# MBC Game Studio debut at Gamescom 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mbc-game-studio-debut-at-gamescom-2026 > Updated: 2026-09-09T06:23:00.000Z. Sources: 45. Developments: 4. During Gamescom 2026, MBC Group announced the formation of MBC Game Studio (MGS). The studio’s debut title, ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’, was unveiled as an action-adventure game inspired by ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ and Arabian folklore. Details regarding the title include cooperative gameplay for up to three players, featuring a drop-in/drop-out system. The gameplay emphasizes high-speed traversal and combat using flying carpets to battle ‘colossal jinn’. The narrative follows three heroes—Yusra, Malik, and Sufyan—who are summoned by the storyweaver Shahrazad to reclaim the lost power of the Mizan and prevent an ancient Jinn king from destroying humanity. The game is being developed by a team with experience from studios including BioWare, Ubisoft Montreal, and Bungie. A pre-alpha demo showcasing a boss fight against Nazjush was presented during the Gamescom Opening Night Live event. As part of the Saudi-owned MBC Group, which is majority-owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), the project represents a significant effort to use video games as a medium for promoting Middle Eastern culture and folklore, similar to how other nations have utilized gaming as a tool for soft power. While a specific price has not been announced, the game is scheduled for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. ## Claims - MBC Game Studio revealed its debut title, '1001 Threads of Mizan,' during Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Cooperative play supports up to three players. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The story begins as the legendary storyweaver Shahrazad summons three heroes: Yusra, Malik, and Sufyan. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The on-site demo featured cooperative play, aerial combat on flying carpets, and a boss fight against Nazjush. (corroborated by 2 sources) - MBC Game Studio is a direct investment from the MBC Group, the largest media group in the Middle East. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: MBC Game Studio unveils Middle Eastern folklore game at Gamescom MBC Game Studio debuted ‘1001 Threads of Mizan Provato’ at Gamescom, a cooperative action-adventure game designed to showcase Middle Eastern culture and folklore. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mbc-game-studio-unveils-middle-eastern-folklore-game-at-gamescom ### 2026-09-02: 1001 Threads of Mizan revealed at Gamescom 2026 MBC Game Studio revealed ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’ at Gamescom 2026, a cooperative action-adventure inspired by Arabian folklore set for a 2027 release. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/1001-threads-of-mizan-revealed-at-gamescom-2026 ### 2026-08-31: MBC Game Studio reveals ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’ at Gamescom MBC Game Studio revealed ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’ at Gamescom 2026, a 1-3 player cooperative action-adventure game inspired by Arabian folklore, coming to PC and major consoles. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mbc-game-studio-reveals-1001-threads-of-mizan-at-gamescom ### 2026-08-25: Gamescom 2026: MBC Game Studio and Paradox reveal new titles At Gamescom 2026, MBC Game Studio revealed its debut title ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’, while Paradox Interactive announced ‘Transport Fever 3’ and the post-apocalyptic strategy game ‘Afterworld’. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mbc-game-studio-announces-1001-threads-of-mizan-transport-fever-3-release-set --- Cite as: MBC Game Studio debut at Gamescom 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mbc-game-studio-debut-at-gamescom-2026