NetEase (NTES) shares surged 6.77% in pre-market trading, driven by the strong performance of its game "YanYun Six Echoes" and a promising pipeline of upcoming titles.
The game's anniversary update, "Drink Horse, Cross the Autumn Water," launched on December 27, 2025, quickly topped the Chinese iOS game bestseller chart. Analysts project first-year gross revenue for "YanYun" to reach 2-3 billion yuan, with positive feedback from overseas players. Additionally, NetEase's deferred revenue for Q3 2025 rose 25.3% year-on-year, signaling strong future revenue recognition.
Investors are also optimistic about NetEase's upcoming games, including "Forgotten Sea," "Masterless Star Abyss," and "Code Name: Infinity," which are expected to further drive growth in 2026.
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