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Krafton's India gaming incubator has selected 10 studios from cities including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Madurai in its first two cohorts, and has now opened registrations for the third cohort.

PUBG: Battlegrounds to lose support for PS4 and Xbox One, launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

The free-to-play battle royale game is going to transition to the current-gen consoles.

K-pop band aespa collaborates with PUBG: Battlegrounds for new song Dark Arts

Krafton released the official poster for the collaboration featuring realistic animation of all four members of aespa, Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. The K-pop band is set to release a new single titled Dark Arts on July 15 KST.

Partnership with Reliance Jio will democratise gaming in the country, says Krafton India's senior executive

The Reliance Jio x Krafton bundle is designed to lower entry barriers and boost engagement by offering seamless access to 5G-powered connectivity and exclusive BGMI content.

Krafton-backed Blue Ocean Games launches $30-million fund for indie game developers

Blue Ocean Games aims to support more than 100 indie developers over the next three years, with focus on nurturing Indian talent

Krafton selects six startups for the second cohort of its India-focused gaming incubator

Krafton has roped in partners such as AccelByte, AppMagic, Liftoff's GameRefinery, and AWS to help startups boost their tech capabilities.

JetSynthesys secures investment from Krafton, others for global expansion

JetSynthesys plans to replicate its India playbook in markets such as Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Southeast Asia.

BGMI maker Krafton accused of selling user data for Rs 2,000 each on Telegram

The person who filed the complaint, Santosh Torane, says this isn’t the first time he’s raised concerns, but his case was ignored earlier. The Bombay High Court is now taking up the case, and the next hearing is set for April 15, 2025.

BGMI maker Krafton acquires controlling stake in Nautilus Mobile for Rs 118 crore

Nautilus Mobile is Krafton's first acquisition in India. The Pune-based gaming studio is best known for developing the Real Cricket mobile game franchise.

India gaming market to be more sizable, impactful; looking to invest, acquire: KRAFTON India CEO

KRAFTON India CEO, Sean Hyunil Sohn sees the gaming industry here becoming much more sizable and impactful, and asserts the company would not be tied down to fixed investment limits for this "promising" market. KRAFTON has already invested USD 200 million in the country.

New PUBG game ‘Blindspot’ announced, Krafton drops trailer

PUBG: Blindspot is an upcoming 5v5 top-down tactical shooter from Team ARC at PUBG Studios.

Krafton partners Kuku FM to expand BGMI universe with audiobook

Krafton has announced an audiobook adaptation of BGMI, 'BGMI: Lone Survivor', one of the first adaptations of a video game IP into an audiobook in the country

BGMI maker Krafton forays into casual gaming with CookieRun India

CookieRun India launch comes as Krafton looks to strengthen its presence in the country by expanding its portfolio of games in India

BGMI maker Krafton's Subnautica 2 to launch in early access in 2025

Underwater survival game Subnautica 2 will arrive in early access in 2025.

BGMI maker Krafton backs IMM Investment's maiden India fund as anchor investor

IMM India Fund has made its first investment in Mumbai-based beauty and personal care brand Sugar Cosmetics through a secondary transaction.

Deepika Padukone in a new role, will be a playable character in Krafton's BGMI game

Krafton's collaboration with Deepika Padukone is part of the company's efforts to further localise BGMI title in India

BGMI maker Krafton expands its Indian gaming incubator with two more startups

Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) will provide game developers with tailored mentorship along with financial assistance of up to $150,000 to support their development.

PUBG, BGMI-maker KRAFTON plans to set up R&D unit in India by next year: India CEO

KRAFTON has invested $160 million in Indian startups since 2021 and plans to invest an additional $150 million over the next 2-3 years

BGMI maker Krafton selects two startups for its Indian gaming incubator

Krafton India Gaming Incubator will provide game developers with guidance, mentorship, and financial assistance of up to $150,000

Krafton signs MoU with Gujarat govt to boost the state's gaming and esports ecosystem

BGMI maker Krafton said it will work closely with the state government to help nurture the gaming and esports ecosystem in Gujarat.

BGMI maker Krafton launches its first India-themed game Garuda Saga

Krafton's Garuda Saga is part of the gaming giant's latest efforts to localise its offerings in India and deepen its footprint in the country's rapidly-growing gaming ecosystem.

Ranveer Singh is now a playable character in Krafton's BGMI game

With this move, Krafton aims to further localise BGMI in India to attract more players and establish a stronger presence within the country's gaming community.

BGMI maker Krafton announces up to $150k financial support for Indian gaming startups in debut incubator launch

Krafton India Gaming Incubator will provide game developers with guidance, mentorship, and financial assistance ranging from $50,000-$150,000

Ranveer Singh joins Battlegrounds Mobile India as brand ambassador

BGMI's association with Ranveer Singh marks a leap towards celebrating gaming as a medium for immersive entertainment and community engagement.

Krafton’s BGMI gets Indian government nod after 3-month trial

Krafton resumed the operations of its popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) on a three-month trial basis in May 2023.