Tatsumeeko is planning to build a cross-platform game following its latest funding round.
Tatsumeeko, an immersive modern fantasy MMORPG-lite game, announced today that it has raised $7.5 million in seed funding. The funding round was co-led by DeFiance Capital, Delphi Ventures and BITCRAFT Ventures.
Other participants include Binance Labs, Animoca Brands, Dialectic, GuildFi, and more.
According to a press release shared with CoinJournal, the team will use the funds to develop a fantasy cross-platform game that drives social engagement. Platform development is being handled by the team that launched the initial game concept.
The $7.5 million raised will allow Tatsumiko to continue development on the MMORPG-Lite experience to be released on Ethereum and Solana, a highly production immersive modern fantasy world and brand that connects people, communities and businesses around the world. Is.
David Lim, CEO and Creative Director of Tatsumico, commented that;
“The increasing importance of putting the community first, as well as the proliferation of Web3 communities relying on Discord as their platform of choice, has led to issues with user retention, acquisition, and interaction within Discord. Our team continues to We leverage our diverse experiences creating Triple-A Mobile RPG titles to solve these problems by building a social MMORPG with permanent tokens in the U.S. At the same time, we want to add value to web2 and web3 games, brands and NFT projects. who can integrate Tatsumiko through their Discord and engage their communities with fun gameplay.
Tatsumeeko said it is currently developing a wider range of gameplays with support from major gaming VCs and partners. Tatsumeeko is a Discord-playable role-playing game, also available on iOS, Android, and the web.
Ryan Fu of Delphi Ventures also commented that;
“Delphi Ventures is proud to announce our seed investment in Tatsumico. Their client-agnostic, Discord-first approach also presents a unique opportunity for both Web2 and Web3 players to collaborate with Tatsumico wherever they are. Touchpoints can happen. Above all, their passion for building and promoting their community has us over them. We’re excited to see Tatsumiko mature over time, and the play-and-play that exists on Discord and mobile. Arn supports him in realizing his full vision of fantasy MMORPG-lite.”
Tatsumeeko will begin initial sales of Aethereal Parcels, the exclusive piece of land, early next month. The team said the sale of the land would provide usefulness and special properties to collectors who hold them or other players who interact with them.