GameEast Daily: Tencent's Honor of Kings Inspired Hero Shooter in Development

news yang Mar 21, 2025

Hello, fellow gamers! Welcome to today's GameEast Daily Report.

This is GameEast. Every day, we report news about the Chinese gaming industry to you. I'm your host, GameinShell. Today, we've got some exciting developments and reveals to cover, so let’s check out the highlights!

🚀#Indiegames

Out of Hands Showcases New Demo at GDC 2025

Out of Hands is currently showcasing their new demo at GDC 2025, Booth P3033. The demo features surreal vibes, deckbuilding mechanics, and creepy boss fights. The team will be at the booth for the next two days, welcoming attendees to experience their latest build before the game is released on Steam.

Shangwu Zhi: Showcasing Mr. Qinglong's Moves

The developers of Shangwu Zhi, a new fighting game coming to Steam, have released the 41st development update, demonstrating Mr. Qinglong’s impressive moves, including the iconic “Shadowless Kick.” This sneak peek highlights the intricate game art and fluid animations being incorporated into the game.

Character Concept Reveal for Agent Tuline

SpicyLao has shared a new character concept for Agent Tuline, a talented young hacker with an extreme avoidant personality disorder. This character, designed for an upcoming adventure game on Steam, adds a unique twist with her quirky defense mechanisms.

💎#HonorOfKings News

Tencent Developing New Hero Shooter Based on Honor of Kings IP

According to Tencent's career site, a new global hero shooter based on the Honor of Kings IP is in development at IEG's Chengdu team. Positioned as a competitor to titles like Overwatch and Marvel Rivals, the project is actively recruiting talent.

💎 #Other AAA Games

Bilibili's Project UE Disbanded After Two Years

Bilibili's Project UE, an ARPG powered by UE5 with Chinese aesthetics, has been disbanded after two years of development. The project, led by Gu Jian Qi Tan 3 producer Zheng Wen, featured diverse maps and gameplay elements. Layoffs are currently underway.

Hideaki Itsuno Leads Tencent's LightSpeed Japan

Hideaki Itsuno, creator of Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma, now heads Tencent's LightSpeed Japan. At GDC 2025, LightSpeed Studios announced its 'Original IP Initiative,' with Itsuno leading a new AAA action game.

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Releases New Gameplay Footage

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers has released new gameplay footage showcasing the heroine's fluid combat moves. The game will feature 5 weapon types, 25 unique weapons, and 40 spells, offering a rich combat experience.

Phantom Blade Zero to Feature Multiple Endings and Game Modes

According to Andy Cortez of Kinda Funny Games, Phantom Blade Zero will feature 8 different endings and 3 game modes: Story Mode, Normal Mode, and Extreme Mode, catering to various player preferences.

Delta Force Earns Over 1 Billion RMB in Q4 2024

Delta Force, which launched on Steam in December, earned over 1 billion RMB domestically in Q4 2024, with PC contributing over 60% of the revenue. The game plans a global mobile release in April.

That wraps up today’s highlights! We’ll continue bringing you fresh updates every day, covering both local and international indie game news. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s report!

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