Dallas-led video game lands funding from esports team, PKUBG publisher
April 10, 2026 - 21:15
Dallas-based Psychedelic Games has successfully closed a $3.5 million funding round to propel development of its upcoming title, Golden Sails. The strategic investment is led by a notable consortium including Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, the professional esports organization FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures.
Golden Sails is a pirate-themed multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, aiming to carve its own niche in the competitive gaming landscape. This significant capital infusion will enable the studio to accelerate production, expand its development team, and refine the game's core mechanics and world-building ahead of a planned launch.
The involvement of Krafton and a prominent esports entity like FlyQuest signals strong industry confidence in the project's potential for both commercial success and competitive play. The backing from Arbitrum Gaming Ventures further highlights the growing intersection of advanced blockchain technology and mainstream game development. This investment marks a pivotal step for Psychedelic Games as it prepares to set sail into the crowded but lucrative MOBA market.
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