Additional funds will be used to develop Legions & Legends, a AAA blockchain title by Azra Games.
A16z and other Web3 game investors show continued support for Azra Games
Azra Games, a blockchain game studio led by veteran RPG builder Mark Otero, has raised $10 million in seed funding backed by a16z Crypto. Combined with his $15 million raised in May 2022, the company’s total funding now stands at $25 million.
The funding has attracted participation from other Web3 VCs including NFX, Coinbase Ventures, Play Ventures and global investment manager Franklin Templeton. According to the announcement, Azra Games will use the new capital to develop its first blockchain title, Legions & Legends.
Legions & Legends is a sci-fi fantasy RPG where players lead brave heroes into battle against terrifying monsters for huge rewards. Former General Manager of Electronic Arts, Mark Otero, has recruited top talent to work on this project. Many of them have worked on high-profile titles such as Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Apex: Legends, and Battlefield.
Arianna Simpson, General Partner of A16z Crypto, writes: “Their unique approach focuses on fun. It’s a gameplay-first philosophy that we believe will appeal deeply to traditional players, game developers, and crypto natives alike.”
Last year, Azra Games released a series of NFT PFPs known as The Hopeful Collection. This can be used by the owner as a pass to get pre-launch access to Legions & Legends and his future Azra titles. The game will use he NFTs, but Fortune reports that these will not be the basis for gameplay. The action-RPG will eventually launch on PC and mobile devices at a later date.
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