Krafton announces Road to Valor: Empires Open Championship with a prize fund of 10 lakhs

KRAFTON, the South Korean video game developer, today announced the first ever Road To Valor: Empires Open Championship with a total prize pool of INR 10 Lakh. The strategy game was launched in India in March 2023 by , one of the largest gaming organizations in India that awards at the Esports Awards 2022.

Now, as the game looks to expand its dominance in the Indian competitive gaming space, it has announced its first official tournament within just two months of launch. “Strategy gaming in India has witnessed a surge in emerging talent, and this tournament aims to provide a platform for gamers to hone their skills and make a mark in the world of esports.” the publishers said in a statement.

KRAFTON, Inc. India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn expressed his enthusiasm for this tournament and highlighted its importance to the Indian gaming market. ”We believe that India has a great talent pool in strategy games and we hope that this tournament will provide a platform for all aspiring players in this segment. India has always been an important market for us and we are committed to nurturing the esports ecosystem in the country.” he said.

The teams and schedule have not yet been finalized.

Krafton also confirmed in the statement that the tournament will begin in June 2023. In addition, they assured that the dates and additional details about the tournament will be made public soon.

This comes just a few days after (BGMI), India’s most popular gaming title so far played out as what it is today. In another surprising move, “The KRAFTON INDIA ESPORTS YouTube channel will serve as a hub for all esports enthusiasts, offering engaging content, exciting competitions and updates on KRAFTON esports events.” mentioned the official release

Road to Valor: Empires currently has over 100 thousand downloads on Google Play Store with a rating of 4.2. As the game does not have an esports base yet, the tournament should be perceived as an amateur league open to all, where entry-level talents will be exposed to greater opportunities.

Krafton’s mobile gaming strategy has always been focused on India. The company has shown its commitment to enhance the startup ecosystem in India; and so far close to $100 million in various Indian start-ups in the field of interactive entertainment, gaming, e-sports and technology.

The teams and schedule have not yet been finalized.

Krafton also confirmed in the statement that the tournament will begin in June 2023. In addition, they assured that the dates and additional details about the tournament will be made public soon.

This comes just a few days after (BGMI), India’s most popular gaming title so far played out as what it is today. In another surprising move, “The KRAFTON INDIA ESPORTS YouTube channel will serve as a hub for all esports enthusiasts, offering engaging content, exciting competitions and updates on KRAFTON esports events.” mentioned the official statement.

Road to Valor: Empires currently has over 100 thousand downloads on Google Play Store with a rating of 4.2. As the game does not have an esports base yet, the tournament should be perceived as an amateur league open to all, where entry-level talents will be exposed to greater opportunities.

Krafton’s mobile gaming strategy has always been focused on India. The company has shown its commitment to enhance the startup ecosystem in India; and so far close to $100 million in various Indian start-ups in the field of interactive entertainment, gaming, e-sports and technology.