KRAFTON India Takes Over Real Cricket to Boost Local Gaming

KRAFTON India has taken over the publishing responsibilities for Real Cricket, one of the country’s most-played mobile cricket titles, marking a significant step in its plan to expand India-focused gaming operations. The change becomes effective immediately and follows KRAFTON’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Nautilus Mobile earlier this year.

With the publishing shift, Real Cricket enters a new phase where KRAFTON will oversee updates, feature rollouts, events, and live-ops management. The company aims to streamline development and publishing under one structure, enabling faster releases and more consistent support for the game’s large player base.

Upcoming updates introduce several gameplay and reward enhancements. The new “RC Pass” offers 30 days of challenges and unlockable rewards, while the “Real Rewards T20 Series” links player performance to leaderboards with redeemable benefits. These additions are intended to support long-term engagement and encourage competitive play.

• KRAFTON India takes over Real Cricket publishing to scale a major homegrown gaming franchise
• New updates, IPL licences, and live-ops expansion mark Real Cricket’s next growth phase
• KRAFTON strengthens India-focused gaming strategy with deeper integration of Nautilus Mobile

KRAFTON and Nautilus are also bringing official licences from IPL teams, including Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. The update introduces improved animations, refined lighting, upgraded character models, Hindi commentary and a redesigned interface, all aimed at delivering a smoother in-match experience.

KRAFTON India’s publishing leadership stated that the company views Real Cricket as a strong Indian gaming IP with long-term potential. The takeover is intended to strengthen community programs, refine tournaments in line with the cricket season, and expand operational support through additional live events and technical optimisation.

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The transition positions Real Cricket for broader expansion as KRAFTON increases its investment in India-built gaming franchises. The move also reflects a wider industry trend of global publishers supporting domestic studios to scale homegrown games for larger markets.