Online gaming is set to rise in India: Here's how

With more and more people switching to online battle royale games and skill-based titles, the gaming sector of India has grown significantly over the last few years.

According to estimates from KPMG, the sector is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 22%, and at this pace it is expected to cross $1 billion in revenue by the end of 2020.

The growth of India's gaming sector will be driven by a number of factors, including the rise of new investor-backed game studios, immersive and local themed titles as well as more fantasy sports apps.

Even the launch of affordable gaming smartphones and technologies aimed at making graphic-intensive mobile games accessible will play a crucial role in getting more paying gamers onboard.

This year, Netflix-like on-demand gaming services (like Google Stadia and Apple Arcade) are expected to be a major trend in the online gaming industry.

These services will finally end the problem of paying for each title individually and give users a whole library of titles to enjoy in exchange for a fixed monthly fee or subscription.

Along with cloud gaming, local games connected with Indian culture and gaming habits are expected to see a big push this year.

The focus will be on local languages as well as themes like popular movie franchises and festivals.

To note, we have already seen a large number of players engage in Teen Patti and Rummy online app.

Online gaming will also be pushed by the advancement of fantasy gaming and the adoption of AR/VR.

At present, the fantasy sports scene in India revolves around cricket. But, in 2020, we expect to see the growth of football, kabaddi, hockey, volleyball, baseball, and wrestling too.

Plus, new AR/VR technologies will draw more takers, particularly those looking for an immersive gaming experience.