Dungeon & Fighter Mobile is a massive contributor to Tencent\'s mobile-gaming revenue

Dungeon Fighter Mobile's remarkable success underscores Tencent's bold defiance of app stores. The game's impact on Tencent's mobile revenue, exceeding 12% in its initial month, highlights the significant risk and potential reward of this strategy.

Tencent, a global gaming behemoth, has made a daring move by removing DnF Mobile from app stores, directing users to direct downloads instead. This decision, made amidst the game's phenomenal financial success, demonstrates a significant gamble.

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The long-term viability of this approach remains uncertain. However, for those interested in the latest mobile gaming trends, our curated list of the best mobile games of 2024 (so far) and upcoming anticipated titles offers valuable insight.