Saudi Arabia continues to accelerate its gaming ambitions. NEOM has selected five Saudi game studios for funding under the latest cycle of its flagship Level Up gaming accelerator. This marks the largest edition of the program to date. The move supports national goals to build a world class gaming industry and drive long term digital growth.Level Up Expands Support for Saudi Game DevelopersFive Studios Advance to the Funding StageGlobal Publisher Access Fuels GrowthBuilding Jobs and Sustainable StudiosA Strategic Push Toward Vision 2030 The selection follows an initial mentorship phase that supported 18 studios. Level Up now enters its most advanced stage with deeper funding and global exposure for the strongest teams. Level Up Expands Support for Saudi Game Developers NEOM runs Level Up through NEOM Gaming. The accelerator stands as the Kingdom’s longest running gaming program. It also serves as a core pillar of the National Gaming and Esports Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030. The gaming sector aims to contribute SAR 50 billion to national GDP by 2030. Level Up plays a direct role in reaching that target. The program addresses the real challenges of building and scaling a game studio. Key benefits of the accelerator include: Direct funding for product development Seven months of structured mentorship 600 hours of expert guidance per studio Access to global publishers and partners Five Studios Advance to the Funding Stage After a competitive selection process, five Saudi studios earned a place in the final phase. Each studio brings a unique vision and creative focus. The selected studios are: Aiqona Productions, which blends animation, storytelling, and interactive design Fourcast Studio, an indie developer building a social PC multiplayer experience Makera, a platform focused on user generated content and community creation OFF BOX Studios, a team crafting immersive and innovative game worlds Phys, a studio that combines gaming, technology, and movement for children These studios will now accelerate toward launch with stronger tools and support. Global Publisher Access Fuels Growth The program gives studios direct access to NEOM’s Publisher Partner Network. This network connects Saudi developers with global industry leaders. Partners include: Kwalee Tamatem Games This access helps studios refine publishing strategies, reach new markets, and scale faster. It also reduces common risks faced by early stage developers. Building Jobs and Sustainable Studios Level Up delivers measurable economic impact. The program has already created more than 170 jobs. Every studio in the portfolio continues to operate today. Notable outcomes include: Fahy Studio securing a landmark international publishing deal Investment of 1.75 million dollars from regional funds Award wins by Starvania Studio and Majestic Mind Games at MENA industry events These results show growing maturity across the Saudi gaming ecosystem. A Strategic Push Toward Vision 2030 Leaders from NEOM and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology highlight Level Up as a critical pipeline. It turns early ideas into globally competitive studios. It also strengthens Saudi Arabia’s creative economy. The latest cycle confirms a clear trend. Saudi game developers now compete on the global stage with confidence, talent, and strong institutional support.