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This revenue milestone even 'outshines' many 'big players' in the MOBA gaming scene.
Recently, Speed Drift has remarkably reached a revenue milestone of up to 24 trillion VND after three years since its launch. According to Data.ai's statistics, Riot's 'darling' will be the 102nd game to join the 'billion-dollar club'. This is a glamorous term referring to outstanding mobile masterpieces on both Android and iOS globally.
Riot's blockbuster officially becomes one of the most successful MOBAs with an impressive revenue milestone.Compared to other products in the same segment, Speed Drift is excelling to the fourth position overall. This position has directly surpassed many renowned 'big players' such as Pokémon United, Vainglory, and MARVEL Super War at the current moment. Within a year since September 2022, the game also boasts the highest number of downloads in China, Vietnam, and Brazil, reaching 22.4 million worldwide. This impressive achievement has helped Speed Drift accumulate a total of 111 million downloads just three years after its release.
2023 marked Speed Drift's strong global growth journey.Previously, this game adaptation faced many criticisms, being harshly compared to the powerhouse duo 'HOK - AOV' by Tencent. Many opinions asserted that late entry into the mobile market by Riot would encounter numerous disadvantages. However, relentless development efforts have yielded commendable results. Specifically, in the first half of 2023, Speed Drift maintained its position as the third-highest-grossing mobile MOBA game globally, earning over 188 million USD (more than 4.5 trillion VND) in revenue. Of this, China remains the pioneering market, with over 141 million USD recorded during the same period (almost 3.5 trillion VND).
Amidst mobile devices still dominating the gaming market share, rapid adaptation and innovative creativity have helped Speed Drift overcome initial challenges. Now, the game has become an indispensable part, leaving a profound mark on global players. From the achievements attained, Riot's 'darling' will continue to thrive even more explosively in the future.
