Hypemasters just secured a US $1 million investment round, and Impact46 is the one leading the charge. GEM Capital also joined the funding round with significant participation.
Headquarted in the US with a with a main development center in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Hypemasters is a game development studio known for building mid-core PvP strategy titles.
Since its founding in 2019, Hypemasters already has a player base of more than 7 million across its games which include World War Armies and World War Clash, the latter currently in soft launch, and the team is now pushing forward with multiple new projects.
The team is actively shaping it based on player feedback before taking it global. From what the announcement suggests, the studio aims to strengthen its position in regions where strategy games continue to have strong and consistent demand.
Calling strategy as “one of the most demanding categories in game development”, Basmah Alsinaidi, Managing Partner, Impact46 said that Hypemasters “approaches it with uncommon discipline”. He added: “Their work shows a clear understanding of what committed players expect from this genre, and we believe their upcoming titles can serve a global audience with genuine depth. We are pleased to support a team that builds with intention and long-term ambition.”
“We’re focused on deepening our presence across the region and pushing forward with the next generation of strategy games, including a major new title already in soft launch,” said Boris Kalmykov, CEO and Co-Founder of Hypemasters. “Partnering with Impact46 marks an important step for Hypemasters. Impact46 shares our long-term vision for building world-class strategy games from the MENA region, and their support reinforces our commitment to expanding our portfolio with high-quality releases.”
Impact46 itself has been expanding its presence in the gaming market. They even launched a SAR 150 million gaming fund last year, so this move fits into their broader goal of supporting companies that can shape the region’s gaming ecosystem.
