Final Fantasy Publisher Square Enix Invests in Soccer Metaverse Game on the Polygon Blockchain

Soccerverse, a massively multiplayer football management game, has successfully raised $3.1 million in a strategic funding round led by renowned games industry publisher Square Enix, with additional participation from early investor Hiro Capital. This brings the total funding to $4 million. Founded by ex-Soccer Manager CEO Andrew Gore and blockchain gaming pioneers Andrew Colosimo and Daniel Kraft, Soccerverse aims to revolutionize the football/soccer management genre by using blockchain technology to create a player-owned and player-led economy. The game is currently in open beta testing on the Polygon blockchain. The funds will be used to optimize the game’s scheduled Q4 2024 launch and accelerate its subsequent growth.