# This Award Belongs to Our Community

*November 18, 2024 · Letters & speeches · Roby John*

Rishitu and Sid,

Please find responses inline below and images as attachments

- Tell us about Super Gaming and the journey of bringing Indus Battle Royale to life. How has the user reception been?

At SuperGaming, our passion is creating immersive, high-quality games that resonate globally while staying true to cultural roots. Focusing on real-time multiplayer games, we’ve developed standout titles like MaskGun, which launched in 2019 and achieved nearly 100 million downloads, and Battle Stars, which found success in India.

With Indus Battle Royale, we aimed to introduce a unique “Wakanda of India” theme, filling a gap for a battle royale that authentically showcases Indian art and culture while being an innovative new take on the battle royale genre. Since its launch, Indus has reached 5 million downloads, marking a significant step toward putting Indian games on the global map. Our team spent over three years crafting Indus, with detailed characters, environments, and innovative gameplay features like our alternate win condition called “Cosmium” and our unique “Grudge” revenge system. This effort was about more than just a game—it’s a connection to our engaged community. The positive reception to its Indo-futuristic design motivates us to keep improving. The community’s enthusiasm validates our vision of Indian games thriving globally. We’re committed to evolving Indus through continuous updates and player engagement, showcasing the potential of Indian creativity in gaming.

- How has Google Play helped you in your journey as a local gaming studio? 

Google Play has been an indispensable partner in SuperGaming’s journey, helping us grow from a local studio to a recognized name. As India’s largest mobile distribution platform, it has provided us access to millions of players and a reliable payment infrastructure, fostering trust and seamless transactions.

Their team’s guidance has been invaluable in optimizing monetization, refining features, and tailoring our games to resonate with India’s diverse audience. Their proactive support, through events like Playtime and Google I/O, has accelerated our growth and kept us ahead of trends and have given us global best practices. Collaborations like integrating Gameface into Indus have enhanced the player experience.

Google Play’s expertise and responsiveness have empowered us to deliver world-class gaming, pushing the boundaries of Indian gaming. We’re grateful for their support in realizing our vision.

### What are your thoughts on winning the Best Of Made in India game award?

Winning the Best of 2024: Made in India award is an incredible honor, and I’d first like to congratulate our entire team. This recognition is a testament to their years of dedication, creativity, and unwavering commitment to bringing Indus to life. It’s their hard work that truly made this achievement possible. I’d also like to extend heartfelt thanks to our partners and, most importantly, to our players. Their constant feedback, enthusiasm, and support have been instrumental in shaping Indus into what it is today. This award belongs just as much to our community as it does to us.

To us, this recognition is not just a milestone but also a motivation to keep pushing forward. It serves as both an encouragement and a responsibility—to continue refining the game, innovating, and delivering an even better experience for our players. We’re more committed than ever to raising the bar and making Indian gaming shine on the global stage.

### What are your future plans for Super Gaming and Indus Battle Royale?

At SuperGaming, our vision is crystal clear: we aim to elevate Indus into one of the top-tier Battle Royale experiences globally. Our immediate focus is on perfecting every aspect of the game, ensuring it delivers a world-class experience that not only resonates with players around the world but also proudly reflects its Indian roots.

A core part of this journey involves establishing Indus as a competitive esports title. We see immense potential in building an ecosystem where players can showcase their skills, compete at the highest levels, and unite as a vibrant community. Esports is a key pillar of our roadmap, and we’re committed to nurturing a thriving competitive scene that brings together passionate gamers.

While our ultimate vision is to take Indian gaming content to a global audience, we’re approaching it with a step-by-step strategy. Our priority is to refine the game experience first, ensuring it’s exceptional in every way, before scaling up to the international stage. We envision Indus not just as a great game, but as a breakthrough moment in Indian gaming—one that can stand proudly alongside the biggest titles worldwide, setting new benchmarks for what Indian games can achieve and be true to our mission of "Building India's Gaming Revolution"

### Attached are photos of

### An image of yourself and your team.

- *Logos for Super Gaming and Indus Battle Royale.*

- Logos for Super Gaming and Indus Battle Royale.

Please let me know if any additional information is needed.

thanks,

### Roby