All categories and nominations for the Krafton India Awards 2025 have been revealed. The highly awaited awards will take place on 9th January in Mumbai, celebrating creators, esports athletes, innovators, and community builders who are shaping India’s fast-growing gaming scene. The KRAFTON India Awards 2025, presented by iQOO, will feature 17 categories across major areas of India’s gaming ecosystem: Esports, Influencers (Creators & Streamers), Media, CSR, and the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI). These categories include major honours like Influencer of the Year, Rising Creator, Esports Team of the Year, Esports Player of the Year, and Communications Contributor of the Year. Check out the Krafton India Awards 2025 link, nominations, and all categories.
Krafton India Awards 2025 Nominations and Categories Revealed
1) Influencer of the Year
- Jonathan
- Mortal
- Snax
- Scout
- LoLzZz
- Shreeman Legend
2) Rising Creator Award
- SMR
- Aman
- Mamba
- Admino
- Zgod
- Noob Pari
- Saumraj
3) Fans Choice: Favorite Creator of the Year (Male)
- Jonathan
- Scout
- Dynamo
- LoLzZz
- SayipOP
4) Fans Choice: Favorite Creator of the Year (Female)
- Kaashvi
- Payal
- Sharkshe
- Dobby
- Mizo
5) Best IGL(In-Game Leader) of the Year
- TR Jelly
- OG Aaru
- VXT Saumraj
- K9 Omega
- RNTx Punk
6) Rookie Esports Athlete of the Year
- FS Levi
- Ax Devotee
- Soul Thunder
- Nonx Kalyug
- TT Beardbaba
7) Esports Commentator of the Year (Hindi)
- Ankibot
- Spero
- Mazy
- RA1
- Ocean
8) Esports Commentator of the Year (English)
- Nekrou
- Icybaby
- Jonny
- Fyxs
- Salty
9) Esports Host of the Year
- Rohit Varghese
- Suren Sundaram
- Sameena Anwar
- Darshita
- Ravin Kundu
10) Fans Choice: Favorite Esports Player of the Year
GodL Jonathan
Soul Goblin
Soul Nakul
GodL Admino
OG AKop
How to Vote in the Krafton India Awards 2025
Voting for the Krafton India Awards 2025 is simple. You can submit your vote through the official Google Form provided by Krafton. Follow these steps:
- Step 1: Open the voting link: Click on the official Google Form link of Krafton India Awards 2025 link, or you will also get the link in the game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm0lzB76j9k0RK6-H1EkpTFd7_NAnoZZS-pZUyvZTJYmNjPg/formResponse
- Step 2: Select your choices: Go through each category listed in the form and choose your preferred nominee.
- Step 3: Review your selections: Make sure all your votes are correct before submitting the form.
- Step 4: Submit your vote: Click the Submit button at the end of the form to confirm your vote.
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The first-ever KRAFTON India Awards 2025, presented by iQOO, a landmark celebration dedicated to honoring the creators, Esports athletes, innovators, and community builders shaping India’s fast-growing gaming landscape. As gaming continues to become one of the most influential cultural forces in the country, this awards platform marks the first time a global gaming publisher has launched a homegrown Indian awards IP, spotlighting the collective creativity, diversity, and passion of India’s gaming community.
Taking place on January 9, 2026, in Mumbai, the exclusive, invite-only celebration will bring together India’s most influential gaming voices from top creators and professional esports athletes to developers, broadcasters, storytellers, and ecosystem partners. More than a showcase of talent, KRAFTON India Awards 2025 presented by iQOO will be a reflection of how gaming has evolved into a powerful form of self-expression, entertainment, and community for millions across the nation.
Presented by iQOO and co-powered by Flipkart, the Awards further symbolize the growing convergence of gaming, technology, and lifestyle. These partnerships highlight how gaming now sits at the center of India’s digital entertainment revolution, driven by innovation, performance, and a vibrant creator economy.