Game companies are raising the threshold for investing in new titles, halting development if commercial prospects fall short even after years of work or public exposure. The trend is extending beyond development to post-launch decisions, as firms reassess whether to keep funding projects based on user numbers and profitability. Rising production and operating costs, multi-platform development and global ambitions are driving the shift, with companies reallocating staff and budgets to projects with higher expected returns.

Naver’s streaming platform Chzzk said on Thursday it will hold a \'TFT Chzzk Influencer Match\' with Riot Games on Aug. 15 at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, Seoul. The match is part of the offline \'TFT Wild Fan Fest\' ahead of the launch of Teamfight Tactics\' new set, \'Mystic Forest\'. Eight former League of Legends pro players and streamers will take part, with missions decided by real-time voting.