--- title: Ruckus Games Secures $19M for Suburban-Invasion RPG... description: Ruckus Games, founded by former developers from Riot Games and Gearbox Software, has raised $19 million in a series A funding round to develop its debut... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/ruckus-games-secures-19m-for-suburban-invasion-rpg-shooter-with-cooperative-multiplayer-xp9mowkol twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Ruckus Games Secures $19M for Suburban-Invasion RPG Shooter with Cooperative Multiplayer | daily.dev og:description: Ruckus Games, founded by former developers from Riot Games and Gearbox Software, has raised $19 million in a series A funding round to develop its debut... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/ruckus-games-secures-19m-for-suburban-invasion-rpg-shooter-with-cooperative-multiplayer-xp9mowkol og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/XP9MowkOl.png og:image:alt: Ruckus Games Secures $19M for Suburban-Invasion RPG Shooter with Cooperative Multiplayer og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Ruckus Games Secures $19M for Suburban-Invasion RPG Shooter with Cooperative Multiplayer **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Ruckus Games, founded by former developers from Riot Games and Gearbox Software, has raised $19 million in a series A funding round to develop its debut project, 'Project Bobcat'. This cooperative RPG shooter, set in a pre-cellphone era suburban backdrop, promises action and humor with stylized graphics. The game supports co-op gameplay for up to four players and emphasizes teamwork and strategy. Early playtests are scheduled for winter 2024. The studio is leveraging its industry expertise and player feedback to refine and develop a high-quality gaming experience. ## Content # Ruckus Games Secures $19 Million Funding for 'Project Bobcat', an Innovative Co-op RPG Shooter Ruckus Games, an indie game development studio founded by veterans from Riot Games and Gearbox Software, has successfully raised $19 million in a series A funding round. This funding round was led by Krafton, with significant contributions from Bitkraft Ventures, Transcend, and Hypergryph. The influx of capital is aimed at fueling the development of their ambitious debut project, 'Project Bobcat'. ## About 'Project Bobcat' 'Project Bobcat' is a session-based, cooperative RPG shooter set in a nostalgic, pre-cellphone era suburban backdrop. The game promises to blend action and humor with stylized graphics, supporting co-op gameplay for up to four players. It aims to deliver high-quality and entertaining co-op gaming experiences that will be continually updated with new content. The innovative title will allow players to engage in a roster-based co-op shooter, emphasizing teamwork and strategy in a unique, suburban invasion scenario. Paul Sage, CEO of Ruckus Games, emphasized the value of having Krafton and Hypergryph on board, citing their global reach and diverse developer perspectives as invaluable assets to the project. ## Development and Team Development on 'Project Bobcat' is progressing rapidly, and Ruckus Games is actively recruiting additional developers and playtesters to join their team. The studio boasts a lineup of industry talents who have previously worked on successful games like Borderlands and Elder Scrolls Online. This expertise positions Ruckus Games to deliver a standout gaming experience. Early playtests are scheduled for the winter of 2024, giving players a first glimpse of the game in its exciting early stages. By continuously incorporating player feedback, Ruckus Games plans to refine and enhance the game, ensuring a high-quality product upon its release. ## Conclusion With a substantial $19 million in funding and a team of seasoned developers, Ruckus Games is well on its way to making 'Project Bobcat' a notable entry in the realm of cooperative RPG shooters. As the studio continues to grow and develop the game, players can look forward to an innovative, entertaining, and collaborative gaming experience set to capture the nostalgic charm of suburban America. ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [Don’t just attend KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon, Merge Forward your experience\!](https://daily.dev/posts/don-t-just-attend-kubecon-cloudnativecon-merge-forward-your-experience--l0rpp73x8) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Announcing H2 2026 KCDs](https://daily.dev/posts/announcing-h2-2026-kcds-m96goajm1) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Two months of Open Community Groups](https://daily.dev/posts/two-months-of-open-community-groups-asf52zhbs) · CNCF · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Unveils Schedule for KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Europe 2026](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-unveils-schedule-for-kubecon-cloudnativecon-europe-2026-ikhcoa5cb) · CNCF · 2 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Debuts KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Japan 2026 Schedule](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-debuts-kubecon-cloudnativecon-japan-2026-schedule-xp5pyudub) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#startup](https://daily.dev/tags/startup), [#venture-capital](https://daily.dev/tags/venture-capital), [#gaming](https://daily.dev/tags/gaming), [#game-development](https://daily.dev/tags/game-development) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/ruckus-games-secures-19m-for-suburban-invasion-rpg-shooter-with-cooperative-multiplayer-xp9mowkol) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"TechArticle","headline":"Ruckus Games Secures $19M for Suburban-Invasion RPG Shooter with Cooperative Multiplayer","url":"https://daily.dev/posts/ruckus-games-secures-19m-for-suburban-invasion-rpg-shooter-with-cooperative-multiplayer-xp9mowkol","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/ruckus-games-secures-19m-for-suburban-invasion-rpg-shooter-with-cooperative-multiplayer-xp9mowkol"},"datePublished":"2024-11-14T14:13:25.975Z","dateModified":"2024-11-15T18:24:50.693Z","description":"Ruckus Games, founded by former developers from Riot Games and Gearbox Software, has raised $19 million in a series A funding round to develop its debut...","image":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/027493ba961361d6f8b0b6ebba1dacb9?_a=AQAEuj9","thumbnailUrl":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/027493ba961361d6f8b0b6ebba1dacb9?_a=AQAEuj9","isAccessibleForFree":true,"articleSection":"Collections","inLanguage":"en","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180}},"author":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Collections","logo":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--fk_6ycEi--/f_auto,q_auto/v1780996001/logos/collections?_a=BAMAMiWQ0","url":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},"commentCount":0,"discussionUrl":"https://daily.dev/posts/ruckus-games-secures-19m-for-suburban-invasion-rpg-shooter-with-cooperative-multiplayer-xp9mowkol","interactionStatistic":[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"LikeAction"},"userInteractionCount":1},{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"CommentAction"},"userInteractionCount":0}],"keywords":"startup,venture-capital,gaming,game-development","timeRequired":"PT2M"} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://daily.dev"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Collections","item":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Ruckus Games Secures $19M for Suburban-Invasion RPG Shooter with Cooperative Multiplayer"}]} ```