The first test of "Cultivation Fantasy" exposed quite a number of issues, but luckily, they’re all easy to fix.

As for the game bugs Chen Ba is particularly concerned about, it’s not that there aren’t any, but...

"This isn’t the kind of bug I want!"

Facing the game bug statistics submitted by everyone, Chen Ba appeared quite melancholy.

What’s the deal?

Can clipping still be called a bug?

Thought it was something major, but turns out it’s just the most common clipping! Aren’t there any impressive bugs that can affect the game environment?

"None!"

"Or rather, there are, but we haven’t found them," Lu explained, shaking his head.

What to do now?

The first test has already gathered Tianba Studio’s elite core, all are Chen Ba’s right-hand people; even they couldn’t find anything significant. It’s unlikely that Chen Ba personally stepping in would make a difference.

"Prepare for the second test!"

After thinking about it, Chen Ba decided it was time for the game to meet the players.

Building a car behind closed doors won’t make a good game. Since the first test didn’t reveal major issues, they can prepare for the second test and bring in the fourth disaster to help perfect the game.

"Alright, I’ll arrange it right away."

"By the way, Ba, how large do you plan the second test to be, and how many invitation codes will you release?" Lu asked.

"Twenty to thirty thousand people..."

Chen Ba thought two thousand was a reasonable number; exceeding two thousand would be more troublesome, and the server would be under substantial pressure with too many players, making it hard to control.

But fewer than two thousand would be too little.

That small number of players thrown into the vast Immortal Spirit Realm probably wouldn’t even stir up a ripple. Without enough manpower, it’s hard to achieve the established test goals.

"Got it."

After hearing about the scale of the second test and distribution of activation codes from Ba, Lu immediately drafted an announcement, preparing to distribute the second test activation codes through Tianba Community, Game Starry Sky, Tianba Official Website, and other channels.

Same as usual, core fans first!

What are core fans?

Tianba accounts all have their own registration dates, which can distinguish whether a player is an old player or not.

Generally speaking, such activities have nothing to do with new players registered for less than a year. Even if they sign up, they won’t be selected.

Players registered for over 2-3 years and still active today are the main invitation target for "Cultivation Fantasy" second test.

What?

Your Tianba account has reached five years? 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Core player, absolutely a core player! If there were levels for core players, this type of die-hard fan would be the core of the core, someone Ba would have to raise a toast to.

What?

Not only are you a five-year-old player, but also have a record of substantial expenses at Xianyu Digital, spent over ten thousand on the Nobug Platform, and have a stock of every Tianba game?

Dad! Have a seat of honor!

This level of player can no longer be described as a core fan, but practically as Ba’s biological father. With such support force, any game company must treat them highly!

Don’t feel exaggerated.

According to Chen Ba, the total number of players who have bought and played almost every Tianba game should be fewer than three thousand.

"So few?"

Luo Ji was quite surprised.

In his view, the games produced by Tianba Studio aren’t that many, theoretically, player retention should be quite high, but didn’t expect it to be so low.

"It’s already quite good."

"Don’t compare our studio to Mi Family, which is a consistent type of game company; it’s not the same nature," Chen Ba explained shaking his head.

Who has the highest fan retention?

Ignoring foreign countries, at least within the domestic game industry, the highest fan retention belongs to Mi Family.

The reason is simple.

Mi Family insists on following the two-dimensional path, their games basically have the same route, so player retention is sufficient. Once interested in a Mi Family game, many would try other Mi Family games.

The effect of game A guiding traffic to game B is excellent, even can be said to be a seamless transition.

In contrast, Tianba Studio is far behind, their games have varied styles and themes, players basically only play one or two Tianba games, rarely all of them.

"So that’s how it is..."

Thinking about it, Luo Ji realized it indeed is.

If comparing "single" game fan retention, Tianba Studio definitely ranks at the top. Among many games, especially ones like "Don’t Leave After School," player retention is an industry best.

But if it’s "all" games, then it’s really not enough to rival Mi Family, considering the broad variety in game themes and types. Players who like A game might not like B game.

For instance, "Global Evolution," "Space-Time Reconnaissance," and "Ancestor Tree," these three new games.

No need for statistics, it’s evident.

The overlapping rate is very low, very few people play these three games simultaneously.

One is a soul-like game player, one is an FPS game player, one is a progress-sweeping and ranking player! These three groups of people are unlikely to collaborate, let alone generate common topics.

"Right!"

At this point, due to developing "Cultivation Fantasy," Chen Ba who hadn’t followed the latest progress for a long time, was curious about the current record for "Ancestor Tree."

"58,339!"

Luo Ji quickly reported a number, then explained: "That’s the global record from two days ago, it’s likely higher now."

Whoa!

Over fifty-eight thousand levels?

When Chen Ba heard this number, he felt dizzy. Even as the game’s creator, he didn’t know how to clear the game.

Too many, really too many!