Aria
Open-world RPG integrating Web3 and play-to-earn mechanics.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | $5.0m | Early VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Aria is a role-playing game (RPG) set in an open-world environment, developed by Inutan Studios. The company was founded in 2023 by Vien Li and Meepo Liu. The game integrates Web3 technologies, allowing players to own characters as NFTs and participate in a player-driven economy. This model focuses on long-term value creation through sustainable economic systems where users can earn, trade, and stake digital assets.
The game's narrative follows a war between elves, known as Aria, and an evil entity, which leads to a world-saving quest. The platform is designed to provide an interactive world with customizable characters and NFT-based asset ownership and trading. This enables gamers to monetize their virtual assets within a decentralized ecosystem. Players can complete missions and refer others to earn points, which are expected to be redeemable for the game's $ARIA token.
Aria has secured significant financial backing from notable investors in both the gaming and Web3 sectors. In May 2024, the company completed a seed round with investors including The Spartan Group, Folius Ventures, and Animoca Brands. In July 2025, Aria raised an additional $5 million in a funding round. This capital is intended to accelerate development, expand the team, and enhance the game's decentralized infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Japan.
Keywords: RPG, open-world game, Web3 gaming, play-to-earn, NFT, blockchain gaming, decentralized economy, venture capital, player-driven economy, digital assets