• Hypemasters, an international game studio, raised USD 1 million led by Impact46, with GEM Capital also participating in the round.
• The studio develops mid-core PvP mobile and PC games, including flagship strategy title World War Armies, operating from Abu Dhabi and globally.
• It plans to expand regional presence and release several upcoming strategy games, including a major new title currently in soft launch.

Hypemasters

Hypemasters, an international game development studio, raised USD 1 million led by Impact46, and with participation from GEM Capital.

Founded in 2019 by Boris Kalmykov and Ekaterina Bazhanova, Hypemasters is an international game development studio. It creates mid-core player-versus-player (PvP) mobile and PC games. Its flagship title is a strategy game called World War Armies. It has offices in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, with a main development center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. 

Gaming Studio

Looking forward, the studio is progressing development on several upcoming projects, including a new title currently in soft launch. It also aims to strengthen its footprint in markets with sustained demand for high-quality strategy games.

“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. 

Based in Saudi Arabia, Impact46 is an innovation-driven, CMA-licensed asset management firm managing over SAR 2.8 billion in alternative investments. It invests alongside institutions, corporates, and family offices aiming to create long-term value and unlock new opportunities. Notably, it recently launched a SAR 150 million gaming fund.  

Thus, this investment reflects Impact46’s continued interest in game development and interactive entertainment. It also supports its broader efforts to partner with studios building ambitious titles for global players.