Studio 42 raises $3.6M for development of its first game

Mobile game developer Studio 42 has secured $3.6 million in funding to develop its first title and expand its studio structure, led by Play Ventures with support from GEM Capital and Arcadia Gaming Partners. The team, comprised of experienced developers including former colleagues from Belka Games, Snap Inc., and others, aims to create engaging puzzle games using a hybrid-casual approach. CEO Alexander Bogdanov emphasized the importance of simplicity in their work and plans to leverage AI for rapid iteration, testing up to 10 game concepts annually. Founding partner Henric Suuronen praised the team’s track record and shared vision for reimagining core puzzle mechanics.