Opus Major raises $10M to bring people together through music and games

Opus Major has raised $10 million in funding to build a global game studio dedicated to crafting games and entertainment where the power of music brings people together.

Backed by Griffin Gaming Partners, the round also included early investor Alven. Opus Major is embarking on its journey to create its first opus: a multiplayer adventure where music becomes magic.

“Our mission at Opus Major is to make the world jam together. We have experienced countless joyful memories while playing music and video games with friends,” said founders Jean-Nicolas Vernin and Pierre-Armand Nicq, in a statement. “Our original spark came from a simple idea: can we bring them both together and build a great social adventure where music is magic? A multiplayer game where you could form a band of heroes with your friends and save the world through the power of music? We decided to build our first opus to fulfill this mission. We have been working hard with our team of jammers to offer a first glimpse of our universe in 2025.”

The company believes music and video games are natural social amplifiers. They bring people together through their own language and interactions. Music bands and video game guilds strengthen players’ bonds, sometimes leading to lifelong friendships.

An Opus in the Making

Founded in January 2023, Opus Major is more than just a name—it’s a vision. “Opus” embodies theteam’s artistic ambition, a commitment to crafting worlds where creativity flourishes. “Major” represents a vision beyond a single game, with plans to develop a universe that resonates acrossmultiple mediums.

“Music and gaming are both powerful ways to connect with people, and Jean-Nicolas and Pierre-Armandare combining them in ways that feel familiar yet unique” said Pierre Planche, partner at Griffin, in a statement. “The team are some of the most passionate and genuinely creative people, we’re thrilled to be a part of it.”

The First Note: A New Game in Development

While details remain under wraps, Opus Major’s first project—its Opus No. 1—is well underway. The studio is gearing up to reveal more this year, with an exclusive, limited-access first playable version, allowing players to get an early feel for its unique universe.

Opus Major is growing and actively seeking passionate developers, designers, and creatives to join theensemble.

Opus Major is a Paris-based game studio on a mission to make the world jam together, through thepower of music and play.