SEED Developer Klang Games Raises $41 Million In Series C Funding

Klang Games has raised an additional $41 million in Series C funding which will go towards the development of its SpatialOS colony sandbox MMO, SEED.

“Set in the new world of Avesta, SEED offers players a platform where they can explore, participate in a player-driven economy, self-govern, and contribute to their community. SEED is experienced through its AI-driven virtual humans, called Seedlings. Seedlings are customizable, allowing for creative player expression, and rely on the active caretaking skills of the players.”

The funding round was led by Animoca brands, a blockchain company that recently-acquired majority shares in Darewise Entertainment, the studio behind another SpatialOS sandbox, and now play-to-earn MMO called Life Beyond.

“With its extensive experience and over 340 investments in companies focusing on the development of Web3 and the open metaverse, Animoca Brands will provide Klang Games with critical support and networking opportunities,” Klang Games said in the official press release.

Naturally, this has raised concerns about whether Seed will also be getting blockchain features and play-to-earn mechanics. The studio isn’t quite ready to share details on this yet but it’s not ruling out the possibility. “[…] We’re focusing on making a game first of all – for all other topics, if we find there’s value for our players, we will think about it, but only then,” they said.

Klang Games had also secured investments from other investors, including a $22 million investment from Lego Ventures back in 2019.