On November 25th, the Apple App Store Awards announced the nominations for the Game of the Year. "AFK 2: Journey", along with several other major domestic game masterpieces such as "Zenless Zone Zero", was nominated for the iPhone Game of the Year. Moreover, as early as a week ago, "AFK 2: Journey" had already won the Google Play Game of the Year and was also nominated for the TGA Best Mobile Game. Currently, it has one win and two nominations, demonstrating its strong strength.
This game, meticulously developed by Lilith Games, is the sequel to "AFK Arena". It started its overseas closed beta in September 2022 and grandly launched its global public beta on August 8, 2024. On the basis of inheriting the essence of the core gameplay of the previous work, it dares to innovate. It ingeniously combines the idle card gameplay with a grand world map, continuously optimizes the operation experience, adds rich level gameplay, and deeply attracts players with its unique Western fantasy plot. Lilith Games, as a leader in the development of top - tier mobile games, has performed outstandingly in language services. Its accurate localization translation strategy has successfully won wide acclaim from players with different cultural backgrounds around the world, effectively promoting its games to shine in the international market.
What is the secret of "AFK 2: Journey" being favored by global gamers and achieving successful overseas expansion?
Rich Plot with Strong Appeal
The Apple editorial team highly praised this game, stating that it has a fascinating fantasy world, eye - catching battle plots, bringing rich visual effects and charming characters. The award comments on Google Play also highly praised its rich character lineup and satisfying battle system, believing that its vast explorable world and exquisite art style stand out among similar games.
Looking back at the journey of "AFK 2: Journey" since its launch, the achievements are remarkable. During the overseas public beta, it topped the iOS free charts in multiple countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and made Lilith rank first in overseas revenue growth in the first month. After the Chinese server was launched on August 8, 2024, it quickly climbed to the top of the overall chart. Twelve days after the launch, it rose to the top 4 of the best - selling chart and remained stable in the top 10 in the first month. Two months later, with the opening of the new season "Rust Anchor Harbor Turmoil", it rushed into the top 5 of the best - selling chart in multiple key regions, showing strong staying power.
Innovative Breakthrough in Game Content, Leading the Trend
Once upon a time, idle card games were on the fringes of awards. However, the emergence of "AFK 2: Journey" has changed this situation. It inherits the core gameplay of "AFK Arena" and brings a new possibility of "idle card + large - world RPG" to idle card games with its explorable large world, reversing the impression that idle card games have light content. The unique - textured 3D art and richer strategic gameplay have won it recognition in the global market and a place in the year - end award season.
In the game, players can freely roam in the bustling market of Stonetown at noon, listen to the gentle breeze and insect chirping on the Grodeng Plain at dusk, enjoy the pink flower sea on the top of the Vadothor Mountains, and have a hearty drink with various heroes in the Mysterious House. From "The Chapter of the Golden Spike" to "Rust Anchor Harbor Turmoil", players embark on adventures with old and new friends, crossing deserts and sailing on the sea to unfold the magic picture scroll.
Easy to Play with Excellent Quality
While shaping a sense of quality, "AFK 2: Journey" continues the core idea of easy and casual play of idle card games. Functions such as giving all heroes upon login, equipment sharing, and one - click upgrade liberate players from tedious cultivation operations. In aspects such as character display, story performance, cultivation, spawning monsters, and puzzle - solving, a large number of upgrades and revisions have also been carried out. For example, on a more realistic map, the setting of NPCs has also increased the fun. The clear - cut main storyline and exquisitely produced plot cutscene animations have brought a qualitative leap in the game's texture. The targeted optimization of the mobile vertical screen one - handed interaction logic breaks the high - configuration machine limitation of large - world RPGs, allowing players to easily enjoy the game.
As a pioneer of the "card idle + large world" gameplay, "AFK 2: Journey" will face many challenges in the future. However, the honor of the Google Play Game of the Year and the nominations for the App Store Awards and TGA Mobile Game of the Year are important recognitions of its efforts. We look forward to it bringing a more wonderful journey in the land of Esperia.
"AFK 2: Journey" was first released in overseas versions and then in the Chinese version. It attracted the attention of 12 million players in a short time. Smooth language, exquisite art, innovative gameplay, and eye - catching plots are the keys to success. With the continuous changes in technology and user needs, this game has introduced a social system, which has also greatly enhanced the interactive experience of players. "AFK 2: Journey" has broken through in the fierce market competition, demonstrating the multiple factors and possibilities for the birth of excellent game works.
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