Revenant Esports has announced a new addition to its creator lineup, as popular gaming creator Shagufta Iqbal, widely known as Xyaa, joins Revenant XSpark. The organisation shared the update on Monday, 8 December 2025, marking another major step in expanding its creator-driven ecosystem.
Revenant XSpark Signs Xyaa as Content Creator
Xyaa is considered one of the influential voices in India’s gaming community. Originally from Bhubaneswar and now based in Nagpur, she becomes the second female creator to join Revenant XSpark in a short span, following Kaashvi Hiranandani.
Talking about her decision, Xyaa Is Live said, “I am excited to join Revenant XSpark and build new formats, collaborate with top creators, and take the community to the next level. I have always believed in pushing boundaries and creating a more inclusive gaming culture in India and my collaboration with Revenant is a natural next step in my journey”
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A Journey from IT Professional to Esports Representative
Before entering esports full-time, Xyaa worked as an IT developer at Capgemini. She later shifted to content creation and streaming, becoming one of India’s early female streamers known for narrative-driven gameplay on titles like Counter-Strike and BGMI.
Her career has taken her from local LAN cafés to representing India on major international stages. She secured a top-4 finish at the World Esports Championship 2023 in Riyadh, one of the standout achievements in her journey.
This year, she also attended the HP Omen Event in Los Angeles, where she interacted with global creators and audiences. Xyaa shared that the experience gave her fresh inspiration after witnessing international gaming platforms up close.
Commenting on Shagufta’s addition in the team, Rohit Jagasia, Founder and CEO of Revenant Esports, said, “We are extremely happy to have Shagufta Iqbal, aka Xyaa, as a part of Revenant XSpark’s glorious line-up. Admired for her versatility, authenticity, and consistent presence across various social media platforms, Xyaa has been a role model for aspiring gamers across the country. She is the evolving face of Indian esports and her presence in the team is in line with our commitment to bring diversity in India’s creator-driven gaming ecosystem.”
Xyaa is live has a large fan following across multiple social media platforms with her YouTube channel boasting around 637K subscribers with over 65 million total views. Her Instagram (@xyaalive) has about 243K followers and on Twitch, she has 12.7K followers. These metrics are a testament to her rising popularity among India’s top gaming influencers. In 2024, she was the only female
In 2024, she was the only female nominee from the esports category at the National Creators Award hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
She has collaborated with several major brands over the years, including Intel, Logitech, MSI, and Loco. Her international presence includes events such as Acer Predator League (Tokyo & Manila), IEM Sydney, and exclusive Ubisoft previews in Abu Dhabi. She has also featured in notable campaigns, including an H&M x Animal Crossing collaboration with actress Maisie Williams and served as Intel India’s gaming ambassador.