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There's a rising demand for new, mid-size games at affordable prices - and 4Divinity believes China has the answer
Publisher 4Divinity sees significant opportunity in China's mid-size game development scene, noting a global demand for new intellectual property at affordable price points. Head of Global Publishing Phil Doust highlights the differences in marketing approaches between Western and Chinese audiences, and believes China can fill the gap left by the industry's trend towards large-scale franchises.
The Defiant is a New Upcoming Shooter About China’s War for Independence During World War 2
The Defiant is a new upcoming shooter game set during China's War for Independence in 1942, a significant period of World War 2. A trailer offers a glimpse of battles on the Eastern Front, specifically at the Futuya Great Wall.
Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — from Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake to The Witcher…
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including a Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered with new content. The show featured reveals for Ananta, The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC, Nodus Fall, Rainbow Six Tactics, Gears of War: E-Day, and many more titles across various genres and platforms.
The Defiant
Hoothanes and 4Divinity have announced console versions for their first-person shooter, The Defiant. The game is set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, also known as the War of Resistance.
PlayStation 5 Getting Promising Historical Action Game
The historical action shooter "The Defiant," previously announced for PC, is now also coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Hoothanes and published by 4Divinity, the first-person shooter is set during the Second Sino-Japanese War in China. A release date for any platform has not yet been announced.
The Defiant is a Story-Driven Shooter that Explores a Rarely Seen Side of WW2 | IGN Preview
The Defiant is a new singleplayer shooter that offers a gritty look at the Second Sino-Japanese War. This preview provides hands-on impressions of the game's narrative-driven gameplay.