August Revenue Rankings for Chinese Developers in Japan Spark Debate: NetEase Leads, Tencent Faces Scrutiny

Recently, a revenue ranking of Chinese game developers in the Japanese market for August has sparked heated discussion among players. The rankings visualize the revenue performance of major developers, highlighting their ability to monetize in the region.

In the comments section, users shared their views on the performance of industry giants. Some joked that it’s great to keep making money from foreign players, while others questioned Tencent's overseas strategy, pointing out that their ranking boost was largely driven by 'Tower of Fantasy'—a move described by critics as 'weak' or underwhelming for a company of their stature. Discussions also touched upon whether FunPlus should still be considered a Chinese company and how NetEase maintains its top spot in Japan through its battle royale hit.