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Destiny Rising, a well-made mobile shooter game, has underperformed with only 2 million downloads and $9 million revenue in three weeks, largely due to its limited appeal outside the small Destiny 2 fanbase and the challenges of breaking into the competitive gacha market, indicating a bleak outlook for its future success.
Infinity Nikki, a PS5 console exclusive gacha game, has achieved 10 million downloads shortly after its launch, alongside Marvel Rivals. To celebrate, developer Infold Games is offering players 10 Free Draws, available until December 31. Infinity Nikki, also available on PC and mobile with cross-play support, has not announced an Xbox release.
Wuthering Waves, a new gacha game from Kuro Games, generated nearly $10 million in mobile revenue within five days of its global launch, with China leading in revenue and downloads. The game has seen 5.93 million downloads globally, with significant contributions from the App Store. The game's success is comparable to other popular titles like Genshin Impact, and it remains to be seen if Kuro Games can maintain this momentum.
The developer of Wuthering Waves, Kuro Games, has apologized for the game's problematic launch, which included bugs, lag, and device overheating issues. They are working on fixes and have issued an emergency patch, advising players to lower graphics settings if problems persist. Compensation is being offered to affected players, and Kuro Games is committed to ongoing performance improvements.
Chinese developer Mihoyo, known for the popular gacha roleplaying game Genshin Impact, has been valued at $23 billion, making it the most valuable private gaming-focused company in the world. The company's rapid rise in valuation is attributed to the global success of Genshin Impact and its previous title, Honkai: Star Rail. Mihoyo's latest game, Zenless Zone Zero, is also generating anticipation as it nears release on PC and PS5.
HoYoverse's upcoming game Zenless Zone Zero is holding a closed beta, allowing fans to get a taste of the urban fantasy game with a roguelite gameplay loop and gacha mechanics. Players can sign up until March 23 for a chance to participate, with the game expected to release in 2024. The latest beta introduces a new character and faction, offering a glimpse into the game ahead of its official launch.
Honkai Star Rail has active codes for April 2023 that can provide players with free Stellar Jade, Credits, and character and Light Cone experience. To redeem codes, players can visit the official redemption site or redeem them in-game by selecting 'Redemption Code' in the main phone menu. Twitch drops are also available until May 24th for those who link their Twitch account to their Star Rail account and watch any Star Rail-related livestream.