Pocket Worlds has acquired Infinite Canvas, an AI-driven UGC development team renowned for creating immersive experiences on platforms like Roblox and Discord, for an undisclosed amount.
Infinite Canvas, an AI-driven UGC development team known for creating immersive experiences on platforms like Roblox and Discord, has been acquired by Pocket Worlds, a leading technology company dedicated to fostering shared experiences and global connections.
With a remarkable track record, Infinite Canvas has developed AI-powered products that have reached over 19 million monthly active users at their peak. This acquisition brings together two innovative teams, uniting their expertise to expand the possibilities of virtual worlds and user-generated content.
Pocket Worlds’ flagship platform, Highrise, is a vibrant virtual world tailored for young adults seeking community and creative self-expression. Highrise boasts an impressive 40 million users worldwide and has surpassed $250 million in revenue through its marketplaces.
Known for offering some of the industry’s most accessible creator tools and design submission programs, Highrise recently launched Highrise Studio—a suite of Unity-powered development tools enabling creators to design and publish games and experiences directly on the platform.
“No one understands this generation of gamers and user-generated content better than Infinite Canvas. Their team has a proven track record of building on leading platforms, combining extreme creativity, expertise, and efficiency to deliver highly tailored experiences that stand out in a competitive sea of options.” said Anton Bernstein, CEO of Pocket Worlds.
Joining Highrise is a natural next step that enables our team to deliver even more meaningful and personalized experiences to a growing community and help Highrise reach diverse audiences at scale,” said Sebastian Park, Co-Founder of Infinite Canvas.
This strategic move positions Pocket Worlds to elevate its vision of empowering creators while continuing to deliver groundbreaking shared experiences to its growing global community.