Key Recent Funding Raises in Web3 Gaming
Multiple Web3 gaming projects secure major funding, from AAA RPGs to AI-driven creator platforms, signaling growing investor confidence in blockchain gaming.
The Web3 gaming scene has been busy over the past few weeks, with multiple projects securing millions in fresh capital. From AI-driven creation tools to immersive VR worlds and mobile-first RPGs, these raises show investors are still betting on blockchain-integrated experiences. Here’s a breakdown of five notable funding rounds from late July to early August 2025, along with what they could mean for the industry.
Key Recent Funding Raises in Web3 Gaming
A New Wave of Funding
After a quieter start to the year, August has brought a surge of investment activity into Web3 gaming. These funding rounds highlight three key trends. The rise of AI-assisted game creation, deeper integration of blockchain in mobile and free-to-play ecosystems, and hybrid funding models that blend traditional grants with crypto-native backers. Each project below has its own angle, but they all share a focus on scalability and onboarding mainstream players.
Key Details on the Funding Rounds
Ark of Panda – $4.5M for a Web3 Innovation Hub with VR and GameFi
BNB Chain-based Ark of Panda (AOP) has raised $4.5 million from more than 20 institutional investors, including Ember Labs, Vortex Capital, and CoreX Venture. AOP blends GameFi with fan-driven economies through RWA tokenization, AI-powered UGC tools, and immersive VR. Built on Unity, it supports 3D asset creation, virtual asset trading, and multi-token liquidity. The funding will be used to recruit ecosystem partners, expand cross-project collaborations, and roll out MetaHub and MetaCore nodes, which provide governance rights, early access, and revenue sharing. The beta is already live, aiming to connect Web2 and Web3 audiences.
Ark of Panda Raises $4.5M
ARIA – $5M Seed for AAA-Quality Web3 RPG
Inutan Studios’ ARIA has secured $5 million in seed funding led by Folius Ventures, The Spartan Group, and Beam Foundation, with support from Animoca Brands and Merit Circle. Originally launched as the Web2 JRPG Manasis Refrain, ARIA is now an open-world blockchain RPG for high-end mobile devices. It will feature interoperable NFTs, staking for $ARIA token airdrop points, and IP-backed rewards. Two closed betas have already been held, attracting thousands of daily players and millions of NFT registrations. The investment will help grow the team, enhance security, and develop AI-powered character agents.
ARIA Raises $5M
Astra Nova – $4.7M for AI-Powered TokenPlay Arcade and $RVV Token
Saudi-based Astra Nova has raised $4.7 million to expand its AI-driven entertainment ecosystem, led by its flagship no-code gaming platform, TokenPlay.ai. This community arcade allows creators to build monetizable games without coding, supported by AI-driven tools for storytelling and interaction. The wider ecosystem includes an Unreal Engine 5 RPG, Telegram PvP games, webcomics, and loyalty programs. The upcoming $RVV token will power in-game transactions, upgrades, and incentives, with built-in token sinks for sustainability. With 200,000 daily active users and 250,000 creators on the waitlist, Astra Nova plans to soft launch TokenPlay alongside the $RVV TGE.
Astra Nova Raises $4.7M
The Lost Glitches – $1M+ for Cyberpunk TCG Development
The Lost Glitches, a cyberpunk-inspired trading card game with RPG elements, has secured over $1 million from Germany’s Federal Games Fund (BKM) and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, with additional support from Outlier Ventures and Xai Foundation. Built on Arbitrum, the game focuses on deep strategic gameplay and blockchain-based asset ownership. The funding will go toward development, player acquisition, and content expansion, building on its growing reputation as a standout TCG in the Web3 gaming.
The Lost Glitches Raises $1 Million
SuperGaming – $15M Series B for Web3 Expansion
Indian developer SuperGaming, the studio behind MaskGun and Indus, has completed a $15 million Series B round led by Skycatcher and Steadview Capital, bringing total funding to $20 million. The company is launching the SUP Foundation to oversee its Web3 transition, along with GameChain, a Base Layer 3 blockchain built for asset ownership in mobile-first games. Early campaigns include the Lotus Vault NFT mint in mid-August, with GameChain’s full rollout planned for Q4 2025. With over 200 million lifetime players in its Web2 portfolio, SuperGaming is positioning itself to onboard millions into Web3 gaming.
SuperGaming Raised a Total of $20M
Final Thoughts
These funding rounds signal growing investor confidence in Web3 gaming’s ability to evolve beyond speculation and deliver real player value. From AAA mobile RPGs to AI-powered creator platforms and VR-integrated ecosystems, the variety of projects getting funded suggests a broadening vision for how blockchain can fit into gaming. If even a handful of these projects execute well, late 2025 and early 2026 could see some of the most ambitious Web3 titles yet make their way into players’ hands.
