Netizens have launched a heated debate over the title of "most lucrative game," with both Honor of Kings and Genshin Impact having their own merits. (II)

Including other businesses such as animation production, program interviews, merchandise sales, content planning, and ticket sales, the revenue from Honor of Kings has reached another level. During holidays, they generously give away high-end skins and never hesitate to offer benefits. Whenever they face mistakes or criticism, they make up for them with event rewards, instantly winning back the hearts of the people. Give them a little sweetness, and everyone will obediently comply. It is conceivable that even if they say they don't love it, deep down they still have a deep affection for the game.

Genshin Impact Revenue Sources

miHoYo's Genshin Impact is also quite good. It's an open-world adventure game with high-quality content and a compelling story. Completing quests feels like watching a TV series, with meticulous attention to detail. Map exploration, scene design, and every dialogue foreshadow future developments. The game operates globally, and the gacha system is its main revenue driver. Many fictional characters have garnered a huge fanbase, and players are eager to collect them and use them in battle. Getting the characters is secondary; players also need to equip them with exclusive weapons, stacking up attributes, and considering the probability and pity system. This alone makes it a bottomless pit, so version updates are periodic peaks. With the release of new maps, global revenue quickly climbs, surpassing many games and ranking among the top sellers.

King of Glory's selling point: Social features

At this point, the outcome seems uncertain, but these two games have long transcended their nature as mere games and become undeniable forces. While they appear to be clashing, they are actually dominating their respective domains. Honor of Kings deeply integrates social interaction and competition; in other words, while playing the game, you are paying for victory. So ask yourself, why buy skins?

King of Glory skins are used to optimize the feel, visually disrupt, and enhance heroes. The ultimate goal is to win the game, get that star in ranked matches, gain social recognition, and show off high-end skins on social media. On the surface, it's about consumption, but secretly it's about pursuing vanity, just like buying luxury brand handbags and clothes. The purpose is to enjoy the confidence that the product brings and the attention from others. In contrast, Genshin Impact's core driving force is enthusiasm and curiosity. People are interested in new content and new characters, so they have to log in and pay for it.

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