# Player-First Web3 Studios 'Midnight' Raised $7.5 Million USD for its Immersive Game Development By Colin Smith | Published 2022-11-25 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnight-1 References: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/games/midnight-comes-out-of-stealth-with-7-5m-in-funding-for-a-new-game-company/) & [midnight.io](https://midnight.io/en-US)  '[Midnight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-drinkware)' is a [web3-focused game development studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-play) that recently emerged from stealth. The company announced a successful $7.5 million USD seed round of funding, which it will use to develop its upcoming [web3 games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilder-world). The developer noted that the games will focus on player-first experiences with both free-to-play and premium options available. Midnight specified that its games will feature long, "never-ending stories," as well as experiences and economic participation that matches the story. This is to say that, Midnight is creating virtual worlds for players to invest large amounts of time into, become immersed in, and subsequently, earn a profit from through web3 economics. Lastly, the games created by Midnight will be interconnected and interoperable, resulting in streamlined experiences for dedicated fans. Image Credit: Midnight ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Web3 Gaming:** There is an opportunity for game developers to leverage web3 technology and create immersive games that offer players an opportunity to earn profits through economic participation. - **Player-first Experiences:** Developers can focus on creating games that prioritize player experiences, resulting in increased engagement and loyalty. - **Interconnectivity and Interoperability:** Creating games that are interconnected and interoperable can streamline experiences for dedicated fans and offer a more immersive gaming experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Game developers can utilize web3 technology to create games that allow for economic participation and prioritize player experiences. - **Virtual Reality:** Virtual reality has disruptive innovation potential for remote gaming experiences and can further enhance player immersion. - **Fintech:** Fintech companies have an opportunity to integrate web3 economics into their platform and offer users new ways to earn profits through gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Web3 Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xterio.md) - [Web3 Development Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirdverse.md) - [Web3 Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacebar-platform.md) - [Cinematic Web3 Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amgi-studios.md) - [Funded Mobile Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azra-games-project-legends.md) - [AI-Filled Virtual Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klang-games.md) - [Cross-Platform Game Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playgig.md) - [Blockchain Game Development Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metatheory.md) - [Casual MR Gaming Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixrift.md)