Tencent Returns to Monster Hunter IP with New TiMi Project

Recent reports indicate that Tencent's TiMi Studio is developing a new mobile game based on the 'Monster Hunter' franchise. Tencent's history with this IP is long and troubled: from the cancellation of 'Monster Hunter Online' a decade ago, to the delisting of 'Monster Hunter: World' in China, and the failure of their film investments, the company remains persistent despite repeated setbacks.

The community's response has been largely skeptical. Many criticize Tencent's track record, joking that their history of 'making games only to kill them' proves they should focus on original IPs instead. Regarding why Tencent doesn't leverage its domestic Nintendo Switch distribution channel for console titles, analysts suggest it's not just a matter of technical capability, but that Capcom wouldn't want to license a potential rival that cannibalizes its own sales. Regulatory hurdles for imported games remain a major concern, with users joking that the game's success will be measured simply by whether it avoids getting shut down. One user even remarked that Tencent's past 'backstabbing' of Cygames (a notorious move in the industry) is a more fascinating piece of history than their ongoing struggle with the Monster Hunter license.