Krafton Invests in Indian Gaming Startup LILA Games — Gaming Gets Serious

South Korea’s Krafton, the company behind PUBG and BGMI, has announced a strategic investment of $35 million in LILA Games, a Bengaluru-based mobile game developer focused on real-time multiplayer titles.

LILA Games is developing “Project B.L.I.T.Z,” a competitive shooter built with global esports in mind. With Krafton’s support, the company aims to challenge top studios in Asia.

Why It Matters:
India’s gaming industry is expected to reach $8 billion by 2027. Investments like this push local studios to the global stage and create job opportunities in game design, animation, and development.