Dot9 Games and Nazara have announced that the FAU-G: Domination mobile shooter game, focused on the Indian military, has reached a million pre-registrations.
Initially revealed three weeks ago, pre-registrations are currently available on Android, with plans for iOS availability at a later date. Mumbai-based Dot9 games is spearheading the development of the game, which will be published by Nazara Publishing. This achievement marks the fastest game to reach the one million mark under Nazara Publishing so far.
FAU-G: Domination, a shooter game made in India with a charitable angle supporting Indian soldiers’ families, launched pre-registrations on September 5 with a special event featuring nCore Group and Dot9 Games mentor Shri Akshay Kumar.
Nazara Publishing, as India’s first turnkey publishing platform, has initiated a marketing campaign to engage Indian gamers and encourage them to pre-register for FAU-G: Domination.
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Strategies for engaging Indian gamers include partnerships with top content creators and influencers, as well as offering pre-registration bonuses.
Vishal Gondal, cofounder of nCore Games, stated, “Hitting this milestone so quickly is a powerful testament to the growing demand for high-quality, Made-in-India content. Indian gamers are a discerning audience, and their overwhelming support shows that they’re hungry for experiences that reflect their culture and identity.”
Deepak Ail, CEO of Dot9 Games, expressed excitement about the milestone of a million pre-registrations and noted the ongoing work to enhance FAU-G: Domination based on player feedback and playtests.
FAU-G: Domination, developed by Nazara and nCore Games, is a response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for the Indian games industry to create world-class games, reflecting the country’s potential in the gaming sector.
The game’s trailer showcases various maps, weapons, locations, and firefights, aiming to provide a comprehensive gaming experience to players in India and globally.
Under the mentorship of Shri Akshay Kumar, nCore Games is dedicating the game to Bharat Ke Veer, a trust supporting India’s Armed Forces Martyrs’ families. Nazara has donated funds to this cause, and FAU-G: Domination will feature specific items with proceeds directed towards Bharat Ke Veer.
FAU-G: Domination recently had a second playtest, allowing players to provide feedback to shape the final game, focusing on gameplay mechanics, weapon balance, map layouts, and other aspects.
