The highly anticipated game has surpassed 30 million pre-registrations, and Giant Network hits the daily limit in the afternoon.

April 1, the gaming sector showed active performance in the afternoon. Giant Network (002558.SZ) hit the daily limit in the afternoon; Perfect World (002624.SZ) had previously hit the daily limit. Century Huotong (002602.SZ), Kai Ying Network (002517.SZ), 37 Interactive Entertainment (002555.SZ), and Bingchuan Network (300533.SZ) led in gains.

On the news front, the all-platform public testing of Evergarden, an open-world RPG set in a supernatural urban setting developed by the studio under Perfect World, has been scheduled for April 23. As of now, the number of reservations on the official website has already exceeded 30 million.

Previously, the National Press and Publication Administration released the approval information for domestically produced online games in March 2026. A total of 130 games were approved.

According to Wall Street Securities, the number of game licenses issued in March 2026 declined somewhat, but it still remained at a stable level compared with the same period last year, covering multiple types of themes. Overall, top-tier companies’ product pipelines continued to be approved, and the supply side sustained its release momentum. Industry sentiment remains positive. It is recommended to pay attention to leading companies with rich product reserves, strong R&D capabilities, and diversified themes.

(Editor: Dong Pingping)

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