# Ares Interactive, Inc.

> Ares Interactive is an Austin-founded game developer and publisher built around an unusual shortcut: acquire or assemble experienced studios, begin with a proven live title, and use shared publishing, analytics, performance marketing, and AI-assisted workflows to keep free-to-play games improving after launch. Founded in 2024 by former Glu Mobile CEO Niccolo de Masi and now led by CEO Mike DeLaet, Ares operates Swift Games in Berlin and 7th Inning in San Francisco. Its portfolio includes Heroes vs. Hordes, Baseball Hits 26, and The Walking Dead: Aftermath, while its publishing group also works with outside developers and intellectual-property owners.

- **Founded:** 2024
- **Headquarters:** Austin, United States
- **Founders:** Niccolo de Masi (Founder and Chairman)
- **Products:** Heroes vs. Hordes, Baseball Hits 26, The Walking Dead: Aftermath, Publishing and live-operations support
- **Notable:** Raised a $70 million Series A led by General Catalyst in February 2026, among the larger early-stage game-company financings reported that quarter., Heroes vs. Hordes surpassed 13 million installs by February 2026., Built a portfolio spanning original IP, licensed professional sports, and a major television franchise across studios in Berlin and San Francisco.

## Products & services

- **Heroes vs. Hordes** — Swift Games' free-to-play roguelite action RPG, operated through frequent heroes, events, progression systems, community updates, and a direct web store; Ares reported more than 13 million installs in February 2026.
- **Baseball Hits 26** — A portrait-mode, free-to-play mobile baseball game from 7th Inning featuring officially licensed MLB Players, Inc. athletes, tap controls, roster building, clubs, leaderboards, rewarded ads, optional purchases, and recurring live events.
- **The Walking Dead: Aftermath** — A free-to-play mobile action roguelite developed by Swift Games with AMC Global Media, combining walker-swarm combat, recognizable survivors, camp-building, choices, and regularly updated live content.
- **Publishing and live-operations support** — Hands-on support for Ares titles and external developers or IP owners across product strategy, launch, performance marketing, growth, player support, analytics, and continuing content operations.

## Achievements

- Raised a $70 million Series A led by General Catalyst in February 2026, among the larger early-stage game-company financings reported that quarter.
- Heroes vs. Hordes surpassed 13 million installs by February 2026.
- Built a portfolio spanning original IP, licensed professional sports, and a major television franchise across studios in Berlin and San Francisco.
- Launched Baseball Hits 26 globally in March 2026 after a Canadian Android release and live testing.
- Launched The Walking Dead: Aftermath globally in July 2026 with AMC Global Media.
- Baseball Hits 26 was featured as Apple's Game of the Day in 2026.
- Three team members were selected for committees on the jury of the 27th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Heroes vs. Hordes update 11.4.0 added new live-event content, two heroes, fixes, and an October seasonal tease.
- **2026-09** — The Walking Dead: Aftermath continued its live cadence with Supply Runs, a prestige exchange, balance changes, and new survivor files.
- **2026-08** — Heroes vs. Hordes brought back its Greek Mythology event with Zeus, Medusa, Ares, and Pegasus content.
- **2026-07** — Ares and AMC Global Media launched The Walking Dead: Aftermath worldwide on iOS and Android.
- **2026-06** — Baseball Hits 26 issued performance and stability fixes following a large May update driven partly by community feedback.
- **2026-03** — Baseball Hits 26 reached full release with competitive modes, seasonal leaderboards, cosmetic collectibles, and updated 2026 rosters.
- **2026-02** — Ares announced a $70 million Series A led by General Catalyst and outlined expansion through new games, shared infrastructure, and selective acquisitions.

## Links

- Website: https://aresinteractive.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ares-interactive/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/AresInterInc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aresinteractive
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aresinteractiveinc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aresinteractive/

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Last updated: 2026-09-26