The new studio recently secured a high seven-figure investment from a group of investors including NetEase Games, Stardom, and Tower 26. Its leadership team, which will be announced in the coming months, includes “accomplished and innovative” developers from both big budget and independent game development backgrounds.

Astrid Entertainment is currently building its first game, which promises to be a “fantastical interactive world, grounded in rich lore, environmental worldbuilding, and system design to encourage the emergence of multiplayer stories.” According to the announcement, “players will evolve worlds differently based on their actions and choices;” “get to explore the world, go on adventures, meet its fascinating characters, learn new skills, collect and share resources, all whilst building new bonds that grow and evolve over time.”

In a press release, Astrid Entertainment CEO Sharon Tal Yguado said, “I love developing rich worlds and watching millions of people engage and build communities around them. We are seeing a new generation that wants something different. They enjoy walking into evocative worlds that give them freedom, let them hang out with their friends, explore, discover and create their own stories. I am incredibly lucky to have found and partnered with like-minded visionary game developers who are already pushing boundaries in this medium. We can’t wait to announce our incredibly talented gaming leadership team. Soon!”

Astrid Entertainment is currently hiring on a remote work basis. Roles will be available on the company’s website and LinkedIn page.