Territory Studio partner with Savvy Games Group to expand into the Middle East 

• Savvy Games Group has signed an MoU with UK-based Territory Studio to boost Saudi Arabia’s creative sector.
• Territory aims to support developers across Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.
• The new studio will offer co-development, cinematics, UI/UX, trailers, and in-game branding services.
• Territory Studio plans to hire a regional team over the next three years.

Savvy Games Group has partnered with creative specialist Territory Studio as it expands into the Middle East. 

As part of the partnership, UK-based Territory Studio will boost Saudi Arabia’s creative sector under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 

Territory will incorporate locally in 2025 and open a Riyadh facility to support developers across the Kingdom and the wider MENA region.

The new studio will provide co-development, asset creation, cinematics, UI/UX, trailers, and in-game branding services, leveraging Territory’s expertise in immersive design and narrative-driven visual storytelling.

Furthermore, Territory will hire a regional team over the next three years, focusing on training, mentoring, and community engagement, while working with Savvy Games Group to support local talent. 

A growing ecosystem 

The Riyadh office will be Territory Studio’s first Middle East location, serving as a creative hub and bridge between local talent and global clients, joining its existing offices in London, San Francisco, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Barcelona.

“At Territory, we’ve always been driven by a desire to explore new ideas, technologies, and cultures through design,” said Territory Studio co-founder David Sheldon-Hicks. 

“Saudi Arabia presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with forward-thinking partners, and Riyadh is steadily establishing itself as a growing centre for creativity, gaming, and esports. 

“Through this partnership with Savvy, we’re not just expanding our footprint, we’re contributing to the development of a vibrant creative ecosystem in the region."

Savvy Games Group SVP and head of international business development Nika Nour commented: “Territory Studio brings a unique creative perspective to our growing ecosystem, and we’re excited to support their expansion into Riyadh.

“This partnership reflects our shared ambition to grow Saudi Arabia’s gaming and esports sector, create new jobs, and help shape a dynamic environment for creative talent to thrive."