On Tuesday, the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) of China announced the approval of its first batch of game licenses for 2025, which includes 123 domestic titles and 13 imported games. Notably, Tencent's highly anticipated open-world role-playing game, Honor of Kings: World, received approval, generating excitement among gamers. This move reflects the NPPA's ongoing efforts to regulate the gaming industry while allowing for the introduction of new content to meet the growing demand for interactive entertainment in China. The approval process involved a thorough review of the games to ensure they align with national standards and regulations.
Original from TechNode.com: Approval secured for Tencent’s Honor of Kings: World and NetEase’s Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice
Approval secured for Tencent’s Honor of Kings: World and NetEase’s Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice
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