Dizzaract Games launches in Abu Dhabi as the largest games studio in the Middle East

Dizzaract games was officially founded as the largest game development studio in the Middle East with 160 employees.

Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dizzaract aims to redefine gaming by combining artificial intelligence, immersive gameplay and blockchain technology. The studio aims to lead the coming wave of AI-powered Web3 gaming.

This fits with the strategic mission of Abu Dhabi, which was recently established Beam Venturesa $140 million fund aimed at investing in Web3 games.

Dizzaract aims to push the boundaries of gaming through patented AI frameworks that create change
traditional gameplay into adaptive and interactive experiences. The studio holds registered patents for an “Adaptive Machine Learning Framework for Gaming Assistance” and a “Personalized AI Learning and Training Framework for Gaming Systems”. These innovations allow games to respond dynamically to player actions, making each session unique.

“2025 marks the beginning of what we call the ‘AI supercycle’ in gaming,” said Ilman Shahzaev, founder of Dizzaract Games. “We go beyond scripted events and create living worlds where AI agents adapt to players’ decisions and even emotions in real time. This shift will blur the line between gaming and reality, offering deeply personal and immersive experiences.”

Dizzract’s flagship game, Farcana, is a team-based hero shooter developed on Unreal Engine 5. Work on the game began in 2022, but the company remained hidden. Gameplay-wise, it looks like Overwatch, and Shahzaev said he was encouraged by seeing the recent success of Marvel Rivals, another hero shooter that recently took off. In the seed round, Farcana raised $10 million.

The title features 24 unique characters with different tactical roles and advanced AI integration. The game features captivating storytelling and deep strategic gameplay. As the first high-budget game developed in the UAE, Farcana aims to set a new benchmark for premium production quality in the region and present a Middle Eastern version of the famous Marvel Rivals.

Additionally, the game includes Web3 features that offer players real ownership of in-game assets
Blockchain based economies.

Dizzaract’s patented adaptive and personalized AI frameworks represent a step forward for the gaming industry. These technologies enable real-time analysis of player behavior, tailoring gameplay, NPC interactions, difficulty levels and even in-game economies to each player’s unique journey to. This approach encourages deeper engagement and keeps players trapped in what the studio calls an “endless dopamine cycle,” Shahzaev said.

Dizzaract’s vision goes beyond traditional gaming. Using AI with Web3 integration, the studio is building decentralized economies where players can truly own their assets and in-game identities. The studio envisions a future where digital ownership becomes the norm and web features become the norm in gaming, allowing players to seamlessly transfer achievements, avatars and assets across multiple games.

“Gaming is more than just entertainment,” Shahzaev said. “It is evolving into a culture where players are creators, decision makers and stakeholders. AI and Web3 are at the heart of this transformation.”

With the launch of Dizzaract Games, the Middle East cements its position as a key hub for technological and creative innovation in the gaming industry. The studio is poised to pave the way to a future where gaming becomes a blend of compelling storytelling, dynamic economics and real-world value.

Shahzaev said in an interview with GamesBeat that he made a fateful decision in 2018. He worked quietly in academia, but was also fascinated by cryptocurrencies. During the crypto crash of 2018, he decided to abandon his doctoral studies. Program and focus on crypto entrepreneurship. It turned out to be a very lucrative move, and then he started supporting a $10 million crypto mining data center. He was also a top gamer with a passion for esports.

All of these passions came together at Dizzaract, where he tries to create a balance between Web3, gaming and AI. He wants Dizzaract to revolutionize the gaming industry through innovative technologies like AI and Web3 and what this means for future game design.

Shahzaev’s vision of how AI will transform the gaming experience, including real-time adjustments in gameplay and personalized interactions. He predicts that gaming will enter the “AI supercycle” by 2025, with games that respond dynamically to players’ actions, decisions and emotions in real time. He believes AI agents in games will bring both benefits and challenges. He has experienced setbacks in incorporating and adopting AI, but believes the benefits will outweigh the negatives.

Shazhaev believes that AI will play a dominant role in Web3 gaming development in 2025. He envisions an AI-driven in-game economy where prices, resources, and events are adjusted based on player behavior and market trends. He also sees the integration of digital properties and AI as a catalyst for creating entirely new markets for gaming resources and experiences, similar to the rise of Internet companies in the late 1990s.

Additionally, Shazhaev points to the growing trend toward AI agents, particularly their role in managing the gaming economy. A current one report von VanECK states that over a million new AI agents will be created by the end of 2025 and highlights their potential impact on various sectors. According to Coingecko, AI agents currently have a market cap of $11.3 billion.

“In Web3 games, AI agents can manage the in-game economy, providing real-time insights and keeping systems dynamic and responsive. Web3 is another crucial element driving this supercycle. By 2025, digital ownership will no longer be optional – it will be a core expectation,” Shahzaev said. “Players will own their in-game assets and identities, seamlessly transferring achievements between games while participating in economies that reflect real-world markets.”

For example, imagine that an avatar from one game transfers its abilities, history, and assets to another, creating a unified digital identity. Epic Games’ CEO has already envisioned combining Fortnite, Minecraft and Roblox into a unified metaverse in which digital assets could move freely across platforms, he said.

“Unreal Engine offers the most suitable platform for mass adoption with millions of players participating daily. AI-driven Web3 games will dominate the market by combining immersive gameplay with decentralized economies,” said Shahzaev. “In-game economies powered by AI will be just as dynamic and complex as real-world markets. These games will transcend entertainment and become cultural movements where players act as evangelists and AI-powered avatars serve as extensions of their digital identities.”

He believes that each player’s experience will be individually tailored, from storyline to game mechanics, creating a deeply personal journey. This convergence of AI and Web3 will also open up entirely new markets for gaming assets, experiences and even careers.