influence [1]

Group 1 - The 2025 VCT CN League concluded its first stage with XLG winning the championship by defeating BLG 3:1 in the finals [1][3] - WOL, XLG, and BLG qualified for the Toronto Masters, which will take place in June [1][3] - The first stage of the VCT CN League featured 12 teams divided into ALPHA and OMEGA groups, with the playoffs held in Beijing [1] Group 2 - BLG achieved a significant victory over EDG in the losers' semifinals, marking their first win against them in ten encounters [2] - After securing their spot in the Masters, BLG defeated WOL 3:0 in the losers' finals [3] - XLG's performance was highlighted by their ability to come back from a 0:5 deficit in the finals, ultimately winning the championship [3] Group 3 - Rarga from XLG was awarded the FMVP title for his outstanding performance throughout the league [3] - The second phase of the 2025 VCT Evolution Cup series is scheduled to take place from May 8 to May 12 [4]