Game development begins with destroying Girls' Frontline.

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While Lin Li was practicing his internal energy cultivation...

Throughout December, everyone was discussing Spark Games acquiring the copyright.

Industry insiders are also asking how Spark Games will proceed with acquiring these copyrights.

However, not everyone has the time or inclination to care about Xinghuo.

miHoYo headquarters.

"Lin Li's business has expanded too much; it may not be a good thing for him."

"Dawei, stop worrying about others and let's get down to business."

In the conference room.

A decision that may be the most important one for miHoYo in the next few years is underway.

"Is it too early for us to start the Genshin Impact project now?"

When it comes to initiating new projects, Luo Yu, one of the founders of miHoYo and mainly responsible for game planning and numerical values, was the first to step forward.

"The project will definitely be approved. On the one hand, with the improvement of mobile phone performance, the overall quality of games will definitely get higher and higher in the next two years."

"Furthermore, during the initial project planning stage, we conducted in-depth research, and the open-world genre proved to be appealing."

"Although our Honkai Impact 3rd has attracted many fans with its graphics, the market will soon be squeezed out by similar games."

"We must embark on a new path."

"In addition, and most importantly, based on our content planning and development volume for Genshin Impact, without considering funding, it will take at least two years. Although it seems early now, we don't have much time left."

Luo Yu explained his thinking very clearly.

Cai Hao nodded in agreement.

"Moreover, the Destiny Trajectory of Spark Games has been officially launched, and we must keep up with the progress. Honkai Impact 3 has been able to achieve its current revenue because of its superior graphics, and we can't wait any longer."

In the original timeline, Genshin Impact was actually initiated in January 2017.

Now, thanks to the emergence of Spark Games, this timeframe has been moved forward by a month.

Furthermore, whether in its past or present, miHoYo's ability to reach the top position is partly due to its swift, accurate, and ruthless decision-making.

Chapter 129 Open World, Only One!

The project's timeline was quickly confirmed, and the focus of the three's discussion then shifted to where the funding would come from.

Since we're talking about money...

Then this matter falls into the territory that Dawei is familiar with.

"If there are no major changes in the market in the next one to two years, the revenue from existing games should be sufficient."

"The next one to two years? Will Honkai Impact 3 hold up until then?"

"It shouldn't be a big problem."

David thought for a moment and nodded very seriously.

From October to the end of December, Honkai Impact 3's revenue remained relatively stable at around 80 million to 100 million, without any significant drop.

Moreover, as time went by, Honkai Impact 3rd has also developed its own core fan base.

As long as they don't make any foolish mistakes, this core base can sustain a portion of the revenue.

"However, there is also a variable, namely Spark Games... Although the possibility is very low, if Spark Games or other manufacturers release similar games in the next one to two years... it may have an impact on us."

After David finished speaking, the other two fell silent.

This is a very real problem.

Ultimately, Cai Hao approved the version.

"First, we'll establish the project and set up the framework. Also, Dawei, prepare a Genshin Impact project proposal. We can also try to seek external funding. We should be able to find suitable people for the concept of developing an open world."

"This? At this point, external financing?"

The other two had no objections to Cai Hao's previous decision.

But they were a bit conflicted about the latter.

Honkai Impact 3's profits far exceeded their expectations, so they were less enthusiastic about raising funds.

However, Cai Hao still felt that it was worth trying to fuse them together.

Reduce development risks.

Moreover, Cai Hao felt that the open-world gimmick should be able to easily deceive... no, obtain investors' money.

But in the end.

This matter has not yet been finalized.

Although there are still doubts about whether to raise funds, the Genshin Impact project has been finalized.

A series of personnel arrangements were continuously issued.

By mid-November.

The Genshin Impact project team has now reached 100 people.

The initial framework has been fully established.

this day.

miHoYo's executives booked a restaurant in Shanghai.

During team building activities.

David took the microphone and said this on stage.

"Trust me, everyone! We are on the right track. We are the only company developing open-world mobile games. Once we finish it, this product will definitely amaze the world!!"

Just like Honkai Impact 3rd has no competitors, Genshin Impact has none! Let's all strive together!! Cheers!!

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The next day.

David's bold words from last night still seem to echo in my ears.

Shen Yu, the lead programmer for miHoYo's Genshin Impact, arrived at the company at 10 a.m. yesterday because he had drunk too much.

For most companies.

Attendance is part of management.

However, for a startup like miHoYo, which often involves overtime work, as long as you don't go too far and have a reasonable excuse, it's acceptable.

Attendance is not strictly managed.

In addition, Shen Yu, as the program director of Genshin Impact, has a certain status, so it's not a big deal that he's a little late.

At most, the receptionist will make a few jokes at me.

However, when Shen Yu arrived at the company today...

But then I noticed that the atmosphere in the whole company was a bit off.

Especially when you enter the Genshin Impact project team's office, you're immediately struck by an eerie atmosphere.

Shen Yu arrived at his programming group and found the atmosphere still very strange.

Everyone was doing their own thing, with no communication between them.

This doesn't feel like the team atmosphere we had just had yesterday after a team-building activity.

After sitting down, he felt really uncomfortable and asked his subordinate next to him a question.

"Xiao Li, what happened at the company while I was away?"

An employee named Xiao Li glanced at Shen Yu, then pointed to the company's conference room before whispering something.

"Brother Shen, didn't you know? Dawei went to the company and had a meeting with Brother Hao and the others in the conference room. He hasn't come out yet."

Shen Yu, puzzled, frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"

Xiao Li glanced at the doorway, then typed in a URL in a few quick clicks, and then clicked the mouse a few more times.

"Brother Shen, you can see for yourself."

Shen Yu didn't think anything of it at first, but he was infected by Xiao Li's tense mood, which was like a dark cloud looming over the city, so he moved his chair behind Xiao Li.

The computer screen displayed the website for gamers, with its headline prominently displayed.

Shocking! Spark Games has big plans before the new year; how far are we from open-world mobile games?

"Spark Games is also developing an open-world mobile game? Even so, it shouldn't be..."

Before he could finish saying those three words, Xiao Li scrolled the mouse down again.

"Please take another look at this post."

Spark Roguelike Game Launches Today!! Download Channels Now Open!! Sharing the Worldview with Spark Open World?!

...

This seems to be a serious matter.

Shen Yu was stunned for a long time.

Our open-world project has only just been launched, how come the other side has already released a game with a shared world view?

Then he immediately asked a question instinctively.

"Is this game fun?"

While Shen Yu asked this question

Zhou Shenlin was lying in his dormitory, waiting for his "dad" to bring him breakfast.

"Ugh!! Why isn't the Battlefront Girls event updated yet?! It's not enough fun!!"

"Hey Lao Wang, let's team up and run a dungeon!"

"No, I'm doing my homework."

"Hmph, fine, don't come if you don't want to... I'll just play by myself."

Although Zhou Shenlin said that, seeing his roommates doing their homework made him a little anxious, so he simply turned around and continued browsing the forum sideways.

As he scrolled, he came across an interesting post.

Spark Games' New Game!!! An Open-World Prequel?!

"Wait... Spark Games released a new game!? Why haven't I seen any promotion?"

Upon seeing the title, Zhou Shenlin clicked on it immediately.

The article didn't contain any fancy details; it simply stated that Spark Games quietly released a new game on its official website and encouraged everyone to check it out.

The post also included a link.

Zhou Shenlin clicked on it immediately.

One jump.

Hey, it really is the official website of Spark Games.

Galaxy Park: Discovery

The game's official website is very interestingly designed.

It's split in half after you open it.

On the left is "Starry Paradise: Explore" and on the right is the official website of "Starry Paradise".

Click over there, and the official website will unfold like a scroll.

"Announcing two games at the same time, that's amazing!"

Then I clicked to take a closer look and found that it wasn't like that at all.

Currently, only "Galaxy Paradise: Explore" is available for download, while the other game, "Galaxy Paradise," only has an official website.