Oulu-based gaming startup Spectarium has successfully raised 5 million euros in a seed round led by BITKRAFT Ventures, with participation from Delphi Digital and Framework Ventures. Spectarium, founded by industry veterans from major gaming companies like EA, Epic Games, Riot Games, and Square Enix, is dedicated to creating cross-platform action RPGs. The funding raised will be instrumental in scaling Spectarium’s team and further developing the gameplay of Myths. The company is committed to a soft launch of Myths in 2024, targeting specific audiences. This capital injection will enable Spectarium to refine its innovative AI-driven approach, ensuring that the game offers personalized and endlessly enjoyable experiences to a global gaming audience.
Spectarium is the brainchild of visionary founders Romain Schneider, Mark Peterson, and Plarium Co-Founders Avi & Gabi Shalel. With a rich history of game development and design expertise drawn from their collective experience at industry giants such as EA, Epic Games, Riot Games, and Square Enix, the startup is redefining the world of cross-platform action RPGs. At the heart of their innovation is the flagship title Myths, an action-packed RPG adventure that seamlessly blends ancient mythology with classic gaming elements. What truly distinguishes Spectarium is its pioneering use of AI to personalize gameplay, ensuring that each player’s journey is a unique and tailored experience. Committed to nurturing a strong team culture and fostering a sense of community, Spectarium is poised to make a lasting impact on the gaming industry, offering a glimpse into the future of personalized gaming experiences.
“Eight years ago, the Spectarium core team came together with a shared mission: to create a game envisioned by our community. This journey fostered a deep trust with our global player base and solidified our team’s passion for crafting games that resonate. While we remain community-centric, the studio has evolved and is committed to developing cross-platform, mass-market games that captivate gamers worldwide. By merging standout visuals with generated content, we aim to craft unique and endless gameplay experiences,” commented Spectarium CEO, Romain Schneider.
“At BITKRAFT, we believe that content generation is one of the most promising forms of AI-enabled creativity and a paradigm shift in studio economics. Spectarium’s approach unlocks highly personalized and endlessly customizable gameplay experiences while expanding on proven ARPG systems with the team’s deep genre expertise, and harnessing the global IP of ancient myths to engage diverse player bases across platforms,” commented Jasper Brand, Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures.
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