The9's AI Game 'The Greed of Man' Tops Hong Kong App Store Charts

The9 Limited, a global internet company listed on Nasdaq (NCTY), has achieved an important milestone with its AI-developed mobile game 'The Greed of Man'《大時代》. The game, built using The9's proprietary AI game production platform the9bit, reached number one in the Simulation Games category on both the Hong Kong Apple App Store and Google Play within a week of its launch on September 24, 2026.

The game's success is attributed to the efficiency and scalability provided by the9bit, which combines multiple AI models and specialized workflows across the game development lifecycle. This approach enables creators to begin with an idea expressed in natural language or an image, converting it into a structured production blueprint, and then coordinates content generation, debugging, asset creation, integration, and other tasks.

The9's Chief Executive Officer George Lai stated that the launch of 'The Greed of Man' demonstrates how their AI-powered strategy can be applied to the full development and commercial launch of a game. He added that the efficiency achieved in completing the title in approximately eight months, rather than two to three years with traditional methods, provides tangible evidence of the company's efforts.

The9 plans to introduce 'The Greed of Man' in mainland China in the near future, extending the title to a substantially larger market and further leveraging the franchise's recognition among Chinese audiences.