1001: Threads of Mizan revealed at Gamescom

MBC Game Studio used Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25 to unveil “1001: Threads of Mizan,” a new action-adventure game rooted in “One Thousand and One Nights” mythology. Polygon said in a Sept. 2 hands-on report that the reveal landed as one of the show’s strongest action debuts after a trailer “absolutely nobody saw coming.” Scott Lussier, the game’s director, told Polygon at Gamescom 2026 that the project had been “the greatest secret ever kept.” Early coverage from Polygon, Shacknews and GameSpot described a large-scale fantasy game built around Arabian folklore, co-op play and flying-carpet traversal. ### Why did this reveal stand out at Opening Night Live? Polygon’s Sept. 2 report said “1001: Threads of Mizan” was one of Gamescom 2026’s best action games after its debut during Opening Night Live. The outlet said the trailer arrived without the usual pre-show leaks that often blunt surprise announcements, and quoted Lussier describing the game as a closely held secret. (polygon.com) Gamescom coverage published on Aug. 25 also placed the title among the event’s main announcements. Polygon’s roundup of Opening Night Live listed the game among the show’s reveals, while other early reports described it as the debut project from MBC Game Studio. ### What kind of game is “1001: Threads of Mizan”? GameSpot described the project as a newly announced action-adventure fantasy title based on the folklore and stories of “One Thousand and One Nights.” Shacknews said the game is the first title from Saudi Arabia-owned MBC Game Studio and framed it as a story world not often seen in Western big-budget games. (polygon.com 1) (polygon.com 2) Early reports said the game mixes combat, traversal and co-op structure. Games.gg said the title is a triple-A co-op action game for one to three players, with flying-carpet movement and large Jinn boss battles, while GameSpot and Shacknews both highlighted hands-on sessions that centered on that traversal hook. ### Who is making it, and why is that part of the story? (shacknews.com) MBC Game Studio is presenting “1001: Threads of Mizan” as its debut title. Shacknews identified the studio as Saudi Arabia-owned, and Games.gg said the game was introduced publicly by MBC Game Studio during Gamescom Opening Night Live. Gamereactor reported that the studio includes developers with backgrounds at BioWare, Bungie and Ubisoft Montreal. (shacknews.com) That report also said the game appears to support co-op for up to three players and is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series S/X. Reuters could not independently verify the full development pedigree or platform slate beyond those preview reports. ### What have reporters actually seen so far? Polygon said it played the game and spoke with Lussier at Gamescom 2026 for its Sept. 2 preview. GameSpot likewise said it had hands-on time with “1001 Threads” before the public reveal at Opening Night Live, and Shacknews published a separate preview on Aug. 31. Those previews converged on a few specifics: Arabian-fantasy worldbuilding, flying carpets as a central mechanic, and action encounters framed at large scale. (gamereactor.eu) Polygon’s write-up characterized the game as a non-linear adventure inspired by “Arabian Nights,” while other outlets emphasized co-op structure and spectacle-heavy combat. ### Where can people follow what comes next? (polygon.com) YouTube listings show an official “1001 Threads of Mizan Reveal Trailer - Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026” already circulating online after the August 25 presentation. Polygon’s Sept. 2 article, along with previews from Shacknews and GameSpot, currently provides the clearest public details on gameplay and the project’s setting. MBC Game Studio has not, in the sourced reports reviewed here, publicly attached a release date to “1001: Threads of Mizan.” The next concrete milestones are likely to come through additional studio updates, trailer releases or platform announcements following Gamescom’s Aug. 25 reveal. (polygon.com) (youtube.com)