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The Hollywood disruptors making a large-scale game with a 12-person team – and no generative AI
Wolf Haus Games is developing a co-op cult simulator called Join Us with a small team of 12-13 developers, utilizing custom tools built in Unreal Engine. The studio, which has roots in the film industry, secured funding from Krafton and Lifelike Capital and is intentionally avoiding generative AI in its creative process, focusing on a human touch for game development.
Oblivion Remastered multiplayer mod announced by company aiming to give a bunch of single player games their GTA 5 moment
ReadyCode, a company co-founded by former tech leads, has announced a multiplayer mod for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, aiming to bring robust online community server capabilities to single-player games. The company has raised $3 million in seed funding, including from Sony's Innovation Fund, to develop its ReadyM framework, which supports features like cooperative campaigns, role-playing servers, and custom economies. ReadyCode plans to monetize through server owner fees while keeping the platform and mods free for players, and emphasizes collaboration with game developers and publishers.
Pacific Drive developer Ironwood Studios raises $4m in seed funding round
Ironwood Studios, the developer behind Pacific Drive, has successfully raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by Lifelike Capital. The funds will be allocated towards the studio's next project. CEO Cassandra Dracott expressed gratitude for the opportunity, while Lifelike Capital's Randy Lee highlighted the team's talent and proven track record.
