Impact46 Leads USD 1M Round Backing Hypemasters, Joined by Significant Participation from GEM Capital

09 Dec 2025
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The investment supports the studio’s expansion and the development of its next generation of strategy titles.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 9 December 2025

Impact46 announced today that it has led a USD 1 million investment round in Hypemasters, an international game development studio focused on competitive strategy experiences for mobile. The round included significant participation from GEM Capital.

Hypemasters builds strategy titles distinguished by competitive depth and precise game design, with more than 7 million players across the globe. The studio is progressing development on several upcoming projects, including a new title currently in soft launch, as it strengthens its footprint in markets with sustained demand for high-quality strategy games.

A glimpse into the gameplay of Hypemasters’ next title ahead of its launch.

Strategy is one of the most demanding categories in game development, and Hypemasters approaches it with uncommon discipline. 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,” Said Basmah Alsinaidi, Managing Partner, Impact46

A first look at the loading screen for Hypemasters’ next title.

“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.”

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

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