Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail among top 10 grossing mobile games of 2024 first-half in China and Japan

Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail creator, miHoYo, made a significant impact in the first half of 2024. The Sensor Tower data reveals both the renowned IPs ranking in Japan's top 10 highest-grossing mobile games. According to recent statistics, Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail have also exceeded many other mobile games in terms of revenue for June 2024 in Japan and China.

With this, miHoYo's accomplishments have reflected their ability to captivate their audiences and solidify their position in Japan and China's competitive mobile gaming market.

Let us break that down below.

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Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail ranked in top 10 grossing mobile games in first half of 2024

The mobile gaming segment has cut-throat competition, especially in the gacha space. In the first half of 2024, miHoYo has managed to bring notable achievements with two of its popular IPs securing positions in Japan's top 10 grossing mobile games.

According to the latest statistics from Sensor Tower, Genshin seized the 8th spot, and Honkai Star Rail has climbed to the 5th position in terms of revenue generation. Both gacha games from miHoYo have achieved remarkable success in the mobile gaming markets of Japan and China.

Both perform exceptionally well in the mobile gaming segment (Image via HoYoverse)

Genshin Impact, despite its being a non-Japanese title, has secured a wonderful top 10 revenue ranking, which highlights its popularity fueled by immersive gameplay and frequent updates.

On the other hand, Honkai Star Rail surging to the fifth position showcases miHoYo's expertise to diversify their gaming portfolio. With its interesting storyline, dynamic combat mechanics, and extraordinary visuals, Star Rail has contributed to overall revenue growth in both the Chinese and Japanese mobile gaming markets.

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miHoYo growth in Japanese mobile gaming market

Revenue comparison between 2023 and 2024(Image via Sensor Tower)

miHoYo's performance from 2023 to 2024 has seen a significant increase, especially in the Japanese mobile gaming market. The Chinese (CN) company has risen from seventh to fifth place surpassing established mobile publishers such as Sony, SQUARE ENIX, and Gungho Online Entertainment.

This growth shows how miHoYo is cementing its position as a key player in the mobile gaming segment. All of this is possible due to their strategic expansion and positive response from the Japanese player base.

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miHoYo CN revenue for June 2024

Sensor Tower Monthly Revenue Report (June 2024) byu/Impossible_Fold3494 inHonkaiStarRail

The Reddit embed above shows the monthly revenue report for mobile games and their revenue in June 2024. Here is a list showcasing some quick numbers for the top 10 highest-grossing games in June 2024 below:

• Honkai Star Rail (Chinese): $60,50,000
• Genshin Impact (Chinese): $38,50,000
• Honkai Star Rail (Global): $32,00,000
• Wuthering Waves (Global): $29,00,000
• Genshin Impact (Global): $28,00,000
• Naruto Mobile (Chinese): $27,50,000
• Love and Deepspace (Chinese): $27,50,000
• Solo Leveling Arise (Global): $18,00,000
• Puzzles & Dragons (Japan): $17,00,000
• Wuthering Waves (Chinese): $16,50,000

According to the Sensor Tower data, Genshin has made $65,50,000, while Star Rail reeled in $92,50,000 in June 2024. Keep in mind that these figures solely account for Play Store and Apple Store.

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