NEW DELHI: Two days after the Centre banned the highly popular mobile gaming app PUBG, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar on Friday announced a made-in-India action game, set to be launched next month. The game, titled FAU-G, is being developed by Bengaluru-based nCore Games.
“Supporting PM @narendramodi’s AtmaNirbhar movement, proud to present an action game, Fearless And United-Guards FAU-G. Besides entertainment, players will also learn about the sacrifices of our soldiers,” Kumar, whose tilt towards the ruling dispensation is well known, tweeted.
The game is reportedly based on real-life scenarios encountered by the Indian security forces as they deal with domestic and foreign threats. Its first level will be set against the backdrop of the Galwan Valley—the site of India-China clashes in June. It will be followed by third-person shooting gameplay.
The banishing of PUBG has created a huge void in the Indian mobile gaming arena, which many gaming developers are scrambling to fill. But, experts say many Indian developers lack the digital capabilities of Chinese giants like Tencent.
Supporting PM @narendramodi’s AtmaNirbhar movement, proud to present an action game,Fearless And United-Guards FAU-G. Besides entertainment, players will also learn about the sacrifices of our soldiers. 20% of the net revenue generated will be donated to @BharatKeVeer Trust #FAUG pic.twitter.com/Q1HLFB5hPt
Dayanidhi MG, co-founder and CEO of nCore Games is nonetheless confident that his team can pull it off. “We managed genre-defining MOBA games like Vainglory of SuperEvil Megacorp for the worldwide audience. We have also worked with global studios like Rovio,” he said.
Additionally, it would have 20 per cent of its net revenue donated to 'Bharat Ke Veer' trust - which gives homage and support to the country's brave hearts.
Talking about the new game, the 'Rustom' actor said: "For youngsters in India, gaming is becoming an important form of entertainment. With FAU-G, I'm hoping that as they play the game they will learn about the sacrifices of our soldiers and also contribute to the families of the martyrs; and with this, each one of us has the ability to support PM Modi's vision of Atma Nirbhar".
The game is based on real scenarios encountered by the Indian Security Forces to deal with both domestic and foreign threats.
The game is expected to launch at the end of October with its first-level set in the Galwan Valley backdrop followed by third-person shooting gameplay in the subsequent releases. The game will be available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
A Bengaluru based gaming publisher will soon launch a new multiplayer mid-core gaming title, "Fearless and United: Guards (FAU-G)."
Founder and Chairman of the gaming publisher, Vishal Gondal, said: "It is a matter of great pride to respond to PM Modi's call and present the world a world-class game, which will not only help gamers in a virtual setting fight the forces of evil; but also positively contribute to nation-building by supporting our martyrs."
While, Dayanidhi MG, co-founder, and CEO added: "We have in-depth experience in different genres specially mid-core games. We managed genre-defining MOBA games like Vainglory of SuperEvil Megacorp for the worldwide audience. We have also worked with global studios like Rovio. We have an experienced team and is constantly expanding to bring the best talent together to create games that Indian gamers can relate to while playing."
(With ANI inputs)