On Tuesday, China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) approved 134 games for July, including 127 domestic titles and seven imported ones. NetEase’s Diablo IV, developed by Blizzard and previously released overseas in June 2023, was among the most notable imported titles approved. Diablo IV is a dark fantasy action role-playing game that features open-world exploration, real-time combat, and loot-driven progression. The game earned over $660 million in global sales within its first five days after release, making it the fastest-selling title in Blizzard’s history, according to the company. [NPPA, in Chinese]

Chinese regulator approves 134 games in July, including Blizzard’s Diablo IV for NetEase

China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) approved 134 games for July 2025, including 127 domestic titles and 7 imported ones. NetEase’s adaptation of Blizzard’s Diablo IV, an action role-playing game, was among the notable imported titles. The game, previously released overseas in June 2023, earned over $660 million in global sales within five days of its release, making it Blizzard’s fastest-selling title.