Voya Games has raised $5 million in funding to support the continued development of Craft World, a casual web3 game currently in its testnet phase. The funding round was led by 1kx and Makers Fund, with additional participation from RockawayX and angel investors including Jeff 'Jihoz' Zirlin, cofounder of Sky Mavis, and Sébastien Borget, COO of The Sandbox.
About Craft World
Craft World has already attracted a strong early player base, with over 240,000 registered users and 50,000 monthly active users during its testnet period. The game invites players to rebuild civilization alongside friendly dinosaurs following a meteor impact. Designed to be free-to-play across iOS, Android, and web platforms, Craft World introduces players to concepts of asset ownership and trading in a gameplay-first environment that aims to be accessible and secure.
Voya Games Raises $5 Million Funding
Vision for Interconnected Games
Founded in 2023, Voya Games is led by CEO and founder Oliver Löffler, best known for his role in creating Kolibri Games and the successful mobile title Idle Miner Tycoon, which surpassed 100 million downloads and was acquired by Ubisoft. He is joined by co-founders Florian Dreschner and Dino Erdmann, who bring technical and creative leadership to the company.
Löffler's broader goal is to develop a token ecosystem where multiple games are linked through a shared player economy and culture. The new funding will be used to scale Voya Games' offerings, grow its user base, and expand the company's interconnected gaming ecosystem. Craft World is intended to serve as the foundation of this network, which will be unified through the use of a utility token called Dyno Coin.
Voya Games Raises $5 Million Funding
$5 Million in Fresh Funding
The funding will be allocated toward scaling Craft World and preparing it for a full launch later this year. In addition to expanding the player base, the investment will support development of additional games and experiences that connect through player ownership. Voya Games has already integrated two NFT collections into the game's economy, supporting over 1.1 million on-chain trades during the test phase.
Peter Pan of 1kx emphasized the alignment between Voya Games' approach and the fund's investment thesis, noting that the studio is building a web3 gaming environment that prioritizes openness and player ownership. He highlighted the team's blend of technical knowledge and experience in reaching mass-market audiences.
Voya Games Raises $5 Million Funding
Looking Ahead to Launch
As Craft World prepares to exit the testnet phase and launch fully this summer, Voya Games aims to establish a broader network of games connected by shared assets, experiences, and community participation. The company is positioning itself to contribute meaningfully to the evolution of web3 gaming by focusing on scalable, player-centric design and long-term ecosystem development.
Voya Games' approach reflects a broader trend in blockchain gaming, where studios are looking to build interconnected systems that offer players more control over their digital assets and in-game participation. With the support of new funding and a clear development roadmap, the company plans to expand its role in shaping the future of player-owned gaming experiences.
