KSA
ECOSYSTEM
ECOSYSTEM
Developing Saudi Arabia’s games and esports ecosystem
In Saudi Arabia, we are dedicated to building a robust games ecosystem, driving innovation and opportunity within the region. Through strategic investments and initiatives, we aim to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for game development and esports, unlocking new avenues for growth and collaboration.
KSA ECOSYSTEM
Games
Steer STUDIOS
It’s in your hands
Steer Studios is a game development studio headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Steer is on a mission to create groundbreaking games experiences for players from around the world.
At Steer Studios, the next generation of Saudi game developers are working alongside leading international talent, to create the games of tomorrow.
At Steer Studios, the next generation of Saudi game developers are working alongside leading international talent, to create the games of tomorrow.
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EsportsinKSA
Putting Saudi Arabia on the Global Esports Map
Through EFG’s role as the operator of the Esports World Cup and other significant esports events, Savvy is helping transform Saudi Arabia into a global esports hub.
KEYEVENTS
The Esports World Cup is an elite multi-genre esports competition taking place annually in Saudi Arabia.
The 2024 inaugural edition showcased high-stakes competitions across 21 game titles, bringing together elite players and teams from around the world and competing for a record $60 million prize pool.
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Highlights from the Esports World Cup
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PARTNERSHIPS
Building the future of games in Saudi Arabia
Savvy Games Group is Saudi Arabia’s National Champion for Games and Esports and spearheads the efforts to build a robust games and esports ecosystem in the country. Partnerships are a core part of this endeavor and a strategic focus for Savvy.
Savvy works with stakeholders from domestic and global markets to attract international games studios and companies to Saudi Arabia, support them in establishing their presence in the country or the region, and create more opportunities for domestic talent and businesses to grow and thrive in the games and esports sectors. In line with these objectives, Savvy has formalized many partnerships and collaborations with influential players in games and esports. Savvy is currently working with:
xsolla
Fostering the creation of 3,600 new video game industry jobs by 2030 through the Xsolla Game Development Academy.
Niantic
Bringing world-class AR games experiences, including Pokémon GO, to the region.
hp
Expanding the HP Gaming Garage in Saudi Arabia to provide training, competitions, and hands-on experience for aspiring professionals.
Merak Capital
Investing in the next generation of games startups.
SBI Holdings
Introducing Japanese games companies to Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.