Impact46 backs local gaming talent as Saudi Arabia accelerates its gametech ambitions
Saudi-based game studio Hypemasters has raised US$1 million in funding led by Impact46, as the Kingdom continues to invest heavily in building a world-class gaming and esports ecosystem.
The funding will support studio expansion, talent acquisition, and accelerated development of original IP for regional and international markets.
What Hypemasters is building
- Original game titles developed in Saudi Arabia
- Regionally inspired content with global appeal
- A scalable studio model aligned with global publishing standards
Use of funds
- Hiring game designers, engineers, and artists
- Scaling production pipelines
- Expanding distribution across MENA and select global markets
Why it matters
Saudi Arabia’s gaming strategy goes beyond consumption — it aims to produce global gaming IP locally. Hypemasters’ funding highlights a shift toward homegrown studios capable of competing on international stages.
Editor’s Note — The Startups MENA Team
The Saudi gaming push is no longer theoretical. Funding rounds like Hypemasters’ signal real confidence in local creative and technical capability.
As capital, talent, and policy align, gaming is fast becoming one of the Kingdom’s most credible non-oil growth engines — blending culture, technology, and export-ready digital products.
— The Startups MENA Editorial Team
