Soccerverse raises $3.1 million, led by Square Enix
Recently, the Spanish Matadors defeated the Three Lions of England 2:1 and won the European Cup of Nations for the first time in 12 years. The four championships in the team's history also successfully broke the European Cup record and surpassed Germany to become the most successful team.
As the European Nations Cup comes to an end, football fever has not subsided; the online multiplayer football management game Soccerverse announced that it has successfully received US$3.1 million in financing. This round of financing was led by the well-known game publisher Square Enix, and early investor Hiro Capital also participate. The financing brings Soccerverse’s total funding to $4 million, demonstrating its strong growth potential in the blockchain gaming industry.
Source: X Soccerverse announces successful funding of US$3.1 million led by Square Enix
Soccerverse is a free-to-play game based on the Polygon blockchain where players can build their own fantasy soccer teams and leverage blockchain technology to influence gameplay.
Soccerverse CEO Andy Gore said: "We are excited to partner with such a well-known gaming company to enhance the quality of our games and promote them to players around the world."
Hideaki Uehara, general manager of investments and business development at Square Enix, also said: "Soccerverse is one of the most innovative and unique games utilizing blockchain technology. We look forward to participating as investors and fans."
Sir Ian Livingstone, partner at Hiro Capital, praised the innovative nature of the Soccerverse: "The social layer and the dynamics of investing in players are interesting novelties for me. The rise of Manchester City is exciting to me!"
The financing will help Soccerverse optimize the version of the game it plans to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024 and accelerate its subsequent growth.
Soccerverse game features and innovations
Soccerverse is a multiplayer football management game based on blockchain. Players can play different roles in the game, such as:
Team Head Coach: Hired by the club to develop tactics, manage the team and trade players.
Team President: Influence club decisions, trade influence points and shape the club manager.
Player Agent: Represents football players, negotiates contracts and affects player morale.
Players: Influence players' careers, profit from their success, and vote for their representatives.
Image source: Soccerverse Roles players can play in Soccerverse
The game is currently in beta testing and runs on the Polygon blockchain. The game is free to play but features Web3 capabilities, allowing players to own and control their digital assets and trade them within the game.
The core concept of Soccerverse is to create an economic system owned and operated by players, which is significantly different from traditional game models. Soccerverse’s co-founders include former Soccer Manager CEO Andrew Gore and blockchain gaming pioneers Andrew Colosimo and Daniel Kraft. They are committed to transforming football management games into truly immersive and community-driven experiences.
An important feature in the game is the use of smart contracts to automate transactions and reduce reliance on intermediaries, thereby reducing the risk of fraud. This move aims to break the chain of centralized control and achieve a truly decentralized economy. In addition, Soccerverse will use the Bone ShibaSwap ($BONE) token in the Shiba Inu ecosystem for transactions and governance, allowing players to participate in decisions about the platform’s development and future direction.
Source: Soccerverse Players can choose any cooperative club team to start their career in Soccerverse
Build a fantasy football team on the blockchain
As the craze for football management simulation games continues unabated, Soccerverse is committed to creating a unique and vibrant gaming world on the blockchain. The game also features low transaction fees of just 0.1 cents per transaction, making it easy for more new players to enter the world of digital trading.
Source: Google Images The craze of football management simulation games continues to grow, with multiple football games released every year.
In addition, Soccerverse plans to launch an NFT marketplace based on the Shibarium blockchain to attract more users and increase the adoption of digital collectibles. The market’s security protocols will refer to mature platforms such as OpenSea to ensure the security and transparency of all transactions.
The launch of the Soccerverse will undoubtedly change the future of football management games. The game is not only an entertainment platform, but also a model of player participation and sharing economy. Soccerverse's innovative and community-driven concepts allow us to see the broad application prospects of blockchain technology in digital entertainment.
With the official launch of the game, it will be interesting to see how Soccerverse will change players' perception of football management games and promote its unique game mode on a global scale.
Source: Soccerverse Soccerverse game screen, players can create their own on-chain football team