The gaming industry in Kazakhstan is developing, but in the regions this process is not as fast as in large cities. Game development is still in its infancy in Kyzylorda, but there are already the first initiatives, educational programs and even projects that can become a starting point for the growth of the industry. We talked to young developers who are taking their first steps in creating games, and got their opinions on the current situation, challenges, and prospects.

Game Dev is a combination of creativity and technology. The opportunity to bring their ideas to life in an interactive form inspires many who choose this field.

"This area is very interesting, it attracts with its flexibility and capabilities. You can literally make your dreams come true here," says Nurdaulet Bazarbayev, developer of the VR game.

According to the respondents, there are already courses on studying game development in Kyzylorda, but so far the industry is just emerging. "There is already something, but there will be more soon," Nurdaulet notes. The growing interest in creating games and the emergence of the first specialists give hope for the future.

Despite the young age of the industry, a project has already been created in Kyzylorda – a virtual laboratory with AI in VR. Unfortunately, it has not been further developed, but it shows that local developers have potential. Many are confident that in a few years the gaming industry in the region will grow significantly.: "The potential is very great, I see enough people who will soon become specialists."

The main challenge is teamwork. Many people note that it is difficult to find like-minded people in Kyzylorda to create games. In addition, there are difficulties with financing. There are competitions in Kazakhstan where you can submit your project and get support, but they are not enough yet. "I would like to see more contests aimed at game dev," says one of the developers.

Government and business can contribute to the development of game development through the support of educational initiatives and competitions. For example, organizing meetups will help developers find each other and form teams. Workshops for beginners are also important so that more people understand what the industry is and what skills are needed.

"Before starting work, you should assemble a team and make a complete plan. Decide on a genre, write a script, choose an engine, share responsibilities, and set deadlines. This helps you not to shirk and clearly imagine the amount of work," experienced developers advise.

Game Day in Kyzylorda is steadily gaining momentum. Young developers are already taking their first steps in creating games, and educational programs and workshops are helping them develop their skills. This interest in the gaming industry is just the beginning of a long journey.

For further growth, it is important to support novice specialists, stimulate the exchange of experience and create favorable conditions for new projects. Open hackathons, acceleration programs, and mentoring from experienced developers can be a catalyst for successful games.

Kyzylorda has every chance to become a prominent point on the map of the gaming industry in Kazakhstan. Ideas that can be translated into projects that can reach the international level are already emerging here. The main thing is not to stop and move forward, overcoming any challenges on the way to creating dream games.