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- Sq. Enix has made a strategic funding in Web3-native recreation platform HyperPlay.
- HyperPlay will use the funding to scale its recreation retailer.
Sq. Enix, the gaming large behind such titles because the Ultimate Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, has invested in Web3-native recreation retailer HyperPlay.
HyperPlay shared information of the strategic funding on March 19, 2024.
“Immediately, we’re thrilled to share that HyperPlay has acquired a strategic funding from none apart from Sq. Enix. This partnership marks the start of an thrilling journey as we collaborate to revolutionize gaming distribution fashions,” HyperPlay posted on X.
Partnership additionally brings SYMBIOGENESIS to HyperPlay
Whereas it didn’t disclose the funding quantity, HyperPlay mentioned in press launch that it’s going to use the funding to increase its recreation retailer
The partnership additionally consists of the addition of SYMBIOGENESIS®, Sq. Enix’ first Web3 recreation title to the HyperPlay recreation retailer.
This brings a brand new NFT-based leisure to the HyperPlay storefront, with 10,000 collectible artworks including to the sport’s utility.
All 10,000 NFT characters have a novel design, with numerous races and professions and bust-up footage that can be utilized as PFP. They are going to be bought as every chapter (of a complete of 6) is unveiled.
— HyperPlay (@HyperPlayGaming) March 19, 2024
Commenting on the funding, Sq. Enix Common Supervisor of Investments Hideaki Uehara mentioned:
“Sq. Enix could be very excited to be investing and partnering with HyperPlay. We imagine the HyperPlay workforce has constructed a unprecedented product for enhancing the distribution of video games and creating new enterprise fashions which might be extra helpful for recreation builders.”
The HyperPlay recreation retailer additionally works as an aggregator, bringing titles from different storefronts such because the Epic Video games Retailer. This enables for entry to a unified hub, with the most recent video games out there free to gamers.