Hypemasters

Hypemasters is an international, venture-backed video game developer and publisher specializing in mid-core real-time strategy (RTS) titles. Founded in 2019, the studio operates with a remote-first culture, maintaining a primary physical development hub at the Yas Creative Hub in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The company focuses on crafting free-to-play (F2P) experiences that bridge mobile and PC platforms, emphasizing competitive player-versus-player (PvP) mechanics and long-term live operations.

Core Expertise

• Game Development: Full-cycle production of strategy games, including concept, art, engineering, and cross-platform porting.
• LiveOps & Infrastructure: Management of server-side architecture, seasonal content updates, and proprietary telemetry pipelines to drive player retention.
• Monetization & Analytics: Expertise in F2P economy design, performance marketing, and data-driven product development.
• Direct-to-Consumer: Operation of proprietary web portals and game hubs to facilitate community engagement and direct distribution.

Strategic Focus

Led by co-founders Boris Kalmykov and Ekaterina Bazhanova, Hypemasters has evolved from its origins in casual simulation games to become a recognized name in the competitive RTS space. The studio’s flagship title, World War Armies, serves as a cornerstone of its portfolio, offering cross-play functionality between mobile devices and PC via Steam. Supported by strategic investors including Impact46, GEM Capital, and The Games Fund, the studio continues to scale its operations across the GCC region and global markets, leveraging the infrastructure of the twofour54 media free zone to support its growing international team.