Gaming giant Krafton sets its sights on India, hoping to publish a game made by Indian Talent. The move comes as BGMI, the Indian adaptation of PUBG Mobile, continues to dominate the mobile gaming scene. With over 100 million downloads and counting, BGMI has become a cultural phenomenon. Krafton recognizes the immense potential that lies within the Indian gaming community. Check out the future plans of Krafton, below.
With game made in India, Krafton aims to tap into this vibrant ecosystem and foster the growth of local talent. This aligns with the Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative. It also allows Krafton to create games that resonate deeply with the Indian audience.
Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, KRAFTON India, shared some plans for 2024. “In 2023, India witnessed an unprecedented surge in the growth of gaming and Esports, marking a monumental year for the industry. The landscape has flourished with major tournaments, new game launches, and substantial investments, reflecting an ever-expanding community of gamers.
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We at KRAFTON are proud to have been at the forefront of this revolution, with 2023 seeing us commit an additional investment of $150 million USD in Indian gaming and tech startups over the next 2-3 years, launching a new gaming incubator program in the country to nurture talent, unveiling two new game titles, and hosting some of the largest Esports tournaments seen in India till date to give amateur and professional players platforms to grow and scale.
As we look ahead to 2024, we remain committed to India and growing the gaming and Esports system holistically. We are excited to continue nurturing talent through our gaming incubator program and hope to publish a title in the country and also in other global markets that is developed and made by Indian talent. We believe in the power of Indian IPs and content in making a lasting global impact, and we are excited to achieve new milestones in our journey to unlock the country’s full potential as a global gaming powerhouse.”
About Krafton
Based out of South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to discovering and globally publishing games. They deliver a uniquely fun experience with global production studios known for distinctive creatives. Founded in 2007, KRAFTON consists of PUBG STUDIOS, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, Striking Distance Studios, Dreamotion, Unknown Worlds, 5minlab, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio and ReLU Games, each trying to innovate the enjoyment of games through continuously embracing challenges and new technologies, expanding our platforms and services to win the hearts of more fans.