Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Brings Multiplayer Dreams Closer to Reality
A multiplayer mod for Cyberpunk 2077 is in development, allowing 20 players to join a single map, heralding a new online experience for fans. The mod, , is named CyberMP and is being developed by a solo developer. Despite its early stages—player models still lack proper animations—it is operational. A YouTuber and others participated in a test, noting minimal connectivity issues. Initially, Cyberpunk 2077 was to include a multiplayer component as a “standalone product,” but it was scrapped in favor of other updates. CyberMP revives hopes for cooperative and competitive gameplay in CD Projekt Red’s sci-fi world.
Felicity Games Secures $700K Funding
Felicity Games, founded in 2023 by former Swiggy executive Anurag Choudhary, has secured $700,000 in pre-seed funding from top tech entrepreneurs including Swiggy’s Sriharsha Majety, Cred’s Kunal Shah, and Nazara Games’ Manish Agarwal. The funding round also attracted DeVC, Visceral Capital, and angel investors. Felicity Games has published multiple titles on the Play Store, such as Nova Solitaire, Seek & Find, Save Dogster, and Riddle Math. , these games have garnered over a million monthly users across 14 countries, highlighting the company’s rapid growth in the casual gaming market.
Pokémon Sleep Hits $100 Million in First Year, Japan Leads Spending
Pokémon Sleep has generated $100 million in its first year, according to AppMagic data. , Japan led player spending, contributing $73 million since the app’s launch on July 17 last year. U.S. players added $15 million, while Taiwan followed with $4 million. The sleep-tracking app saw revenue peaks during events, notably earning $4 million during a week in December 2023. Since its launch, Pokémon Sleep has amassed 9.8 million downloads, with Japan accounting for 44%, the U.S. 17%, and Taiwan 7%.
Volley Secures $55 Million to Expand Voice-Enabled AI Games
Volley has to expand its voice-enabled AI games for Amazon Alexa and other devices. The Series C round, co-led by Lightspeed and Microsoft’s M12 Ventures, also included General Catalyst, Causeway Media Partners, the Amazon Alexa Fund, Bitkraft, and Y Combinator. Founded by Max Child and James Wilsterman in San Francisco, Volley claims to be the highest-grossing AI-powered game company. Its popular games, including Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and 20 Questions, are played by over five million people monthly. The funding will accelerate the development of new AI-powered games leveraging advanced voice AI technologies.
