LightFury Games

Studio Overview

LightFury Games is a high-fidelity game development and technology studio focused on creating AAA-quality interactive entertainment. Founded in January 2024 by industry veterans Karan Shroff, Tina Balachandran, and Anurag Banerjee, the studio aims to elevate the standard of game development in India by producing competitive, console-grade titles for global audiences. The studio operates as a first-party developer, leveraging advanced technology pipelines to deliver immersive sports simulations and AI-driven interactive narratives.

Core Technology and Production

The studio’s development workflow is built upon Unreal Engine 5.5, utilizing cutting-edge features such as Nanite geometry and Lumen global illumination. LightFury Games emphasizes technical excellence in its gameplay systems, employing C++ architecture to drive complex physics simulations, networked multiplayer infrastructure, and procedural AI systems. Production methodologies include in-house motion capture, facial animation, and photogrammetry to ensure high-fidelity visual and mechanical authenticity.

Key Projects

• eCricket: The studio’s flagship competitive sports simulation. Designed for mobile with future expansion to PC and console, the title features advanced ball physics, tactical gameplay controls, and broadcast-style presentation. It incorporates officially licensed rosters for over 700 professional cricketers.
• Escape.ai: An experimental platform and creator marketplace dedicated to distributing AI-assisted narrative experiences and interactive entertainment.

Corporate Structure

LightFury Games operates under the parent entity LeagueX Gaming Private Limited. While the corporate shell was originally incorporated in 2018, the studio brand and its current mission were established in 2024. The company maintains a global footprint with its headquarters in Bengaluru, India, and a dedicated studio base in Teddington, United Kingdom. The studio is backed by significant institutional investment from firms including Blume Ventures, MIXI, Inc., KRAFTON, and Times Internet, supporting its mission to build world-class gaming intellectual property.