Krafton, the publisher behind Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has announced plans to invest $50 million every year in India as it looks to expand its presence in the country’s gaming industry.

Speaking to Financial Times, Krafton India CEO Sean Sohn admitted that creating another hit like BGMI will be challenging but emphasized it as the company’s key mission.

This announcement builds on Krafton’s past commitments. Last year, global CEO Changhan “CH” Kim told IGN India that the company had already invested $170 million and planned to add another $140 million. According to the new report, Krafton has now invested over $200 million in India so far.

Krafton’s Strategy in India

• Local Hiring: Krafton is growing its publishing team and expects a 20–30% workforce expansion in 2025.
• Indie Developer Support: The Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) continues to mentor and support Indian indie developers.
• India-Focused Titles: Games like Bullet Echo India, Cookie Run India, Road to Valor: Empires, and Garuda Saga have been localized to suit Indian audiences.

While none of these titles have matched BGMI’s massive popularity yet, Krafton is clearly experimenting across genres to find its next big success in India’s growing gaming market.

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