KRAFTON India Teams Up with Cricket Sensation Hardik Pandya for Thrilling BGMI Collaboration

New Delhi, 22^nd September 2023: BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), India’s most beloved battle royale game, is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Hardik Pandya, the star all-rounder of the Indian cricket team.

This collaboration will soon bring exclusive in-game items inspired by Hardik Pandya's style and personality, such as outfits, helmets, skins, voice packs and cricket-themed emotes. BGMI players will be able to enjoy these items and express themselves in the game with Hardik Pandya's flair and charisma.

Hardik Pandya is known for his passion and fire on the cricket field, as well as his versatility and skill in both batting and bowling. He is a perfect match for BGMI, a game that challenges players to survive and thrive in a competitive and dynamic environment. BGMI players can relate to Hardik Pandya's spirit of excellence and his love for the game.

Sean Hyunil Sohn - CEO, KRAFTON India, expressed his enthusiasm on the collaboration, stating, "We are delighted to launch this collaboration with Hardik Pandya. Embodying the spirit of grit, skill and survival, he is a dynamic force in the world of cricket, and his passion is something that BGMI players can relate to. This collaboration is a celebration of this shared spirit, and we're excited to bring a fusion of cricket and gaming to our players. We look forward to working with him and creating memorable moments for our players."

Hardik Pandya, who is exclusively managed by RISE Worldwide, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, "I have always enjoyed seeing the passion and fire of BGMI players, which has made it one of the most unique and popular games in the country. I am excited to be part of the BGMI family and can’t wait to see the players sport their cricket-themed avatars, emotes, and gear.”

Stay tuned for more updates on this incredible collaboration between BGMI and Hardik Pandya, as KRAFTON gears up to unleash a wave of excitement and adrenaline in the world of mobile gaming.

In the meantime, you can watch the BGMI x Hardik Pandya trailer here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxcePlioh4K/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D

Follow BGMI’s official YouTube, Instagram and Facebook pages for updates on the collaboration.

About KRAFTON, Inc.

Based out of South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to discovering and globally publishing games that deliver a uniquely fun experience with global production studios known for distinctive creatives. Founded in 2007, KRAFTON consists of PUBG STUDIOS, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, Striking Distance Studios, Dreamotion, Unknown Worlds, 5minlab, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio and ReLU Games, each trying to innovate the enjoyment of games through continuously embracing challenges and new technologies, expanding our platforms and services to win the hearts of more fans.

KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties, including BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), Road To Valor: Empires, The Callisto Protocol, NEW STATE MOBILE, Moonbreaker, TERA and ELYON. With a passionate and determined team worldwide, KRAFTON is a technology-driven company that boasts world-class capabilities as it seeks to expand its areas of business beyond games to multimedia entertainment and deep learning. KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to enhancing the start-up ecosystem in India; and so far, the company has invested over $140 million in several Indian startups in the field of interactive entertainment, gaming, Esports and technology. For more information, visit www.krafton.com