Dizzaract Games officially launched as the largest game development studio in the Middle East with 160 people.

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

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

Dizzaract wants to push the boundaries of gaming through its patented AI frameworks that transform
traditional gameplay to adaptive and interactive experiences. The studio holds registered patents for ‘Adaptive Machine Learning Framework for Gaming Assistance’ and ‘Personalized AI Learning and Training Framework for Gaming Systems.’ These innovations allow the games to respond to the dynamic actions of the players, making each session unique.

“2025 marks the start of what we call the ‘AI Supercycle’ in gaming,” said Ilman Shahzaev, founder of Dizzaract Games. “We are moving beyond scripted events to create living worlds where AI agents adapt to players’ decisions and even emotions in real time. This innovation blurs the line between game and reality, offering more personal and immersive experiences.”

Dizzaract’s flagship game, Farcana, is a hero-based game developed by the Unreal Engine 5 team. Work on the game began in 2022, but the company remains secretive. It looks like Overwatch in terms of gameplay, and Shahzaev said he was encouraged to see the recent success of Marvel Rivals, another hero shooter that was recently picked up.

The title features 24 unique characters with different tactical roles and advanced AI integration, the game delivers immersive storytelling and deep strategic gameplay. As the first high-budget game developed in the UAE, Farcana aims to set a new benchmark for triple-A production quality in the region, presenting a Middle Eastern take on the famous Marvel Rivals.

In addition, the game includes Web3 features, which offer players real ownership of in-game assets and
blockchain-powered economies.

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

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

“Playing has become more than entertainment,” Shahzaev said. “It’s evolving into a culture where players are creators, decision makers, and stakeholders. AI and Web3 are at the core of this change.

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

Shahzaev said in an interview with GamesBeat that he made a fateful decision back in 2018. He was working on a doctorate in comfort in academia, but was also attracted to cryptocurrency. During the 2018 crypto crash, he decided to quit the PhD. program and focus on crypto entrepreneurship. It turned out to be a very profitable move, and then he started backing a $10 million crypto mining data center. He is also a top-ranked gamer with a passion for esports.

All these passions come together in Dizzaract, where he tries to create a balance between Web3, gaming, and AI. He wants Dizzaract to change the game industry through new technologies like AI and Web3, and what this means for game design in the future.

Shahzaev’s vision is how AI will transform player experiences, including real-time game adaptations and personalized interactions. He predicts that by 2025, gaming will enter the “AI Supercycle,” with games dynamically responding to players’ actions, decisions, and emotions in real time. He believes that AI agents will work within games with both benefits and challenges. He sees a push to include and adopt AI, but he thinks the pros outweigh the negatives.

Shazhaev thinks that AI will play a dominant role in Web3 game 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 convergence of digital ownership and AI as a catalyst for creating entirely new markets for game assets and experiences, such as the rise of internet companies in the late 1990s. .

In addition to this, Shazhaev noted the growing trend of AI agents, especially their role in managing game economies. A new one report from VanECK says that more than one million new AI agents will be created by the end of 2025, highlighting their potential impact on various sectors. According to Coingecko data, AI agents currently represent a market cap of $11.3 billion.

“In Web3 games, AI agents can manage game economies, providing real-time insights and keeping systems dynamic and responsive. Web3 is another critical driving element in 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, transferring achievements seamlessly across games while participating in economies that mirror real-world markets.”

For example, imagine an avatar from one game that carries its skills, history, and properties to another, creating a unified digital identity. Epic Games’ CEO already envisions connecting Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox into a unified metaverse, where digital assets can move freely across platforms, he said.

“Unreal Engine offers the most suitable platform for mass adoption as millions of players engage daily. AI-driven games on Web3 will dominate the market by combining immersive gameplay with decentralized economy,” said Shahzaev. “Game economies, powered by AI, will be as dynamic and complex as real-world markets. These games will go beyond entertainment, becoming cultural events where players act as evangelists, with AI-powered avatars that serve as extensions of their digital identities.

He believes that each player’s experience will be uniquely tailored, from storylines to game mechanics, creating highly personalized journeys. This convergence of AI and Web3 will also open up completely new markets for assets, experiences, and even professions within gaming.