Cornwall Games Studio Lands £140k to Fuel Next Big Move

Cornwall based games studio TruePlayers has secured new funding to support the next phase of its growth, including further development of its drone simulation game and expansion into new markets.

The company has completed a funding round that includes a £140,000 investment from the British Business Bank via The FSE Group. This follows an earlier investment made in 2022 and brings total British Business Bank backing to £365,000 through the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund.

From Mobile Games to High Fidelity Simulation

Founded in 2021, TruePlayers initially focused on mobile first titles before shifting its attention to PC and console gaming in response to changes in the market.

That pivot led to the release of FireHawk FPV, a first person drone flying simulator built around highly realistic physics and controls. The game has already sold more than 10,000 units and has received strong feedback from its community. It has also attracted interest from organisations exploring simulation based training tools.

What the New Funding Will Support

The latest investment will allow TruePlayers to continue developing FireHawk FPV, with plans to introduce new game modes, add more community driven gameplay features and launch multiplayer, one of the most requested features from players.

The funding will also support bringing the game to additional gaming platforms, helping it reach wider audiences. Alongside consumer growth, the studio is in discussions with commercial partners about using FireHawk’s hyper realistic controls for training purposes.

What the Studio and Investors Say

Adrian Ruiz Langan, CEO of TruePlayers, said:
“We’re incredibly proud of what our small team has achieved over the past two years. FireHawk FPV has demonstrated clear commercial potential and opened doors to major new markets. This follow on support from FSE enables us to accelerate development, expand our team with essential expertise, and pursue both gaming and B2B opportunities with confidence. We’re excited for the next phase of growth.”

Matt Browning, Investment Manager at The FSE Group, added:
“TruePlayers has shown real resilience and creativity in evolving their strategy and delivering a commercially successful title in FireHawk. The team has demonstrated technical capability and clear market understanding, proving a strong demand for what they’re building. Their early traction in the new commercial avenues highlights the wider potential of their technology. We’re pleased to continue supporting the team as they take this next step.”

Wider Funding Landscape

While the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund is now closed to new investees, FSE is able to continue supporting businesses that previously received funding. Wider funding is also available through the British Business Bank’s £200m South West Investment Fund, offering loans from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million.

The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund was supported financially by the European Union using funding from the European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014 to 2020.