Qloud Games, an independent studio based in Sydney, has secured a $5 million seed funding round led by BITKRAFT Ventures and GFR Fund, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), 1UP Fund, and Gaingels. This funding follows Loftia’s record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, which has become Australia’s most successful gaming crowdfunding effort.
Loftia is a cozy online world where players can explore, relax, and build a brighter future together. Set in a vibrant solarpunk universe, the game emphasizes eco-friendly gameplay, allowing players to work together to create sustainable cities, design personalized community spaces, and collaborate on sustainability projects that evolve the game world over time. From farming and foraging to crafting with green technologies like hydroponics, wind turbines, and biofuel, every system in Loftia reinforces its themes of environmental stewardship and cooperation.
The game also introduces large-scale community quests, where players participate in server-wide initiatives that drive collective progress and deepen social bonds. With robust customization options for homes, outfits, gadgets, and even pets—each infused with solarpunk-inspired aesthetics—Loftia invites players to relax, express their creativity, and engage at their own pace in a non-competitive, welcoming environment designed to foster belonging.
Founded by Michael Su, Martina Qin, and Eric Mallon, Qloud Games is pioneering the first cozy MMO set in a vibrant solarpunk world. Unlike traditional MMOs or life-sim games, Loftia is designed from the ground up to foster positive, collaborative, and eco-conscious gameplay.
The success of Loftia is rooted in its close relationship with its player community. The studio raised $1.3 million on Kickstarter in 2024, and over 600,000 fans already follow Loftia across TikTok, Instagram, Discord, and Reddit—platforms where Qloud Games actively collaborates with players to shape the game’s development. Unlike many traditional game studios, Qloud is building Loftia with its players, not just for them.
With the new funding, Qloud Games plans to bring live service, cross-platform multiplayer, and community-driven development to the cozy space, filling a gap in the market for players seeking meaningful social gameplay. The game is currently available for wishlisting on Steam, with early access expected to launch soon.
