Look North World, a game studio and publisher founded by Bungie cofounder Alexander Seropian, has recently secured $2.5 million in funding. This funding will be utilized to develop more games for Fortnite using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite, a platform that enables users to create and publish their own game islands within Fortnite. One of the upcoming games will be a shooter game based on Bandai Namco’s Gundam series.
Seropian mentioned that Look North World has received total seed funding to date. One of their latest projects includes collaborating with Bandai Namco Entertainment America to create a UEFN Island within Fortnite to coincide with the release of the Netflix anime series Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance. This game will be available for free within Fortnite, allowing players to engage in a Team Deathmatch-style game set in the Fortnite universe.
The excitement surrounding user-generated content (UGC) has enabled Look North World to attract funding from key game investors. London Venture Partners led the funding round, with participation from strategic partners such as Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund, Overwolf, Crush Ventures, Hasbro, Pix Capital, and returning investors Hibbard Road Partners.
Seropian emphasized the importance of embracing UGC as the future of gaming and the significance of the Creator Label initiative at Look North World. The Creator Label program aims to support individual creators in developing games on various platforms. The company’s three main strategies involve working with established brands like Hasbro, collaborating with popular creators under the Creator Label, and creating original content.
Moreover, Look North World has plans to launch more original games and expand its Creator Label program with the recent funding. By investing in new and emerging creator platforms, the company aims to cater to existing players and offer unique gaming experiences.
Overall, Look North World’s innovative approach to game development and publishing, along with its focus on UGC, has garnered attention from investors and industry experts. The company’s commitment to supporting creators and exploring new gameplay ideas positions it as a trailblazer in the rapidly evolving gaming industry.
