FAUG: Domination launches on Android at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai with Akshay Kumar
It's developed by Mumbai’s Dot9 Games, published by Nazara Publishing
Donations pledged to Bharat Ke Veer Trust supporting martyrs’ families
FAU‑G: Domination, the latest instalment in India’s homegrown mobile shooter franchise, officially launched on Android at the World Audio Video Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai on May 1, 2025. Developed by Mumbai-based Dot9 Games and published by Nazara Publishing — a division of publicly listed Nazara Technologies — the game underscores India’s push for.
Survey“Atmanirbhar Bharat” and culturally resonant interactive experiences
Unveiled in the presence of Bollywood mentor Akshay Kumar, FAU‑G: Domination promises epic tactical action across authentically Indian terrains, a detailed roadmap of future content, and a philanthropic pledge to the Bharat Ke Veer initiative, which supports families of fallen Armed Forces personnel.
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The FAU‑G: Domination trailer premiered at WAVES 2025, held at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre, marking a milestone for India’s gaming industry. In attendance was Shri Akshay Kumar — mentor to nCore Games and Dot9 Games — who joined executives from Nazara Technologies and Dot9 to formally unveil the title. Gamers can now download FAU‑G: Domination directly from the Google Play Store, with the iOS release slated for a later date.
A new chapter in the FAU‑G Series
FAU‑G: Domination builds on the Fearless and United Guards (FAU‑G) universe, first announced in late 2020, by deepening its narrative and gameplay scope. Dot9 Games — a startup founded in 2021 by veterans of Indiagames — led development under co-founders Deepak Ail, Srinivasan Veeraraghavan, Kaiwan Yezdani, and Prasad Ramdas. Nazara Publishing entered the partnership in June 2024, leveraging its status as India’s only publicly listed gaming publisher to support Dot9 from beta tests to global launch.
FAU‑G: Domination offers multiple maps inspired by Indian landmarks — from the desert outposts of Jodhpur to the congested docks of Chennai — each designed for strategic, squad-based combat. At launch, players can select from ten unique characters, each with distinct abilities and backstories, with more heroes and skins scheduled via future updates.
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A high-impact gameplay trailer showcasing immersive storytelling, tactical mechanics, and diverse terrains has also been released to build community excitement. Nazara has confirmed it will soon share a detailed roadmap outlining new modes, seasonal events, and content drops.
Fusing purpose with play: The Bharat Ke Veer Initiative
In alignment with its patriotic ethos, FAU‑G: Domination is dedicated to Bharat Ke Veer, the government-supported trust conceptualized by Akshay Kumar to aid families of India’s armed forces martyrs. Nazara has pledged ₹25 lakh from in-game proceeds to the trust and will donate 100% of sales from exclusive cosmetic items — such as regiment insignia and commemorative badges — to the cause. This social commitment underscores India’s gaming community rallying behind national heroes through interactive entertainment.
As Dot9 Games and Nazara Publishing roll out new content and engage the gaming community, FAU-G Domination stands poised to be a landmark in India’s gaming narrative — one where cultural resonance, technological ambition, and philanthropic impact coalesce on the global stage.
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