9 Lives Interactive, an independent game studio, has secured US$3 million in a funding round led by Mechanism Capital.
Delphi Digital, Sfermion, 3Commas Capital, Momentum 6, Kosmos Ventures, Devmons GG, and CSP DAO also joined.
The investment will be used to develop 9 Lives Interactive’s debut title, Nyan Heroes, a next-generation hero shooter game and cat-inspired IP to drive mass adoption.
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Founded in 2021 by industry veterans from leading studios, including EA, Bungie, and Ubisoft, 9 Lives Interactive utilises cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5 and blockchain technology to revolutionise the gaming industry.
Its debut title Nyan Heroes is a team-based, objective hero-shooter featuring quirky cats who pilot powerful mechs in competitive battles to save the world. Players select from eight guardian classes and use unique abilities and agile, feline-inspired movement to secure objectives and defeat opponents.
Mechs are customisable via an innovative “augment weapon” system, providing a wide range of play styles and opportunities to express high skill levels.
Currently, in pre-alpha, Nyan Heroes claims to have seen over 13,000 signups following its recent announcement of its early access launch.
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“Nyan Heroes features bleeding-edge technology, including the capabilities of the Unreal 5 engine and blockchain, to support true asset ownership in a thriving creator economy. We believe that this is the next evolution, where cute cat heroes give this genre mass appeal, which will lead to both Web2 and Web3 player adoption,” said Max Fu, Creative Director and CEO of 9 Lives Interactive.
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