Voya Games raises $5M to grow casual Web3 game Craft World

Voya Games raised $5 million in funding to support the growth of Craft World, a casual Web3 game. The investment will be used to support the growth of Craft World, Voya Games’ debut game with over 240,000 registered players during its testnet phase, and a network of games and experiences connected through player ownership. 1kx and Makers Fund led the round, with participation from RockawayX; and angels Jeff ‘Jihoz’ Zirlin, cofounder of Sky Mavis; and Sébastien Borget, COO of The Sandbox. Founded in 2023, VOYA Games is led by CEO and founder Oliver Löffler, the creator of Kolibri Games and the hit title Idle Miner Tycoon, which surpassed 100 million downloads and led to a nine-figure acquisition by Ubisoft in under four years. He is joined by co-founders Florian Dreschner and Dino Erdmann, who bring a powerful blend of technical expertise and creative leadership to the company. “Our goal is to build a token ecosystem where games are connected through a shared player economy and cult ... Read full article.