"Double Helix" Public Test Date Announced; New Game in Mihoyo's Honkai Series Unveiled for the First Time; August Sees the Highest Number of Game Licenses Issued This Year | KrGame Weekly 8.25 - 8.31
Text | Ma Xiaodi
Editor | Liu Shiwu
New Game Express
Recruitment for the Evolution Test of "Reverse Tactic: Future"
The self - developed FPS PC game sequel "Reverse Tactic: Future" by Tencent launched the recruitment for the "Evolution Test" on August 25th. It supports cross - platform data synchronization and teaming up between PC and mobile devices. This test not only includes the reproduction of classic gameplay such as Hunting Grounds, Tower Defense, and Mech Battles, but also adds innovative modes like Time Chase and Hunting Grounds Racing, and progresses in a seasonal format. The game's story is set in the near - future world of 2071. Due to the over - exploitation of the lunar mineral "Sgremite" by humans, a lunar meteorite disaster occurred. Players will play the role of "Time Reversers" to travel through time and save the fate. This game continues the science - fiction and mech elements of the "Reverse Tactic" IP, and at the same time, launches multiple new original maps, aiming to create a shooting experience that combines nostalgia and innovation.
"Reverse Tactic: Future"
Official Release Date of "Double Helix" Announced
"Double Helix", a fantasy - style multi - dimensional combat game independently developed by the Pan God Studio under Hero Games, officially announced its official release date as October 28th during a live broadcast on August 26th. The game announced the cancellation of the character and weapon gacha mechanism. All content can be obtained for free or unlocked by purchasing fragments, and the stamina limit has been removed, making dungeon challenges unlimited. The focus of commercialization has shifted to appearance payments, with character special effects and weapon skins being launched.
"Double Helix"
Global Public Test of "Clockwork Commando" Launched
"Clockwork Commando" launched its global public test on August 28th, attracting players with its retro American - style painting and bullet - hell shooting as the core. The game combines roguelike elements with strategic construction. The design of "no useless cards among all characters" is adopted, and it is equipped with an equipment and wingman system, supporting single - player or team challenges. During the public test, a co - operation event with "Tom and Jerry" was launched, with new exclusive aircraft models and seasonal theme levels added, and users were attracted through pre - registration rewards, login benefits, etc. Its setting of being compatible with mobile devices and PC emulators further broadens the audience coverage.
"Clockwork Commando"
First Exposure of Mihoyo's "Honkai: Karma Sprites"
Mihoyo's new work in the Honkai series, "Honkai: Karma Sprites", released its first PV, in - game demonstration, and internal test recruitment on August 29th. This game is positioned as a combination of "pet - catching + auto - chess" gameplay. Players can collect Karma Sprites, cultivate and evolve them, and participate in strategic battles. The game is led by Jiang Dawei, the producer of "Honkai: Star Rail". The first - exposed in - game demonstration shows the exploration of a seaside town, sprite riding, and diverse battle scenes, such as shooting and house - destroying gameplay. Its open character customization system and socialized cultivation design further expand the boundaries of the Honkai IP and are regarded as an important layout of Mihoyo in the second - dimension casual game track.
"Honkai: Karma Sprites"
Old Game News
Remake of "Diablo II" Launched in the Chinese Mainland
The Chinese mainland public test of "Diablo II: Resurrected" started on August 27th. On the basis of retaining the original experience, the game has achieved a comprehensive upgrade of the picture, supporting 4K resolution. The characters, scenes, and skill special effects have all been remade in 3D, and the visual effect has been significantly improved. The game has added a number of practical functions, including a shared storage box, automatic gold coin picking up, and equipment comparison prompts, optimizing the player experience. A "Fear Zone" has been added to the end - game gameplay, where the monsters can reach a maximum level of 99, and the drop content is more abundant. A new "Unique Rune" has been added, which can break the immunity of various monsters, enhancing the freedom of equipment matching.
Remake of "Diablo II"
The 16th Anniversary Off - line Garden Party of "JX3" Opened
The 16th anniversary off - line garden party of "JX3" was held in Shanghai on August 28th, combining immersive performances with theme interactions. The stage uses a 45 - meter giant screen and upgraded audio. Guests such as Gong Linna were invited to perform the anniversary commemorative song, and intangible cultural heritage performances were interspersed. Players can receive limited character customization times, pet encounter rewards, and participate in the linkage activities of 11 city sub - venues. At the same time, a creation incentive plan was launched, and a million - yuan cash reward was offered to attract submissions of fan works, covering multiple platforms such as Douyin and Bilibili.
"JX3"
Industry News
The Number of Game Licenses Issued in August Reached a New High This Year
The number of game licenses issued in August reached a new high again this year. A total of 173 domestic and imported games passed the review. This batch of domestic game licenses includes many key products such as NetEase's "Heaven and Earth Vistas", Lingxi Interactive Entertainment's "Master Beyond", and 37 Interactive Entertainment's "Super Cow Heroes". The top - down shooter "Escape from Duckov" self - developed by Bilibili has exceeded 300,000 on the Steam wishlist and has attracted much attention. Among the imported games, Tencent's agent, the new second - dimension game "Cairn Dreams" developed by the team of "Epic Seven", was approved for mobile and client game licenses. In addition, a total of 13 games completed the change of license information. As of now, the total number of domestic game licenses issued this year has reached 1,050.
37 Interactive Entertainment Released Its First - Half 2025 Financial Report
The first - half 2025 financial report released by 37 Interactive Entertainment on August 26th showed that the company's revenue was 8.486 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 8.08%; the net profit was 1.4 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 10.72%. The change in performance was mainly because many new games were in the early promotion stage, while the main products in the same period last year had entered the mature revenue stage. During this period, the monthly turnover of new games such as "Time Big Bang" exceeded 100 million yuan, and the cumulative turnover of the overseas product "Puzzles & Survival" exceeded 10 billion yuan. The company currently has more than 20 new games in reserve, more than half of which are in the SLG category, including "Strategic Three Kingdoms" and "Beast Battlefield", covering multiple themes and planning for global release. In addition, 37 Interactive Entertainment actively applies AI technology, achieving efficient production and intelligent services in the links of R & D, art, distribution, and customer service, and investing in many AI technology companies to improve the industrial layout.
First - Half 2025 Financial Report of 37 Interactive Entertainment
The Person in Charge of NetEase's "Onmyoji" Left to Start a Business
According to Sina Technology, recently, Jin Tao, the person in charge of the Onmyoji Division, has left the company to start a business. It is reported that Jin Tao's partner in this business venture is the former president of NetEase's Art Design Center, "Master" (Yi Xiuqin). Master has been unemployed since leaving NetEase last year and just ended the non - competition period in April this year. Recently, their startup entity, Guangzhou Mustard Information, has completed industrial and commercial registration.
The Aiqicha App shows that Guangzhou Mustard Information Technology Co., Ltd. was established in June 2025, with Jin Tao as the legal representative and a registered capital of 1 million yuan. Its business scope includes the retail of computer software and hardware and auxiliary equipment, the sales of electronic products, copyright agency, etc. The shareholder information shows that Jin Tao and Yi Xiuqin hold 90% and 10% of the shares respectively.
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