Original | Odaily Planet Daily (@OdailyChina)
On October 15, blockchain game developer Azra Games announced on the X platform that it has completed a $42.7 million Series A funding round, led by Pantera Capital, with participation from a16z, NFX, and others. Following the announcement, the floor price of its NFT project The Hopeful briefly surpassed 1 ETH, with a peak increase of over 30%. Currently, the floor price has adjusted to 0.88 ETH (The Hopeful secondary market purchase link: https://blur.io/eth/collection/azragames-thehopeful).
On the other hand, major blockchain game communities quickly fell into heated discussions, with members expressing their views and speculations. Some believe this marks the revival of the blockchain gaming sector, and the influx of funds will drive more innovation and high-quality projects, creating an atmosphere of excitement and hope throughout the community.
Azra Games announces completion of $42.7 million Series A funding
So, why has Azra Games been able to attract such a large amount of funding? What innovative ideas does the team have to drive the development of the next generation of blockchain games? Below, Odaily Planet Daily will analyze this capital-favored blockchain game Azra Games and its current plan to develop a high-quality role-playing game called "Project Legends."
Project Overview
Azra Games is a P2E game studio focused on game product development and brand building, providing groundbreaking gaming experiences. Its vision is to deliver console-quality games on mobile platforms. Azra Games is dedicated to creating deeply immersive worlds with engaging combat and rich narratives, which sets it apart in the competitive mobile RPG market.
It is worth mentioning that in addition to the recently announced $42.7 million Series A funding, Azra Games has previously completed two rounds of financing:
On May 19, 2022, Azra Games announced the completion of a $15 million seed round, led by a16z, with participation from NFX, Coinbase Ventures, Play Ventures, and Franklin Templeton.
On February 21, 2023, Azra Games announced the completion of an additional $10 million seed round, also led by a16z, with participation from NFX, Coinbase Ventures, Play Ventures, and Franklin Templeton.
Therefore, including this Series A funding, Azra Games' total financing amount has exceeded $68 million.
Project Legends has completed its first closed game test
Currently, the Project Legends game that Azra Games plans to develop has completed its first round of closed game testing earlier this month, with 144 players participating and the team actively collecting feedback. This test provided the team not only with data but also with a channel for direct communication with players. Some of the most valuable feedback focused on the following aspects:
Game mechanics: Players praised the fluidity of the combat system but suggested adjustments to make certain abilities more intuitive;
User experience: Test players emphasized areas where the interface could be simplified for a smoother experience;
Story engagement: While many players enjoyed the initial narrative style, the team also received some thoughtful feedback on how to make the story more immersive and engaging in future updates.
Project Legends game interface
Early Participation Opportunity
For the Project Legends game that Azra Games is focusing on, the team stated that the first round of closed game testing is just the beginning, and more players will have the opportunity to experience it in the future. Therefore, early registration for participation may lead to potential token airdrop opportunities. The specific steps are as follows:
Interactive website: https://azragames.com/
STEP 1. After entering the interactive website, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Join the Waitlist."
STEP 2. After being redirected to a new link, enter your Google email and click "Pre-register Now" to join early access for free.
Summary
Although Azra Games has not received investment from Binance, it has secured multiple rounds of financing from well-known venture capital firms such as a16z and Coinbase Ventures, with the funding amount gradually increasing. According to community member feedback, there are currently two main ways to participate in the project for potential future token airdrops: one is to hold the officially issued NFT project The Hopeful, and the other is to become an early participant in the Project Legends game. With Azra Games raising $42 million again, perhaps the "spring" of the blockchain gaming sector is truly on the way.
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