Game Studio Neobanana Secures Series A Investment from Altos Ventures and Others

Game studio Neobanana has successfully secured Series A investment from Altos Ventures, Smilegate Investment, HRZ, and others. The investment amount was not disclosed.

According to industry sources on the 25th, Neobanana plans to use the investment funds for the development of its first project, code-named ‘ZETA’. Scheduled for release in 2026, ZETA is a character-based strategy PvP (player versus player) game that combines third-person action with strategic gameplay to provide an immersive experience that enables players to make smart decisions.

ZETA is designed to balance strategic depth with intuitive gameplay to satisfy a wide range of users, including casual gamers and those who enjoy competitive play. It will be optimized for various platforms such as consoles, PC, and cloud systems, supporting cross-platform play and compatibility with diverse input devices.

Neobanana was founded in 2022 by CEO Kim Nam-seok, formerly of Nimble Neuron, the developer of the PC battle royale game ‘Eternal Return’, along with veterans from the gaming industry. Prior to this investment, the company strengthened its position by forming a strategic partnership with leading global publisher Krafton. CEO Kim Nam-seok stated, “This investment will accelerate the development of ZETA and enable us to offer fresh and innovative experiences to gamers worldwide,” adding, “We aim to provide deeper and more meaningful experiences while expanding the boundaries of strategic gameplay.”

An Altos Ventures representative explained the investment background, saying, “We were deeply impressed by Neobanana’s pursuit of the character strategy genre’s potential, the team’s dedication, and outstanding game development capabilities. ZETA offers an experience that spans various platforms, from PC to consoles with a strong enthusiast base, showing great potential for expansion in the global market.”