A delegation from Medieval Empires, led by CEO Jan Berkefeld, Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer Assad Dar, along with Senior Legal Counsel of Moon Group Khubaib Naeem, recently traveled to Pakistan to explore opportunities for investment and strategic collaboration in the digital economy, gaming, and blockchain sectors. The visit aimed to establish connections that could support the growth of Pakistan's digital infrastructure and enhance cooperation between international and local stakeholders.
Medieval Empires Explores Expansion in Pakistan
South Asian gaming market presents major web3 opportunity
Pakistan ranks as South Asia's fifth-most populous nation, home to more than 241.5 million people. Recent market analysis projects the combined gaming sectors of Asia and MENA will hit $96 billion in value by 2029, up from $86.6 billion in 2024. That represents a 2.1% compound annual growth rate over five years, positioning these territories as prime targets for web3 gaming expansion.
These regions already dominate global gaming, generating over half of worldwide revenue and player counts. The gamer population across Asia and MENA is on track to reach 2 billion by the close of 2029, exceeding the combined player base of every other region. China, Japan, and South Korea will drive the bulk of this growth, with projections showing these three markets accounting for 88.7% of total Asian and MENA gaming revenue by 2029.
Asia and MENA Games Market
High-level meetings target Pakistan expansion
The Medieval Empires team met with multiple senior government figures during their Pakistan visit, including Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Minister of State for Finance Mr. Bilal Azhar Kayani. Discussions centered on investment facilitation and identifying partnership opportunities within Pakistan's technology sector.
The delegation also engaged with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), and the National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT). These conversations explored how international blockchain and gaming companies could integrate with Pakistan's developing digital infrastructure.
Additional meetings took place with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), and the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries. The goal was to map out potential strategic alliances spanning multiple sectors of Pakistan's tech ecosystem.
Medieval Empires Explores Expansion in Pakistan
Web3 strategy game features Turkish television star
Medieval Empires is a blockchain-powered strategy title starring Engin Altan Düzyatan, who reprises his television role as Ertuğrul Gazi, the historical founder of the Kayi Tribe. The game blends web3 mechanics with MMO strategy gameplay, targeting fans of the actor alongside traditional strategy gamers and crypto enthusiasts. An open beta currently runs on PC and Mac, with mobile versions for iOS and Android slated to arrive soon.
Pakistan positions itself as emerging tech hub
This outreach signals Medieval Empires' intent to participate in Pakistan's expanding digital economy, particularly within gaming and blockchain development. The company's engagement with both government and private-sector leaders reflects an effort to understand local market conditions and identify projects that align with Pakistan's digital transformation roadmap. Long-term partnerships emerging from these discussions could accelerate the country's digital infrastructure buildout and innovation capacity.
