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Destiny Rising Revenue Crashes 97% as Downloads Fall 96.5% From Launch Peak
The report examines the sharp decline in revenue and downloads for Destiny Rising, a mobile spin-off of Bungie’s Destiny franchise developed by NetEase Games.
- Destiny Rising experienced a 97% collapse in monthly revenue, falling from a $11.13 million peak in September 2025 to $329,500 by April 2026.
- Global monthly downloads for the NetEase-developed title plummeted 96.5%, dropping from 1.815 million installs at launch in September 2025 to 63,000 in April 2026.
- Despite consistent content updates, including the Exotic Star event and Season 4 balance changes, the game failed to sustain its post-launch player base or monetization levels.
Where Winds Meet: Hexi Expansion on Live Streaming
The Hexi expansion for the action RPG Where Winds Meet, released in March 2026, serves as a critical case study on the efficacy of content updates in maintaining long-term audience engagement within the competitive live-service gaming market.
- The Hexi expansion for 'Where Winds Meet' drove an 8X increase in viewership, with hours watched surging from 86K to 699K and peak concurrent viewership rising 2,738% to 60.4K following the March 6, 2026, launch.
- Strategic influencer partnerships were the primary driver of engagement, with three distinct viewership peaks aligned with sponsored streams from creators like summit1g, Emiru, and MOONMOON.
- The expansion successfully positioned 'Where Winds Meet' on par with established competitors like 'Black Desert' and ahead of 'Wuthering Waves' and 'Final Fantasy XIV' in live-streaming rankings.
Destiny Rising’s November 2025 Revenue Down Over 80% from Its September Peak
Destiny Rising is currently facing a severe commercial downturn, with revenue plummeting to $1.76 million in November 2025. This figure represents an 84% contraction from the title’s September peak of $11.13 million.
- NetEase Games' mobile title Destiny Rising saw its November 2025 revenue drop to $1.76 million, representing an 84% decline from its September 2025 peak of $11.13 million.
- New player acquisition for Destiny Rising has plummeted, with November 2025 downloads falling approximately 83% compared to the game's September 2025 launch figures.
- The revenue decline persisted despite the launch of Season 2 and new content in November, a period typically expected to drive increased player spending in gacha-style live service games.
Identity V: Player Count, Revenue & Other Stats (2025)
Identity V, an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game developed by NetEase, has established itself as a significant commercial success within the mobile gaming sector.
- NetEase's Identity V has generated over $880 million in total revenue since its 2018 launch, with current monthly earnings ranging between $10 million and $20 million.
- The game maintains a consistent player base in 2026 with approximately 700,000 daily active users and 3 million monthly active users.
- Identity V has surpassed 102 million total downloads worldwide, with 54% of its install base originating from China.
Naraka: Bladepoint to Be Part of Esports World Cup Festival
The Esports World Cup Foundation and NetEase Games have announced that the battle royale title Naraka: Bladepoint will be the first game featured in the Esports World Cup (EWC) Festival program for 2025.
- NetEase Games' battle royale title, Naraka: Bladepoint, is the first game confirmed for the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) Festival tournament program.
- The Naraka: Bladepoint Mid-Season Championship will feature a total prize pool of $500,000, split into $150,000 for solos and $350,000 for trios.
- The championship tournament is scheduled to take place on August 22 and August 23, 2025.
eUnited Closes, More Layoffs at 100 Thieves
The esports industry experienced significant instability in mid-January 2023, characterized by organizational closures and workforce reductions.
- Los Angeles-based esports organization eUnited has officially ceased operations.
- 100 Thieves conducted a round of layoffs affecting approximately 30 employees.
- eStar Gaming and Victory Five have finalized their merger with the Ninjas in Pyjamas group.