Top Roblox Game ‘Brookhaven’ Acquired by Voldex With Funding From Raine Partners, Shamrock Capital (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comJennifer Maas TV Business Writer Popular Roblox life simulation game “Brookhaven” has been acquired by game developer Voldex in a deal funded by Raine Partners and Shamrock Capital.
Created by Roblox user Wolfpaq in 2020, “Brookhaven” is described as a place to “hang out, roleplay, interact, craft unique narratives, live in big houses, drive fun vehicles and explore the city.” A top-three title in terms of concurrent users on Roblox, “Brookhaven” boasts 60 billion visits and more than 120 million monthly active players, according to Matthew Ball’s gaming industry report published Jan.
14. As of June 2024, the top 10 games and developers on Roblox averaged a combined $30 million in earnings over the prior 12 months, a five-time increase in that metric since 2019.
Overall earnings across the Roblox community have topped $2.8 billion since 2018. Founded by Alex Singer as a game server developer on “Minecraft” in 2015 before shifting its focus to Roblox in 2018, Voldex’s mission is to be “the home of the most engaging and enduring experiences that bring players together.” Voldex’s also owns including Roblox games “Driving Empire,” the platform’s top driving game, and “NFL Universe Football,” its most-popular football game.
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