During ChinaJoy 2023, Tatsuo Eguchi, President of SIE Shanghai, told Japanese media that while China is the world's largest gaming market, consoles remain a niche. He explicitly identified 'Genshin Impact' as the most popular title among Chinese PlayStation players.
Eguchi explained that since Chinese players are accustomed to mobile gaming, 'Genshin Impact’s' free-to-play, cross-platform nature perfectly aligns with their habits—allowing them to seamlessly transition from mobile to the big screen. This trend has created a 'Genshin Impact shock' (Genshin Impact 冲击), forcing local developers to rethink their strategies regarding console titles.
The news triggered heated debate in the community. Some netizens joked that the PS5 has essentially become a 'Genshin Launcher' (原神启动器), with some jokingly claiming the platform has been 'disqualified from being a console.' Others offered a more pragmatic take, noting the limited library of approved games on the Chinese PSN store makes popular free-to-play titles a default choice. Meanwhile, hardcore fans pointed out that console players often exhibit a high completion rate for in-game achievements, proving the platform is far more than just a casual entry point.
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