{"rewrite":{"id":"r_aee415f0f58f4934e538a524","clusterId":"c_5109f23dfd348587259e9c45","slug":"roco-kingdom-global-closed-beta-test-starts-october-27","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Roco Kingdom Global Closed Beta Test Starts October 27","summary":"Morefun Studios, a Tencent Games subsidiary, announced the global expansion of Roco Kingdom on August 26, 2026, during gamescom's Opening Night Live. The open-world monster-collecting RPG will be free-to-play and is planned for Windows PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, and Android, with the official launch date to be announced later. The first global closed beta test is scheduled to begin on October 27, and applications are now open on the official website. A special trial event for Japanese media and players is set for September 21 in Tokyo. Roco Kingdom began as a browser game in China in 2010 and has recorded over 350 million cumulative registered players over 16 years. The series ranks first in both average daily active users and revenue among new games released in mainland China through the second quarter of 2026. Players take on the role of a Roco and explore the continent of Calosia, home to over 400 species of creatures called Jini, which vary in height, build, and weight even within the same species. The game supports cross-platform multiplayer and includes PvP battles that emphasize type matchups and team composition rather than pay-to-win mechanics.","whyItMatters":"This marks the first time the Roco Kingdom series, which has accumulated over 350 million registered players in China, is being released outside its home market, making the October 27 beta the first global test of a franchise that has dominated mainland China's new game rankings.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eMorefun Studios is one of the four major studio groups under Tencent Games. Its other titles include \u0026#34;Arena Breakout: Infinite,\u0026#34; \u0026#34;Arena Breakout,\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;The Hidden Ones.\u0026#34; The studio describes the game as a completely new entry in the series, moving beyond the original browser format while keeping the Jini-catching core.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaoye, narrative director and localization lead for \u0026#34;Roco Kingdom,\u0026#34; said in a statement: \u0026#34;This first global test is a big step for us. However, this is just the beginning. At the same time, it is the beginning of our promise to you. We will listen to the voices of players worldwide, learn, and grow this world together.\u0026#34;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official channels for the global release include an X account, a YouTube channel, and a Discord server. The latest trailer is available on the official YouTube channel. The special trial event in Tokyo on September 21 is aimed at Japanese media and players.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four features the studio highlights for the global version:\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Roco Kingdom's global beta opens October 27, but the free-to-play model and cross-platform support put its revenue claims to the test outside China.","twitterPost":"Roco Kingdom's global beta starts October 27, testing whether its China revenue success translates to the West.","threadsPost":"Roco Kingdom's global closed beta starts October 27, but the real test is whether its free-to-play, cross-platform model can replicate its China revenue dominance internationally.","newsletterBlurb":"Roco Kingdom, the Chinese browser game turned open-world monster-collecting RPG, is finally leaving its home market. The first global closed beta begins October 27, with registration now open and a Tokyo trial event scheduled for September 21.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/640/G064053/20260825007/\",\"title\":\"Global Expansion Announced for 'Roco Kingdom,' a Hit in China; an Open-World RPG Where You Can Collect Mysterious Creatures Called 'Jini'\"},{\"source\":\"GAME Watch (Impress)\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/topic/special/2135550.html\",\"title\":\"Open-World Monster Collecting RPG \\\"Roco Kingdom\\\" Global Closed Beta Test to Be Held from October 27\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260826k\",\"title\":\"Open-World Monster Collection RPG 'Roco Kingdom' Closed Beta Test to Be Held from October 27! 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