The 2022 Gaming Industry Crossroad: Why is Everyone Suffering Except MiHoYo?

Recently, an article titled 'The 2022 Gaming Industry Crossroad' has sparked widespread debate. The piece reviews the industry's downturn during 2022, centering on a provocative question: While the entire sector faces shrinking growth and financial pressure, why is MiHoYo the only one continuing to thrive?

The comment section turned into a battlefield of 'I told you so.' Many veteran players brought up the events from two years ago, pointing out that the current struggles of these developers are simply 'karmic retribution' (fubao) for how they aggressively suppressed Genshin Impact back when it launched, calling it the 'darkest day' for the industry. Netizens jeered: 'This is the harvest of your own seeds; why aren't you laughing?'

Furthermore, the community expressed deep concerns over the article's mention of a 'shift toward low-investment models.' Players argue that this will inevitably lead to a decline in quality, reducing game development to mere assembly-line work rather than craftsmanship. Many believe that by cutting budgets instead of focusing on gameplay refinement, developers are only fueling a downward spiral.

In conclusion, a netizen hit the nail on the head: the entire retrospective is obsessed with profit and loss statements, with not a single word on how to actually make better, high-quality games. This perhaps captures the true tragedy of the current domestic gaming market.