"Honor of Kings" Remains Top in Global Mobile Game Revenue for October
Tencent's "Honor of Kings" has retained its top spot as the highest-grossing mobile game worldwide in October 2023, according to the latest data from Sensor Tower. The game amassed an impressive revenue of 222 million USD across the App Store and Google Play, consolidating its position as a global leader in the mobile gaming industry.
This significant achievement was fueled by rich content updates, which not only helped the game maintain its lead on the global best-selling charts but also pushed it to the second spot on the revenue growth chart. Tencent's "PUBG Mobile," which includes revenue from "Game for Peace," its Chinese version, ranked second on the list with earnings of 137 million USD. Notably, 57.7% of "PUBG Mobile's" revenue came from the iOS market in China.
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Global Mobile Games in October 2023
Overall, global mobile game players spent 6.2 billion USD on the App Store and Google Play in October 2023, marking a 2% increase year-over-year. The United States continues to be the highest revenue-generating market for mobile games, contributing 1.8 billion USD, which accounts for 29.8% of the global total. The Chinese iOS market followed as the second-largest contributor, accounting for 20.1% of the global revenue, while Japan ranked third with 14.7%.
The complete lists of the top 10 highest-earning global mobile games and the top 10 games in terms of revenue growth were also released, offering insights into the dynamic mobile gaming landscape.
These figures underscore the continued growth and significance of the mobile gaming sector, with major players like Tencent dominating the market with their popular titles. The trend reflects the increasing global appetite for mobile gaming, a segment that continues to evolve and expand.
Source: Weibo