NetEase Games (网易游戏) : China's #2 game publisher behind Fantasy Westward Journey and Blizzard deals.

China's second-largest game publisher, NetEase Games develops and publishes major titles including Fantasy Westward Journey , Identity V , and Naraka: Bladepoint . It was the long-time distributor of Blizzard games in China for over a decade before the licensing relationship ended in early 2023 and was subsequently reinstated in 2024.

How is NetEase different from Blizzard's own servers?

NetEase operated Blizzard games in China from 2008-2023. China players accessed WoW and Overwatch through NetEase's servers, not Blizzard's global servers, with different patch schedules and pricing.

Can I play NetEase games from the US?

NetEase publishes global titles like Naraka: Bladepoint and Identity V on Steam, accessible worldwide. China-only MMOs like Fantasy Westward Journey require a Chinese ID and phone number for registration.