Chinese video games giant NetEase said it is working with Microsoft to bring popular games including “World of Warcraft” back to the country after a public fallout that ended a decade-long partnership in 2023, reports Reuters. The two companies said in press release on Wednesday that they are working to bring games developed by Blizzard Entertainment, a subsidiary of US gaming giant Activision Blizzard which Microsoft acquired last year, back to the world’s second-largest economy, starting this summer. NetEase was the publisher of Blizzard’s games in China from 2008 to 2023.
“We at Blizzard are thrilled to reestablish our partnership with NetEase and to work together, with deep appreciation for the collaboration between our teams, to deliver legendary gaming experiences to players in China,” said Johanna Faries, president of Blizzard Entertainment.
Additionally, Microsoft and NetEase said they have also entered into an agreement to explore bringing new NetEase titles to Microsoft’s Xbox gaming consoles and its other gaming platforms.