Carbonated Inc. has recently announced the early access launch of MadWorld for iOS and Android devices. Alongside this exciting news, they have also revealed that they raised $11 million in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by Com2uS, a South Korean gaming giant, and included investments from prominent companies such as Andreessen Horowitz, Bitkraft Ventures, Cypher Capital, Blocore, Goal Ventures, and WAGMI Ventures.
Founded in 2015 by veterans from renowned gaming companies PlayStation and Electronic Arts, Carbonated Inc. has been making waves in the gaming industry with their innovative ideas and creations. In 2020, they secured $8.5 million in funding, and with this recent Series A funding, it is evident that their growth trajectory is on a steep incline.
What Makes MadWorld Unique?
One of the most exciting aspects of MadWorld is its utilization of NFT-based land assets. This means that players can own, upgrade, and trade over 250,000 tokenized real-world location plots on a hex grid. Each land plot offers unique resources and potential benefits, adding a strategic element to the game.
Set in a post-apocalyptic Earth after a cataclysmic event known as “The Collapse,” MadWorld offers players an immersive and gritty gaming experience. The game is set six months after the event, and players must navigate through a world ravaged by destruction and chaos.
Players must compete against each other in resource and land management to gain control of territories. In-game clans must pay tribute to NFT landowners to battle on their land, creating an added layer of strategy and competition. The tribute is paid in “Rounds,” an in-game currency that is set to become an on-chain cryptocurrency, supporting a tokenized economy.
Public Release Date
While the early access launch of MadWorld is currently available, the game is expected to be publicly released in 2024. This gives players ample time to familiarize themselves with the gameplay and build their strategies before its official release.
MadWorld by Carbonated Inc. is set to be an exciting addition to the mobile gaming world with its combination of NFTs, shooting mechanics, and territory control. The early access launch and Series A funding showcase the immense potential of this game, and we can’t wait to see how it will evolve leading up to its official release.
