Dragon Ball: Awakening" Gains Official Approval in China, Excitement Grows Among Gamers
"Dragon Ball: Awakening" Gains Official Approval, Excitement Builds Among Chinese Gamers China's National Press and Publication Administration recently released the list of February-approved domestic online games, with 111 titles making the cut, including the highly anticipated "Dragon Ball: Awakening." The game, developed by Chinese studio Ledge Games and published by China's Everguild, had already attracted significant attention since it was announced in 2021. "Dragon Ball: Awakening" is based on the iconic Japanese manga and anime series created by Akira Toriyama.
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The game is set to release on August 20, 2024, and is now available for pre-order on Steam and Epic Games Store, with PlayStation and Xbox versions also in the works. The news of the game's approval has generated excitement among Chinese gamers, who took to Weibo to express their enthusiasm for the upcoming release. User @竞圈沸羊羊 remarked, "I am so happy 'Dragon Ball: Awakening' got approved.
I just finished watching the highlights of TGA2023 in one minute!" Many Weibo users were pleasantly surprised by the swift approval of the game. @大一等到现在 stated, "I didn't expect this license to come through so fast!" while @终于拿到版号了等820吧 was simply relieved, "Finally got the license, just waiting for 8/20 now!" "Can't wait for 'Dragon Ball: Awakening' to be released this summer!" enthused @竞圈乐同框. In addition to "Dragon Ball: Awakening," other popular titles such as "No Limit Stars," "Chaos Return," and "Infinite Nights" were also granted approval for release.
The National Press and Publication Administration also released a list of 35 games that received a change in their publication numbers. Well-known titles like "Devil May Cry," "Cyberpunk 2077," and "Borderlands 3" can be found among those listed for number changes. The approval of "Dragon Ball:
Awakening" is expected to be a significant boost to the Chinese gaming industry, which has faced challenges in recent years due to strict government regulation and a decline in domestic game sales. According to a report by China's National Bureau of Statistics, the country's gaming market experienced a decline in growth in 2022, with domestic sales dropping by 1.8% compared to the previous year. However, China's gaming market remains one of the largest in the world, with an estimated value of $45 billion in 2021, according to market research firm Newzoo. The recent approval of "Dragon Ball: Awakening" could signal a shift in the regulatory landscape and potentially pave the way for more new games to receive licenses in the near future. As the gaming community eagerly awaits the release of "Dragon Ball: Awakening," discussions on Weibo continue to focus on the game's storyline, characters, and gameplay mechanics. Some users have even shared artwork and fan-made animations showcasing their excitement for the game. In the meantime, Ledge Games and Everguild are busy working on the final stages of development, ensuring the game meets the high expectations of both Chinese and international gamers. As more details about "Dragon Ball: Awakening" emerge, it is clear that the hype surrounding this highly anticipated title is only set to grow.
