Worldsparkstudios

About Worldsparkstudios

Worldspark Studios, founded in 2016 by Chandler Thomlison, operates as a remote game development studio aiming to create optimistic and immersive player experiences. The founder and CEO, Chandler Thomlison, transitioned from a decade-long career in technology consulting to pursue his passion for game development. His background includes degrees in Computer Science, Economics, and an MBA, providing a diverse skill set for the gaming industry. The studio's intellectual property was later acquired by Opti Games, where Thomlison now serves as Co-Founder & CEO. Worldspark's core team includes veterans with experience at major studios like Riot Games, Bungie, and Blizzard.

In February 2022, the studio secured $3 million in a seed funding round co-led by Animoca Brands and Shima Capital, with participation from numerous other venture firms. This capital was intended to develop the studio's first title, initially known as Edenbrawl, and integrate blockchain features. The studio's philosophy prioritizes gameplay over blockchain mechanics, aiming to avoid "pay-to-win" models by limiting non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to cosmetic items like character skins. However, recent market shifts have presented challenges, with a critical investment deal falling through in 2025, forcing the team to downsize and adjust its development roadmap.

The studio's flagship product is Sparkball, a free-to-play, 4v4 competitive PC game described as a "mobrawler," blending the action of a brawler with the strategy of a MOBA. Often compared to a mix of League of Legends and Rocket League, the gameplay focuses on two teams of four balancing combat and objective-based scoring. Matches are fast-paced, typically lasting 10-20 minutes, and structured as a best-of-three rounds. Players control unique heroes with distinct abilities, working together to pass a ball, destroy the enemy's goal barrier, and score. The game emphasizes skill-based mechanics like dodging, skillshots, and strategic passing, while incorporating elements such as a fatigue system and temporary power-ups. Sparkball's revenue model is expected to include in-app purchases for cosmetic items and potentially a token-driven ecosystem.