On February 2, 2024, the National Press and Publication Administration released the approval information for imported online games in 2024 on its official website, and a total of 32 games have obtained version numbers and can be operated in Chinese mainland. This is the first batch of imported online games to be announced in 2024, and the largest number since the suspension of approval for imported online games in 2018.
According to the announcement of the National Press and Publication Administration, 18 of the 32 games are role-playing games, accounting for 5625%；There are 6 action games, accounting for 1875%；There are 4 strategy games, accounting for 125%；There are 2 casual games, accounting for 625%；1 is a shooting game, accounting for 3125%；There is 1 simulation game, accounting for 3125%。
Of the 32 games, 15 are well-known domestic game companies, such as Tencent, NetEase, Perfect World, and Keying Network. There are 17 foreign game companies, such as EA, Ubisoft, Nintendo, Sony, etc.
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The themes and styles of these 32 games are also very rich and diverse, with classic anime adaptations, such as "One Piece: The Gathering", "Kirby of the Stars: Nova Alliance", "Naruto: Ultimate Storm 4", etc.; There are popular IP sequels, such as "Dungeons & Warriors: Origins", "Assassin's Creed: Valhalla", "God of War 4", etc.; There are original and innovative works such as "Fishing: North Atlantic", "Nazarik: Rise", "Wild Lands: Breakpoint", etc.
The approval of these 32 games is undoubtedly a great benefit to the domestic game market and a great boon for domestic gamers. These games can not only enrich the genres and themes of domestic games, but also improve the quality and level of domestic games, promote exchanges and cooperation between domestic and foreign games, and promote the development and innovation of the game industry.
It is reported that the specific launch time of these 32 games will depend on their respective operating units and technical conditions, some may be launched soon, and some may have to wait for a while. However, for domestic gamers, this is already news worth looking forward to and celebrating.