原文来源：Asher，Odaily 星球日报
Reprint: Koala, Mars Finance
On October 15, blockchain game developer Azra Games announced the completion of a $42.7 million Series A financing round led by Pantera Capital, with participation from a16z, NFX, and others. As soon as the news came out, on the one hand, the short-term floor price of its NFT project The Hopeful exceeded 1 ETH, a short-term increase of more than 30%, and the current floor price has rebounded, temporarily trading at 0.88 ETH.
On the other hand, the major chain game communities quickly fell into heated discussions, and members expressed their opinions and speculations. Some people believe that this marks the revival of the blockchain gaming sector, and the influx of funds will promote the emergence of more innovative and high-quality projects, and the lively atmosphere of discussion fills the whole community with anticipation and hope.
Azra Games announced the closing of a $42.7 million Series A funding round
So, why is Azra Games attracting such a high level of funding? What innovative ideas does the team have to promote the development of the next generation of blockchain games? Below, we will take you to analyze this chain game favored by capital, Azra Games, and the current plan to develop a high-quality role-playing game called "Project Legends".
Project Brief Introduction
Azra Games is a P2E game studio focused on game product development and branding, delivering breakthrough gaming experiences with a vision to deliver console-quality games on mobile platforms. Azra Games' dedication to creating deeply immersive worlds with engaging combat and rich narratives sets it apart from the competitive mobile RPG market.
It is worth mentioning that in addition to the $42.7 million Series A funding announced this time, Azra Games has previously closed two funding rounds, namely:
- 2022 年 5 月 19 日，Azra Games 宣布完成 1500 万美元种子轮融资，a16z 领投，NFX、Coinbase Ventures、Play Ventures 和 Franklin Templeton 等参投。
- 2023 年 2 月 21 日，Azra Games 宣布完成 1000 万美元额外种子轮融资，a16z 领投，NFX、Coinbase Ventures、Play Ventures 和 Franklin Templeton 等参投。
As a result, Azra Games has raised more than $68 million in total funding, including this Series A funding.
Project Legends 已完成第一轮封闭游戏测试
Earlier this month, Azra Games' planned Project Legends game completed its first closed playtest round, which was attended by 144 players and the team actively collected feedback. The test provided the team with not only data, but also a direct channel to communicate with players, with some of the most valuable feedback revolving around the following:
- Game mechanics: Players appreciated the fluidity of the combat system, but suggested tweaks to make some abilities more intuitive;
- User experience: Test players highlighted some areas where the interface could be simplified for a smoother experience;
- Storyline Engagement: While many players enjoyed the initial narrative, the team also received some thoughtful feedback on how to make the story more immersive and engaging in future updates.
Project Legends 游戏界面
Early engagement opportunities
For the Project Legends game developed by Azra Games, the team said that the first round of closed game testing is just the beginning, and more players will experience it in the future, so there may be token airdrop opportunities in the future when you register for early participation slots, and the specific operation tutorial is as follows:
Interactive Sites: https://azragames.com/
STEP 1. 进入交互网站后下滑界面至最底部，点击「Join the Waitlist」。
STEP 2. 跳转到新链接后，输入谷歌邮箱后点击「Pre-register Now」，免费加入早期访问。
brief summary
Although Azra Games has not received investment from Binance, it has received multiple rounds of financing from well-known venture capital institutions such as a16z and Coinbase Ventures, and the amount of financing has gradually increased. According to the feedback of community members, there are currently two main ways to participate in the airdrop of the project's Bo Future tokens, 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 another $42 million, perhaps the "spring" of the blockchain game sector is really coming.