1312 Interactive: A New Giant in Global Indie Game Publishing

1312 Interactive, a new game publishing house, aims to discover and publish top indie and AA games globally. Founded by Deepak Gurijala and Raviteja Mantena, it secured pre-seed funding from industry leaders and announced upcoming releases, focusing on Indian and international game markets.

1312 Interactive, a game publishing house specializing in personal computer and console games, has officially launched with ambitions to discover and publish top-notch indie and AA games worldwide. The company, led by gaming veterans Deepak Gurijala and Raviteja Mantena, declared it successfully concluded its pre-seed funding, garnering backing from notable industry figures such as Akshat Rathee, Gautam Virk, and Rajat Ojha.

In its maiden announcement, 1312 Interactive revealed three upcoming titles slated for release in 2025: 'Winds of Arcana' by Brewed Games, 'Palm Sugar: A Village Story' by Mono Tusk Studios, and 'Souls of Bombarika' by Street Lamp Games, with a commitment to roll out six to eight additional titles annually. The company aims to offer expansive support in marketing, localization, and production to game studios across India and beyond.

Co-founders Deepak Gurijala and Raviteja Mantena highlighted their mission to project Indian games onto the global stage while extending support to ensure these studios can produce world-class titles. Furthermore, they are exploring collaborations with developers in South East Asia, MENA, and South American markets.

(With inputs from agencies.)