One of the most well known esports organisations in the world, Fnatic, have announced their entry into the esports scene in India.
Fnatic has acquired team XSpark, which is currently one of the leading PUBG Mobile teams in the country. XSpark consists of Sc0utOP, Ronak, Owais, InYoDream and Paritosh. Sc0utOP and Ronak may be recognisable to some as the players who qualified for the PUBG Invitationals in Berlin recently.
In an exclusive quote to AFK Gaming, Fnatic's Chief Gaming Officer, Patrik Sättermon had this to say:
"It’s been a long term dream and goal to enter India. We’ve been exploring the market as well as meeting with players, organizations and game developers to understand how the market is moving and where the opportunities lie. With Team X and PUBG Mobile we have a great opportunity as they are a pro team, who are not just the best in India but also are international contenders. For the initial months, we’ll focus on the sports side and content. Over time, we are looking to set up a gaming facility and staff up so that all the fans and gamers in India can get the full Fnatic experience that they deserve, in terms of products, experiences and of course content. We are delighted to be here. It’s been a long journey but I think we’ve found the perfect opportunity to engage and learn from a thriving esport community that we are happy to be part of."
Fnatic made the annoucement via Instagram.