Sony HQ Increases Support for 'China Hero Project' Following Genshin Impact's Success: Tatsuya Eguchi Confirms

Recently, Tatsuya Eguchi, President of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Shanghai, shared some industry-shaking news during an interview with DianKeJi. When discussing the function of the Shanghai team, Eguchi confirmed that based on the experience gained from the first two iterations of the 'China Hero Project,' Sony HQ has decided to place significant weight on the Chinese gaming market.

Eguchi directly credited the massive success of 'Genshin Impact' for this shift. Seeing how an Chinese-developed game could achieve such global acclaim and industrial sophistication shocked Sony HQ. Consequently, to better support local developers, Sony is expanding the scope of the 'China Hero Project' and has re-established a specialized support team backed by PlayStation Studios.

The community response was immediate and heated. Some users joked that this felt like someone finally winning a lottery jackpot after years of playing and deciding to bet even more. Others noted that while console purists and mobile gamers often clash, one cannot ignore that 'Genshin Impact' has shattered stereotypes through sheer quality. While some point out that the program primarily benefits indie developers (like 'F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch'), many agree that this recognition has effectively 'carried' the industry's profile to new heights, with some netizens jokingly suggesting that console fans should now thank miHoYo for the increased attention.