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Tencent is making headlines once again, this time with the removal of its new game Dungeon & Fighter Mobile from certain Android app stores due to expired contracts. The affected app stores have not been disclosed by Tencent, but reports suggest that Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo stores are among those impacted.
Game developers in China are facing challenges with distributors over revenue sharing, particularly as mobile games gain popularity in the gaming market. Despite the initial success of DnF Mobile with over 0M in player spending within the first week of release in China, issues with app stores continue to arise.
Collaborations between developers and Android app stores often lead to disputes over revenue sharing, with Huawei Technologies previously removing Tencent’s mobile games from its store in 2021. However, recent reports indicate that Huawei may allow Tencent’s WeChat super app to operate fully on its HarmonyOS without revenue sharing.
As Huawei explores new revenue models, including potentially charging fees for in-app purchases on HarmonyOS, competition in the smartphone space is heating up. With discussions of lower commission fees than industry giants like Apple and Google, Huawei is positioning itself as a formidable player in the mobile market.
