Emptyvessel expands Defect game with $11M raised to date

venturebeat.comPublished: 6/3/2025

Summary

Independent games studio Emptyvessel announced it has raised $11 million to date, including its earlier seed round and latest Series A round. The new funds will fuel ongoing development of the studio’s inaugural title, Defect, and expansion of the team. The process in which Defect is being developed reflects the team’s passion and spirited approach to navigating the industry as an independent game studio. But Emptyvessel plans to grow by recruiting new hires in the next year with sustainable game development practices being a priority alongside game quality and innovations. Emptyvessel is working on a new shooter game.