Krafton India has revealed the six startups that have been selected for the second batch of its Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) program. They have also expanded the first batch. It reflects Krafton’s dedication to supporting India’s growing game development ecosystem.
Startups Selected for the Second Cohort:
- Singular Scheme: Frontier Paladin is in production, with not much public information available. The name points towards a potential action or role-playing game based in a frontier environment, but details are not revealed.
- Advaita Interactive: Inspectorium is a detective hidden object game set within a steampunk Victorian-era Kolkata.
- Kleanup Games: Chromadi is an arcade shooter based on retro-style gameplay.
- Ginger Games: Monkey Mayhem is being produced by Ginger Games.
- Smash Head Studio: News about their game is in the works.
- Unwind Games: BaoBao’s Journey is in production by Unwind Games. Although details are limited, the title suggests an adventure or exploration game, potentially with a character named BaoBao.
The KIGI program provides significant support to these startups, such as financial support in the range of $50,000 to $150,000 per team, customized mentorship from industry experts, and exposure to resources such as AWS credits and high-end tools like AppMagic. The program lasts 6 to 12 months, giving a well-structured setting for developers to polish their games and business strategies.
Based on the learning from the initial cohort, which had teams such as ReDimension Games and Shura Games, the second cohort seeks to enhance technical assistance and encourage collaboration among the participants.
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