Hatten Land' s Digital Pivot Gains More Traction with Mobile Legends Collaboration

- Continual advancement of Hatten Land' s strategic pivot, including Phygital, Metaverse and Esports, to attract footfalls and increase value of its physical assets by re-purposing the assets and partnering with established industry leaders

 

- The partnership agreement is signed with MOONTON Games, an international gaming developer known for producing highly acclaimed Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (" MLBB" ), which has more than one billion downloads globally with a consistent player base of 100 million monthly active users and it is the number 1 multiplayer online battle arena game in Southeast Asia

 

- Hatten Land' s ElementX mall and hotel will be transformed into the world' s first-of-its-kind MLBB-themed Integrated Esports Hub with multiple giant- sized displays of MLBB characters and eye-catching MLBB-themed faç ade and interior designs to create experiential interactions, an immersive environment with special rewards for MLBB players and fans worldwide

 

- Positioned as an instagrammable hot-spot for gaming tourism and increasing more footfall to ElementX, the world' s first MLBB-themed Integrated Esports Hub in Melaka will be a brand-new attraction in Malaysia that is expected to be a key driver of gaming and Esports activities as well as attract new visitors (such as gamers and fans) and boost tourism activities in Melaka

 

- More footfall and hotel guests are expected to be attracted to ElementX, located on prime acreage within UNESCO World Heritage City, Melaka, with its strategic and convenient location covering Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor and other fast-growing areas, as well as over 20 million affluent population within 250km radius

 

Developed by MOONTON Games, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has more than one billion downloads globally with a consistent player base of 100 million monthly active users and it is the number 1 multiplayer online battle arena game in Southeast Asia.

 

Since the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (" SEA Games" ), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has been featured in successive SEA Games as a medal event. In May 2022, the SEA Games' MLBB event amassed over 2.2 million concurrent viewers at its peak, during the grand final match between Indonesia and the Philippines, setting a new viewership record at the 31st SEA Games.

 

According to Sensor Tower Store Intelligence estimates, total gross revenue of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang surpassed US$500 million in 2020 with user spending of US$214.1 million in 2019. Malaysia has proven to be Mobile Legends' most lucrative market globally, with players there spending US$87.5 million in the game, or 17 percent of total revenue. Indonesia ranked No. 2 for player spending, generating US$69.2 million, or 14 percent of the total, while the United States was No. 3, racking up US$64.1 million, or 12.8 percent of all revenue.

 

Under the partnership agreement, MOONTON Games and Hatten Land will jointly develop and transform ElementX mall and hotel in Melaka into the world' s first Mobile Legends- themed Integrated Esports Hub that aims to attract 20 million visitors from around the region.

 

With multiple giant-sized displays of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang characters and eye-catching MLBB-themed faç ade and interior designs, the world' s first MLBB-themed Integrated Esports Hub aims to create experiential interactions and an immersive environment for players and fans, creating new innovative experiences and conducive spaces for gaming and Esports activities, thereby attracting more footfalls to ElementX.

 

Located on prime acreage within the centre of a UNESCO World Heritage City attracting 18.9 million visitors pre-covid, ElementX encompasses gross floor area of 1.88 million square feet of retail and entertainment space spanning across 13 floors, aimed at attracting experienced gamers and those who are new to Esports and immersive phygital experiences.

 

Attracting new visitors (such as gamers and fans) and boosting tourism activities in Melaka, ElementX is expected to become the destination mall in Melaka and a brand-new family go- to attraction in Malaysia.

 

Positioned as Southeast Asia' s first large-scale integrated Esports experiential hub, Metaverse gateway and themed award-winning hotel accommodation, Hatten Land has made continual advancement of Hatten Land' s strategic pivot, including Phygital, Metaverse and Esports, to attract footfalls and increase value of its physical assets by re-purposing the assets and partnering with established industry leaders, such as Huawei International, Focus Media Sports, KITAMEN and Melaka Esports Association, etc. With the addition of Mobile Legends:Bang Bang, the Southeast Asia' s top game, Hatten Land has once again shown its consistency and constant commitment towards delivering its strategic pivot announced.

 

Dato' Colin Tan, Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Hatten Land, said: " Gaming is becoming the most engaging form of entertainment in the world with Esports gaining more momentum as a spectator sport.

 

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has experienced explosive growth globally with Southeast Asia being its key revenue market since its launch in 2016.

 

Catering to the growing popularity of MLBB, the world' s first-of-its-kind MLBB-themed integrated Esports Hub at ElementX is conceptualised with an array of experiential interactions and immersive environment as well as multi-dimensional offerings that redefine gaming experiences, creating a special bond among MLBB fans and attracting more footfalls and hotel guests to ElementX.

 

Together with MOONTON Games, we share the same commitment in creating a thriving, sustainable Esports and gaming ecosystem in Malaysia and across the region, boosting tourism spending and spurring new growth and opportunities across other business adjacencies."