UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

 

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TORULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of August, 2025

 

Commission File Number: 001-40758

 

GDEV Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

55, Griva Digeni

3101, Limassol

Cyprus

Telephone: +35722580040

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whetherthe registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F   xForm 40-F   ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

On August 5, 2025,GDEV Inc. (NASDAQ: GDEV) (the “Company”) issued a press release. A copy of this press release is attached to this Form 6-Kas Exhibit 99.1.

 

 

 

 

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

The information includedin this Report on Form 6-K (including Exhibit 99.1) is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s RegistrationStatements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-280580 and File No. 333-282062) (including any prospectuses forming a part of suchregistration statements) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this Report on Form 6-K is filed, to the extent not supersededby documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: August 5, 2025

 

GDEV Inc.
   
 By:/s/ Alexander Karavaev
  Name: Alexander Karavaev
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Description
   
99.1 Press release dated August 5, 2025

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

GDEV acquires Light Hour Games to expand itsportfolio in mobile casual games

 

August 5, 2025 – Limassol, Cyprus – GDEV Inc. (Nasdaq:GDEV), a global gaming and entertainment company, today announced the acquisition of Light Hour Games, a privately held mobile studiobased in Cyprus.

 

Light Hour Games is a full-stack studio that builds and markets mobilecasual games using AI-first workflows — enabling rapid iteration without compromising high-quality execution. Founded by industryveterans Konstantin Mitrofanov and Ilya Nikitin, the studio operates as a 15-person team with deep expertise across game development,art, and live operations.

 

The acquisition represents a strategic partnership that will grantthe Light Hour Games studio the opportunity for continued creative freedom and long-term upside through a share in the future successof its games, while securing the necessary funding for its operations through GDEV. As part of GDEV’s ecosystem, Light Hour Gameswill gain access to GDEV’s knowledge and data platforms.

 

“By welcoming Light Hour Games into the GDEV family we securea talented crew whose lean structure, deep industry experience and advanced AI-driven toolset perfectly complement our growth strategy.Our philosophy has always been about enabling the best creators with the resources and freedom they need to succeed,” said AndreyFadeev, CEO of GDEV. “With Light Hour Games, we see an opportunity to bring fresh ideas and approaches to a proven genre - and webelieve this team has the experience and ambition to build something truly special.”

 

Konstantin Mitrofanov, CEO of Light Hour Games, shared: “Partneringwith GDEV gives our studio both the financial runway and the strategic reach to realise our ambitions. With GDEV’s support, we canfocus on crafting a casual experience that not only engages players from day one, but grows over time into a meaningful part of theireveryday lives.”

 

About GDEV Inc.

 

GDEV is a gaming and entertainment holding company, focused on developmentand growth of its franchise portfolio across various genres and platforms. With a diverse range of subsidiaries including Nexters andCubic Games, among others, GDEV strives to create games that will inspire and engage millions of players for years to come. Its franchises,such as Hero Wars, Island Hoppers, Pixel Gun 3D and others have accumulated over 600 million installs and $2.5 billion of bookings worldwide.For more information, please visit www.gdev.inc.

 

About Light Hour Games

 

Light Hour Games is an AI-first game development studio and a partof GDEV. Based in Cyprus and founded by industry veterans, the company combines deep production expertise with cutting-edge AI workflowsto accelerate development and enhance game quality. The studio focuses on creating mobile casual experiences that are emotionally engaging,scalable, and built to evolve with their players over time.

 

 

 

 

Contacts:

 

Investor Relations

Roman Safiyulin | Chief Corporate DevelopmentOfficer

investor@gdev.inc

 

Cautionary statement regarding forward-lookingstatements

 

Certain statements in this press releasemay constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the federal securities laws. Such statements are based oncurrent expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecastsor other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements.The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on the Company’s current expectations and beliefsconcerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that future developmentsaffecting the Company will be those that the Company has anticipated. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks,uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company’s control) or other assumptions. You should carefully consider the risksand uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F, filedby the Company on March 31, 2025, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC. Should one or more ofthese risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may varyin material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the datethey are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Company undertakes noobligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,except as may be required under applicable securities laws.