Indian consumers with Dolby Atmos-enabled Android mobile devices can now experience an immersive gaming experience with Dolby Atmos in the Arena Mode or TDM Mode
Chennai, September 04, 2024 – KRAFTON, the makers of BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), India’s most-loved battle royale game and Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, are pleased to announce that Dolby Atmos® immersive audio is now available in BGMI Arena or Team Death Match Mode, placing life-like sound at the forefront of the gaming experience. With this collaboration, Indian consumers with Dolby Atmos-enabled Android mobile devices will be able to experience BGMI in Dolby Atmos, allowing mobile players to love their favorite game even more with Dolby.
Seddharth Merrotra, Head of Business Development, KRAFTON India, said, “Sound is a transformative element in mobile gaming, and we are absolutely thrilled to introduce the groundbreaking Dolby Atmos immersive audio experience to BGMI. Dolby Atmos will significantly boost the gaming experience, offering players much deeper engagement. At KRAFTON, our passion for pushing the limits of mobile gaming drives us to explore and integrate the latest innovations. We are excited to see our players’ reaction and look forward to delivering more such experiences in the future.”
“We are thrilled to bring Dolby Atmos immersive audio to BGMI, one of the most popular mobile games in India,” said Sameer Seth, Director Marketing – India, Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby Atmos places the player in the center of the action as combat sounds come alive, immersing them into the game-world and enabling pick up of the subtle surrounding details, which provides a competitive advantage. Our collaboration with KRAFTON and device makers like Xiaomi ensures consumers with easy and seamless access to this fantastic Dolby Atmos gaming experience on their mobile devices.”
Anuj Sharma, CMO Xiaomi India expressed his views on the mobile gaming experience, “Gaming has become a significant passion for the Indian audience, with consumers now seeking immersive, true-to-life experiences on their smartphones. Xiaomi is excited to partner with Dolby and KRAFTON to elevate the mobile gaming experience to new heights. By integrating Dolby Atmos into BGMI on Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, we’re bringing gamers closer to the action, making every moment more vivid and thrilling than ever before.”
Sound is a core element of gaming, and BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA takes its audio to new levels with Dolby Atmos. With Dolby Atmos, players will hear the battlefield come alive all around them with crystal clear detail. They will also be able to hear potentially game-changing sounds with pinpoint accuracy – like the movement of footsteps of an opponent creeping up on them. Together with vast soundscapes that completely immerse each player, Dolby Atmos will turn each BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA match into a hyper-realistic gaming experience.
ABOUT KRAFTON, Inc.
Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, and Flyway Games. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies. Their goal is to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON’s platforms and services.
KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties, including BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), Bullet Echo India, Road To Valor: Empires, The Callisto Protocol, NEW STATE MOBILE, Moonbreaker, and TERA. With a passionate and determined team worldwide, KRAFTON is a technology-driven company that boasts world-class capabilities as it seeks to expand its areas of business beyond games to multimedia entertainment and deep learning. KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to enhancing the start-up ecosystem in India; and so far, the company has invested over $170 million in several Indian startups in the field of interactive entertainment, gaming, Esports, and technology. For more information, visit www.krafton.com
About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) is based in San Francisco with offices around the globe. From movies and TV shows, to apps, music, sports, and gaming, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people worldwide. We partner with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io.
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