Shortgun Games Secures $1 Million in Seed Funding

Shortgun, a game development studio, has successfully acquired $1 million in seed funding from angel investors. These new resources will be directed towards the pre-production and development of the game’s Minimum Viable Product (MVP) while facilitating strategic, need-based hiring to enhance its team, primarily based in India.

About Shortgun Games

Founded in 2021 by Jeet Chandan and Vidhit Mehta, Shortgun Games is a cutting-edge game development studio established by the creators of Rogue Heist. With the objective of creating India’s first genre-defying third-person shooter (TPS) game for PC and console, the studio combines expertise in interactive storytelling, cinematic action, and high production values.

Growth of India’s Gaming Industry

According to market research, the valuation of India’s gaming industry is projected to reach $5.21 billion in 2024. The market is anticipated to experience exponential growth, predicted to increase to $22.53 billion by 2034.

Collaborations at Shortgun Games

Recently, Shortgun Games partnered with Vicky Arora, a renowned Bollywood action director celebrated for hit films such as URI, RRR, TANAAV, and the upcoming Ramayan Part.