Route24 Fuels Quantum Box Gaming with $1.9M Investment: A Leap into the Future of Play!

The video game sector in Spain’s Canary Islands received a substantial boost this week as local studio Quantum Box Games, hailing from Gran Canaria, secured noteworthy investment from Japan.

The agreement, valued at 300 million yen (approximately $1.9 million), was established with Route24, a Japanese game development firm managed by seasoned professionals who have contributed to some of gaming’s most significant franchises, including “Final Fantasy,” “Chrono Trigger,” and “Super Mario RPG.”

At the helm of Route24 is Kenichi Nishi, a former developer from Square Enix, collaborating with another Square Enix alumnus, Keita Eto, along with Quantum Box Games to create a new JRPG named “Kiriko the Mystic.”

This collaboration signifies a pivotal moment for the local gaming ecosystem on the islands, fostering cooperation between home-grown creative talent and some of Japan’s most illustrious video game innovators.

The collaboration between Quantum Box Games and Route24 originated following a meeting during the Tokyo Game Show in September. Quantum Box was in attendance as part of a mission organized by Proexca, a Canary government-supported initiative designed to foster international business relationships and draw investment to the Canary Islands. This partnership will focus on creating a new intellectual property jointly owned by both the Canary-based company and its Japanese associate, marking the first such partnership between the two regions.

Amina Abdien, CEO of Quantum Box Games, perceives the new collaboration as a major opportunity for her firm and the advancement of the Canary Islands’ gaming industry. “Without a doubt, we do not hold the same stature in video gaming as Japan, yet the groundwork is being established through the dedication of present officials. It is simply a question of time before we soar,” she stated in an announcement.

The CEO also indicated that Quantum Box Games will soon initiate a funding round to solidify its long-range vision on the islands, praising the chances provided by Proexca and the Canary Islands Special Zone to enable the company to participate in high-profile events that otherwise would be out of reach.

Other prosperous companies based in the Canary Islands that have similarly gained from the support of Proexca and the Canary Island Special Zone include The Game Kitchen, Rising Pixels, No Brakes Games, and Drakhar Games, all of which are expanding their presence regionally. Furthermore, educational institutions such as the César Manrique and Felo Monzón vocational schools and universities like La Laguna and the University of the Middle Atlantic are cultivating new talent for the industry.

Currently, the Canary Islands boast over 20 gaming companies, providing more than 200 employment opportunities and establishing the area as one of the fastest-emerging gaming hubs in Spain and Europe. With appealing tax incentives and modern infrastructure, the Canaries are set to emerge as a significant force in the global video game arena.