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[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] Krafton has secured management control of Indian cricket game developer Nautilus Mobile by acquiring its shares for $13.75 million (KRW 20.2 billion). The acquisition was made through Krafton’s Indian subsidiary.
Founded in 2013, Nautilus Mobile is known for its flagship "Real Cricket" series, one of the most popular mobile cricket games. The series has surpassed 250 million cumulative downloads and has established a dominant presence in the Indian market, forming official partnerships with Indian Premier League (IPL) teams.
Krafton and Nautilus Mobile plan to leverage their respective strengths—Nautilus Mobile’s expertise in sports game development and Krafton’s global capabilities and technology—to create synergies and expand into the global market.
Additionally, they aim to support local game developers, create new job opportunities, and foster a thriving game development ecosystem, laying the foundation for the sustainable growth of India’s gaming industry.
Alphabiz Reporter Kim Jisun(stockmk2020@alphabiz.co.kr)
