Paris-based Opus Major, a game studio founded in 2023, has secured €9.2 million ($10M) in seed funding to develop a multiplayer game centered on music.
The round was led by Griffin Gaming Partners, with participation from early investor Alven.
Blending Music and Gaming for an Interactive Experience
Opus Major’s upcoming game, Opus #1, integrates music into gameplay, allowing players to:
- Form bands and collaborate in a musical adventure.
- Use music as a core mechanic to influence the game world.
- Engage in a social multiplayer experience driven by rhythm and creativity.
The founders, Jean-Nicolas Vernin and Pierre-Armand Nicq, describe their vision:
“Our mission is to make the world jam together. We want to build a social adventure where music is magic.”
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Industry Support & Growth Plans
- Opus Major is actively hiring developers and designers to expand its team.
- The studio’s founders have backgrounds at Ubisoft and Madbox, bringing expertise in game design and emerging technologies.
- Investors believe Opus Major is pioneering a new genre, with Griffin Partner Pierre Planche stating:
“Music and gaming are powerful ways to connect, and Opus Major is combining them in a way that feels both familiar and fresh.”
What’s Next?
The Game Studio plans to release a limited-access version of Opus #1 later in 2025, offering players a first glimpse into its immersive, music-driven universe.
With €9.2M in fresh funding, the studio is on track to redefine multiplayer gaming by fusing music with interactive storytelling.
