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MINISO shares soared in Hong Kong and New York after announcing a partnership with "Black Myth Wukong," China's groundbreaking AAA game. The collaboration includes co-branded products set for 2025, reflecting MINISO's drive to engage consumers through trending pop-culture and innovative merchandising.
MINISO Shares Surge After Black Myth Wukong Partnership Announcement
According to Investing.com, a relationship between MINISO Group Holding Ltd. and the popular video game "Black Myth: Wukong" was announced by the company on Friday, which resulted in the company's shares soaring on Friday and setting the stage for significant weekly gains.
The agreement, which was revealed on the 31st of December in 2024, establishes MINISO as an official partner, and there are plans to offer products that are co-branded in the year 2025.
Shares of MINISO, which are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, rose 11.7% to HK$53.50 on Friday, and they were expected to rise about 15% this week.
Hong Kong and New York Stocks See Significant Gains
On Thursday, shares that were listed in New York finished the day 5.5% higher.
A large amount of success has been achieved by "Black Myth: Wukong," which was launched in August 2024. It is China's first AAA game and has achieved significant success, with anticipated sales topping 23 million copies on the Steam platform.
Black Myth Wukong's Impact on MINISO's Consumer Strategy
MINISO's approach centers on forming relationships with well-known intellectual properties in order to increase the level of engagement with consumers. It was underlined by Ye Guofu, the founder of the company, that current consumers are looking for experiences and emotional ties in addition to utilitarian products.
It is anticipated that the partnership with "Black Myth: Wukong" would be able to bolster MINISO's brand visibility and attract a wider consumer base, which may potentially contribute to sustained stock performance in the months to come.
