Singapore-based Jin Universe Studios has launched, backed by Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (AGV) and Bitkraft Ventures.
The undisclosed investment will fund development of the studio’s debut title, Aether Dawn, an anime-inspired hack-and-slash RPG that the team intends to establish as a “long-lasting” IP.
Jin Studio was co-founded by Tack Wei Ho and Tack Jun Ho. The development team has experience from Tencent, Hypergryph Network Technology, and Kuro Games, with credits including Hitori no Shita (The Hidden Ones), Arknights, and Wuthering Waves.
“Anime-style games are one of the most exciting growth areas in global gaming, and player demand in this space continues to surge,” said Jin Studios co-founder Tack Wei Ho.
“With Aether Dawn, we are building something that honours what fans love about the genre while pushing the gameplay experience meaningfully forward. The support from AGV and Bitkraft gives us the foundation to realise that vision.
Bitkraft Ventures partner Jonathan Huang added: “Having partnered with Jin Universe Studios since their pre-seed, we have been consistently impressed by Tack and the team’s ability to execute their vision.
“Aether Dawn seamlessly blends the high-octane combat of ARPGs with the infinite replayability of roguelites, capturing a unique whitespace in the market. We are thrilled to double down on our conviction and welcome AGV to help scale the IP globally.”
