FUTURE RUN
News
October 3rd, 2024
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Future Run Secures Second Round of Investment
Tampere, Finland – Future Run, an innovative game development studio founded just one year ago, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of a significant second round of investment led by the renowned game studio Supercell.
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This funding will allow Future Run to grow the team and accelerate the development of their upcoming multiplayer team sports game, Riot Ball. Over the past year, Future Run has dedicated its efforts to crafting the core gameplay experience, which introduces players to an exhilarating and imaginative brutal sport set in an alternative future. With its fast-paced gameplay, responsive mechanics and engaging social team management features, Riot Ball will deliver an unforgettable gaming experience.
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The game core is already operational across multiple platforms, including mobile and PC devices with a big emphasis on fluid cross-platform gameplay. Future Run recently tested Riot Ball in its first live tournament event, which was met with excitement and praise from participants and spectators alike.
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“This new round of funding allows us to scale our team where needed while keeping our development process lean and agile,” said Riku Rakkola, CEO of Future Run. “We are incredibly grateful for the support from Supercell and look forward to continuing to work with their amazing investment team.”
Supercell, known for its dedication to fostering creative game development, has recognized the talent and potential of the Future Run team. “The creativity and fast velocity of progression demonstrated by the Future Run team have been impressive,” stated Jaakko Harlas, Investments Lead of Supercell. “We are excited to continue this collaboration and see where their innovative ideas take us.”
August 31st, 2023
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Future Run: Shaping the Future of Competitive Gaming
Tampere, Finland – Future Run, a pioneering Finnish games company, embarks on an ambitious mission to redefine competitive gaming. Breaking free from industry stagnation and platform boundaries, Future Run is dedicated to reimagining gaming experiences by drawing inspiration from the legendary games that once shaped the future.
Backed by the Finnish gaming powerhouse, Supercell, Future Run's core team of five industry veterans is focusing on real-time competitive games, weaving together solid core gameplay and strategic management aspects.
"Our mission is crystal clear, and we're wholeheartedly driven by it, building something we genuinely love is what fuels our passion, and we can't wait to share that enthusiasm with the gaming community." - Riku Rakkola, CEO of Future Run.
“We are excited to announce our investment in Future Run, a prominent team with years of experience and a track record of building incredibly engaging game titles. Our investment in Future Run embarks a new collaboration that will allow us to be part of the team's journey right from the early stage. We have confidence in the vision and leadership of the Future Run team. We believe that their passion, creativity, and technical expertise will lead to the creation of incredibly innovative and immersive game titles that will excite and delight players around the world.” - Jaakko Harlas, Investments Lead at Supercell
About Future Run:
Future Run is a Finnish gaming company committed to reimagining competitive gaming by exploring its illustrious past and infusing it with their vision of the future.
