- Singapore’s 9 Lives Interactive secured $3M to develop its cat-themed Web3 shooter, “Nyan Heroes.”
- The game features feline pilots commanding customizable mechs in world-saving battles.
- With industry veterans onboard, Nyan Heroes aims to attract both Web2 and Web3 players.
Funding excels development of “Nyan Heroes”
Singapore-headquartered gaming studio 9 Lives Interactive announced securing $3 million in funding led by Mechanism Capital.
Investors Sfermion, 3Commas Capital, and Momentum 6 participated in the round. An independent studio, 9 Lives will utilize the funds to develop its debut title, “Nyan Heroes,” – a cat-themed hero shooter leveraging Unreal Engine 5 and blockchain capabilities.
Blockchain-powered mech battles with feline flair
In Nyan Heroes, quirky feline pilots command highly customizable mechs – giant robots – in competitive battles aimed at saving the world.
CEO and creative director Max Fu, transitioning from medicine, expressed excitement about evolving the shooter genre with cute cat heroes, attracting both Web2 and Web3 players.
The remote team comprises gaming veterans from Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and other industry leaders. Currently, in pre-alpha, Nyan Heroes has amassed over 13,000 sign-ups following its early access launch announcement.
As tech titans face gaming hurdles, this Web3 startup’s feline-powered mech adventures position it to capitalize on the gaming boom.
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