Tencent Games - Quarterly Spotlight #1 🐧

Introduction:

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Tencent Games Quarterly Spotlight, your every-three-month pulse on the latest innovations shaping the future of immersive gaming with the #gamingindustry.

In this issue, go behind the scenes our journey at Game Developers Conference 2025, where we connected with the global dev community and #gamingindustry. Plus, get the inside scoop from our world-class gaming studios.

Whether you’re a fan, developer, or just want to stay on top of the game, we’ve got exciting news for you – so dive in and scroll down 🎮

Experience the Future of Gaming: Tencent Games Unleashes Innovation at GDC 2025

This March, Tencent Games invited developers to experience the future of gaming at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025 – the game industry's premier professional event held in San Francisco, USA. Taking centerstage were next-generation innovations poised to redefine how games are created and experienced, capturing the attention of developers and the gaming industry.

We also hosted a full-day Tencent Game Developer Summit, featuring deep-dive sessions on cutting-edge technologies, development workflows, and creative innovations. These sessions attracted standing-room-only crowds and sparked enthusiastic conversations across the global dev community.

AI continues to be the hottest topic at GDC 2025. Elvis Liu Principal Engineer at Morefun Studios wowed the audience during the core concept session with a demo of F.A.C.U.L.: The First FPS AI Companion. The live showcase revealed how advanced AI can transform the player experience in FPS games—executing complex commands, adapting to dynamic scenarios, and delivering deeper in-game support like never before.

Another crowd favorite core concept session was the Delta Force game art showcase by TiMi Studio Group. The dev team shared their approach to building vast, high-fidelity game worlds that deliver immersive experiences across platforms—while maintaining peak performance on a wide range of devices.

Additionally, Yong-yi Zhu Vice President of Business Operations, Strategy and Compliance at Tencent Games Global was invited in the Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco. In this fireside chat, he shared insights on how global collaboration is driving a new era of game development – sparking new possibilities connectivity, creativity and innovation. Check out the full article for Yong-yi’s take on our evolving industry landscape.

Honor of Kings Launches Green Activations to Drive Global Conservation Efforts Through Gaming

TiMi Studio Group and Level Infinite have launched their campaign to unite the global Honor of Kings community in a mission to drive environmental conservation through gaming. Developed as a part of Green Game Jam 2025 organised by Playing for the Planet - an initiative supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - the campaign invites players to unlock rewards, and transforms their virtual achievements into measurable support for critical forest protection projects in the real world.

Play Now: https://honorofkings.live/download

Delta Force is coming to Mobile

Team Jade announced the mobile launch of Delta Force, which is slated for launch on April 21st UTC. This brings unprecedented large-scale PvP experience to handheld devices, offering immersive next-gen visuals. Players can also expect seamless, exceptional performance, as the team adopted cutting-edge technology to ensure smooth performance across a wide range of devices.

Pre-register now at www.playdeltaforce.com to be among the first to deploy and snag some exclusive rewards!

Arena Breakout: Infinite Sets April 29 Launch for ‘New Season: Ignition’ 

MoreFun Studios is excited to announce the long-anticipated arrival of the next season of ARENA BREAKOUT: INFINITE (PC) on April 29. Titled ‘New Season: IGNITION’, this season brings a wave of fresh content including new modes, major improvements, and even more features including boss encounters, skin bundles, new season launch awards and more.

Get ready for the next chapter in this gritty, extraction-based tactical shooter, where every bullet and decision counts. Mark your calendars!

Read more: Arena Breakout: Infinite's Season 2 - IGNITION [April 29]

Age of Empires Mobile Unveils New Mercenaries Troop System

Age of Empires Mobile's new Mercenary System arrived March 17, allowing players to recruit powerful mercenaries through dynamic contract mechanics. These elite troops combine core stats with unique civilization-inspired skills, unlocking new strategic depth. By upgrading mercenary technologies, players can further enhance combat capabilities while freely mixing units across civilizations for unprecedented flexibility in this definitive medieval warfare experience.

Read more: https://aoemobile.com/en/index.html

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down Co-op Campaign Now Available!

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down has officially launched its highly anticipated co-op campaign, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Players can now immerse themselves in the intense battlegrounds of Mogadishu, leading a squad of four uniquely skilled soldiers, each as a distinct class with a personalized loadout. Together, they’ll work as a team to navigate critical missions, reliving pivotal moments of survival and camaraderie under fire – united by the unwavering belief that “no one gets left behind.”

Read more: Black Hawk Down returns in Delta Force: a free co-op battle available now - Epic Games Store

Tencent Delivers Strong 2024 Annual and Q4 results with a boost in gaming revenue both domestically and internationally

As we close out this edition, we are proud to share key highlights from our recently announced 2024 annual and Q4 results, reflecting continued momentum across our global games portfolio:

● International Games revenues rose by 15% year-on-year, with a total revenue of RMB 16 billion, driven by the performance of Brawl Stars and PUBG MOBILE, alongside the early access release of Path of Exile 2.

● Our evergreen games portfolio expanded from 12 titles in 2023 to 14 in 2024, demonstrating our commitment to nurturing new games into long-term franchises.

● Gross profit was USD12.6 billion, up 17% year-on-year.

Between issues, stay connected with us by following the Tencent Global and Tencent Games LinkedIn pages for our latest news, or visit us at www.tencent.com for updates.

At Tencent Games, we believe the future of gaming is built together – with our players, partners, and developer community. As a global company driven by community and creativity, we are always eager to hear your thoughts – please reach out if you’d like to share how we can elevate our gaming experiences that resonate around the world, and better serve our gaming community with purpose and impact.

We can’t wait to share what’s next—see you in the next issue!