By Sagar V. Mankar 
KRAFTON India celebrated an exceptional 2024, fueled by the success of its two hit games: BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) and Bullet Echo. In a recent press release, the Korean game developer and publisher shared insights into its achievements, popular trends, and what lies ahead for Indian gamers.
BGMI: India’s Favorite Battle Royale Game
- Over 200 million downloads, making it the most-played battle royale game in India.
- Cities with the highest player activity: Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru.
- Players from smaller towns actively play BGMI.
- Notable player achievements:
- One MVP player secured 4,021 kills and played 19,245 matches (averaging 11 “chicken dinners” per day).
- Another player achieved 16,371 headshots, showcasing the game’s appeal to esports fans.
- TDM Warehouse is the most-played map.
- Popular in-game items:
- Galadria X Suit
- Luxury Lamborghini car skins
Bullet Echo India: Tactical Stealth Gameplay
Newly released tactical shooter Bullet Echo has found its place among Indian gamers.
- Patna is the most active city, outperforming gaming hubs like Kolkata and Delhi.
- Top heroes played:
- Bastion (most popular)
- Stalker,
- Sparkle,
- Firefly.
- Popular skins:
- Mirage Dancer
- Sparkle Star
What’s Next for KRAFTON India?
Looking ahead to 2025, KRAFTON India is planning to build on the success of BGMI and Bullet Echo. The company aims to introduce new gameplay modes, release culturally relevant content, and launch new games such as CookieRun India. The company also planned to nurture more local game developers via its incubator program, KIGI.