India’s cricket gaming landscape just leveled up! KRAFTON India officially assumes publishing responsibilities for Real Cricket—the country’s leading mobile cricket franchise developed by Nautilus Mobile—marking a major milestone in the company’s Make-in-India gaming vision following its ₹118 crore acquisition in March 2025.
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Real Cricket Publishing Transition Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Publisher | KRAFTON India (from December 10, 2025) |
| Developer | Nautilus Mobile (Pune-based) |
| Acquisition Value | ₹118 crore (~$14 million) in March 2025 |
| Key Features | RC Pass, Real Rewards T20 Series |
| IPL Licenses | Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants, SRH, Punjab Kings |
| New Additions | Hindi commentary, visual upgrades, enhanced animations |
| Total Downloads | Millions across India |
Strategic Partnership Strengthened
This integration builds on KRAFTON’s March 2025 majority stake acquisition of the Pune-based studio, representing the first phase of a long-term roadmap combining KRAFTON’s global publishing expertise with Nautilus Mobile’s decade-long cricket game development mastery.
Real Cricket has been one of India’s most successful homegrown gaming franchises, setting benchmarks in cricket simulation. Under KRAFTON’s leadership, the game will enhance live operations, deepen community engagement, and expand reach to newer audiences across India and select international markets.
Launch Features Going Live
The December 10 update introduces two core systems: the RC Pass—a 30-day progression system with challenges and exclusive unlocks—and Real Rewards T20 Series, enabling players to convert in-game success into real-world rewards through leaderboard competition.
Official IPL team licenses from five major franchises bring authentic team experiences, complemented by new Hindi commentary voices, refined visuals, updated animations, and intuitive interfaces that recreate live stadium atmosphere on mobile.
Make-in-India Gaming Vision
Anuj Sahani, Head of KRAFTON India Incubator Program, emphasized that Real Cricket represents ambitious homegrown innovation KRAFTON wants to champion, proving Indian studios can build global-quality franchises. The integration reflects KRAFTON’s ₹200+ million investment in India’s gaming ecosystem since 2021 through KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) and flagship esports events.
Anuj Mankar, CEO of Nautilus Mobile, highlighted how KRAFTON’s support provides resources to think bigger and build bolder gaming experiences for millions.
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FAQs
When did KRAFTON acquire Nautilus Mobile and Real Cricket?
KRAFTON acquired a majority stake in Nautilus Mobile for ₹118 crore (~$14 million) in March 2025, with publishing takeover effective December 10, 2025.
What new features are coming to Real Cricket under KRAFTON?
Key additions include RC Pass progression system, Real Rewards T20 Series, five official IPL team licenses, Hindi commentary, and enhanced visuals.
