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Delabs Games is a Seoul, South Korea-based developer of Web3 blockchain-powered games that integrate non-fungible tokens, community governance, and tokenized assets into free-to-play titles. Spun out of 4:33 Creative Lab with a development team possessing over 13 years of traditional gaming experience, the studio focuses on creating interoperable gaming ecosystems across both mobile and Telegram platforms. Its flagship racing title, Rumble Racing Star, incorporates profile picture NFT communities directly into its gameplay, specifically targeting digital asset holders from prominent projects such as Goblintown and y00ts. To support its ongoing development and publishing operations, the company has secured venture capital funding from a syndicate of notable cryptocurrency and gaming investors, including TON Ventures, Hashed, Everyrealm, and Arche Fund. Delabs Games was founded in 2022 by industry veteran and former Nexon chief executive officer James Joonmo Kwon.
Delabs Games has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round.
Delabs Games has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Delabs Games has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Series A in July 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $5M Series A | — | General Catalyst, Infinity Ventures Crypto, NEO, Claire Hughes Johnson, George Burke, Scott Belsky | Announced |
Delabs Games has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Delabs Games's investors include General Catalyst, Infinity Ventures Crypto, NEO, Claire Hughes Johnson, George Burke, Scott Belsky.
Delabs Games is a South Korean Web3-focused game studio and publisher that develops interconnected, high-quality video games integrating blockchain technology to enhance player ownership and economy without compromising gameplay quality. It primarily serves gamers interested in immersive, mid-core gaming experiences that combine traditional game design with decentralized, player-owned economies through a "play-and-earn" model. Its flagship titles include Rumble Racing Star, Space Frontier, and Metabolts, targeting players seeking engaging gameplay alongside blockchain-enabled asset ownership. The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum, securing over $17 million in funding by mid-2025 from prominent investors such as Hashed, Polygon Ventures, and Yield Guild Games, reflecting confidence in its scalable multi-game ecosystem and integrated tokenomics centered around its native DELABS token[1][2][3][4].
Delabs Games was founded in 2022 by Joonmo Kwon, a veteran with over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry and former CEO of Nexon, a major traditional gaming company. The idea emerged from a desire to bridge the gap between immersive, graphics-rich Web2 gaming experiences and the decentralized, player-owned economies enabled by Web3 technologies. Early traction came from the successful development and launch of Rumble Racing Star and the strategic Series A funding rounds in 2025, which helped expand its portfolio and ecosystem. The company’s evolution reflects a shift from traditional gaming expertise toward pioneering blockchain integration that enhances rather than defines gameplay[1][2][4].
Delabs Games rides the growing trend of Web3 gaming, which seeks to combine the immersive quality of traditional video games with blockchain-enabled player ownership and economies. The timing is favorable due to increasing mainstream acceptance of blockchain technology and demand for more meaningful player engagement beyond simple "play-to-earn" models. Market forces such as rising interest in decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and digital asset ownership support Delabs’ approach of embedding blockchain subtly to enhance rather than overshadow gameplay. By building a multi-game ecosystem, Delabs influences the broader gaming and blockchain ecosystem by demonstrating scalable, player-centric Web3 game development that could set new standards for quality and sustainability in the space[1][3][6].
Looking ahead, Delabs Games is positioned to expand its portfolio with new titles and deepen its ecosystem through enhanced token utility and community engagement. Trends shaping its journey include the maturation of Web3 infrastructure, growing gamer demand for ownership and interoperability, and evolving regulatory clarity around blockchain gaming. As the company scales, its influence may grow from a niche blockchain game developer to a mainstream Web3 gaming powerhouse, potentially redefining how games integrate decentralized economies without sacrificing player experience. This evolution ties back to its core mission of making "fun eternal" by blending the best of traditional gaming with the innovative potential of blockchain[1][3][4].
