｜Thursday, March 26, 2026｜
NO.1 Cygames "Shadow Poetry" announced the suspension of service after nearly 10 years of operation
On March 25, Cygames, a well-known Japanese game manufacturer, issued an announcement announcing that its card game "Shadowverse" will officially cease service at 10:00 on July 1, 2026. This work was launched in June 2016. It was originally a derivative work of "Wrath of Bahamut". In the past 10 years of operation, it has successfully entered the field of e-sports and derived projects such as physical card games and Switch platform works. Cygames stated that the game's "legacy" will continue to be passed down through "Shadowverse: Evolution Showdown" and its sequel "Shadowverse WB (Super World)".
Comment: Cygames took the initiative to end "Poem of Shadows", which had been in operation for nearly 10 years, reflecting its rational planning and resource focus on the product life cycle, aiming to make way for the sequel and maintain the popularity of the IP. Although this move carries the risk of short-term user loss, it can continue the IP value and user accumulation through the relay of new and old products. For the industry, this case provides a smooth transition model for the iterative inheritance of Evergreen IP, which helps manufacturers optimize their product matrix and long-term layout.
NO.2 The first beta of "Virtual Ring" produced by Tencent CDD has started
On March 24, the strategy development game "Virtual Ring" produced by CDD, an independent department of Tencent, launched its first "first look" test, covering the Android mobile terminal. This test is a small-scale confidential test with no charge and will last until March 30. The game is based on V-circle anchors. Players can develop teams, build lineups, and compete with legendary idols.
Comment: Tencent explores the V-circle vertical track with an independent department, demonstrating its differentiated layout intention in segmented user markets, and is expected to expand young user groups through theme innovation. The small-scale confidential testing method reflects the project team's cautious attitude towards product quality and aims to polish and optimize it through feedback from core players. If this move is successful, it will provide the game industry with useful exploration in diversifying content themes and enrich the supply form of pan-entertainment products.
NO.3 In March, 130 domestic game versions were approved
On March 25, the State Press and Publication Administration released a new batch of game version numbers for March, totaling 133 games. Among them, there are 130 domestic games and 3 imported games. Well-known manufacturers and products include: Tencent Northern Lights' "Little Little People", Kaiying Network's "Legends of Heroes", Xinghui Tiantuo's "Celebrating More Than Years: Nanqing Tycoon", Sanqi Interactive Entertainment's "Little Helmet Adventure", Hangzhou Travel Card "The Return of the King of Zhenhun Street", etc. As of March, a total of 467 game version numbers have been issued in 2026.
Comment: The number of version numbers issued this month has remained at a stable and high level, continuing to provide high-quality supply to the gaming industry and further strengthening the market’s expectations for the normal issuance of version numbers. Leading manufacturers such as Tencent and Sanqi Interactive Entertainment have had their products approved and are expected to contribute to future performance increases for related companies. The steady rhythm of version number approval continues to optimize the development environment of the industry and actively supports the R&D and publishing manufacturers with rich product reserves.
