XOCIETY
Blockchain-based third-person shooter with RPG progression.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | $7.5m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
XOCIETY is a sci-fi metaverse that integrates third-person shooter gameplay with role-playing game (RPG) and economic strategy elements. The game is developed by the South Korea-based studio Team NDUS, which was founded in 2022 by Jeffry Kim. Kim, who also serves as the Chief Producer and Lead Director, brings over two decades of experience from major gaming companies like NCSOFT and NEXON. The development team includes other industry veterans, such as Myoungjin Lee, the creator of the original Ragnarok, and Sang Chung, former Head of PlayDapp.
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, XOCIETY allows players to engage in both Player-versus-Environment (PvE) and Player-versus-Player (PvP) combat. The core gameplay, built on Unreal Engine 5, revolves around squad-based matches where teams compete to extract resources, alongside WoW-style raids against powerful bosses. It features deep character customization and progression through a dual skill tree system for attack and defense. The game is designed to be free-to-play, making core content accessible without mandatory payments.
The business model is centered on a Web3 creator economy built on the Sui blockchain. This model allows players to have true ownership of in-game assets, such as land and equipment, as NFTs. The in-game economy is powered by the native token, $XO, which is used for entry fees, in-game purchases, and rewards. A key feature is the in-game corporation system, where players can own shares (XCS) in virtual companies that generate revenue from in-game activities, such as combat arenas and financial services, creating a sustainable economic loop. Revenue is also generated through partnerships, such as a collaboration with Adidas for branded digital wearables. XOCIETY secured $7.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Hashed and the Sui Foundation, with participation from investors like KRAFTON and Spartan.
Keywords: MMOTPS, third-person shooter, RPG, play-to-earn, metaverse, creator economy, Unreal Engine 5, Web3 gaming, blockchain game, Sui blockchain, NFT, crypto, Jeffry Kim, TeamNDS, PvP, PvE, in-game economy, digital assets, virtual corporations, tokenomics, AAA gaming, sci-fi game