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KRAFTON India’s Acquisition of Real Cricket: An Exclusive Conversation with Anuj Sahani and Anuj Mankar

Pranav Nalawade
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KRAFTON India’s Acquisition of Real Cricket: An Exclusive Conversation with Anuj Sahani and Anuj Mankar

KRAFTON India recently made a major move by acquiring Real Cricket, one of the biggest cricket game franchises in the country. This acquisition has created huge excitement among Indian gamers, as two strong gaming brands are now coming together.

If you’d like to hear everything directly from the guests themselves, we’ve also published the full video interview on our YouTube channel. The conversation goes even deeper into their vision, future plans, and the thinking behind this collaboration, making it a must-watch for anyone who follows BGMI, Real Cricket, or Indian gaming as a whole.

To understand what this partnership truly means for players, what changes they can expect, and how it could shape the future of gaming in India, TalkEsport sat down with Anuj Sahani, Head of the KRAFTON Incubator Program & Associate Director – Publishing, and Anuj Mankar, Director & CEO of Nautilus Mobile and the creator of the Real Cricket franchise. Both leaders offered straightforward, honest insights into the vision behind this collaboration and why it marks an important step forward for the industry.

Krafton’s India Expansion: The Real Cricket Story

Krafton’s recent acquisition of a controlling stake in Nautilus marks its first major operator-style investment in India, and the focus has been on Real Cricket, the country’s most popular cricket game. Anuj Sahani from Krafton India said Real Cricket is not just the biggest cricket game in India, but also has global appeal. He revealed that Krafton aims to grow the game further using its in-house expertise in technology, performance marketing, and brand management. “The goal is to grow the game from where it is. Cricket is a very popular sport, and Real Cricket as a game is very popular. Hand in hand, it goes very well, and hopefully in the next few years we will make it a much bigger game from India for the globe,” he added.

Anuj Mankar, the man behind Real Cricket, shared that transitioning from Jet Synthesis ownership to Krafton’s majority control felt like a validation of over a decade of hard work. He revealed that the partnership allows Nautilus to upskill by learning from Krafton’s expertise while simultaneously enhancing the studio’s capabilities. “It’s been an exciting journey so far, and what excites me more is the future how we can grow, improve, and help Krafton meet its ambitions,” Mankar said.

Sahani explained that Krafton’s $200 million-plus investment in India reflects a commitment to building local gaming ecosystems. Real Cricket is central to this vision, as it can be developed in India for a global audience. He highlighted how Krafton has experimented with various game genres over the last three years, including launches like Cookie Run and Bullet Echo, to expand the Indian audience’s gaming experience.

Since the acquisition, Nautilus has gained access to advanced technology stacks, AI tools, and better live-op capabilities, according to Mankar. He revealed that the Krafton acquisition provides full support to make Real Cricket a larger brand than ever before, including access to Krafton’s publishing, advisory, and operational resources.

On Krafton’s decision to acquire both Nautilus and Real Cricket, Sahani said the acquisition was a combination of factors. “What Nautilus has achieved in the last 10 years is tremendous. They have a very strong development team, and Real Cricket is their biggest IP. It’s the combination that works well for us,” he explained.

Regarding technology upgrades, Mankar revealed that a complete rebuild of motion capture, animation, physics, and systems will take about 12 to 18 months. For now, the main focus has been learning to work together and restructuring roles as Krafton takes on publishing duties.

Both leaders discussed the esports potential of Real Cricket. Sahani noted that the game has a strong community, and Krafton aims to grow live-ops driven gameplay and social features, while expanding the esports ecosystem over the coming years. Mankar highlighted the franchise league with celebrity-owned teams and said leveraging Krafton’s expertise will help bring cricket esports into the mainstream.

Mankar also explained gameplay improvements beyond graphics, emphasizing game balance, updated AI, pacing, live events, community-driven features, a battle pass, and tournaments with real-world rewards. Sahani confirmed that Krafton is professionalizing licensing, brand management, and LiveOps to support Real Cricket’s global ambitions.

When asked about IPL partnerships, Sahani said authenticity is a priority, and Mankar added that player likeness and playstyles, such as Bumrah’s bowling, have been faithfully replicated. Updates from the IPL auction and additional partnerships are planned to make this period the best in Real Cricket history.

On shared infrastructure, Sahani explained that Krafton is integrating analytics, anti-cheat systems, LiveOps, and cross-promotions across BGMI, Real Cricket, and future India-made titles. Mankar added that customer service tools and advanced data stacks are being implemented to make content around the World Cup, IPL, and other major events more visible to players.

Sahani revealed Nautilus will also act as a mentor studio for the Krafton India incubation program, helping local developers grow. He confirmed that more term sheets, acquisitions, and incubator programs are expected, with the third cohort of incubation starting in April, and applications available on the Krafton India website.

Finally, when asked about the future vision of Real Cricket, Mankar said the goal is to create the “FIFA of cricket on mobile,” combining large-scale motion capture, licensing deals, and experienced teams to get close to that vision in the next three years. Sahani added that Krafton’s aim is to provide the most realistic cricket simulation experience so players feel like they are playing or watching a real match.

KRAFTON’s acquisition of Real Cricket is more than a business deal, it’s a signal of where Indian gaming is headed. With one of the country’s strongest publishers joining forces with a studio that has spent over a decade building India’s biggest cricket franchise, the stakes and expectations are higher than ever. What’s clear from both Anuj Sahani and Anuj Mankar is that this partnership is built on shared ambition: to take an Indian-born game and elevate it to global standards.

The next few years will be crucial, filled with upgrades, deeper esports integration, and a renewed push for authenticity. But if the vision laid out by both leaders holds true, Real Cricket is on track to become not just India’s definitive cricket game, but a world-class sporting title that represents the strength and maturity of the country’s gaming ecosystem.

StarLadder Budapest Major Playoffs Matchups Revealed

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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StarLadder Budapest Major Playoffs Matchups Revealed

No more room for mistakes, no more second chances, the StarLadder Budapest Major has arrived at the playoff stage, and all the top teams expected to go through are here, and we are blessed with some mouth-watering match-ups.

StageDate (CET)Match
Quarterfinals 111 Dec 2025Team Spirit vs Team Falcons
Quarterfinals 211 Dec 2025Team Vitality vs The MongolZ
Quarterfinals 312 Dec 2025MOUZ vs FaZe Clan
Quarterfinals 412 Dec 2025FURIA Esports vs Natus Vincere
Semifinals13 Dec 2025Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2
Semifinals13 Dec 2025Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4
Grand Final14 Dec 2025Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2

Teams Qualified for StarLadder Budapest Major Playoffs

  1. Team Spirit: Coming into the playoffs undefeated, Spirit is one of the strongest, if not the strongest, teams at the Major. One can argue that they are yet to face an in-form side, but a good day from Donk does not care about how well the opponent is playing, and given the bracket they have found themselves in, we might see them go all the way.
  2. Falcons: Having already lost two matches in Stage 3, Falcons qualified on the final day by the skin of their teeth. Their performances hardly give fans the confidence they need to believe that this superteam could do what they were meant to do. Some solid performances from them are getting downplayed with some undisputed stinkers, and unless they fix it on the fly, the Falcons are not going beyond Quarters.
  3. Vitality: Coming into the event having lost their position as the best team in the world to FURIA, who aren’t as solid as they looked earlier this year. Vitality as a team is in desperate need of this Major to mark their era, but the path to it will be far from easy.
  4. The MongolZ: Despite being the underdogs, MongolZ has taught all these teams over the course of 2025 that they are not to be taken lightly. On an odd day, they can pull off a couple of upsets, and if that happens, we can see MongolZ reach back-to-back Major finals.
  5. MOUZ: MOUZ has delivered strong performances throughout the year but failed to hit consistency. Not winning a trophy in recent times speaks to the morale of the team that is hungry for a trophy, and with their star man, Torzsi, playing on home soil, MOUZ would be a threat that would be foolish to underestimate.
  6. FaZe: FaZe is a team that simply doesn’t give up. Having started their campaign all the way in Stage 1, FaZe has bounced back from the brink of elimination more times than any other team in this event. The FaZe plot armour seems to never end, and playoffs on the Stage are where they shine, and only time will tell how they will fare in the event.
  7. FURIA: The Brazilian wonder came into form late in 2025 and turned into real tournament contenders. Winning back-to-back events before the Major, FURIA is the team that everyone wants to beat, and the favorites to win the event, but Counter-Strike MAJOR playoffs are a different game altogether.
  8. NAVI: NAVI, having played poorly all season long, has shown visible signs of improvement at the Major. With their individuals playing well, the sides keep delivering, and now they are in the Quarter Finals of the Major. Even though critics have written them off from the event, something tells us there is more to their game than meets the eye.

Major playoffs are this weekend, and this will be one of the most stacked Major playoffs in recent memory. Fans will have a feast with all the stars competing in high-stakes matches with no clear favorites or underdogs, and only time will tell who comes out on top.

CS2 Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs Pick’Ems Guide

Sonu Banerjee
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CS2 Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs Pick’Ems Guide

The final stage of the Counter-Strike 2 Budapest Major 2025 is upon us, and only eight teams remain in the battle from the original pool of 32 teams that initially entered the tournament.

Scheduled to kick off on December 11th, the CS2 Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs will see Team Spirit, Falcons, Vitality, MongolZ, FURIA, NAVI, MOUZ, and FaZe Clan fighting it out at the MVM Dome for a shot at the prestigious trophy alongside a lion’s share of the $1,250,000 USD prize pool.

Players participating in the Budapest Major Pick’Ems have roughly three days to make their picks before the predictions are locked. To fully advance your tournament coin and stay in contention for the Diamond coin, you’ll need to get at least four predictions correct out of the seven total picks placed during the Playoffs stage, including two correct picks in the Quarterfinals and one correct pick in both the Semifinals and the Grand Final.

In this article, we’ll go through our Pick’Ems for the CS2 Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs.

CS2 Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs Pick’Ems

Overall, the past three stages of the Budapest Major have been riddled with upsets, turning the event into one of the most unpredictable Majors in recent memory.

Fortunately, the absence of BO1s in the Playoffs reduces some of that volatility, but with how closely matched these final teams are, predicting a clear winner is still far from easy.

With that being said, we have listed our predictions for the CS2 Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs Pick’Ems below:

Quarterfinals

  • Team Spirit vs Falcons (W)
  • Vitality (W) vs The MongolZ
  • FURIA (W) vs Natus Vincere
  • MOUZ (W) vs FaZe Clan

Semifinals

  • Falcons vs Vitality (W)
  • FURIA (W) vs MOUZ

Grand Final

  • Vitality vs FURIA (W)

FURIA is arguably the strongest team in CS2 at the moment, filled with exceptional individual talent and cruising through Stage 3 with a flawless 3-0 record. It’s no surprise they’re widely considered the favorites to take the title.

Should FURIA take home the trophy, you’ll just need one correct prediction from the rest of the Quarterfinals matchups to secure full points during this stage.

As always, make sure to do your own research before submitting your predictions and keep in mind that upsets are always possible. Also, don’t forget to lock in your picks before the prediction window closes. Otherwise, you may end up missing out on all the potential points for the Playoffs Pick’Ems.

How to Get Your Fortnite Wrapped 2025

Aritra Patra
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How to Get Your Fortnite Wrapped 2025

Fortnite Wrapped 2025 has arrived, offering players a Valorant-style recap of their year-long battle royale journey. Unlike Valorant Flashback, which is an official feature, Fortnite’s year-in-review experience depends on third-party platforms.

Here is your all-inclusive guide to accessing and sharing your personalized Fortnite statistics.

How to Get Your Fortnite Wrapped 2025

It’s a straightforward process without in-game downloads. Head to Fortnite.GG, a detailed stats tracking platform that summarizes all your 2025 gameplay into a shareable visual report. Once you’re on the site, click on Wrapped and insert your Epic Games username, Xbox Gamertag, or PlayStation Network ID. Choose a gaming platform and hit search. In a second, you’ll have your personalized report with metrics accumulated over the whole calendar year.

What Your Fortnite Wrapped Includes

Expect detailed breakdowns, including total Victory Royales, total matches played, eliminations, hours invested in Fortnite, and your most-played seasons throughout 2025. The report also gives data on the K/D ratio and allows you to compare your performance against global leaderboards to show how you stack against the competitive community around the world.​

Before viewing your Wrapped, make sure your game stats are set to public. Open Fortnite; then, go to Settings → Account & Privacy → Gameplay Privacy, and switch the Public Game Stats on. Stats will go live on third-party websites in a matter of hours and provide access to a customized report.

While waiting for more in-depth Wrapped reports, check out alternative sites, such as the FN Zone, which provides Fortnite x Simpsons mini-season statistics in creative Bart Simpson meme formats.

Whether you casually play or competitively grind, Fortnite Wrapped 2025 is here to celebrate your year of eliminations, victories, and moments that define what your 2025 battle royale experience was about. Generate your report today and share your accomplishments with your friends.

Arc Raiders Expedition: What You Need to Know Before Your First Wipe

Sonu Banerjee
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Arc Raiders Expedition: What You Need to Know Before Your First Wipe

With Embark officially confirming the dates of the first Arc Raiders Expedition, players are already finding themselves hard at work to collect all the necessary materials for their first departure.

The Expedition, which is set to depart on December 22nd, requires players to finish building their Caravan and reach a specific stash value before that date to unlock its full range of benefits

Confused about whether you should participate in the first Arc Raiders Expedition? Here’s everything you need to know about the wipe before committing any resources to your own Caravan.

What is Expedition in Arc Raiders?

The Expedition in Arc Raiders essentially works as a “Prestige” system, and is Embark’s answer to the mandatory inventory wipes that have become standard in many other extraction shooters.

Upon participating in this Expedition, players will be able to get several bonuses on their accounts, ranging from permanent enhancements to a series of limited-time boosts. However, in doing so, they’d have to bid farewell to their entire stash, accumulated coins, blueprints, and more.

Embark has already revealed a detailed list of what you’ll lose and what you get to keep upon participating in the Expedition. Take a look at the list below:

Fortunately, participating in the Arc Raiders Expedition is completely optional, and if you don’t feel like resetting your inventory, you can wait for the next departure window to get your first permanent account upgrades.

Arc Raiders Expedition: What You Need

You’ll need the following resources to prepare your Caravan for the Arc Raiders Expedition:

Part 1

  • 150× Metal Parts
  • 200× Rubber Parts
  • 80× ARC Alloy
  • 15× Steel Springs

Part 2

  • 35× Durable Cloth
  • 30× Wires
  • 30× Electrical Components
  • 5× Cooling Fan

Part 3

  • 5× Light Bulbs
  • 30× Batteries
  • 20× Sensors
  • 1× Exodus Modules

Part 4

  • 5× Humidifiers
  • 5× Advanced Electrical Components
  • 3× Magnetic Accelerators
  • 3× Leaper Pulse Units

Part 5

  • 250,000 Coins worth of Combat Items
  • 100,000 Coins worth of Survival Items
  • 180,000 Coins worth of Provisions
  • 300,000 Coins worth of Materials

Upon finishing your Caravan, you’ll be able to successfully depart on your first Arc Raiders Expedition.

Arc Raiders Expedition Stash Value Requirements

To get the maximum amount of benefits from your Expedition, you’ll need to accumulate a certain amount of stash value before your departure.

As confirmed by the developers, players can earn up to five bonus skill points based on the total value of their Stash and Coins at the time of departure, which means one million Coins worth of value equals one extra skill point for your new Raider.

Needless to say, accumulating five million coins in total stash value is no easy feat. As a result, Embark’s decision to set such a high requirement for earning the five skill points has sparked controversy within the community, with a portion of the community arguing that it will further fuel players’ “gear fear” and discourage them from bringing high-value loot into their runs.

That said, you’ll still receive every other Expedition bonus even if you go in with zero stash value. The five skill points are the only reward directly tied to your total stash value in the Arc Raiders Expedition.

Arc Raiders Expedition Bonuses

Players will get the following bonuses upon participating in the first Arc Raiders Expedition:

Permanent Unlocks

  • The Patchwork Raider outfit
  • Scrappy Janitor Cap
  • Expeditions Indicator icon
  • Up to five Skill points (depending on Stash value)
  • +12 Stash space

Temporary Buffs

  • 10% repair buff
  • 5% xp boost
  • 6% more materials from Scrappy

The Skill Points, extra Stash space, and cosmetics are permanent unlocks, but the account buffs will expire if you don’t choose to depart in the next Arc Raiders Expedition. If you do, though, these buffs will further increase in power for up to your next three expeditions.

How To Fix “Valorant Not Opening”

Aritra Patra
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How To Fix “Valorant Not Opening”

Valorant is currently one of the most popular competitive shooters out there, with millions of active players tuning in to the title each day. With the growing player base of Valorant, many users are also encountering various issues while attempting to play the game.

Suppose Valorant just won’t open when you click the icon or hit Play in the Riot Client (no error, no splash screen). In that case, there are a few usual suspects. In this article, we will explain all the possible fixes that can help you right now.

Kill Stuck Riot / Valorant Processes

Sometimes Valorant is “half-open” in the background and blocks a new launch.​​

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Under Processes, end anything related to:
    • VALORANT
    • Riot Client / RiotClientServices
    • Vanguard / VGC / vgc tray
  3. Close Task Manager and try launching Valorant again.

Make Sure Vanguard (VGC) Is Running

Valorant will not start if the VGC service is disabled.​​

  1. Press the Windows key, type Services, and open it.
  2. Find VGC in the list.
  3. Right‑click → Properties.
  4. Set Startup type to Automatic.
  5. Click Start, then Apply → OK.

Then:

  1. Press Windows key, type msconfig → open System Configuration.
  2. Go to the Services tab, tick VGC if it’s unchecked → Apply → OK.
  3. Restart your PC and launch Valorant.

Clear Riot Client Cache

A corrupted Riot Client config often causes the “click Play, nothing happens” bug.​​

  1. Press Windows + R, type %%appdata%%, and press OK.
  2. In the address bar, click AppData → open Local.
  3. Go to Riot Games → Riot Client → Data.
  4. Delete the settings/cache files (for example RiotClientPrivateSettings.yaml).
  5. Restart the Riot Client and try again.

Fix Compatibility / Admin Settings

Wrong compatibility flags can silently block launches.​​

  1. Right‑click your Valorant shortcut → Properties → Compatibility tab.
  2. Uncheck:
    • Run this program as an administrator (if enabled).​​
    • Any unnecessary compatibility mode (Windows 7/8) unless you explicitly need it.​​
  3. Click Apply → OK, then retry.

Disable Conflicting Apps and Overlays

Third‑party tools like firewalls, Citrix, MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner, or aggressive antivirus software can stop Valorant from launching.​​

  1. Temporarily disable:
    • Extra firewalls (COMODO, etc.).
    • Citrix Workspace (uninstall or disable at startup).​​
    • Overlays and monitoring tools (MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner, Discord/GeForce overlays).​
  2. Restart your PC and test Valorant.

If none of these work, repair Valorant from the Riot Client or, as a last resort, reinstall the Riot Client and Valorant completely.

Revenant XSpark Signs Female Gaming Creator, Shagufta “Xyaa” Iqbal

Aditya Parsutkar
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Revenant XSpark Signs Female Gaming Creator, Shagufta “Xyaa” Iqbal

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.

FFMAI 2025 Main Event: Dates, Teams, Format, and More

Aditya Parsutkar
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FFMAI 2025 Main Event: Dates, Teams, Format, and More

The Play-Ins stage of the Free Fire Max Asia Invitational (FFMAI) 2025 has officially ended, and the top 10 teams have qualified for the Main Event, which will take place from December 11 to 13. These 10 teams will join the 8 directly invited teams, making a total of 18 teams in the FFMAI 2025 Main Event. All 18 teams will compete across three matchdays to secure one of the 12 spots in the Grand Finals. Check out the FFMAI 2025 Main Event dates, teams, format, and where to watch.

FFMAI 2025 Main Event Dates and Teams

The Main Event of the Free Fire Max Asia Invitational 2025 will take place from 11 to 13 December.

Day 1

MatchGroupsDateTime (IST)
Match 1TBD11 Dec5:30 PM
Match 2TBD11 Dec6:00 PM
Match 3TBD11 Dec6:30 PM
Match 4TBD11 Dec7:00 PM
Match 5TBD11 Dec7:30 PM
Match 6TBD11 Dec8:00 PM

Day 2

MatchGroupsDateTime (IST)
Match 7TBD12 Dec5:30 PM
Match 8TBD12 Dec6:00 PM
Match 9TBD12 Dec6:30 PM
Match 10TBD12 Dec7:00 PM
Match 11TBD12 Dec7:30 PM
Match 12TBD12 Dec8:00 PM

Day 1

MatchGroupsDateTime (IST)
Match 13TBD13 Dec5:30 PM
Match 14TBD13 Dec6:00 PM
Match 15TBD13 Dec6:30 PM
Match 16TBD13 Dec7:00 PM
Match 17TBD13 Dec7:30 PM
Match 18TBD13 Dec8:00 PM

Teams

  • Total Gaming Esports
  • S8UL Elite
  • Red Hawks
  • DRS Gaming
  • Team Falcons
  • P Esports
  • Bigetron by Vitality
  • Maqna Esports
  • GOW
  • Avida
  • Godlike Esports
  • Reckoning Esports
  • Kagendra
  • NG Pros
  • Nightmare Esports
  • GB Esports
  • Revenant XSpark
  • Meta Ninza

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Main Event Format

The Main Event will feature 18 teams. Out of these, 8 teams are directly invited, and 10 teams come from the Play-ins. Just like the earlier stage, the teams will again be placed into three groups of six. Over three matchdays, 18 matches will be played, and each team will play 12 matches. Once this stage ends, the top 12 teams will move to the Grand Finals. Also, the top 16 teams will qualify for the Clash Squad mode.

Where to Watch the Free Fire Max Asia Invitational 2025?

Fans can enjoy all matches of the Free Fire Max Asia Invitational 2025 on the official YouTube channel of the Free Fire Max Esports India in Hindi and English.

BGIS 2026 Registration Date Announced: Check Link and Details

Aditya Parsutkar
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BGIS 2026 Registration Date Announced: Check Link and Details

Krafton India has officially announced the BGIS 2026 Registration Date, and this time, the process is starting earlier than expected. The registrations for the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2026 will begin on 15 December 2025. This update was confirmed today, 8 December 2025, by Krafton India Esports, giving underdog teams a clear timeline to start preparing.

The BGIS 2026 is the 5th edition of India’s biggest BGMI tournament, and thousands of teams are expected to apply. The event will officially begin in January 2026, but the registration window opens in mid-December 2025.

BGIS 2026 Registration Date Announced: Krafton Confirms 15 December 2025

On Monday, Krafton India announced that the BGIS 2026 registrations will start on 15 December 2025. The registration window is expected to stay open for around one week.

Teams will be able to register through the official Krafton India Esports website, where the BGIS 2026 Registration Link will be available. Players searching for the BGIS 2025 Registration Link or the updated BGIS 2026 link will get the new link on BGMI’s social media handles, Krafton India Esports pages, and possibly in-game announcements once the window goes live. As of now, the link is not active, but it will be released on 15 December 2025 when the registrations open.

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Krafton has not revealed the complete eligibility criteria for BGIS 2026 yet, but based on previous editions, players will likely need to be Indian citizens, be at least 16 years old, have a BGMI account of level 30 or higher, and maintain a minimum tier of Platinum I. Teams must also keep valid government ID proofs and in-game IDs ready for a smooth and fast verification process. This helps avoid delays during registration.

The Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2026 will run from January to March 2026, and thousands of underdog teams from across India will participate. With Krafton confirming that BGIS 2026 Registrations start on 15 December 2025, teams now have a clear timeline to prepare their rosters and submit their details on time. If you want, I can also make this into a short news article, YouTube script, or social media caption.

PMGC 2025 Grand Finals: Dates, All Teams, Smash Rule Format, and More

Satyam Kumar
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PMGC 2025 Grand Finals: Dates, All Teams, Smash Rule Format, and More

PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 Grand Finals are set to kick off on 12 December at Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand. A total of 16 qualified teams from the league stage, including Alter Ego Ares, Alpha Gaming, Alpha7, ThunderTalk Gaming, and Regnum Carya, will compete in 18 matches across three days from 12 to 14 December. Notably, the last day of the PMGC 2025 Grand Finals will feature the Smash Rule format. Check out all the details below.

PMGC 2025 Grand Finals: Dates and Teams

The PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 Grand Finals will take place from 12 to 14 December in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring the top 16 teams from the league stage.

Day 1 (12 Dec)

MatchMapDateTime
Match 1Rondo12 Dec4:30 PM
Match 2Erangel12 Dec5:10 PM
Match 3Erangel12 Dec6:00 PM
Match 4Erangel12 Dec6:40 PM
Match 5Miramar12 Dec7:20 PM
Match 6Miramar12 Dec8:00 PM

Day 2 (13 Dec)

MatchMapDateTime
Match 7Rondo13 Dec4:30 PM
Match 8Erangel13 Dec5:10 PM
Match 9Erangel13 Dec6:00 PM
Match 10Erangel13 Dec6:40 PM
Match 11Miramar13 Dec7:20 PM
Match 12Miramar13 Dec8:00 PM

Day 3 (14 Dec)

MatchMapDateTime
Match 13Rondo14 Dec4:30 PM
Match 14Erangel14 Dec5:10 PM
Match 15Erangel14 Dec6:00 PM
Match 16Erangel14 Dec6:40 PM
Match 17Miramar14 Dec7:20 PM
Match 18Miramar14 Dec8:00 PM

Teams

TeamCountry/Region
Alpha GamingMangolia
Alpha7 EsportsBrazil
Alter Ego AresIndonesia
D’XavierVietnam
DplusSouth Korea
DRXSouth Korea
eArenaThailand
GOAT TeamAsia
Kara EsportsTurkey
MadBullsAsia
R8 EsportsSaudi Arabia
Regnum CaryaTurkey
Team FlashVietnam
ThunderTalk GamingChina
ULF EsportsTurkey
Vampire EsportsThailand

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Format

The PMGC 2025 Grand Finals will take place from December 12 to 14, 2025 at Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand. A total of 16 teams will compete in this final stage. These teams include 7 teams from The Gauntlet, 6 from the Group Stage, 2 from the Last Chance stage, and 1 team invited from the host country.

Across the three days, teams will play 18 matches, with 6 matches each day. The first two days will follow the normal tournament rules. On Day 3, the Smash Rule will be used, which changes how the champion is decided.

Teams will continue playing as usual until one team reaches a special points target called the Match Point. This Match Point is calculated as the points of the team ranked first after Match 12, plus 10 extra points.

Once a team crosses this Match Point, they become Match Point Eligible. After that, if this team wins a Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (WWCD) in any of the following matches, they will instantly become the champions of PMGC 2025.

There will be a maximum of 6 matches on Day 3. If none of the Match Point Eligible teams manage to get a WWCD, then the team with the highest total points at the end of all matches will be crowned the champion.

Where to Watch PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 Grand Finals?

Fans can watch all the matches of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 live on the official PUBG Mobile Esports YouTube channel, available in multiple languages, including English. Indian fans can also enjoy special watch parties hosted by popular creators like Snax, Zgod, Regaltos, Mazy, and Ankibot.

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