2 years ago
Build a Rocket Boy Raises $110 Million for New Game Titles
Build a Rocket Boy, a Scotland-headquartered game development company founded by a former lead developer of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, has raised $110 million in a Series D funding round
The funding comes ahead of the launch of the company's first titles and immersive open-world platform
The round was led by RedBird Capital Partners, with participation from NetEase Games, Galaxy Interactive, Endeavor, Alignment Growth, Woodline Partners, and GTAM Partners
Build a Rocket Boy is developing a suite of new titles, including an immersive open-world platform called Everywhere and a story-driven action adventure called MindsEye
The company is also introducing a suite of user-generated content (UGC) design tools called Arcadia.
ProblemTechnology
"making video games more immersive and engaging by giving players the power to create their own worlds and stories"
Solution
"Build a Rocket Boy is developing a suite of games and tools that allow players to create their own worlds and stories. This includes Everywhere, an immersive open-world platform, and MindsEye, a story-driven action adventure. The company is also introducing Arcadia, a suite of user-generated content (UGC) design tools."