Popular Roblox life simulation game “Brookhaven” has been acquired by game developer Voldex in a deal funded by Raine Partners and Shamrock Capital.
Created by Roblox user Wolfpaq in 2020, “Brookhaven” is described as a place to “hang out, roleplay, interact, craft unique narratives, live in big houses, drive fun vehicles and explore the city.”
A top-three title in terms of concurrent users on Roblox, “Brookhaven” boasts 60 billion visits and more than 120 million monthly active players, according to Matthew Ball’s gaming industry report published Jan. 14.
As of June 2024, the top 10 games and developers on Roblox averaged a combined $30 million in earnings over the prior 12 months, a five-time increase in that metric since 2019. Overall earnings across the Roblox community have topped $2.8 billion since 2018.
Founded by Alex Singer as a game server developer on “Minecraft” in 2015 before shifting its focus to Roblox in 2018, Voldex’s mission is to be “the home of the most engaging and enduring experiences that bring players together.” Voldex’s also owns including Roblox games “Driving Empire,” the platform’s top driving game, and “NFL Universe Football,” its most-popular football game.
According to Voldex, the acquisition of “Brookhaven” will bring the developer’s user base to over 145 million monthly active players, which it estimates makes it the top Roblox developer by audience.
The acquisition of “Brookhaven” comes on the heels of a significant round of funding at Voldex. Equity financing was led by Raine Partners, with additional funding from Makers Fund, QIA, MIT, Tirta Ventures and Lalotte Ventures. As part of that partnership, Raine Group’s managing director Dara Leung has joined the Voldex board of directors and partner Todd Rosoff is serving as observer.
Voldex raised additional debt financing led by Shamrock Capital with participation from Ares Management Credit funds and Cadma Capital Partners.
“This acquisition is transformational for Voldex,” Voldex founder and CEO Alex Singer said. “We’re honored that Wolfpaq has entrusted us with ‘Brookhaven.’ We’re committed to being great stewards of the incredible world he has created and the vibrant community that makes it special.”’ We’re committed to being great stewards of the incredible world he has created and the vibrant community that makes it special.”
“I am excited for Voldex to continue building upon what makes Brookhaven fun for players worldwide, and for our dedicated fans and players to continue being whoever they want to be in Brookhaven RP,” “Brookhaven” creator Wolfpaq said.
Todd Rosoff, a partner at Raine and head of gaming at the company, added: “At Raine, we are always seeking opportunities to invest in category leaders with the potential to reshape industries. Voldex stands out as one of the strongest companies in its sector, with significant growth potential ahead. Our investment reflects our confidence in the gaming sector, and we’re excited to collaborate with Alex and the Voldex team to drive continued expansion and success.”
