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Drop Fake, a new studio helmed by former EA vice president Katherine de Leon, has raised $9 million to develop multiplayer social games.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

July 1, 2021

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Drop Fake, a new studio helmed by former EA vice president Katherine de Leon, has raised $9 million to develop multiplayer social games that move people, starting with a cross-platform 4X strategy title for PC and mobile.

As reported by GamesBeat, the studio was established with the remit of championing authenticity and diversity in both its game projects and company culture.

The Drop Fake development team is currently spread out across the U.S. and Canada, and has previously worked on titles including EverQuest, Skate, Command & Conquer, and Marvel: Contest of Champions

De Leon, who's leading the company as CEO, expressed a desire to create stirring social experiences that put accessibility first, and explained that's why the studio's debut title will be a cross-platform, free-to-play project.

"For us, our strategy is that we are going to make a free game because access is very important to us. And we want to make a game that’s available to everyone, which is where cross-platform comes in. Fairness is a key pillar of our game design. And for us, that means that there’s a meaningful free experience that you cannot pay for power," said de Leon. 

"My passion is around galvanizing as many people as possible to experience the joys and the anger and the frustration and all of the emotions that come with really powerful multiplayer, social games."

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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