Krafton to deepen bet on India’s booming gaming market; eyes talent, ecosystem expansion

South Korean gaming giant Krafton — the name behind popular esports title Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) — sees India as one of its most critical markets, with the country ranking among the top five globally for Krafton’s revenue and within the top-three in terms of user numbers.

Krafton India CEO Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, in an interview to PTI, underscored the company’s long-term commitment to India, emphasising that the company is not just here to launch a handful of games but to invest in the broader gaming ecosystem and nurture local talent.