Tencent’s ‘Delta Force’ Success Shifts Focus to Shooting Games

Tencent Holdings Ltd. has found unexpected success with its shooting game, Delta Force, developed by Leo Yao. The game, which has been attracting around 30 million daily players since its release in 2024, has become one of the biggest Chinese hits in recent years. The game's unexpected popularity has shifted Tencent's focus towards the shooting games genre, which has historically been overshadowed by the company's more prominent mobile gaming titles. Yao, who had been working on shooting games for over a decade in relative obscurity, has now emerged as a key figure within the company. The success of Delta Force highlights Tencent's ability to identify and capitalize on emerging trends within the gaming industry, even in areas that may have previously been overlooked. As the company continues to expand its gaming portfolio, the focus on shooting games could lead to the development of additional hit titles and further solidify Tencent's position as a leading force in the Chinese gaming market.