Indus Battle Royale release date revealed, competition for BGMI?

The first-ever made-in-India esports title, Indus Battle Royale is creating a buzz among the Indian esports community. SuperGaming, the developers behind Indus Battle Royale recently released a new cinematic trailer for the game along with the official date reveal which is October 16, 2024. The game will be available on both Android and iOS.

Indus Battle Royale was a long time in the making, with developers hosting both open and closed beta for player feedback. The game itself is designed to mix a sci-fi world integrated with Indian cultural themes and even characters representing deities and historic legends.

The developers also recently announced a massive esports roadmap for Indus Battle Royale featuring a combined prize poof Rs 2.5 crore and multiple chances for fresh talent to make it big. Initial registration for Homegrown Qualifiers is now open to all, and players can form a team of four to compete for a prize pool of Rs 15 lakh.

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Will Indus Battle Royale compete with BGMI?

With a new Battle Royale in the market, many fans are wondering if the game will compete with BGMI. On the surface, both games share the same genre, Battle Royale, where players drop onto a huge map and survive till they are the only ones standing.

However, the sci-fi theme of Indus Battle Royale sets it apart from BGMI as the game has unique players with varying abilities. Those who have played Free Fire and Apex Legends Mobile will see some similarities, and a lot will find themselves in a familiar place.

Overall, the game will compete against BGMI, at least in both casual and esports markets. SuperGaming is starting strong with the tournament and hopeful will receive love from players to keep things up. Having options in online gaming and esports will also create more opportunities for players.