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Mayhem Studios, the mobile game development arm of gaming unicorn MPL, has reportedly raised $20 Mn in its Series A round.

Truecaller and Steadview Capital also participated in the funding round.

Unlike games produced in India, the ‘battle royale’ genre requires a lot more investment in game development, which Indian firms have often shied away from.

Indian Battle Royale game Underworld Gang Wars (UGW) crosses 2 million pre-registrations

Underworld Gang Wars (UGW), first AAA game from India, has recorded more than 2 million pre-registration in less than two weeks.

MPL, founded by Srinivas and Malhotra in 2018, offers over 70 games on its Android and iOS apps, including daily fantasy sports, quizzing, board games, esports, and casual games.

On the MPL app, the Bengaluru-based company is also discontinuing its streaming service.

Mobile Premier League (MPL) has laid off 100 people across verticals, while also exiting Indonesia and shutting down its streaming service.

The new UGW game will depict the locations, the gangs, and the icons that represent an Indian context. It claims this game will be a AAA title

Mayhem Studios announces its first battle royale title 'Underworld Gang Wars' - Games AnimationXpress