Game development begins with destroying Girls' Frontline.

Last year, he received a request from headquarters to ensure that Chinese companies using Unreal Engine could be listed on EPIC, or even exclusively.

Wang Chengxin was very reluctant to do this kind of sales-related work.

But this task was sent from headquarters.

We can't not do it.

But actually doing it makes people even more anxious.

Originally, the EPIC Unreal Engine China Club was a place similar to after-sales service.

It is designed to help companies that use Unreal Engine but lack understanding of the technical details.

But now, this club has become a promotional club for the EPIC Mall.

Wang Chengxin was never the sales type.

After several discussions, I found that many Chinese manufacturers use Unreal Engine, but they have little interest in launching on EPIC.

Some manufacturers, out of consideration for appearances, have listed on EPIC.

This is the limit. As for exclusive ownership?

"I'm crazy. Even if I don't go to Spark or Steam, I can go to WEGAME. There's no way I can have an exclusive EPIC."

This is what a boss said to Wang Chengxin after drinking.

There's nothing wrong with what you said.

It's a bit hurtful.

The work is not progressing smoothly.

Headquarters, however, felt that he was not taking it seriously.

At the beginning of this year.

Because of the failure of Fallout 76, EPIC headquarters went even further.

In addition, the number of companies using Unreal Engine in China declined in 2018.

Therefore, headquarters required the China market not only to continue recruiting manufacturers to list on EPIC, but also to continue promoting Unreal Engine to more manufacturers.

Wang Chengxin also received a considerable number of promotional tasks.

So why has Unreal Engine's market share in China actually decreased?

it's actually really easy.

It was influenced by the Spark Engine.

The Starfire engine, while capable of producing the flashy graphics of Unreal Engine 4, is not as powerful.

However, its wide range of functions and versatility are undeniable advantages.

More importantly, it has strong after-sales service.

With the support of the Spark platform, the Spark engine can be used for free as long as it is exclusive to Spark.

If it's not exclusive, you can also get a discount as long as you log in to the Spark platform.

Therefore, many small and medium-sized manufacturers are switching to Spark Engine in order to save costs.

These manufacturers don't need such high-quality graphics as Unreal Engine, and Unity isn't as localized as Starfire Engine.

So, in 18.

The Spark engine has encroached on a significant portion of Unity's ecosystem.

Chapter 209 Keep it up, NetEase!

In general.

The Spark Engine is encroaching more on Unity's space.

As for the illusory aspect, it didn't actually occupy much space.

However, the arrival of Spark Engine has further saturated the already relatively saturated engine market.

Therefore, Unreal Engine's market share is also declining.

This isn't just a problem in one region of China; other regions have similar issues.

However, the problem is not as obvious as in China.

After all, China is the home of the spark.

So, can this be blamed on Wang Chengxin?

Obviously not.

Wang Chengxin herself thinks so too, which is why she has been complaining recently.

of course.

Complaining is complaining, but that doesn't mean he wants to quit.

The headhunter made it very clear.

Wang Chengxin has no intention of resigning at present.

If Lin Li needs it.

Wang Chengxin could make a phone call himself.

It was precisely because of the headhunter's words that Lin Li repeatedly put down his phone.

To be honest, I was quite nervous making that call.

It feels like drawing cards.

However, you only have one chance to draw a card this time.

"If we call, how should we explain it?"

Lin Li looked at the resume repeatedly.

He then let out a long sigh and put the resume down.

He planned to just pick someone randomly first.

Chatting can help ease your tension.

I casually opened my contacts.

I called Ding Lei from NetEase.

The phone rang twice before being answered.

Lin Li glanced at Wang Chengxin's resume again and asked this question.

"Mr. Ding, how's your gaming division doing lately?"

Ding Lei had just gotten off the plane at that moment.

He was already puzzled when his assistant handed him the phone.

Hearing Lin Li's words, he became even more puzzled.

"It's alright, what made you decide to call me?"

Lin Li chuckled.

Asked casually.

"Have you ever thought about selling the game engine division? You mean, the Messiah engine division?"

NetEase also has an engine department, and there are actually two of them.

One is the NeoX engine used to develop Fantasy Westward Journey, and the other is the Messiah engine, which they started developing in 13.

Incidentally, the later version of "The Sixteen Sounds of Yanyun" used this engine.

Upon hearing Lin Li's words, Ding Lei was even more bewildered.

"Huh? The engine division? Why would I sell them?"

"Not selling? Fine, then keep up the good work, Mr. Ding, keep up the good work, NetEase!"

Lin Li conveyed sincere encouragement to the head of NetEase remotely.

"Come on, let's cheer each other on!"

Ding Lei's mind raced for a moment.

I still can't figure out why Lin Li made that call.

Although the call was brief, the words of encouragement still lingered in my ears before the call ended.

But for the rest of the day, until I went to bed that night.

Ding Lei was deep in thought.

What is Lin Li doing?

He then called the Messiah engine department to inquire about the progress.

This phone call once again put NetEase's Messiah engine department through a lot of trouble.

The boss suddenly called to ask about the progress.

Everyone, from top to bottom, naturally had to get busy for a while.

And that is the beginning of everything.

It was just a casual phone call from Lin Li.

The reason he asked this question is no different from a fisherman casually casting his line when he comes across a small stream.

What if I encounter a ghost?

No, what if you catch a fish?

He hung up the phone with NetEase.

Lin Li pondered for a moment.

I feel that there is still hope.

It's always good to express your intention first.

So I made up my mind and made the call.

Soon, the call came through.

After listening to Lin Li's self-introduction, Wang Chengxin was a little confused, but he didn't hang up the phone.

Instead, he inquired.

"Mr. Lin is a very busy person, and I've been quite busy lately. I was wondering what you need?"

"I went to Hangzhou a couple of days ago. Do you know about Feng Yi's project? You know, the Black Myth project."

"We've been having some issues with their engine lately, you know, we're working on that project."

"I can make games, but I'm a complete novice when it comes to game engines."

“A friend recommended you to me, saying that there’s nothing Wang Chengxin can’t handle when it comes to engines, so I mustered up the courage to make this call.”

Lin Li chose the most legitimate title and spoke in a flattering tone.

Over there on the phone.

Wang Chengxin repeatedly said it was too much.

But deep down, I was also inexplicably delighted.

You should know that the person who said this was none other than General Manager Lin.

One of the top figures in the Chinese gaming industry.

"Our approach to Unreal Engine may not align with yours, and I've been quite busy lately. Let me confirm the time."

To confirm the time.

I just don't have time right now.