Steam He experiences the massive growth of Chinese players. According to the latest inspection of hardware and software from Valve, their share in February/February 2025 rose to 50 %Which means an increase by almost 21 % compared to the previous month.
This trend is associated with Chinese New YearUsually this brings an increased number of active users from this part of the world. This year, however, the increase was much more pronounced than in 2024, when the increase was “only” about 7 %.
One of the main factors is the success of Chinese games that gain growing popularity not only in Asia, but also in the West. Black Myth: Vukong Since the Chinese Studio on the science of the game, he has seen a decrease in players after the phenomenal principle, but is still one of the largest hits in the history of Steam.
Another fundamental reason is a demo in a multi -user shooter Moss Break From Amazing Seasun Games, which dominated Steam Next Fest. The game during the festival reached more than 300,000 simultaneous players, suggesting that its full version will become a huge hit.
A great influence on Chinese players also Marvel competitors from Neteas, novelty Monster Hunter Wilds from capcom, Lost Soul aside And FragpunkAnother ambitious free shooter from Neteas.
Despite the growth of Chinese games in the world market, the geopolitical situation causes complications. Netease has recently published part of its American team developers Marvel competitors, although the game is successful. There were speculations on another transmission, but the company was refused.
At the beginning of the year, the US government called the Chinese giant Tencent as “military society“, Which led to tension between the United States and China. In response, the legal steps threatens. Since this situation is transferred to the future of Chinese games in Steam, it will only show time.
Source :Indian TV
