Switch 2 officially goes on sale; Xiaomi SU7 Ultra joins "Gran Turismo 7"; "Infinite Nuan Nuan" wins an Apple Award | KrGame Weekly (June 2 - June 8)
Text | Ma Xiaodi
Editor | Liu Shiwu
New Game Express
Hawk Horn Network's "Pomu Pomu" Launched "Pomu Pomu", the first paid multiplayer cooperative adventure game by Hawk Horn Network, officially launched on the Steam platform on June 2nd. It features a core gameplay of "match - three + color matching + platform jumping" and supports local or online co - op for 2 - 4 players. Players need to solve puzzles by switching character colors and collaborating with props to defeat the mutated creatures called "Pomu". On the first day of its release, the number of concurrent players exceeded 15,000, and it received a "Very Positive" rating on Steam.
"Pomu Pomu"
NetEase's "Frostpunk: The Last Home" Launched
"Frostpunk: The Last Home", jointly developed by NetEase Games and 11bit Studios, officially launched on mobile devices on June 5th. As an adaptation of the PC game "Frostpunk", it retains the core experience of post - apocalyptic survival and moral choices, and has been adjusted according to the characteristics of mobile games. Two new modes, "Endurance Mode" and "Serenity Mode", have been added.
Longzhu's "Dragon Soul Traveler" Launched
Longzhu Games' idle card game "Dragon Soul Traveler" launched on June 6th. It is positioned as a "comedy harem anime - style" game, with anime - style character illustrations and dynamic special effects in terms of art, and a semi - real - time strategy combat system.
The First Game "Last Flag" by "Imagine Dragons" Studio Revealed
On June 6th local time, Night Street Games, an independent studio co - founded by Mac Reynolds, the manager of the well - known rock band Imagine Dragons, and Dan Reynolds' brother, announced the latest information about its first game.
Last Flag is a 5V5 team shooting game with the core gameplay of "Capture the Flag". This game is designed to be fast - paced and full of fun, allowing players to experience endless chaos, crucial reversals, and amazing game - winning moments in less than 20 minutes.
According to 36Kr Games, "Last Flag" will be launched on the Windows PC platform through the Steam and Epic Games stores in 2026. Work on the console version is also in progress.
Old Game News
Ubisoft's "Outriders" Shut Down
Ubisoft announced on June 3rd that the free shooting game "Outriders" officially shut down its servers. The servers and official website were closed, and all account data was cleared. The game was launched in May 2024 and only operated for 9 months, becoming a negative example of long - term operation in the industry.
"Chinese Paladin Online" Shut Down
Tencent's classic IP mobile game "Chinese Paladin Online" officially shut down its servers at 11 a.m. on June 2nd, ending nearly 8 years of operation. After the shutdown, players can exchange for game packages of "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing" and "Tian Ya Ming Yue Dao Mobile" through the compensation page.
Image Source: "Chinese Paladin Online"
"Infinite Nuan Nuan" Won the Apple Design Award
Apple announced the winners and finalists of the 2025 Apple Design Awards on June 4th. Among them, "Infinite Nuan Nuan", a multi - platform open - world game launched by Dizhi in 2024, won the "Visual Image" design award and is the only domestic game to win this time. Apple's comment on it is: "This is an open - world game. Its novelty lies in that players' task is to collect various styles of clothing instead of weapons... The graphics of 'Infinite Nuan Nuan' are gorgeous and visually comfortable, making it a rare high - quality mobile game."
Industry News
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Becomes the First Chinese Automobile Brand to Join the "Gran Turismo" Series
On June 7th, Polyphony Digital, the developer of the "Gran Turismo" series, announced a collaboration between Xiaomi and Gran Turismo. Next, Xiaomi will work with Gran Turismo to create Vision Gran Turismo. In addition, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will also appear in "Gran Turismo 7" in the future.
"Gran Turismo" is an electronic game developed by Polyphony Digital Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The series was first launched in Japan in 1997. With its realistic graphics, real - world physics technology, and meticulous attention to detail, it has won numerous awards and is considered one of the best and most realistic driving simulator games.
Gran Turismo Officially Announces Collaboration with Xiaomi Automobiles
Nintendo Switch 2 Officially on Sale: Priced at Around 4,000 Yuan, Hong Kong Version Eligible for National Subsidy
On June 5th, Nintendo's new - generation game console, the Switch 2, officially went on sale globally. According to the latest data from JD.com, the cumulative pre - order volume of the Switch 2 on this platform has exceeded 400,000, and consumers can now purchase the Hong Kong version. Different from the situation before the release when the Switch 2 was being resold by scalpers for nearly 10,000 yuan on various platforms, the price on JD.com and Taobao is around 4,000 yuan. It's worth noting that the Hong Kong version is also eligible for national subsidies. For example, the standard single - unit Hong Kong version of the Switch 2 in JD.com's e - sports self - operated store is priced at 4,299 yuan. After applying the national subsidy, the actual price is 3,654.15 yuan, and it can be shipped on June 5th, with the fastest delivery the next day. JD.com's Hong Kong self - operated flagship store has also launched a collector's set, a player's set, and a Mario Kart World set, with an estimated price starting from 4,352 yuan (including tax).
According to the Aiqi Cha app, Nintendo Co., Ltd. applied for multiple "Nintendo" trademarks in 2008 and 2019, with international classifications covering material processing, paints, and leather goods. Most of these trademarks have been successfully registered.
The 2025 Summer Game Fest Held in Los Angeles
At 5 a.m. Beijing time on June 7th, the 2025 Summer Game Fest kicked off at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. This event attracted more than 60 game companies, including Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Capcom, and Bandai Namco, and was live - streamed for free to players around the world via YouTube and Twitch, continuing the online participation model since 2020. At the event, a live demonstration of the Switch 2 was shown, and the official confirmed details about its performance upgrade and game compatibility; Hideo Kojima will bring "Death Stranding 2: Beachside" to the closing day (June 9th) to reveal the final live demonstration and plot segments before its release; the Xbox special press conference will focus on Obsidian Entertainment's new game "The Outer Worlds 2" and showcase the innovation in its open - world gameplay.
Hero Sports Invests in a Cyber Robot Company
According to the Aiqi Cha app, Shenzhen Hero Cyber Robot Co., Ltd. was recently established, with Xu Lifen as the legal representative and a registered capital of 1 million yuan.
Hero Sports is a leading company in the e - sports industry and one of the largest e - sports event operators in Asia. The company's core business is e - sports event operation and content production, and it is the main operator of top - tier events such as "Honor of Kings" and "Peacekeeper Elite".
This article was first published on "36Kr Games".