Big Time Studios

Free-to-play multiplayer action RPG game

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About Big Time Studios

Big Time offers a free-to-play multiplayer action RPG that combines fast-paced combat with adventure elements, appealing to both seasoned and new gamers. The game allows players to engage in thrilling battles while exploring a rich virtual world. Players can enhance their experience through in-game purchases of collectible cosmetics and other virtual items, which can also be traded in an open marketplace, creating a virtual economy. What sets Big Time apart from its competitors is its focus on building a shared community where gamers and investors can interact, facilitated by guilds like Vast Impact Gaming. The company aims to create an engaging gaming experience while fostering collaboration among its diverse audience, which includes casual gamers, hardcore gamers, and investors.

Cape Town, South AfricaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$10MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Fully remote work
Yearly company offsite
Flexible PTO
Experience creating a new IP with franchise potential

Risks

NFT market volatility may impact revenue from in-game purchases.
Balancing issues in new PvP mode could affect player satisfaction.
Reliance on procedural generation may lead to repetitive gameplay experiences.

Differentiation

Big Time Studios uses procedural generation for unique gaming experiences.
The company integrates a virtual economy with in-game asset control for players.
Big Time fosters a community where gamers and investors interact through guilds.

Upsides

Launch of PvP mode on December 2, 2024, boosts player engagement.
Winning multiple awards in 2023 enhances Big Time's market reputation.
Partnerships with platforms like DLive expand marketing and player engagement avenues.

Funding

Total raised$10.02 M
Latest valuation$51.50 M
StageSERIES_A