Genpop Interactive, an independent game development studio, has raised USD 6.5 million in a seed funding round led by Makers Fund, with participation from 1Up Ventures and Good Smile Company.

The funds will be used to develop Genpop's first project, a third-person shooter game claimed to include unique combat and movement mechanics. The game aims to appeal to Gen-Z players by allowing them to customize the social aspects of their preferred game.

Genpop Interactive was founded by Grammy-winning songwriter and producer BloodPop and former DeNA and BANDAI NAMCO executive Aubrey Tennant. The studio comprises more than 25 developers with experience in producing titles such as Cyberpunk and Halo Infinite. It builds AAA games aiming to create immersive and dynamic game worlds, with a focus on building a layered social world that changes based on feedback from the community.