TiMi Studio Group

What TiMi Studio Group does

TiMi Studio Group is a Shenzhen-headquartered, Tencent-owned game development studio founded in 2008, operating internationally through Singapore-registered Proxima Beta Pte. Limited. The studio develops and publishes a portfolio of AAA-caliber mobile and multi-platform games spanning MOBAs (Honor of Kings with 100M+ players, Arena of Valor), first-person shooters (Call of Duty Mobile, Delta Force), strategy (Age of Empires Mobile), competitive multiplayer (Pokemon Unite), and action RPGs (Honor of Kings: World, Monster Hunter Outlanders). Underlying technology is built on proprietary components including the MagicDawn engine, VISVISE AI content creation tool, Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) system, WeTest QA platform, and ASI World AI production pipeline, with several of these showcased at GDC 2026.

TiMi monetizes primarily through a freemium model: free game downloads with revenue generated from in-app purchases (cosmetics, battle passes, character unlocks, virtual goods). Secondary revenue streams include esports tournament sponsorships and broadcasting (e.g., Honor of Kings International Championship with $1M prize pools) and licensed-IP revenue-sharing arrangements with Capcom, Nintendo/The Pokemon Company, Activision, and Microsoft. Distribution occurs through Apple App Store, Google Play, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch eShop globally, with active operations across China, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and North America.

Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer mobile distribution with event-driven marketing, including organized international esports championships and consumer-brand co-marketing partnerships (Midea, Comfee, iQOO). The company's primary customer base is mass-market mobile gamers, with a secondary business segment of esports organizations and consumer-brand sponsors seeking access to the engaged Honor of Kings audience. Recent strategic activity includes the India launch of Honor of Kings, Monster Hunter Outlanders China beta, lead investment in Wildlight Entertainment, and the closure of TiMi Montreal and Team Kajiu Western studios.

Name

TiMi Studio Group

Legal name

Proxima Beta Pte. Limited

Website

https://timistudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

TiMi Studio Group is a Tencent-owned game development studio headquartered in Shenzhen, China, developing and publishing AAA mobile and multi-platform games including Honor of Kings, Call of Duty Mobile, and Pokemon Unite for a global consumer audience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Game Development and Publishing

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Game Publishing & App Game Stores (BPAMAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

AAA & Premium Game Studios (PC/Console) (MPAFAAAA), PC & Console Game Distribution Platforms (BPAMAKAA)

Keywords

• Mobile game development
• Video game publishing
• Multiplayer online games
• Free-to-play gaming
• Esports tournament operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mobile Game Monetization: TiMi generates revenue primarily through free-to-play mobile games with in-app purchases. Players can download games like Honor of Kings, Call of Duty Mobile, and Pokemon Unite for free, with revenue generated through cosmetic purchases, battle passes, character unlocks, and other virtual goods.
2. Esports and Tournament Revenue: Revenue generated through esports championships and tournaments with sponsorships, broadcasting rights, and co-marketing partnerships with consumer brands like Midea and Comfee.
3. Licensed IP Games: Revenue from licensed intellectual property games including Monster Hunter Outlanders (Capcom license) and Pokemon Unite (Nintendo/The Pokemon Company license), typically through revenue sharing arrangements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TiMi Studio Group develops and publishes video games across mobile, PC, and console platforms. Its portfolio includes proprietary IPs such as Honor of Kings, Honor of Kings: World, Delta Force, Arena of Valor, and Age of Empires Mobile, alongside licensed titles developed in partnership with Capcom (Monster Hunter Outlanders), Nintendo/The Pokemon Company (Pokemon Unite), and Activision (Call of Duty Mobile). Games are distributed globally as free-to-play titles monetized through in-app purchases, and the studio organizes international esports championships such as the Honor of Kings International Championship.

Product overview

TiMi Studio Group is a game development studio and subsidiary of Tencent, operating as a platform-plus-games portfolio. The company develops and publishes a diverse portfolio of games across multiple genres including MOBAs (Honor of Kings, Arena of Valor), first-person shooters (Call of Duty Mobile, Delta Force), strategy games (Age of Empires Mobile), competitive multiplayer (Pokemon Unite), and action RPGs (Honor of Kings: World, Monster Hunter Outlanders). Games are distributed across mobile platforms (iOS, Android), PC platforms (Steam, Epic Games Store), and console (Nintendo Switch). The portfolio includes both proprietary IPs and licensed properties (Monster Hunter, Pokemon, Call of Duty, Age of Empires).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Honor of Kings The world's most played mobile MOBA game with over 100 million players globally, featuring competitive 5v5 multiplayer gameplay with diverse heroes and regular content updates. Available free-to-play with in-app purchases on iOS and Android.
• Honor of Kings: World An Eastern Fantasy Multiplayer Action RPG where players explore a vast realm and embark on adventures with legendary heroes. Available on multiple platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch.
• Delta Force The triumphant return of the iconic Delta Force franchise featuring large-scale multiplayer mode, tactical extraction mode, and action-packed campaign mode. Distributed across mobile, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
• Monster Hunter Outlanders A brand new open-world adventure in the iconic Monster Hunter franchise coming to mobile devices, licensed from Capcom. Recreates iconic weapons and core mechanics while introducing original features including a companion hunting system and open-world ecosystem.
• Age of Empires Mobile An epic war strategy game with stunning visuals and unique gameplay for mobile, where players join alliances and conquer battlefields. Developed in partnership with Microsoft.
• Pokemon Unite The first competitive multiplayer experience in Pokemon franchise history, where players dive into the arena with players from around the world. Available across mobile, Nintendo Switch, and PC, developed in partnership with The Pokemon Company and Nintendo.
• Call of Duty Mobile The most authentic AAA first-person shooter gameplay on mobile in the award-winning Call of Duty Mobile experience, developed in partnership with Activision. Brings the iconic AAA FPS franchise to mobile with authentic gameplay.
• Arena of Valor Mobile MOBA game featuring over 100 unique heroes from internationally acclaimed franchises, where players join friends, create guilds, and master diverse heroes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Honor of Kings has reached over 100 million players globally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• iQOOflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 June 2026iQOO 15R smartphone named Official Gaming Phone for 2026 Asian Games Esports Qualifiers: Honor of Kings. This partnership establishes iQOO as the preferred smartphone brand for the esports event, providing visibility to millions of mobile gamers.
• CapcomflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 27 April 2026TiMi Studio Group developed Monster Hunter Outlanders, the first licensed Monster Hunter action mobile game in mainland China, recreating iconic weapons and core mechanics from the Capcom franchise while introducing original features.
• MoreFun StudioscoreTechnology or Integration · 6 March 2026MoreFun Studios participated in GDC 2026 presentations alongside TiMi Studio Group, showcasing AI applications in production pipelines as part of the broader Tencent technology ecosystem.
• MideaflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 November 2025Midea announced co-branding collaboration with Honor of Kings for the 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship held in Manila, Philippines. Partnership features Midea's Chione Inverter AC series for gamers, integrating esports with Filipino culture.
• ComfeecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 November 2025Comfee partnered with the 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship to promote esports in Indonesia, organizing regional esports activities.
• ComfeecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 November 2025Comfee partnered with Honor of Kings to organize the 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship in Malaysia, supporting esports event organization.
• IMDA (Info-Communications Media Development Authority of Singapore)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025Tencent Singapore participated in IMDA's Digital for Life Festival 2025, promoting digital well-being and healthy gaming practices in Singapore through interactive installations and collaborations with youth and family organizations.
• The Pokemon Company / NintendoflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTiMi developed Pokemon Unite in partnership with The Pokemon Company and Nintendo, creating the first competitive multiplayer experience in Pokemon franchise history available across mobile, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
• ActivisionflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTiMi developed Call of Duty Mobile in partnership with Activision, bringing the iconic AAA first-person shooter franchise to mobile with authentic gameplay experiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Riot Games: Riot Games is a Tencent-owned developer of League of Legends and Valorant. Both TiMi and Riot operate MOBA/competitive multiplayer franchises at global scale under Tencent's umbrella, and Riot's Valorant/Wild Rift mobile strategy mirrors TiMi's mobile-first competitive approach.
• Niantic: Niantic developed Pokemon GO, the prior major mobile Pokemon title, and is a direct peer in Pokemon-licensed mobile gaming. Comparable as a mobile developer that monetizes globally through licensed IP and live-ops event operations.
• miHoYo / HoYoverse: HoYoverse is a direct peer to TiMi as a Chinese-founded global game developer behind Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. Both studios are top-tier Chinese developers shipping high-quality gacha mobile games globally with cross-platform (mobile/PC/console) releases.
• Supercell: Supercell is a fellow Tencent-owned mobile game studio behind Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars. Comparable as a top-tier mobile-first developer focused on competitive multiplayer experiences with long-tail live operations, operating under the same Tencent ownership umbrella.
• Playtika: Playtika is a publicly-traded mobile game publisher specializing in live-ops and freemium social/casual games (Bingo Blitz, Slotomania). Comparable as a free-to-play mobile publisher with significant scale and similar revenue model (in-app purchases) to TiMi's mobile portfolio.
• NetEase Games: NetEase Games is one of China's largest game developers and direct competitor to TiMi, publishing major mobile titles (Knives Out, Onmyoji) and licensed IP (Diablo Immortal with Blizzard). Comparable as a major Chinese mobile/PC publisher with global ambitions and proprietary development tools.

Broad incumbents

• Electronic Arts (EA Mobile): EA is a broad incumbent in mobile and console gaming, publishing FIFA Mobile, Apex Legends Mobile, and similar franchise-based mobile titles. Comparable as a major Western publisher with AAA-licensed-IP mobile adaptations similar to TiMi's CoD Mobile approach.
• Activision Blizzard (King): Activision Blizzard (now Microsoft) is the IP licensor and publisher partner for Call of Duty Mobile and previously published Candy Crush via King. Comparable as a broad incumbent in mobile and AAA gaming and a direct counterparty in TiMi's licensed IP development deals.

Emerging players

• Krafton: Krafton (PUBG/BGMI) is a comparable mobile/PC competitive multiplayer publisher with strong presence in India and Asia. Comparable as a developer/publisher expanding a hit franchise from PC/console to mobile with sustained live-ops and esports, similar to TiMi's Delta Force strategy.

Regional players

• Sea Limited / Garena: Sea Limited's Garena publishes Free Fire and is a regional peer in mobile game publishing, with primary strength across Southeast Asia — overlapping with TiMi's Honor of Kings International Championship territories. Comparable as a mobile-first publisher running regional esports ecosystems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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