ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is planning to shut down its Nuverse gaming division and withdraw entirely from the mainstream video game industry.
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Layoffs
The move will result in hundreds of layoffs and discontinued projects, with an official announcement expected today.
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Moonton sale
ByteDance is also seeking buyersfor its game development subsidiary, Moonton Technology, and has restructured its virtual reality firm, Pico.
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Ohayoo unaffected
However, casual gaming brand Ohayoo and games on TikTok and Douyin will remain unaffected.
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Marvel snap failure
Established in 2019, Nuverse's performance has been uneven, with its most popular game, Marvel Snap, failing to achieve commercial success.
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Domestic rival
Established in 2019, Nuverse was ByteDance's ambitious entry into the global gaming market and a strategic move against domestic competitor Tencent Holdings.