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Alibaba to Sell Videogame Business for at Least $1.5 Billion

Alibaba is selling its videogame business Lingxi to focus on AI and e-commerce.

By · Published August 17, 2026  10:26 UTC · Updated August 20, 2026  08:27 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 13 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 13 distinct news outlets with 16 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Alibaba is selling its videogame business Lingxi to focus on AI and e-commerce.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Alibaba has announced the sale of its videogame business Lingxi. The company is shifting its focus to artificial intelligence and e-commerce. The sale is part of a broader strategic realignment.

The sale is expected to fetch at least $1.5 billion. According to Reuters, a source has indicated that the deal could exceed $2 billion. The move comes as Alibaba seeks to bolster its AI capabilities, with the Qwen AI model playing a significant role in this pivot.

The sale is now in progress. The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and the South China Morning Post have all covered the story. The transaction is expected to conclude soon, with the proceeds likely to be reinvested into Alibaba's core businesses.

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Questions people are asking

What is Alibaba selling?

Alibaba is selling its videogame business, Lingxi.

How much is the sale expected to fetch?

The sale is expected to fetch at least $1.5 billion, with some sources suggesting it could exceed $2 billion.

Why is Alibaba selling its gaming business?

Alibaba is selling Lingxi to focus more on artificial intelligence and e-commerce.

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