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Mid East Info
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Rise of Fearless builds gaming community of 2,500+ players united by African heritage and battle royale action
June 3, 2025, Dubai, UAE – Rise of Fearlesss , a UAE-based mobile gaming platform that merges African storytelling with immersive battle royale gameplay, is gaining traction as it surpasses 2,500+ registered players and builds strategic partnerships across Africa's gaming ecosystem. The game draws inspiration from Ethiopia's historic victory at the Battle of Adwa, and the cultural and historical elements of the game strike a chord with the gaming community. Since launching in April 2025, Rise of Fearless has not only attracted attention from players, but also from major stakeholders in the gaming industry. Recently, Rise of Fearless participated in Afro Geek Fest in South Africa where the game was presented to a broader audience of industry professionals. The Rise of Fearless community has been growing steadily through organic collaboration across the continent's gaming ecosystem. Volunteer African developers from the community have joined forces with the Rise of Fearless team to improve the game's visuals and gameplay, while gaming content creators – including established YouTubers and Nubianimation TV – feature the game on their channels. This collaborative approach extends to the player community where feedback is welcomed and helps build the movement. 'Players are not just downloading the game – they're actively sharing their experiences, helping enhance it, and building a whole new community for African gaming,' said Kanessa Muluneh, founder of Rise of Fearless. 'We're seeing genuine excitement about being part of a game that reflects African heritage and history.' Recent improvements based on real-time feedback from the community and players include enhanced character movement and responsiveness, as well as improved connectivity. With matches lasting between 10-20 minutes, Rise of Fearless offers non-stop action that sets it apart from typical battle royale games. The platform has also started hosting 'Play Hour' events where players log in at the same time to improve matchmaking. The next update of Rise of Fearless will include several new features in addition to enhanced character animation and visual quality. The upcoming Web3 integration will add another level to the player experience. The move to blockchain means that players will have true digital ownership of their in-game items. This digital ownership model will provide African gamers with new and valuable opportunities, especially in parts of Africa where traditional banking is limited.
Tahawul Tech
22-04-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Rise of Fearless launches $700K investment round to advance Web3 mobile gaming in Africa
Dubai – Rise of Fearless, a UAE-based mobile gaming platform that merges African storytelling with immersive battle royale gameplay, today announced its official launch. The game marks a major step in Africa's rapidly expanding gaming market with over 680 million mobile users and a projected industry value of $3.72 billion by 2029. Rise of Fearless is now available on the Apple App Store and on Google Play in its early release phase with plans to expand to other platforms. Rise of Fearless offers intense, skill-based battle royale combat that is deeply rooted in Africa's heritage and history – inspired by Ethiopia's victory at the Battle of Adwa. The game launches as a free-to-play mobile experience to ensure accessibility to a broad audience. As part of its future roadmap, Rise of Fearless plans to integrate Web3 technology and allow players to own in-game assets, earn rewards, and participate in a secure digital economy. The move to blockchain will empower African gamers with new financial opportunities, especially in regions with limited access to traditional banking. Kanessa Muluneh, founder of Rise of Fearless, said: 'As an Ethiopian-born entrepreneur in Dubai, I have experienced how the UAE's ecosystem empowers changemakers and connects countries and cultures with gaming communities. We have invested significantly in developing Rise of Fearless and are now raising $700,000 to expand the game, enhance gameplay, and transition to Web3. This funding will allow us to build a blockchain-powered gaming ecosystem where players can truly own their digital assets and unlock new financial opportunities for gamers across Africa. With this expansion, Rise of Fearless will not only push the boundaries of African gaming but also drive knowledge transfer, job creation, and social impact in one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world.' As of 2021, more than 80 million unbanked adults in sub-Saharan Africa receive payments for agricultural goods in cash. Web3 gaming enables new financial pathways and earnings without banks especially in regions with limited job opportunities. This presents a unique opportunity for investors: First battle royale game incorporating African history and culture at this scale The African gaming industry is growing at 12 percent annually outpacing global averages Africa's 90 percent mobile penetration creates a large untapped gaming audience Blockchain-based transactions will enable new monetization and financial inclusion models Rise of Fearless will utilize open-source smart contracts in its Web3 phase, giving players full ownership of in-game items, such as weapons, skins, and rewards. The blockchain-based system will create a fair, transparent, and financially rewarding gaming experience.
Mid East Info
22-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Rise of Fearless launches USD 700,000 investment round to advance Web3 mobile gaming in Africa - Middle East Business News and Information
April 22, 2025, Dubai, UAE – Rise of Fearless, a UAE-based mobile gaming platform that merges African storytelling with immersive battle royale gameplay, today announced its official launch. The game marks a major step in Africa's rapidly expanding gaming market with over 680 million mobile users and a projected industry value of USD 3.72 billion by 2029. Rise of Fearless is now available on the Apple App Store and on Google Play in its early release phase with plans to expand to other platforms. Rise of Fearless offers intense, skill-based battle royale combat that is deeply rooted in Africa's heritage and history – inspired by Ethiopia's victory at the Battle of Adwa. The game launches as a free-to-play mobile experience to ensure accessibility to a broad audience. As part of its future roadmap, Rise of Fearless plans to integrate Web3 technology and allow players to own in-game assets, earn rewards, and participate in a secure digital economy. The move to blockchain will empower African gamers with new financial opportunities, especially in regions with limited access to traditional banking. As of 2021, more than 80 million unbanked adults in sub-Saharan Africa receive payments for agricultural goods in cash. Web3 gaming enables new financial pathways and earnings without banks especially in regions with limited job opportunities. This presents a unique opportunity for investors: First battle royale game incorporating African history and culture at this scale The African gaming industry is growing at 12 percent annually outpacing global averages Africa's 90 percent mobile penetration creates a large untapped gaming audience Blockchain-based transactions will enable new monetization and financial inclusion models Rise of Fearless will utilize open-source smart contracts in its Web3 phase, giving players full ownership of in-game items, such as weapons, skins, and rewards. The blockchain-based system will create a fair, transparent, and financially rewarding gaming experience. Kanessa Muluneh, founder of Rise of Fearless, said: 'As an Ethiopian-born entrepreneur in Dubai, I have experienced how the UAE's ecosystem empowers changemakers and connects countries and cultures with gaming communities. We have invested significantly in developing Rise of Fearless and are now raising USD 700,000 to expand the game, enhance gameplay, and transition to Web3. This funding will allow us to build a blockchain-powered gaming ecosystem where players can truly own their digital assets and unlock new financial opportunities for gamers across Africa. With this expansion, Rise of Fearless will not only push the boundaries of African gaming but also drive knowledge transfer, job creation, and social impact in one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world.'
