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Chinese studio Code View raises over $14m for sandbox game Reworld

Title lets players create their own mobile games within it

Date Type Companies involved Size
May 24th, 2019 investment $14.4m
Chinese studio Code View raises over $14m for sandbox game Reworld

Chinese mobile developer Code View has raised ¥100 million ($14.4m) in a Series A funding round.

As reported by China Money Network, and confirmed by a Northern Light Venture Capital release, the investment was led by VC Joy Capital and also included Northern Light Venture Capital and ZhenFund.

The funding round values the company at ¥500m ($72.5m).

Build your own games

Code View which employs over 150 staff, aims to use the investment to support development on its sandbox game Reworld.

The title's website describes it as a user-generated content platform that lets users create and play games, and also learn about game design.

Games can be created via the Reworld Studio on PC and Mac, which are then made available to play on any device, including mobile. Code View also plans to release Reworld on PS4 and Xbox One.


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