Indie Studio Welevel Secures $5.7M to Advance AI-Driven Game Development

The Munich-based developer plans to expand its team and refine its AI tools for an ambitious AAA sandbox survival game set for early access in 2026.

Welevel, a Munich-based indie game studio, raised $5.7 million in a funding round led by Bitkraft Ventures, with additional backing from BMWK, Goodwater, and prominent angel investors.
The funding will support the studio's in-house AI platform, which enhances world-building, NPC behavior, and quest generation, enabling adaptive storytelling and dynamic player experiences.
Welevel aims to double its team size to advance the development of its debut AAA sandbox survival game, which has been in production since 2021 and is planned for early access in 2026.
The studio's AI technology allows for the creation of lifelike NPCs and evolving game environments, setting it apart from traditional survival games by offering personalized, player-driven narratives.
Welevel's broader vision includes leveraging AI to streamline game production, introduce user-generated content, and expand into additional genres and platforms in the future.