According to the release, the tournament is scheduled to commence in June 2023. Krafton assures eager fans and participants that they will disclose the exact dates and further details about the tournament in due course.
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KRAFTON, the renowned South Korean video game developer, has made an exciting announcement today. The inaugural Road to Valor: Empires Open Championship is set to take place, offering an impressive total prize pool of INR 10 Lakh. This strategic game made its way to the Indian market in March 2023 through a partnership with S8UL, a prominent gaming organization that received the esteemed “Content Group of the Year” award at the Esports Awards 2022. Road to Valor: Empires Open Championship revealed by Krafton with the Total Prize Pool of 10 Lakh.
Expanding its presence in India’s competitive gaming sphere, the game wasted no time and declared its first official tournament merely two months after its release. In a recent press release, the publishers expressed their intentions, stating, “Strategy gaming in India has witnessed the rise of talented individuals, and this tournament aims to provide a platform for players to hone their skills and leave their mark in the world of Esports.”
Sean Hyunil Sohn, the CEO of KRAFTON, Inc. India, shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming tournament and emphasized its significance in the Indian gaming market. “We firmly believe that India possesses a strong talent pool in strategy gaming, and we hope this tournament provides an opportunity for all aspiring players in this segment. India has always been a crucial market for us, and we are committed to nurturing the Esports ecosystem in the country,” he declared.
According to the release, the tournament is scheduled to commence in June 2023. Krafton assures eager fans and participants that they will disclose the exact dates and further details about the tournament in due course.
This news arrives only days after Krafton’s announcement regarding the highly anticipated re-launch of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). BGMI, India’s most popular gaming title to date, played an instrumental role in shaping the nation’s esports ecosystem. In yet another surprising move, the video game company also rebranded the BGMI Esports Channel as Krafton India Esports. In an official statement, they mentioned, “The KRAFTON INDIA ESPORTS YouTube Channel will serve as a hub for all Esports enthusiasts, offering engaging content, thrilling competitions, and updates on KRAFTON’s Esports events.”
With over 100 thousand downloads on the Google Play Store and an impressive rating of 4.2, Road to Valor: Empires is rapidly gaining traction. Although the game currently lacks an established esports base, this tournament is poised to act as an open-to-all amateur league. Aspiring talents from grassroots levels will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and potentially unlock bigger opportunities within the industry.
Krafton’s mobile gaming strategy has consistently been centered around India. The company has demonstrated its commitment to enhancing the startup ecosystem in the country. To date, Krafton has invested nearly $100 million in various Indian startups specializing in interactive entertainment, gaming, esports, and technology.
The Road to Valor: Empires Open Championship has sparked tremendous excitement within the Indian gaming community. With its generous prize pool and promising platform for emerging talents, this tournament is set to further solidify India’s position on the global Esports stage. As Krafton continues to invest in the Indian gaming market, the future looks bright for the country’s burgeoning esports ecosystem.
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