Tencent is running a preview image model, Hy Image3.5, through its cloud API and partner tools at the same time it moves into position as the technical provider for every esports medal event at the 20th Asian Games. Its Final Fantasy XIV Mobile business in China is winding down, with the global version canceled.
The recent stories split into three threads: AI models, esports infrastructure, and a retreat from one mobile title. The AI thread runs from Hy3 in July, a 295 billion parameter open model under Apache 2.0 that Tencent said matches larger rivals in scientific tasks, through Hy4 preview on August 28, a 770 billion parameter model Tencent says surpasses GPT-5.6 Sol on some benchmarks, to Hy Image3.5 in October, an image model with 2K output priced at $0.024 per generated image through the Tencent Cloud API. Tencent's terms of access changed across these releases: Hy3 and Hy4 are open and free under Apache 2.0, while Hy Image3.5 runs through a paid cloud API.
The esports thread is a single operating role. Tencent's Esports Competition Solution will provide technical support for all 11 esports events at the 20th Asian Games, held September 22 to October 2 at Aichi International Exhibition Hall Hall D, spanning 6 game categories and multiple publishers. Tencent tested the system at events in Japan, Singapore, and Vietnam from January to June 2026.
The mobile thread is a shutdown. Square Enix and Tencent announced on July 17 that the Chinese version of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will end service on September 30, about a year after its June 2025 launch, and the license agreement between the two companies is being terminated. The following day the companies confirmed the planned global version is canceled, citing business adjustments and market changes.
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Tencent released a preview version of Hy Image3.5, an image model that handles text-to-image and image-to-image generation in one system with a maximum output size of 2K. Tencent says human evaluations rated its professional-grade accuracy 30 percent better than Hy Image3.0. It can also edit images. Access runs through the Tencent Cloud API at $0.024 per generated image, with referencing images free.
Tencent's Esports Competition Solution will provide technical support for all 11 esports events at the 20th Asian Games, held September 22 to October 2 at Aichi International Exhibition Hall Hall D. The 11 events span 6 game categories, with multiple publishers running different games and devices. ECS covers pre-match inspection, in-match monitoring, and post-match review. Tencent tested the system at three events in Japan, Singapore, and Vietnam from January to June 2026.
Morefun Studios held a Japan announcement and hands-on event for Roco Kingdom on September 21, 2026, at Bellesalle Shibuya First in Tokyo. KENN and Aina Aiba, who voice characters in the game, took the stage. KENN plays the great mage Iris and Aiba plays Yessie. The two performed live voice recording of their characters' first appearance lines against game footage shown for the first time in Japan, then KENN played a demo in which the protagonist, wearing a unicorn costume, used a Prism Orb to befriend two Prism Unicorns, raise them, and take them for a stroll. Six additional cast members were announced at the event: Yusuke Kobayashi as Enzer, Aoi Koga as Clarissa, Akari Kito as Freya, Yoko Hikasa as Baishu, Maki Kawase as Louis, and Genki Okawa as Hoi Holl. Roco Kingdom is an open-world monster-collecting RPG set on the Carosia continent, with more than 400 types of creatures called Jini. Its first global closed beta test, the Quack Test, is scheduled to begin October 27, 2026, and test participants are being recruited. The service launch timing is undecided.
Tencent released the AI model Hy4 preview on August 28, 2026. It is an open model with 770 billion total parameters, 490 billion active parameters, and a 1 million token context length. It surpasses GPT-5.6 Sol on some benchmarks and is free under Apache License 2.0.
gamescom dev announced the program for its Leadership Summit, an invitation-only closed-door executive forum on August 24, 2026, in Cologne. Speakers include Amir Satvat of Tencent Games and Luis Villegas of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The summit covers industry transformation, AI, and organizational strategy.
A man in Henan province, China, has filed a lawsuit against Tencent, NetEase, miHoYo, and 37 Interactive Entertainment, claiming his 18-year-old son's gaming addiction led to a drug overdose. He seeks only 10 yuan (about 230 yen) in damages, stating the suit is not about money but about demanding stronger addiction prevention measures from game companies.
Square Enix and Tencent announced that Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will end service in mainland China on September 30, 2026. New user registrations and in-game purchases were suspended immediately. The companies also apologized for canceling the planned global version, citing business adjustments and market changes. The mobile game launched in China in June 2025 and was developed by Lightspeed Studios.
Square Enix and Tencent announced on July 17 that the Chinese version of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will end service on September 30, about a year after its launch. The license agreement between the two companies is being terminated, and the planned global expansion is now uncertain.
Tencent released Hy3, an open-source AI model with 295 billion total parameters and 21 billion active parameters, on July 6. The model matches or outperforms larger models like GLM-5.2 and DeepSeek-V4-Pro in benchmarks, and beats GPT-5.5 in scientific research tasks. Hy3 is designed to reduce hallucinations by only answering when evidence exists. It is available under Apache 2.0, with API pricing from 1 yuan per million input tokens, and free on OpenRouter for two weeks.
The anime-style racing game Project GT, featuring Car Girls inspired by real cars and blending ARPG combat with racing, has surpassed its $2,000 Kickstarter goal, raising over $5,100 as of writing. The team includes former members from miHoYo, NetEase, and other studios. Early access is planned for Q2 2027, with a full release on mobile, PC, and console in Q4 2027.