Hypemasters Secures New Funding to Expand Strategy Game Development
Abu Dhabi-based game development studio Hypemasters has raised $1 million in a funding round led by Saudi Arabian venture capital firm Impact46, with significant participation from GEM Capital. The fresh investment will support the company’s plans to expand its portfolio of strategy games and grow its presence in the Middle East and beyond.
Founded in 2019 by Boris Kalmykov and Ekaterina Bazhanova, Hypemasters is a studio focused on competitive mid-core strategy games for both mobile and PC platforms. Its most well-known title, World War Armies, has attracted millions of players worldwide, establishing the studio as a notable developer in the real-time strategy genre.
Funding to Fuel New Titles and Regional Growth
The $1 million investment will be used to accelerate development on Hypemasters’ upcoming strategy games. The studio is already progressing several projects, including a new title currently in soft launch on mobile devices. This new capital injection aims to help Hypemasters bring these games to a broader audience and enhance its competitive position in the gaming market.
Impact46’s lead role in this round reflects the investor’s confidence in Hypemasters’ long-term vision for strategy gaming. The participation from GEM Capital, which has backed the studio in previous rounds, further underscores continued investor belief in the team’s ability to deliver engaging game experiences for players globally.
Hypemasters’ Global Reach and Development Focus
While Hypemasters’ development operations are anchored in the UAE, the studio maintains a global footprint, with teams and offices spanning the US, Europe, and the Middle East. This international approach helps the company gather diverse perspectives in game design and reach players in multiple markets.
Hypemasters’ strategy genre focus places it in a competitive niche that blends deep gameplay mechanics with mobile accessibility. Real-time strategy games have a dedicated and passionate player base, and Hypemasters aims to continue building titles that satisfy both casual and hardcore strategy fans.
What This Means for the MENA Gaming Ecosystem
The funding round marks a positive development for the MENA gaming ecosystem, highlighting growing investor interest in game studios from the region. As gaming continues to expand globally, regional developers like Hypemasters can play a key role in showcasing local talent and creativity on the world stage.
With new resources secured, Hypemasters is positioned to push forward on its roadmap — building competitive strategy titles and strengthening its presence in an increasingly crowded and dynamic gaming landscape.
