Drama Studios, developer of the viral bodycam shooter, Unrecord, has introduced it’s acquired funding from Tencent to “speed up growth” and broaden its workforce.
The French indie studio printed a two-minute trailer for Unrecord in 2023, and it shortly grew to become an web sensation, amassing round 40 million views in lower than 20 hours.
The sport’s ‘photorealistic’ visuals, which depict a police officer partaking in a shootout with criminals, additionally sparked debate on whether or not the footage was actual gameplay and, in that case, what concerns ought to be given for its subject material.
Drama says it’s now entered full manufacturing and is dedicated to “delivering a single-player FPS outlined by hyperrealism, immersive gameplay and fascinating storytelling”. Gamers can count on updates on the venture subsequent 12 months, it stated.
To coincide with the information, Drama Studios has launched a brand new Unrecord picture, which you’ll be able to see above.
Drama CEO Theo Hiribarne stated in an announcement: “Because the surge of consideration after our preliminary trailer, we’ve labored relentlessly to construct a sport that meets the expectations of our neighborhood. In Tencent, we discovered not only a world-class accomplice, however a workforce genuinely captivated with our sport and imaginative and prescient.
“Regardless of its scale, Tencent has approached this partnership with humility, respect, and an actual appreciation for our inventive id. It believed in Unrecord early and has supported us at each stage of our development. We’re assured this collaboration will assist us attain our full potential.”
Mark Maslowicz, Tencent’s VP of partnerships, stated: “Tencent believes deeply in inventive expertise. We’ve been constantly impressed by the drive and dynamism of Drama Studios, and the exceptional progress it has made on Unrecord, particularly with such a small workforce and restricted assets.
“This funding will assist the studio unlock their full potential and ship the primary of many excellent video games. We’re excited to be a part of Drama Studios journey.”
