9 Lives Interactive secures $3 million in funding for Nyan Heroes, a Web3 hero shooter game

March 15, 2024
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9 Lives Interactive secures $3 million in funding for Nyan Heroes, a Web3 hero shooter game

9 Lives Interactive, a company based in Singapore and previously known as Rude Robot Studios, has secured $3 million in funding for their Web3 hero shooter game, Nyan Heroes. The investment was spearheaded by Mechanism Capital.

The funding will support the growth of the studio's first game, Nyan Heroes, a hero shooter game that merges distinctive gameplay features with cat-themed characters and blockchain technology to appeal to a wide audience.

Additional backers consist of Sfermion, 3Commas Capital, Momentum 6, Kosmos Ventures, Devmons GG, and CSP DAO.

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The capital injection will drive the progress of the studio's inaugural title, Nyan Heroes, a hero shooter game that integrates unique gameplay mechanics with cat-inspired characters and blockchain technology to attract a broad user base.

Among the other investors are Sfermion, 3Commas Capital, Momentum 6, Kosmos Ventures, Devmons GG, and CSP DAO.

Established in 2021, the esteemed group at 9 Lives Interactive is made up of seasoned professionals from well-known companies such as Electronic Arts, Bungie, and Ubisoft.

The team benefits from the expertise of senior consultants from Riot Games and Twitch, who have played a role in creating top-tier multiplayer shooter and live service games like Halo, Destiny, Fortnite, Marvel’s Avengers, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six.

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Formed in 2021, the accomplished team at 9 Lives Interactive is composed of industry veterans from renowned studios like Electronic Arts, Bungie, and Ubisoft.

Advisors from Riot Games and Twitch bring their valuable insights to the team, contributing to their extensive experience in developing triple-A multiplayer shooter and live service titles such as Halo, Destiny, Fortnite, Marvel’s Avengers, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six.

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Established in 2021, the distinguished group at 9 Lives Interactive consists of experienced professionals from well-known companies including Electronic Arts, Bungie, and Ubisoft.

The team is enriched by the knowledge of senior advisors from Riot Games and Twitch, who have been instrumental in the creation of top-tier multiplayer shooter and live service games such as Halo, Destiny, Fortnite, Marvel’s Avengers, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six.

The game provides eight guardian classes, each possessing distinct abilities and nimble, cat-like movement to capture objectives and overcome adversaries. The "augment weapon" feature enables extensive customization of mechs, providing a wide variety of gameplay styles and chances for players to demonstrate their abilities.

The story takes place in the subterranean society of New Nekovia, a lively metropolis filled with hope and holographic skies. Nyan Heroes, which has already garnered a sizable social media following, will be open for early access from March 26 to April 9.

According to Andrew Cain of Mechanism Capital, "Nyan Heroes is an exceptional hero-shooter game that introduces innovative gameplay, lovable characters, and enticing rewards to the genre in a unique manner."

Nyan Heroes is presently accessible for early access on the Epic Games Store, and the game has launched Airdrop missions, enabling the community to acquire NYAN, the token that fuels the Nyan Heroes Ecosystem.