All articles tagged with #netease
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PCGamesN
The development of a new Warhammer MMO by Jackalyptic Games, led by veteran MMO developer Jack Emmert, has been canceled after NetEase ended its partnership, leaving the project in limbo and marking a setback for Warhammer online gaming.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
NetEase has previewed Gambit and Rogue as upcoming heroes in Marvel Rivals Season 5, with their stylized looks revealed through enhanced images. Gambit is expected to be a Duelist and Rogue a Vanguard, with their official movesets and skins, including Rogue's 'Savage Land' outfit, likely to be revealed soon. The game continues its rapid release schedule amid declining player counts, raising concerns about its long-term stability.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
NetEase has shut down its Canadian subsidiary Bad Brain Game Studios due to the inability to secure a new partner for its ongoing project, Midnight Riders, with the studio closing on November 17, 2025. The studio's IP is available for acquisition or partnership, and this marks the second NetEase subsidiary closure this week, reflecting challenges in its game development efforts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Eurogamer
Bad Brain Game Studios, founded by former Ubisoft developers, is shutting down on November 17 due to lack of funding after Netease withdrew support, marking another setback for Western-focused game studios in China.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by GameSpot
NetEase's MMO studio Fantastic Pixel Castle, led by former WoW designer Greg Street, is shutting down after failing to secure additional funding, with the studio's flagship project, Ghost, still in early development. The closure reflects broader industry challenges, including layoffs and strategic shifts by major gaming companies in 2025.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Forbes
Marvel Rivals, a live-service multiplayer game from NetEase, has experienced an 85% drop in players within 10 months, raising concerns about its long-term viability amid rapid content updates and stiff competition in the genre.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Push Square
NetEase's Ananta, an ambitious anime open-world game inspired by titles like Spider-Man and GTA, has shown impressive progress in a recent hands-on preview, featuring diverse gameplay mechanics, a trendy urban setting, and a free-to-play model with cosmetic monetization. The game aims to deliver regular updates and a high-quality experience that could challenge traditional AAA games and gacha markets.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Push Square
NetEase's upcoming game Ananta is set to revolutionize free-to-play gaming by eliminating character gacha mechanics, instead allowing players to unlock characters through gameplay and purchase cosmetics, which could significantly disrupt the market.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TheSixthAxis
Destiny: Rising, a new game set in an alternate universe of Bungie's Destiny series, has launched on mobile and PC, offering fresh characters, weapons, and locations, with positive early impressions and a planned season called Daybreak.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Forbes
NetEase is launching Destiny Rising, a mobile game set in the Destiny universe that introduces new gameplay elements and characters, potentially cannibalizing Destiny 2's player base due to its engaging features and gacha monetization, despite being a non-canon mobile adaptation.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Kotaku
NetEase's Marvel Rivals may introduce original characters alongside classic Marvel heroes, with the team having the green light from Marvel to do so, though no specific new heroes have been confirmed yet.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MP1st
NetEase has received approval from Marvel to potentially introduce original characters in the game Marvel Rivals, though no specific developments have been confirmed yet, and they are taking steps to prevent leaks.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Game Post
Destiny: Rising has surpassed 10 million pre-registrations, unlocking all milestone rewards including an exotic weapon ornament, ahead of its August 28, 2025, launch. The game features fan-favorite elements like Sparrow Racing and dual-wielding, but also includes a gacha monetization system, which may impact player reception.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by IGN
NetEase has announced Blood Message, a new story-driven, single-player action-adventure game set in Ancient China, featuring cinematic storytelling and realistic combat, drawing comparisons to Uncharted and Tomb Raider, with a release planned for PC and consoles.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Pure Xbox
NetEase announced 'Blood Message,' an ambitious AAA action-adventure game set in 848 AD during the Tang Dynasty, blending elements of Assassin's Creed and Tomb Raider, with a focus on narrative and historical events, coming to PC and consoles in the future.