Shanghai Cements Gaming Hub Status as ChinaJoy 2025 Ignites Metaverse Transformation

"Let's Battle at the Pinnacle of Gaming!" Amid passionate cheers, ChinaJoy 2025 opened today at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Pudong.

Players flocked from all directions early this morning, surging toward their favorite game booths as the annual gaming carnival commenced.

The event's massive popularity was evident at Huamu Road Metro Station. Volunteers reported continuous heavy passenger flow starting from 7:30 AM. Major game publishers spared no effort, showcasing both iconic IPs and highly anticipated blockbuster new releases for exclusive player access.

This ChinaJoy drives Shanghai's "metaverse transformation." As a global metropolis, Shanghai leverages its inclusivity, technological leadership, and cultural diversity to deliver unparalleled immersive experiences for players and industry professionals.

Under the theme "Gather What You Love," passion for gaming radiates throughout the venue.

• In the BTOB (Business Trade) Hall, global digital entertainment industry dynamics converge with limitless commercial opportunities.

• The BTOC (Consumer Trade) Hall features 3A game premieres, esports displays, and smart hardware emerging endlessly, enabling players to push boundaries in blended reality.

• At the ChinaJoy Cosplay Super League, Dance Showdown: National Dance Crew Championship, and Luoshen Huafu New Talent Contest, ACG culture intertwines with reality, infusing the event with distinctive vibrancy.
  

Shanghai’s innovation ecosystem and openness make it the ultimate incubator for this digital evolution. 

ChinaJoy's significance transcends attendance records and commercial value. Through digital entertainment, it ignites urban vitality, connects global creativity, and subtly reshapes perceptions of play—demonstrating China’s confident strides in the global digital cultural industry.

The momentum continues: Riot Games confirmed during the event that Shanghai will host the VALORANT Champions 2026, the franchise’s premier global tournament. This marks the second time Shanghai hosts the esports world championship since VALORANT’s official launch in the mainland, solidifying Shanghai’s position as the nexus of East-meets-West gaming culture.