Launched in 2003, Tencent Games is Tencent’s game development, publishing, and operations business. It brings self-developed and licensed games to players across PC, mobile, and console platforms, supported by a global network of studios and publishing partners. Its portfolio includes major games such as Honor of Kings, PUBG Mobile, and League of Legends.
Gaming Portfolio
Tencent owns or holds significant stakes in some of the most important companies in esports and gaming:
- Riot Games — Wholly-owned subsidiary, developer of League of Legends and Valorant
- Epic Games — 35% stake, developer of Fortnite and Unreal Engine
- Supercell — Majority stake, developer of Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars
- Ubisoft — 34.9% stake
- FromSoftware — 16.25% stake
- Krafton — 13.87% stake, developer of PUBG: Battlegrounds
Esports Impact
Tencent’s influence in esports is immense. Through Riot Games, it controls the League of Legends and Valorant competitive ecosystems. Its investment portfolio covers developers whose games form the backbone of major esports tournaments worldwide, including the Esports World Cup.
