Forgotten Playland is a technology company.
Forgotten Playland has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round.
Forgotten Playland has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Forgotten Playland has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Forgotten Playland's investors include FMFW.io, LAUNCHub Ventures.
Forgotten Playland is a free-to-play multiplayer social party game developed by Vermillion (also referred to as Vermilion Studios), a collaboration between Duckland Games, Merit Circle, and the Beam Foundation.[2][3][4] It features adorable PlushKyn characters—mischievous stuffed toys—in a chaotic attic world with a social hub, customization options, and over 20 competitive minigames like Bump-A-Ball, set in themed areas such as Space Disco and Jungle Camp.[1][2][4][5] The game launched on Epic Games Store in March 2025 without blockchain at first, but plans a June 2025 update integrating Beam (an Avalanche-based blockchain) for optional NFT cosmetics and a utility token (FP) tradable on Sphere Marketplace, solving player ownership issues in traditional games while keeping core play accessible without crypto.[2][4]
It serves casual gamers and social players seeking fun, competitive multiplayer experiences with personalization, addressing the lack of true asset ownership and Web3 integration in party games.[1][2][4] Growth momentum includes its Epic launch as Beam's flagship title, emphasizing blockchain-enhanced fun without mandating it, positioning it for expansion via updates and community-driven cosmetics.[2][4]
Forgotten Playland emerged from Vermillion, formed by Duckland Games and the Beam Foundation, with involvement from Merit Circle, blending gaming expertise and blockchain innovation.[2][3] Duckland Games, led by Co-Founder and Head of Production Zico Bakker, drove development, aiming to fuse fast-paced party gameplay with Web3 for player-controlled assets.[2] The idea crystallized around PlushKyn—abandoned plush toys turning a dusty attic into a playground—creating a whimsical, competitive social space.[2][5]
Key pivotal moments include its March 27, 2025, launch on Epic Games Store as a free-to-play title, marking Beam's major gaming debut and generating buzz for its non-intrusive blockchain plans.[2][4][6] Early traction built on the developers' pedigrees: Duckland's game production know-how and Beam's gaming-focused infrastructure.[2][3]
Forgotten Playland rides the Web3 gaming trend, merging blockchain (Beam on Avalanche) with mainstream party games to democratize asset ownership amid rising NFT fatigue and play-to-earn skepticism.[2][4] Timing aligns with 2025's maturation of gaming blockchains, post-launch without crypto to build player base first, then layer in utilities like tradable cosmetics—capitalizing on Epic's massive reach and Avalanche's scalability.[2][4][6]
Market forces favor it: explosive growth in social multiplayer (e.g., Fortnite-style hubs) meets Web3's push for player economies, reducing publisher lock-in.[1][4] It influences the ecosystem by showcasing non-intrusive blockchain—optional for normies, rewarding for crypto users—potentially onboarding millions to Beam via fun-first gameplay, bridging traditional gaming giants like Epic with decentralized tech.[2][4]
Post-June 2025 blockchain rollout, expect rapid community growth via NFT drops, FP token utilities, and Sphere trading, amplifying retention through owned cosmetics and events.[2][4] Trends like AI-enhanced personalization and cross-chain interoperability will shape it, with Beam's Proof-of-Authority enabling smooth scaling.[4] Influence may evolve into a Web3 party game standard, spawning PlushKyn IP expansions or studio Vermillion sequels, solidifying Duckland/Beam as hybrid gaming leaders—proving immersive chaos can onboard the next Web3 wave without barriers.[2][3] This flagship launch hooks players into a playful attic where every victory unlocks real value, redefining party gaming's digital playground.
Forgotten Playland has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Seed in January 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | $7.0M Seed | FMFW.io, LAUNCHub Ventures |