LightFury Games announces big-budget cricket game, E-Cricket

LightFury Games has announced a new cricket video game called E-Cricket. The game was revealed at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025 on March 17 in San Francisco. Co-founder Karan Shroff believes that cricket, despite being the second-largest sport in the world, deserves a high-quality game that accurately represents it. E-Cricket is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and aims to offer a real-time multiplayer experience. Shroff compared it to the popular FIFA series, emphasizing its uniqueness and unpredictability. The game is expected to launch in early 2026. The Indian gaming market is seeing rapid growth. As player preferences evolve, more ambitious gaming projects are being developed. LightFury Games secured $8.5 million in seed funding in April 2024, marking a promising start. The company intends to monetize E-Cricket primarily through in-app purchases and cosmetic upgrades. LightFury Games is building a strong team with experienced industry veterans. Shroff referred to this team as "the Avengers." The focus is on creating a well-structured foundation for the game to ensure high quality and great gameplay. They are also leveraging artificial intelligence to speed up the game development process and improve play experiences. E-Cricket will provide key features such as real-time commentary and personalized gameplay. It will be powered by Amazon GameLift Streams, allowing for a seamless gaming experience across various devices without the need for specialized hardware. This technology will make the game more accessible to a wider audience. The gaming sector in India is expected to surpass $1 billion in revenue by 2025, signaling its growing importance as a global hub for gaming. LightFury Games plans to lead the charge with E-Cricket, aiming to meet the demand for high-quality sports games in the region.