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Krafton Acquires Majority Stake in Nautilus Mobile

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-28T10:59:59.237016+05:30

- Krafton, known for PUBG and BGMI, has acquired a controlling stake in Indian gaming studio Nautilus Mobile for $14 million. - Nautilus Mobile, based in Pune, is famous for its Real Cricket franchise, which has millions of downloads globally. - The studio will continue to operate independently, with all 45 employees remaining on its payroll. - JetSynthesys, the previous majority stakeholder, will retain a significant minority stake and continue collaborating with Nautilus Mobile, especially in esports. - Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn emphasized the strategic importance of this acquisition, aiming to make India a global hub for game development. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/gaming/pubg-maker-karfton-acquires-75-stake-in-indian-gaming-studio-nautilus-mobile-for-rs-118-crore/articleshow/119630272.cms), [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/bgmi-maker-krafton-acquires-controlling-stake-in-nautilus-mobile-for-rs-118-crore-12978165.html)

Krafton, known for PUBG and BGMI, has acquired a controlling stake in Indian gaming studio Nautilus Mobile for $14 million.
Nautilus Mobile, based in Pune, is famous for its Real Cricket franchise, which has millions of downloads globally.
The studio will continue to operate independently, with all 45 employees remaining on its payroll.
JetSynthesys, the previous majority stakeholder, will retain a significant minority stake and continue collaborating with Nautilus Mobile, especially in esports.
Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn emphasized the strategic importance of this acquisition, aiming to make India a global hub for game development.

Source: The Times Of India, Moneycontrol