"Late Ming Dynasty: Feathers of the Abyss" Release Sparks Controversy; "Honor of Kings: World" Pioneer Test Launches; Yao Runhao Resigns as Legal Representative of Multiple Companies | KrGame Weekly Report (July 21 - July 27)
Text | Cherry Blossom Tunnel
Editor | Liu Shiwu
New Game Express
Controversy Surrounds Global Release of Chinese 3A Game "Late Ming: Feathers of the Abyss"
On July 24th, the Chinese-style Cthulhu-like soul ARPG game "Late Ming: Feathers of the Abyss", developed by Chengdu Lingze Technology, published by global well - known game publisher 505 Games and jointly published by Bilibili Games, and created based on ancient Shu civilization, was officially released globally.
On the first day of release, issues such as the same content in the deluxe and standard editions, price differences in overseas regions, and poor game optimization sparked heated discussions among players. The official issued an apology notice on the night of the release, stating that "the prices have been adjusted" and promised to actively compensate players and resolve the optimization issues as soon as possible. As of now, the positive review rate of the game on the Steam platform has rebounded from less than 20% to 34%.
"Late Ming: Feathers of the Abyss"
Pioneer Test of "Arena of Valor World" on PC
The open - world game "Arena of Valor World" developed by Tencent's TiMi Studio Group started pre - downloading on July 23rd and the PC - version test officially began at 10:00 on July 24th. As a derivative work of the Arena of Valor IP, it has attracted much market attention thanks to the user base of the original IP.
"Arena of Valor World"
Full - platform Public Test of "Mim Mim Ha"
"Mim Mim Ha", a simulation management game developed by Shanghai Qutang Network Technology Co., Ltd., is a healing - themed simulation management mobile game that combines floating island construction, Mim pet cultivation, and cross - platform social interaction. It officially launched a full - platform public test on July 24th.
"Mim Mim Ha"
Old Game News
Special Communication for "Arknights" Summer Carnival
The special communication for the "Arknights" Summer Carnival was held on July 26th. This special communication mainly introduced the series of activities of the 2025 "Arknights" Summer Carnival, new sidestories, a new limited recruitment event, and the plan for subsequent versions.
"Arknights" Summer Carnival
Collaboration Version of "Back to the Future: 1999" × "Assassin's Creed"
"Back to the Future: 1999" held a special press conference for the collaboration with "Assassin's Creed" titled "Meeting in 1999" at 20:30 on July 26th, presenting a series of new - version update contents such as a new collaboration chapter, new mystics, new gameplay, and special collaboration benefits.
Collaboration of "Back to the Future: 1999" × "Assassin's Creed"
Preview of "Forever Natsume" - Danqing Season
The preview special program for the 1.8 version "Danqing Season" was broadcast on July 25th. The ancient - charm plot unfolds slowly. You can get a first - look at the new areas and outfits, and the interesting gameplay is revealed. The 1.8 version "Danqing Season" of "Forever Natsume" will be globally launched synchronously on July 30th.
"Forever Natsume"
Industry News
Management Changes in Companies Associated with Dizhi Games, Yao Runhao Resigns as Legal Representative of Multiple Companies
According to the Aiqicha App, recently, industrial and commercial changes have occurred in companies associated with Dizhi Games, such as Shanghai Dizhi Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Co., Ltd. and Wuhu Dizhi Network Technology Co., Ltd. Yao Runhao resigned as the legal representative of Wuhu Dizhi Network Technology Co., Ltd.; Liu Chenxi withdrew from associated companies such as Shanghai Dizhi Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Nuandie Network Technology Co., Ltd.; Yao Fei took over the positions of legal representative and director of the aforementioned multiple companies. It is worth noting that the entity operating the Dizhi Games official website is precisely Wuhu Dizhi Network Technology Co., Ltd., which has undergone these changes. Dizhi Games owns well - known game products such as "Forever Natsume", "Love and the Deep Space", and "Love and Producer".
Image Source: Aiqicha
134 Game Licenses Issued in July
On July 22nd, the National Press and Publication Administration announced the game approval information for July 2025. A total of 134 new games (127 domestic and 7 imported) were approved. As of July this year, a total of 884 domestic game licenses have been issued this year. It is worth mentioning that, judging from the number of licenses issued each month in the past year, it can be found that the number of approved licenses has been growing in stages and reached a new high in June this year.
This article was first published on "36Kr Games".