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NetEase’s $4.4 Billion Quarter — Gaming Growth Meets A Leaner Pipeline!
NetEase, Inc. reported steady financial and operational performance for the second quarter of 2026, with total net revenue reaching RMB 30.1 billion (USD 4.4 billion), driven predominantly by its games business. The company’s games and related value-added services (VAS) generated RMB 25 billion in net revenues, reflecting a 10% year-over-year increase, despite a 2% sequential decline attributed primarily to certain self-developed and licensed titles. This growth was supported by a diverse portfolio spanning original IPs, live operations, and innovations such as the recent launch of Sea of Remnants in China and new content updates to established games like Sword of Justice, Identity V, and the NARAKA: BLADEPOINT franchise. The company’s continued efforts in gameplay innovation and community engagement appear to maintain player interest and engagement across its major titles. Youdao, the company’s education segment, saw modest revenue growth of 4% year-over-year to RMB 2.
