The recently concluded Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournament by KRAFTON, on December 8th, witnessed an impressive turnout of 1,300 participants from various Indian cities. Among the top 11 cities with the highest participation were Hyderabad (459 players), Visakhapatnam (172 players), Bengaluru (160 players), Chennai (129 players), Vijayawada (84 players), Pune (53 players), Delhi (48 players), Ahmedabad (44 players), Kolkata (29 players), Guntur (22 players), and Mumbai (around 20 players). All matches were streamed live on YouTube, attracting a total of 1,26,087 views.
Dignity eSports clinch the Championship
The championship title went to Team Dignity eSports from Rajasthan and Mumbai, with Team Bro from Bengaluru securing the second spot and Team Turbo from Andhra Pradesh claiming third place.
This tournament, marking String Metaverse‘s strategic entry into the Indian gaming market, drew the participation of over 300 teams nationwide, boasting a prize pool of ₹1,00,000 and spotlighting the remarkable talent within the esports community. String Esports is now gearing up to host Europe’s largest online tournament for Activision Blizzard’s latest game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, featuring both professional and aspiring players.
Timed with the booming growth of the Indian gaming industry, currently valued at $3.1 billion and projected to reach $7.5 billion by FY28, the BGMI tournament resonated strongly with India’s 40 million registered players and 16 million daily active users. This creates a potential base for String Esports to becoming a forerunner in shaping the future of India’s esports landscape.
“Our BGMI tournament is more than just a competition; it’s about pioneering a transformative wave in the esports landscape. This event is a strategic catalyst in our expansion narrative, symbolizing our commitment to nurturing the Indian gaming community and establishing a formidable presence in the global esports arena. We’re excited to offer this platform not only to showcase incredible talent but also to illuminate the potential of gaming as a viable career path for aspiring esports professionals in India and beyond.”
Santosh Alturu, CEO of String Metaverse
The global gaming market, expected to reach $13.84 billion in 2023, displays an impressive annual growth rate of 42.29%, with projections reaching up to $163.40 billion by 2030. In this dynamic market, the esports segment, valued at $1.38 billion in 2022, is anticipated to grow to $5.48 billion by 2030. String Metaverse’s BGMI tournament strategically tapped into this flourishing sector, leveraging India’s burgeoning gaming potential on the global stage.
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