By Jennifer Maas
TV Enterprise Author
Well-liked Roblox life simulation recreation “Brookhaven” has been acquired by recreation developer Voldex in a deal funded by Raine Companions and Shamrock Capital.
Created by Roblox person Wolfpaq in 2020, “Brookhaven” is described as a spot to “hang around, roleplay, work together, craft distinctive narratives, stay in huge homes, drive enjoyable automobiles and discover town.”
A top-three title by way of concurrent customers on Roblox, “Brookhaven” boasts 60 billion visits and greater than 120 million month-to-month energetic gamers, in accordance with Matthew Ball’s gaming industry report revealed Jan. 14.
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As of June 2024, the highest 10 video games and builders on Roblox averaged a mixed $30 million in earnings over the prior 12 months, a five-time improve in that metric since 2019. General earnings throughout the Roblox group have topped $2.8 billion since 2018.
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Based by Alex Singer as a recreation server developer on “Minecraft” in 2015 earlier than shifting its focus to Roblox in 2018, Voldex’s mission is to be “the house of probably the most partaking and enduring experiences that carry gamers collectively.” Voldex’s additionally owns together with Roblox video games “Driving Empire,” the platform’s high driving recreation, and “NFL Universe Soccer,” its most-popular soccer recreation.
In response to Voldex, the acquisition of “Brookhaven” will carry the developer’s person base to over 145 million month-to-month energetic gamers, which it estimates makes it the highest Roblox developer by viewers.
The acquisition of “Brookhaven” comes on the heels of a major spherical of funding at Voldex. Fairness financing was led by Raine Companions, with further funding from Makers Fund, QIA, MIT, Tirta Ventures and Lalotte Ventures. As a part of that partnership, Raine Group’s managing director Dara Leung has joined the Voldex board of administrators and accomplice Todd Rosoff is serving as observer.
Voldex raised further debt financing led by Shamrock Capital with participation from Ares Administration Credit score funds and Cadma Capital Companions.
“This acquisition is transformational for Voldex,” Voldex founder and CEO Alex Singer stated. “We’re honored that Wolfpaq has entrusted us with ‘Brookhaven.’ We’re dedicated to being nice stewards of the unimaginable world he has created and the colourful group that makes it particular.”’ We’re dedicated to being nice stewards of the unimaginable world he has created and the colourful group that makes it particular.”
“I’m excited for Voldex to proceed constructing upon what makes Brookhaven enjoyable for gamers worldwide, and for our devoted followers and gamers to proceed being whoever they wish to be in Brookhaven RP,” “Brookhaven” creator Wolfpaq stated.
Todd Rosoff, a accomplice at Raine and head of gaming on the firm, added: “At Raine, we’re at all times looking for alternatives to put money into class leaders with the potential to reshape industries. Voldex stands out as one of many strongest firms in its sector, with important development potential forward. Our funding displays our confidence within the gaming sector, and we’re excited to collaborate with Alex and the Voldex workforce to drive continued growth and success.”
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