India to get next major first-person shooter (FPS) game in a completely new Avatar!
What comes to your mind when you hear FPS? Those high-octane action games with continuous exhilarating thrills! You might have previously played some of the famous games including PUBG, Call of Duty, Counter Strike, and so on, but, Indian developers are currently preparing to bring you a brand-new experience! Let's find out how.
It is a brand new video game to revolutionize Indian gaming sector.
“We are on the brink of a gaming revolution. Shortgun Games has already captured the attention and support of the gaming community with our innovative approach and commitment to quality,” said Vidhit Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO of Shortgun Games.
India's first-ever multiplayer shooter game Rogue Heist, the famous two-team game has already been a huge success in Indian market. In this game, two teams of robbers, made up of 5 players (maximum) fight for a same loot for around 5 minutes. Enjoyed those battles? Now, here's is a good news! The developer team of Rogue Heist has joined Shortgun Games team to provide an never seen before experience.
It's time to #SuitUpForBeta! We'll be running another Rogue Heist closed beta test this weekend! Servers will be live 24/7 beginning tomorrow, July 4 at 11AM ET and ending on Monday, July 8 at 2AM ET. pic.twitter.com/sstyEbiJ79
— Rogue Heist (@PlayRogueHeist) July 3, 2019
Credit - @ PlayRogueHeist X handle
The developers are set to introduce new elements and a dynamic gameplay. The two rounds of the game will be totally different from each other, where players will get a chance to innovate and adapt to the situation. It is believed to make the game more challenging. Additionally, there will be a new scoring system for adaptability and quick thinking. As per founders, the battlefield will be more complex.
Ashish R. Beuria, Game Director of Shortgun Games emphasized: “Our game features characters from diverse backgrounds with rich lore, enhancing the overall experience. We believe compelling characters and their backstories are crucial, even if the story exists outside of gameplay. Integrating this depth with dynamic, engaging gameplay is our key focus, ensuring every match feels fresh and exhilarating.”
The Shortgun Games team has announced to raise around $6.8 million in seed funding round. Meanwhile, a seed fundraising is considered as the very first capital investment for any company or start-up.
Vidhit Mehta added: “Through our initial fundraising campaign, we are dedicated to creating a world-class shooting game that will captivate gamers worldwide. Our strategic investments in development and marketing will drive our growth and contribute to pushing the boundaries of the global gaming market.”
At least 80% of the total funds will be allocated to game development, while the rest will be utilised for marketing
Well, this is a big question always! We tend to think that big investment always comes with huge risks, but the founders are quite confident about the outcome. The global gaming market is witnessing a huge growth especially in Asian and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries including Qatar, Kuwait, Algeria, Libya, and so on. In this region, the gamer base was estimated to be around 1.6 billion in 2023. As per recent prediction, it is set to touch whopping figure of 2 billion by 2028. These countries are the main revenue-generating regions for gaming sector. In 2023, the said region generated around $85.5 billion, showing a 4.6% YoY (year-on-year) growth in revenue. India is not behind. As per predictions, India will experience a staggering growth of over 277 million gamers by 2028. This is even much better trend than Japan or Koran market.
Shortgun Game is set to provide unique FPS experience for PC as well as console with captivating storytelling.
