Yang Liu's questions to NetEase Inc (NTES) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Yang Liu of Morgan Stanley inquired about the monetization performance of 'Where Wings Meet' and the drivers behind the recent grossing rebound for 'Once Human', including its potential to become an evergreen title and its user and revenue split between China and overseas markets.
Answer
Bill Pang, VP of Corporate Development, stated that 'Where Wings Meet' exceeded initial expectations with a stable, cosmetic-only monetization model. He attributed the rebound of 'Once Human' to a significant 'version 2.0' update and a new PVP spin-off, noting its long-term potential. Pang also detailed that 'Once Human' has a 50/50 user split between China and the rest of the world, with a 2-to-3 revenue distribution, respectively.