Tim Cook, Apple CEO, Applauded the iPad Gaming Experience at NetEase's "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes" New Version Launch Event

Tim Cook, Apple CEO, Applauded the iPad Gaming Experience at NetEase's "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes" New Version Launch EventNetEase recently held a offline preview event in Beijing for the new "Hexi" region of their game, "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes." A highlight of the event was the appearance of Apple CEO Tim Cook as a special guest

Tim Cook, Apple CEO, Applauded the iPad Gaming Experience at NetEase's "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes" New Version Launch Event

NetEase recently held a offline preview event in Beijing for the new "Hexi" region of their game, "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes." A highlight of the event was the appearance of Apple CEO Tim Cook as a special guest. He engaged in extensive discussions with NetEase CEO William Ding, the development team, and numerous key opinion leaders (KOLs). The event's core focus was showcasing the new "Hexi" region and the game's exceptional performance on Apple devices.

Cook's presence significantly elevated the event. He not only experienced the game's visuals firsthand on a new iPad alongside Mr. Ding, but also witnessed the stunning visual effects enabled by the iPad's hardware ray tracing technology. He expressed high praise for the game's realistic water reflections and overall scene implementation. This implicitly demonstrates Apple's recognition of the game's technological achievements and affirmation of this Chinese-developed title.

Popular gaming KOL, Nvliu (Female Streamer), provided Cook with a detailed explanation of "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes"'s unique features and its deep roots in traditional Chinese wuxia culture. Cook showed a keen interest in Chinese culture, attentively listening to Nvliu's presentation and expressing his fondness for calligraphy and Chinese traditions. This highlights the game's successful integration of Chinese cultural elements with gameplay, captivating a prominent international business leader.

Beyond admiring the visuals, Cook also personally experienced the newly launched mobile controller compatibility feature and interacted with the game's art team. He expressed appreciation for the game's overall design and art style, further underscoring its technical and artistic achievements.

Since its PC launch on December 27th last year, "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes" has achieved remarkable success. It garnered 1 million new users on its first day and subsequently topped the iOS best-selling charts twice, demonstrating strong market appeal and widespread player acceptance.

Data released by the game team in January showed that the ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) met its target, with stable active user counts and revenue on the PC platform, which accounted for over half of the total revenue. Notably, the game's DAU (Daily Active Users) remained consistently high, even reaching new peaks on 7-8 days within the two weeks following the PC launch. Impressively, the mobile launch reactivated numerous PC users, resulting in counter-intuitive growth in retention rates, showcasing the game's successful creation of a diverse gaming ecosystem.

The new "Hexi" region, set to launch on March 28th, will offer players a fresh experience. The development team explained that the "Hexi" map will differ vastly from previous versions, employing a "literati" style to depict the unique landscape of the remote northern frontier. This represents the team's first attempt at this style of map design, highlighting their commitment to innovation and self-challenge.

Cook's attendance at the event signals "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes"'s progression onto the international stage and increased global attention. The game's success demonstrates the technical and artistic capabilities of Chinese game development and its competitiveness in the global market. The game's rapid achievements represent not just its own success, but also the burgeoning growth of the Chinese gaming industry. It proves the ability of Chinese game developers to create world-class games and instills further confidence in the future of the industry.

Cook's endorsement provides a positive model for the global development of Chinese games, further enhancing their international influence. This is more than just the success of a single game; it's recognition of the overall strength of the Chinese gaming industry. With "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes"'s continued updates and the ongoing growth of the Chinese game industry, we can expect the emergence of more outstanding Chinese game titles, reaching global audiences and delivering exceptional gaming experiences. The success of "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes" will offer valuable insights and references for other Chinese game developers.

This event gives us clearer insight into the future direction of "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes" and its unwavering commitment to technological innovation and cultural preservation. The game's success is not accidental but the result of the development team's persistent efforts and innovations. Cook's visit has injected new momentum and vitality into the game's future development. We believe it will continue to deliver exciting content and achieve even greater success in the global market.