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SHADOW OF JIULI,

NETEASE, Hangzhou / NETEASE / 2024

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Why is this work relevant for Gaming Entertainment?

2023 marks the release of a brand new expansion pack, "Shadow of Jiuli," for the PC version of the popular game "Fantasy Westward Journey." This expansion pack introduces a fresh character called "Ying jingling" To showcase the personality and combat style of this new character to players, we have specially crafted a CG short film for "Shadow of Jiuli."

Background

In the creation of the short film, we have embraced a fresh fusion of realistic style and Q version characters, breaking away from the traditional CG style of "Fantasy Westward Journey." Additionally, we have designed various terrain elements to showcase the character's diverse combat habits, elevating the quality of the CG. Through captivating visuals and designs, the audience will have a more comprehensive understanding of our newly introduced character.

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The PC version of "Fantasy Westward Journey" is based on the famous episodic novel "Journey to the West," aiming to create a romantic style of online gaming through its Q version characters. "Ying jingling" is created based on the core character "Gu jingling." She is the embodiment of the negative emotions of "Gu jingling," who was originally the most formidable assassin under Chiyou's command. However, when Chiyou was defeated, he infused a divine power into "Gu jingling," allowing her to preserve her physical body and divine essence. To ensure a carefree future for "Gu jingling," her past memories were completely stripped away, abandoning her dark past and opposing evil. The discarded past still holds the responsibility entrusted to her by Chiyou for the revival of the demon race, refusing to dissipate. With the assistance of "Gu jingling," she stabilized her form, transformed into a human-like figure, and became "Ying jingling." Due to knowing that her existence was saved by "Gu jingling," she has complex emotions towards her savior. On one hand, they are on opposing sides, but on the other hand, she feels indebted for the life-saving favor. After experiencing a complicated journey, Chiyou was resurrected, but this Chiyou is just the cruel "evil intention" part of his soul. The frenzied Chiyou, disregarding the father-daughter relationship, is determined to kill the traitorous "Gu jingling" who opposes him.

Describe the strategy & insight

In order to promote the new character "Ying jingling," we have carefully considered player experience and production costs, and have incorporated the background story into the gameplay, allowing players to gradually uncover the plot during the game. We have created a CG short film showcasing the most exciting battle of love and hate, with stunning visuals and the introduction of the new character. Through this captivating CG short film, we aim to continuously attract players to delve deeper into the game and explore more of the storyline.

Describe the creative idea

In order to promote the new character "Ying jingling," we have carefully considered player experience and production costs, and have incorporated the background story into the gameplay, allowing players to gradually uncover the plot during the game. We have created a CG short film showcasing the most exciting battle of love and hate, with stunning visuals and the introduction of the new character. Through this captivating CG short film, we aim to continuously attract players to delve deeper into the game and explore more of the storyline.

Describe the craft & execution

We first revealed the upcoming new character through our official website and in-game messages, and attracted players' attention with a CG trailer. We collaborated with gaming bloggers from different platforms to leak game tidbits, sparking speculation and discussions among players. This strategy created a sense of anticipation and excitement for the new content. Considering the complexity and diversity of this expansion event, we decided to introduce the full details of the new expansion through live streams. To make more people aware of our CG trailer, we ran video advertisements on multiple platforms, garnering millions of views. Through these promotional tactics, we successfully generated player anticipation and excitement for the new character and expansion.

Describe the results

The CG short film we produced for the entire process of "Shadows of Jiuli" has garnered tens of millions of views through multiple platforms, attracting more players to join us in exploring our exciting new content. These high-quality CG videos enhance the depth of the game, shaping a larger game world and enriching the diverse content updates. Building on the success of the "Shadows of Jiuli" CG short film, we recently created another CG short film introducing the background of the "Ying jingling" faction, which has also received widespread acclaim. These short films not only capture players' attention but also help them better understand the game's story background and character development. We are thrilled to see that through these meticulously crafted CG short films, we are able to present a more immersive and rich gaming world to our players.

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