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NetEase sinks "millions" into Polish VR studio Something Random

The studio is working on two unannounced titles.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

July 5, 2022

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NetEase has made an undisclosed investment into Polish VR studio Something Random.

According to an article published in Puls Biznesu (via Google Translate), the Chinese company has sunk "millions" into the studio -- although an exact figure wasn't provided.

Something Random CFO Piotr Gogus confirmed the news on Linkedin and said the nascent outfit managed to close a seed funding round with "strong investor and partner NetEase."

The Polish studio was formed in March 2021 by a group of former Superhot Team developers including Cezary Skorupka, Jakub Witczak, and Ania Żurawicz-Skorupka.

According to Gogus, the company plans on releasing two VR titles "soon."

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Chris Kerr

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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