Chinese regulators have approved 110 domestic video game titles and three foreign titles for February, including Plants vs Zombies 3 and Door Kickers: Action Squad.

This continues a trend of high monthly game licensing since the regulatory crackdown eased in 2022.

National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) data shows over 100 licenses have been granted each month. The only exceptions were April and May 2023, which had slightly lower totals of 95 and 96 approvals.

In 2024, a total of 1,306 domestic games and 110 foreign titles received licenses, up from 977 local and 98 imported games in 2023.

This marks a significant recovery from 2022 when only 468 domestic and 44 foreign games were approved after an eight-month licensing pause.

However, restrictions for gamers under 18 remain strict, with minors allowed to play online games only for one hour on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays.