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Free-to-play studio Redhill Games secures $11.4 million investment

Redhill Games, the studio opened by former Remedy CEO and Wargaming development exec Matias Myllyrinne last year, has secured $11.4 million in funding.Â

Chris Kerr, News Editor

July 2, 2019

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Newsbrief: Redhill Games, the studio opened by former Remedy CEO and Wargaming development exec Matias Myllyrinne last year, has secured $11.4 million in funding. 

As reported by GameDaily.biz, the cash was raised though an investment round led by Makers Fun and Play Ventures. 

Based in Helsinki, Redhill is focusing on free-to-play PC game development, and said it hopes to create games that will "have a global impact."

It's currently working on an unnamed shooter, and explained the cash will be used to support the development of the mystery project.

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Chris Kerr

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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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