STOIC ENTERTAINMENT was established in 2014 as an offline-based immersive content developer and has achieved annual sales of 30+% nearly every year. In 2019, we secured our user base by advancing into theme parks in Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, the U.S, Vietnam and more.

When numerous offline stores closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, we transitioned to an online platform-based immersive content developer for growth, and successfully attracted Pre-Series A funding of 2.3 million USD in December 2021.

In 2022, we focused primarily on VR game contents, becoming the firsts Korean company to launch our game, World War Toons: Tank Arena VR, on Meta Quest Store. Riding on the success of our growth, we have also successfully attracted Series A funding of 4.6 million USD in December 2022.

SK Telecom, the official Korean distributor of Meta Quest 2 (which has sold over 10 million devices and has popularization of the BtoC VR content market), has been cooperating with Meta in running a project for the global success of Korean VR games, and thus selected World War Toons: Tank Arena VR as its first candidate. As such, World War Toons: Tank Arena VR was featured globally upon launch.

Tank Arena VR

World War Toons: Tank Arena VR is the first Korean developed game that was launched on the Meta Quest store. It offers a casual VR tank experience, allowing players to pilot tanks with unique abilities and weapons in 4vs4 multiplayer battles. The game has been well-received since its official release in December 2022, with frequent updates and seasonal events to engage players.

Key Features:

• Diverse Interactions:
  • In addition to basic tank controls and ammo reloading, the game incorporates interactive elements that make the most of VR, such as tank repairs, fire extinguisher usage, and skill activation.
• Casual 4 vs 4 co-op multiplayer Battles:
  • Combining casual tank aesthetics with FPS gameplay mechanics, the game features intuitive UI to provide a clear overview of the battlefield.
• Enhanced VR Experience through Innovative Controls:
  • The game provides both a Thumbstick + HMD control scheme, so players can experience both control methods in the tutorial and choose their preferred option.

Differentiation and Competitiveness:

• Casual Tank Game with Single-Player Controls:
  • The game offers a simplified control system that allows players to maneuver tanks, while still providing a realistic experience.
• Social Features for Enjoying with Friends:
  • Friends can form groups (parties) and engage in real-time voice communication. The game also features a group matchmaking system for team-based battles.

Technological Capabilities Recognized by Meta

• VR-Oriented Game Design:
  • VR-Oriented Game Design ensures a seamless VR experience by directly measuring distances and sizes, minimizing trial and error in UI/UX production.
• Application SpaceWarp (AppSW):
  • Application SpaceWarp (AppSW) technology maintains high graphic quality without sacrificing frame rates or causing motion sickness.