Rise of Fearless builds gaming community of 2,500+ players united by African heritage and battle royale action

June 3, 2025, Dubai, UAE – Rise of Fearless, a UAE-based mobile gaming platform that merges African storytelling with immersive battle royale gameplay, is gaining traction as it surpasses 2,500+ registered players and builds strategic partnerships across Africa’s gaming ecosystem. The game draws inspiration from Ethiopia's historic victory at the Battle of Adwa, and the cultural and historical elements of the game strike a chord with the gaming community.

Since launching in April 2025, Rise of Fearless has not only attracted attention from players, but also from major stakeholders in the gaming industry. Recently, Rise of Fearless participated in Afro Geek Fest in South Africa where the game was presented to a broader audience of industry professionals. 

The Rise of Fearless community has been growing steadily through organic collaboration across the continent’s gaming ecosystem. Volunteer African developers from the community have joined forces with the Rise of Fearless team to improve the game’s visuals and gameplay, while gaming content creators – including established YouTubers and Nubianimation TV – feature the game on their channels. This collaborative approach extends to the player community where feedback is welcomed and helps build the movement. 

“Players are not just downloading the game – they’re actively sharing their experiences, helping enhance it, and building a whole new community for African gaming,” said Kanessa Muluneh, founder of Rise of Fearless. “We’re seeing genuine excitement about being part of a game that reflects African heritage and history.”

Recent improvements based on real-time feedback from the community and players include enhanced character movement and responsiveness, as well as improved connectivity. With matches lasting between 10-20 minutes, Rise of Fearless offers non-stop action that sets it apart from typical battle royale games. The platform has also started hosting “Play Hour” events where players log in at the same time to improve matchmaking. 

The next update of Rise of Fearless will include several new features in addition to enhanced character animation and visual quality. The upcoming Web3 integration will add another level to the player experience. The move to blockchain means that players will have true digital ownership of their in-game items. This digital ownership model will provide African gamers with new and valuable opportunities, especially in parts of Africa where traditional banking is limited. 

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Editors notes

Rise of Fearless was founded in 2024 by Kanessa Muluneh, an Ethiopian-born entrepreneur living in Dubai, UAE. The game combines Africa's history with Web3 technology and creates a mobile gaming experience where players gain digital ownership of in-game assets. Based in Dubai, the company leverages the city’s position as a global business and technology hub to connect African heritage and international gaming markets. Kanessa Muluneh created Rise of Fearless to pass on her success and opportunities provided by the UAE's ecosystem back into her homeland. Rise of Fearless aims to transform gaming by merging authentic cultural storytelling with blockchain innovation, creating opportunities for financial inclusion while introducing players to Africa's heritage. The team of 10, operating from the UAE and soon Ethiopia, has proven its capability by successfully launching the Dire Lej NFT community during the 2022 market downturn. Rise of Fearless is currently available on the Apple App Store and on Google Play.

For more information, please visit the website: https://rof.game