Marvel competitor cancellations were considered before release, NetEase makes changes – Report

In a sudden Some layoffs have laid off miracle competitors, Now, it is reported that the cancellation of the game was considered before it was released, which is a surprising revelation as it has exceeded 40 million players.

according to Bloombergthere are discussions about canceling the game. Netease CEO William Ding reportedly doesn't want to pay for using popular Marvel characters like Spider-Man and Wolverine, and asks artists to replace them with Netease's own hero designs. Although this change did not happen in the end, wasted efforts reportedly cost millions of dollars. However, a Netease spokesman denied the account and explained that the company and Marvel have been closely related since 2017.

Despite the huge success of the competition, the sudden layoffs of developers from Marvel's rivals in the United States have raised questions from fans. Netease in Statement earlier this week. “This has resulted in a reduction in the Seattle-based design team, which is part of the larger global design capabilities that support Marvel’s competitors.”

Ding also reportedly ended support for about a dozen game projects, so next year Netease's Chinese studios may not have any massive releases next year. Outside China, NetEase has recently shut down or suspended operations of its acquisitions by developers, e.g. Mana Developer Ouka’s Vision and Former BioWare Veteran Studio, Unknown World. It is reported that in Netease's overseas studios, there are fewer than 60 employees in investments outside China.

Yakuza/Like Dragon Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi Join Netease in 2022 And created its own studio. Although Nagoshi has not disclosed his work on NetEase, his studio, as well as other studios Japanese people made like Suda51's GrasshopperIt has been reported that there has been time to end their ongoing projects, although there is no additional funding or time for the coming projects. Netease also reportedly has no plans to promote Japanese games.

Netease's first Western studio, Jackalyptic Games, is currently making Warhammer MMO. yes First announced in 2023the studio has not disclosed more information yet. However, it has been reportedly actively received by other publishers. In a statement to Bloomberg, Ding said Netease remains committed to its overseas studios.

However, Game files Netease is shopping in the store, the report said. Netease also reportedly plans to detach itself from most of its overseas teams, which could result in more studios closing without access to additional funds after being separated from Netease.

2025 is still a turbulent time in the video game industry. The studio is still letting go of employees or Completely closed.