中经记者 李哲 北京报道 春节档一直是游戏厂商的"必争之地"。2026年春节期间，各大厂商通过与文旅、春晚联动等方式展开竞 逐，让游戏走出屏幕，更加多元化、立体化与玩家见面。 不过，相比花样百出的联动方式，从收入方面来看，整体市场表现并不突出。根据Sensor Tower数据， 2026年春节档游戏iOS端收入约为4.4亿美元，与去年同期基本持平。 游戏产业时评人张书乐向《中国经营报》记者表示，春节档本身就有"休假"意味，玩家休假，大厂也在 休假，因此在1月新游集中发布后，大多数游戏都进入休假期，只是通过春节档活动来进行日常维护。 这和暑期档的高强度维护形成了差异性。 厂商花式联动 2月15日，腾讯旗下《王者荣耀》在春节假期第一天推出了马年"皮肤"，随后便迅速冲上iOS畅销榜总 榜，并且因服务器宕机登上了各大社交平台热搜。 此外，腾讯旗下另一款游戏大作《和平精英》则在春节版本推出了以敦煌文化为载体的新地图，并上线 了一系列符合新春氛围的活动，包括"月牙泉许愿打卡""年兽大作战"等。这一系列的联动让《和平精 英》在除夕夜的日活跃用户数突破9000万。 春节假期的"团圆"特性，成为了派对类游戏施展的舞台。网易旗下 ...

智通财经APP获悉，华源证券发布研报称，建议持续把握AI+应用逐步落地，以及B端、C端用户真实反 馈，关注商业模式的延展。目前传媒行业景气度仍在持续提升，调整中建议继续沿新渠道+新内容方向 布局。 风险提示：新电影上线表现不及预期、新技术发展不及预期、行业竞争加剧、新产品研发上线及表现不 及预期。 游戏：春节档期间玩家偏好以大DAU游戏为主，集中于MOBA和FPS赛道 从2026年2月1日至21日的游戏畅销榜数据来看，春节档期间玩家偏好以大DAU游戏为主，集中于 MOBA和FPS赛道。腾讯游戏占据主导地位，《王者荣耀》和《和平精英》几乎稳居前两名，具有较大 的用户基本盘。《三角洲行动》多次位列第三、四名，2月10日至11日短暂登顶。中游排名竞争激烈， 《金铲铲之战》《无畏契约》《无尽冬日》《火影忍者》等产品位次每日均有波动，各游戏通过限时活 动、版本更新等方式争夺用户时间和消费。SLG游戏表现分化，《无尽冬日》凭借持续攀升势头多次进 入总榜前10名，成为SLG品类头部游戏。 影视：口碑分化明显，三四线城市成为观影主力 2026年春节档（2月15日-23日）长达9天，创下史上最长纪录。截至2月22日，春节档总票 ...

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [7] Core Insights - The gaming sector has shown resilience in the current macroeconomic environment, with strong performance from both listed and non-listed companies during the Spring Festival period, confirming the ongoing logic of a significant product year in 2026 [7] - Notable games such as "Goose Goose Duck" have dominated the App Store charts, while companies like Century Huatong and Perfect World have seen impressive pre-registration numbers and revenue growth for their upcoming titles [2][3][5] - The overall industry sentiment is improving, with non-listed companies also achieving remarkable results, as seen with "Blue Archive" and "Arknights" celebrating significant anniversaries and experiencing substantial revenue increases [4] Summary by Sections Company Performance - Tencent's games have shown comprehensive growth, with "Goose Goose Duck" topping charts and "Dark Zone Breakthrough" reaching over 230 million registered users [7] - Century Huatong's "Yihuan" has surpassed 25 million pre-registrations, outperforming titles like "Genshin Impact" in pre-launch interest [3] - Giant Network's "Supernatural Action Group" has achieved a daily active user (DAU) count exceeding 10 million, benefiting from the holiday season [3] Revenue Growth - Tencent's "Honor of Kings" saw a 105% month-on-month revenue increase to $220 million, while "Peacekeeper Elite" surpassed $110 million in revenue during January [7] - Non-listed games like "Blue Archive" and "Arknights" reported global revenue increases of 220% and 122%, respectively, in January [4] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on Perfect World due to the strong pre-registration numbers for "Yihuan" and suggests monitoring companies like Tencent, Huya, Century Huatong, Giant Network, and Kingsoft for their product lines [5]

Core Insights - The gaming industry is experiencing a shift during the Spring Festival, with a noticeable decrease in the launch of new blockbuster games compared to previous years [1][2][3] - Major companies like Tencent, NetEase, and miHoYo are focusing on retaining existing players rather than aggressively promoting new titles, indicating a strategic pivot towards "user retention" [1][5][27] Group 1: Market Trends - The number of new game launches during the Spring Festival is significantly lower, with established titles like "Sandstone Town Time" and "Little Nightmares" relying on their successful PC versions for traction [2][3] - The cost of acquiring new users has more than doubled compared to previous years, making it less viable to invest in new games during a highly competitive period [5][29] - The focus has shifted from attracting new users to enhancing the experience for existing players, with companies offering substantial in-game benefits and events [5][30] Group 2: Marketing Strategies - Major games are launching significant Spring Festival events to engage existing users, such as "League of Legends Mobile" offering new year benefits and "Honor of Kings" providing free skins and discounts [7][9][11] - Companies are extending their marketing efforts beyond online platforms to include offline activities, creating immersive experiences for players [12][16][18] - The trend of focusing on existing user engagement rather than new user acquisition reflects a more mature approach to sustainable growth in the gaming industry [31][32]

Investment Rating - Industry rating: Recommended [4] Core Insights & Investment Recommendations - Claude Work has launched 13 plugins covering core business areas such as law, sales, and finance, significantly enhancing the efficiency of non-software developers by automating workflows like research, drafting, and review [2][22] - The competition in AI has shifted from providing foundational model capabilities to controlling specific industry workflows, indicating that AI applications can now offer "out-of-the-box" vertical solutions across multiple sectors [2][22] - During the Spring Festival, major AI applications invested over 1.5 billion yuan in marketing, with notable activities like Alibaba's "milk tea free order" campaign achieving over 10 million orders in just 9 hours, highlighting the potential for AI applications to connect online intelligence with offline consumption [3][23] - Current investment opportunities include: 1) Hong Kong internet leaders, 2) gaming industry benefiting from policy incentives and technological empowerment, and 3) film and cultural tourism sectors recovering from consumption policies [23][6] Sub-industry Data Film Industry - The top three films by box office for the week are: "Zootopia 2" with 30.02 million yuan (19.90% market share), "Water Pipe" with 19.28 million yuan (12.80%), and "Killing" with 17.48 million yuan (11.60%) [24][25] Gaming Industry - The top three iOS games are: "Honor of Kings," "Peacekeeper Elite," and "Gold Shovel Battle," while the top three Android games are: "Heartfelt Town," "Tomorrow's Ark: End of the World," and "Goose Duck Kill" [26][27] TV Series Industry - The top three TV series by broadcast index are: "Tang Palace Mystery" (77.3), "Young and Promising" (70.9), and "Peaceful Year" (69.4) [28][29] Variety and Animation - The top three variety shows are: "Weibo Night 2025" (75.5), "Voice of the Flow Season" (63.4), and "Wonderful Night Season 2" (63.1) [30][31] - The top three animated shows are: "Happy Hammer" (230.9), "Immortal Reverse" (213.4), and "Time Beyond" (179.9) [32]

Investment Rating - Industry rating: Recommended [4] Core Insights & Investment Recommendations - Claude Work has launched 13 plugins covering core business areas such as law, sales, and finance, significantly enhancing the efficiency of non-software developers by automating workflows like research, drafting, and review [2][22] - The competition in AI has shifted from providing foundational model capabilities to controlling specific industry workflows, indicating that AI applications can now offer "out-of-the-box" vertical solutions across multiple sectors [2][22] - During the Spring Festival, major AI applications invested over 1.5 billion yuan in marketing, with notable activities like Alibaba's "milk tea free order" campaign achieving over 10 million orders in just 9 hours, highlighting the potential for AI applications to connect online intelligence with offline consumption [3][23] - Current investment opportunities include: 1) Hong Kong internet leaders, 2) gaming industry benefiting from policy incentives and technological empowerment, and 3) film and cultural tourism sectors recovering due to consumer policies [3][6][23] Industry Data Film Industry - The top three films by box office for the week are: "Zootopia 2" with 30.02 million yuan (19.90% market share), "Water Pipe" with 19.28 million yuan (12.80%), and "Killing" with 17.48 million yuan (11.60%) [24][25] Gaming Industry - The top three iOS games are: "Honor of Kings," "Peacekeeper Elite," and "Gold Shovel Battle," while the top three Android games are: "Heartfelt Town," "Arknights: End of the World," and "Duck Duck Goose" [26][27] TV Series Industry - The top three TV series by broadcast index are: "Tang Palace Mystery" (77.3), "Young and Promising" (70.9), and "The Peaceful Year" (69.4) [28][29] Variety and Animation - The top three variety shows are: "Weibo Night 2025" (75.5), "Voice of the Flow Season" (63.4), and "Wonderful Night Season 2" (63.1) [30][31] - The top three animated shows are: "Happy Hammer" (230.9), "Immortal Reverse" (213.4), and "Time Beyond" (179.9) [32]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the media and internet industry, particularly highlighting the growth potential driven by AI applications and content quality [1]. Core Insights - The media and internet industry index rose by 17.94% in January 2026, outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index, which increased by 1.65% [6][8]. - The film industry experienced a significant decline in box office revenue, with January 2026 box office at 1.965 billion yuan, down 69.15% year-on-year and 47.08% month-on-month [16][18]. - The gaming industry saw record-high user revenue, with actual sales revenue reaching 350.789 billion yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 7.68% [30][34]. - The advertising market grew by 5.4% year-on-year in 2025, with notable increases in sectors such as telecommunications and personal goods [16]. - AI applications are rapidly advancing, with companies like Zhihui and Minimax listing in Hong Kong, indicating a strong market interest in AI commercialization [1][4]. Market Dynamics - The media industry index showed a strong performance in January 2026, with all sub-sectors experiencing growth, particularly advertising marketing, which rose by 35.73% [7][8]. - The film industry is expected to see a rebound in February 2026 due to the release of new films during the Spring Festival [25][29]. - The gaming market continues to expand, with a user base of 683 million, marking a historical high [30][34]. Sub-industry Data Tracking Film Industry - January 2026 saw a total of 41 films released, with a box office champion being "Zootopia" at 423 million yuan, accounting for 21.5% of the total box office [16][26]. - The average ticket price in January 2026 was 38.84 yuan, down 17.45% year-on-year [18]. Gaming Industry - The domestic mobile gaming market generated 257.076 billion yuan in revenue in 2025, a 7.92% increase year-on-year [30][34]. - The number of approved domestic game licenses increased significantly, with 177 games approved in January 2026, indicating a stable supply for the market [42][44]. Advertising Industry - The advertising market's total expenditure increased by 5.4% in 2025, with significant growth in sectors like telecommunications and IT products [16].

Core Insights - The self-chess game market, which has been stable for nearly seven years, is about to change with the upcoming release of "Wangzhe Wanxiangqi" [1] - This game, backed by the "Honor of Kings" IP, is seen as a strong challenger in the self-chess market due to its similar product positioning and logic to successful titles like "League of Legends: Teamfight Tactics" and "Gold Shovel Shovel Battle" [3][4] - Despite the potential, the success of "Wangzhe Wanxiangqi" is not guaranteed, as previous attempts by "Honor of Kings" to enter the self-chess genre did not yield significant results [3][4] Market Positioning - Major game developers are re-entering the self-chess market with established IPs and differentiated gameplay, including Tencent's "Wangzhe Wanxiangqi" and others from NetEase and Mihayou [4] - "Wangzhe Wanxiangqi" must address two core questions: why existing users would switch from familiar games like "Teamfight Tactics" and how to effectively convert the large user base of "Honor of Kings" into players of "Wangzhe Wanxiangqi" [4] Gameplay Innovation - The game aims to redefine the enjoyment of self-chess by lowering the entry barrier and creating a "easy to learn, hard to master" experience [6][8] - It simplifies traditional self-chess mechanics, such as the upgrade system, allowing players to enhance hero levels directly by playing matching cards, thus enhancing the gameplay experience [10][12] - The game introduces a unique keyword ability system for heroes, focusing on straightforward interactions rather than complex combinations, which is a significant innovation in the game's design [12][14] Economic and Strategic Systems - "Wangzhe Wanxiangqi" adopts a fixed energy allocation system, encouraging players to commit to a specific strategy from the start, which enhances the depth of gameplay [18][22] - The game features a bidding system that allows players to compete for key cards, maintaining a balance between fairness and competitive dynamics [20] - The economic system encourages players to explore the depth of their chosen strategy rather than spreading their focus too thin [22] Visual and Commercial Aspects - The game emphasizes a stylish visual design and immersive experience, which is crucial for attracting and retaining players [29][31] - The monetization strategy is expected to focus on character skins and visual elements, similar to "Gold Shovel Shovel Battle," but with unique character skills that enhance gameplay [35][37] - The game aims to leverage the vast user base of "Honor of Kings" to achieve commercial success, with a focus on creating a party-like gaming experience [41] Competitive Landscape - "Wangzhe Wanxiangqi" does not aim for a direct competition with "Gold Shovel Shovel Battle" but rather seeks to expand the overall market by attracting non-typical self-chess players [38] - The game targets a diverse audience, including users from other popular IPs, to grow its player base [38] - The long-term success of "Wangzhe Wanxiangqi" will depend on its ability to maintain player engagement and adapt to feedback over time [45]

Core Insights - The global mobile game revenue ranking for 2025 shows increased competition, with several games surpassing $1 billion in revenue, but Tencent's "Honor of Kings" remains the top earner at $1.68 billion [1][2]. Revenue Rankings - "Honor of Kings" generated $1.68 billion in 2025, a slight decrease from $1.74 billion in 2024, with the majority of revenue coming from China and the U.S. contributing approximately $8.5 million [1]. - "Last War" by FunFly achieved $1.57 billion in revenue, up from $1.1 billion in 2024, despite not being launched in mainland China [1]. - "Roblox" saw revenue growth to nearly $1.49 billion in 2025, up from $1.1 billion in 2024, driven by popular user-generated content [2]. - "Whiteout Survival" from Century Huatong increased its revenue from $936 million in 2024 to $1.4 billion in 2025, ranking fourth [2]. - "Royal Match" by Dream Games earned $1.37 billion in 2025, slightly down from $1.39 billion in 2024, possibly due to competition from its new title "Royal Kingdom" [3]. - "Monopoly Go" generated $1.36 billion in 2025, down from $1.43 billion in 2024, with significant revenue from web stores [3]. - "PUBG Mobile" reported $1.12 billion in revenue, showing slight growth, but faced a decline in momentum towards the end of 2025 [4]. - "Candy Crush Saga" achieved $1 billion in revenue, marking its first time surpassing this threshold, with a slight increase from $980 million in 2024 [4]. - "Coin Master" earned approximately $650 million, continuing a trend of declining revenue for the third consecutive year [5]. Additional Rankings - The 11th to 20th ranked games include "Gossip Harbor" at $550 million, "Pokémon Go" at $494 million, and "Clash Royale" at $453 million, with notable growth for "Gossip Harbor" and "Clash Royale" [6][7]. - "Pokémon Go" has seen a decline in revenue for four consecutive years, dropping below $500 million in 2025 [7]. - "Bun Bun Kingdom" generated nearly $450 million in its first year, indicating potential for future growth [8]. - "Honkai: Star Rail" experienced a revenue drop from $562 million in 2024 to $423 million in 2025, while "Genshin Impact" also saw a decline [8].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The report highlights the initiation of an antitrust investigation by the State Council against the food delivery industry, focusing on issues such as "subsidy wars, price competition, and traffic control" [2] - The investigation is expected to accelerate industry reshuffling, shifting platforms from "traffic competition" to "value creation," ultimately benefiting consumers, merchants, delivery personnel, and platforms [2] - Future trends in the food delivery market are identified as technology-driven efficiency, supply chain optimization, and regulatory evolution aimed at balancing consumer rights, merchant profits, and delivery personnel welfare [4] Summary by Sections Regulatory Developments - The report outlines a timeline of regulatory actions against food delivery platforms, including multiple rounds of discussions and the signing of a self-regulatory food safety management agreement by eight platforms [3] Market Dynamics - The report notes that high-value orders are becoming a key competitive focus, with Meituan capturing over 66% of orders above 15 yuan and 70% of those above 30 yuan [4] - The increase in high-value order proportions indicates that acquiring and retaining high-quality users will be crucial for sustainable platform development [4] Technological Advancements - Platforms are expected to invest in AI algorithms and smart scheduling to enhance fulfillment efficiency, indicating a shift towards technology-driven operations [4] Company Highlights - Alibaba's Gaode Map launched a new feature that attracted over 600,000 merchant reservations within five days, showcasing the demand for digital tools among offline businesses [5][6] - Tencent continues to lead the global mobile gaming market, with its flagship game "Honor of Kings" generating over $2 billion in revenue, contributing to its strong market position [7] - ByteDance is increasing its option grant prices to enhance talent retention and competitiveness, reflecting its commitment to maintaining a strong workforce amid global talent competition [8][9]