London, UK, March 14th, 2025,
Chainwire
The multi-engine gaming platform is expanding its presence in
the global hyper-casual games market, offering new engagement and
monetization opportunities for super apps worldwide.
PlaysOut, a multi-engine compatible
mini-game platform, has raised $7 million in a seed funding round,
bringing its valuation to $70 million. The funding round was led by
OKX Ventures, KBW Ventures (founded by HRH Prince Khaled bin
Alwaleed of Saudi Arabia), and Kenetic Capital, with additional
participation from strategic investors, including Pacific Century
Group (led by Richard Li), Gam3Girl Ventures, Oak Grove Ventures,
Aptos, Ankaa, Kestrel0x1, Venture Souq, Yugana Labs, Sentor
Investments, Longling Capital, and other angel investors.
This funding milestone signals significant confidence in
PlaysOut’s disruptive vision to redefine the future of mini-game
integration and monetization within super apps across global
ecosystems. The platform is now well-positioned to dominate the
$6-10 billion mini-game market, a sector ripe for innovation, by
offering scalable solutions that maximize user engagement and
revenue potential.
The PlaysOut Vision: Leading the Mini-Game
Revolution
Mini-games are rapidly shaping the future of digital engagement,
and PlaysOut is leading this transformation. The platform empowers
super apps worldwide to seamlessly integrate its extensive library
of mini-games, creating new revenue streams, enhancing user
retention, and driving unparalleled engagement. Operated through a
standalone, “Steam-like” platform—think “Amazon-like on-demand”
access or a “Game Catalog like Netflix”—PlaysOut makes discovering
and playing games effortless. With multi-engine compatibility and a
robust suite of SDK tools, PlaysOut enables rapid integration into
high-traffic apps, allowing brands to capitalize on the booming
mini-game market.
PlaysOut is bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3, empowering
developers to unlock new monetization models by building assets
on-chain and exploring token-based incentives, NFT integrations,
and blockchain-powered economies.
PlaysOut’s Strategic Positioning
PlaysOut's competitive edge is built on its robust technical
capabilities and strategic vision:
- Multi-Engine Compatibility: PlaysOut
integrates seamlessly with WeChat’s publishing framework, providing
instant scalability across various game engines and
ecosystems.
- Embedded Traffic Integration: Providing a full
suite of SDK tools to facilitate developer access and frictionless
integration into super apps with high user traffic, accelerating
game adoption and monetization.
- Web2-Web3 Bridge: Offering Web2 games a bridge
to Web3 monetization models, including token rewards and NFTs,
creating a hybrid ecosystem that merges traditional gaming with the
decentralized future.
As major platforms—including LinkedIn, Meta, WeChat, Telegram,
The New York Times, and Netflix—continue to invest in gaming to
enhance user engagement, PlaysOut offers a framework for brands to
integrate gaming into their ecosystems, providing new avenues for
audience interaction and data-driven insights.
Global Traction & Partnerships
PlaysOut’s momentum is further accelerated by a growing network
of global partners and collaborators. The platform benefits from a
Tencent Cloud partnership, leveraging world-class infrastructure to
ensure scalable growth. With over 200 mini-game developers
contributing to its rapidly expanding game catalog, PlaysOut is
building a vibrant community of creators. The platform is also
extending its Web3 ecosystem with collaborations involving OKX,
Aptos, Movement KAIA, TON, Avalanche, and others, enhancing
PlaysOut’s Web3 capabilities. Additionally, strategic partnerships
in Web2 traffic dominance with major platforms across sectors like
telecom, food delivery, ticketing, and global ride-hailing services
further bolster its reach and influence.
Key Products to Drive the Future of
Gaming
- Mini-Game Platform: PlaysOut is positioning
itself as the “Steam for mini-games,” delivering both Web2 and Web3
games to global audiences.
- Embedded SDK: A tool for seamless mini-game
integration into high-traffic super apps, enabling innovative new
revenue and engagement opportunities for brands.
Upcoming Test Launch and Industry Impact
With a test version launching in the coming weeks, PlaysOut is
set to reshape the mini-game ecosystem and ignite a new wave of
user engagement across super apps. As the global mini-game market
continues to expand, PlaysOut stands at the forefront, ready to
capture a commanding share of the industry.
This funding round supports PlaysOut’s ongoing efforts to
advance its platform, offering opportunities for collaboration with
brands, developers, and industry stakeholders.
About Playsout
PlaysOut is a global force in
mini-game programs, built on multi-engine technology and seamlessly
aligned with the Weixin Mini-Program framework. By integrating
thousands of mini-games into super apps across a $6 billion market,
PlaysOut redefines digital interaction and retention.
Its advanced SDK and embedded traffic integration empower
developers to launch high-quality mini-games effortlessly,
unlocking new revenue streams and supercharging engagement across
App environments. With a “Steam-like” platform that bridges Web2
and Web3, PlaysOut fuses traditional gaming with token-based
monetization to elevate gaming experiences.
Strategic alliances with Tencent Cloud, over 200 top-tier
developers, and leading Web3 ecosystems such as OKX, KAIA, APTOS,
MOVEMENT, SOLANA, and TON solidify its competitive edge. PlaysOut
isn’t just simplifying integration for super apps—it’s setting a
bold new standard in secure, user-driven content and reshaping the
future of interactive entertainment.
Media Contact:
Olivia Gold
Email: Info@playsout.com
Website: https://playsout.com
Contact
Jon
Phillips
PlaysOut
PlaysOut@PhillComm.Global