“Genshin Impact” from Chinese developer miHoYo has taken off with a bang and has successfully generated $60 million in its first week of sales. This number puts it only second behind Tencent's 'Honor of Kings' which generated $64 million.

The game debuted on the Google Play and iOS App Stores on Sept. 28 and miHoYo also distributes a version for consoles. “Genshin Impact” is free, but gains revenue from purchases of in-game items — whether that’s to level up character skills or powers, or get new player characters and skins.

Most of the game’s blockbuster sales were driven by Chinese buyers, who spent a combined $25 million on the game, SensorTower found....