In a dispute over revenue-sharing and other terms of service, Tencent has removed "Dungeon & Fighter Mobile" from multiple app stores in China. This move follows previous clashes between Tencent and app store owners, but is the most significant and public confrontation to date.
Tencent has taken the drastic step of removing its popular game, "Dungeon & Fighter Mobile", from several app stores in China. The move comes after a reported dispute over revenue-sharing and other terms of service.
This is not the first time Tencent has clashed with app store owners, but it is the most high-profile example of such a conflict. Tencent is the world's largest video game company by revenue, and "Dungeon & Fighter Mobile" has been a top-performing game in China since its release in May.
Tencent Yanks Popular Game From App Stores in China
The decision to remove the game from app stores was announced by Tencent in a statement on its website. The statement cited unfair revenue-sharing arrangements as the reason for the move.
"We have decided to remove 'Dungeon & Fighter Mobile' from app stores in China due to unfair revenue-sharing arrangements," Tencent said in its statement. "We believe that this arrangement is unfair to our players and that it prevents us from providing the best possible experience."
Tencent's statement also directed players to download the game directly from its website. The move is reminiscent of a similar action taken by Epic Games in 2020, when the company removed its hit game "Fortnite" from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store over revenue-sharing disputes.
The removal of "Dungeon & Fighter Mobile" from Chinese app stores is a significant event in the mobile gaming industry. It highlights the growing tensions between app store owners and game developers over revenue-sharing and other terms of service.
It also raises questions about Tencent's future relationship with app stores in China. Tencent is a major player in the Chinese mobile gaming market, and its decision to remove one of its most popular games from app stores could have a significant impact on the industry.
The removal of "Dungeon & Fighter Mobile" from Chinese app stores is a reminder of the ongoing battle between game developers and app store owners. As the mobile gaming industry continues to grow, it is likely that we will see more conflicts like this in the future.
In the meantime, players who wish to continue playing "Dungeon & Fighter Mobile" will need to download the game directly from Tencent's website.
