Gossip: Rumors of 50 Billion Revenue for Honor of Kings – Fact or Fiction?

Recently, a player posted a thread asking for the source of rumors claiming that 'Honor of Kings' generated 50 billion RMB and 'Game for Peace' reached 40 billion RMB in annual revenue. This question immediately ignited a heated discussion within the community regarding the authenticity of these gaming revenue figures.

Addressing the OP's inquiry, veteran gossipers pointed out that Tencent's financial reports typically do not break down revenue by individual game, suggesting that these massive figures are largely speculative guesses. Some mentioned a leaked table from the Xueqiu platform, which estimated the 2021 revenue for Honor of Kings at 63.9 billion RMB, though its credibility remains unverified.

The comment section quickly turned into a 'revenue guessing game.' Some players argued that 63.9 billion is a conservative estimate, with personal projections ranging from 60 to 70 billion, while more extreme estimates reached as high as 120 billion RMB. Furthermore, a side debate emerged regarding the current mobile-first gaming market versus the long-standing earnings of PC titles like DNF and League of Legends.