Announcement October 1, 2025
Gazing Moon Announces Full Game Overhaul — October 2025
Shiyue Network announced a comprehensive overhaul of Gazing Moon in October 2025, expanding the team to 600+ members and rebuilding the game from the ground up.
In October 2025, Shiyue Network made the bold decision to completely overhaul Gazing Moon (望月), expanding the development team from its previous size to over 600 members under the Xingchen Studio banner.
What Changed
The overhaul touched virtually every aspect of the game:
- Visual fidelity significantly upgraded
- Open world of Tianyue City redesigned and expanded
- Moon Spirit system rebuilt with more depth
- Combat mechanics overhauled for smoother gameplay
- Vehicle system enhanced with more content
Timeline Context
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | Chinese version number (版号) obtained |
| January 2025 | First PC technical test (Shuoyue Test / 朔月测试) |
| October 2025 | Full overhaul announced, team expands to 600+ |
| May 29, 2026 | New gameplay demo released |
| June 19–21, 2026 | Guangzhou offline playtest |
| H2 2026 | Expected China public launch |
Community Response
The community largely responded positively to the overhaul announcement, with many players expressing excitement about the increased team size and commitment to quality.