Are the developers losing money? These free skins are bringing you back, and they've already made a killing.

Honor of Kings has entered an era of generous rewards. Players have witnessed the evolution of the system, with skins, heroes, and items no longer limited to events or version updates. Monthly gift packs and the Fragment Shop are updated almost regularly, new characters appear unexpectedly, and a collaboration suddenly appears, skipping the basic hero and going straight for an epic one. The limited-time Voucher Shop is even more generous, giving away new legendary skins along with personalized buttons. Players can get over 60 free points in the Lucky Draw. Suddenly, many collectible skins have appeared in the game, everywhere in low to mid-ranked players. All of this is thanks to the developers' generosity.

High-quality skins for free – who loses and who wins?

Speaking of free skins, most of the ones given away for free are basic, unremarkable items. However, in recent years, many of the free skins have actually been of high quality, which is fantastic news for players. The developers are investing heavily, seemingly at a loss, not generating efficient profits, but simply to bring back old players and entice them to stay online for extended periods. Their generosity is simply being converted into another form of revenue: fame, discussion, and online player count – essentially acting as advertising revenue. Ultimately, game operation remains inseparable from commercial games. If you happen to acquire this "loss-making" skin, you've actually made a fortune.

Bull Demon: Astral Warrior

Niu Mo is a tanky support hero, but his popularity and presence seem low. Using him to design skins might not sell well, so his image must be approachable. He can be obtained for free through events or in a 6-yuan flash sale, making him the most suitable choice. Here we are going to talk about Astral Warrior, which feels a bit unfamiliar. I don't know where he comes from.

It's a King's Proof skin, also known as a Season skin. You collect four seasons' worth of King's Marks and get it for free. It's an Epic quality skin. It looks simple, but the actual production is top-notch and shows great sincerity. As the name suggests, it follows a Cosmic Warrior style with a touch of futuristic flair. The color scheme is purple and yellow, which is more sophisticated than ordinary skins. If I were to rate it, it would definitely deserve a 10 out of 10. It meets Tier 0 standards. Getting it now is extremely difficult. It's not available for direct sale in the store. As a Season skin, the chance of it returning is extremely low. There are very few Niu Mo skins available. If you happen to have this in your inventory, it'll be enough for you to conquer the world. The feel and effects are satisfactory.

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