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Indian games are increasingly gaining recognition for their seamless blending of mythology and traditions, offering players a rich cultural experience. These games combine ancient stories and art with contemporary gameplay. They resonate deeply with players, and elevate India’s position in global game development.
Indus Battle Royale, a highly anticipated game by Pune-based SuperGaming that has received over 11 million preregistrations on Google Play. The Indo-Futuristic Game is set in a distant future, on the island ‘Virlok,’ which was home to an ancient intergalactic explorer race, ‘the Yaksha.’ The players assume the role as Mythwalkers on a quest to find the rare resource “Cosmium”.
Avatars allow players to select their own unique style and skill. In Indus Avatars have been inspired by Indian mythology, history, and culture. Each has its own fascinating backstory. They are available in a variety of forms and functions. This allows Mythwalkers the freedom to choose models that suit their needs. The Avatars Of Indus are based on fascinating legends.
1. Adi and Adya
Series: Challenger
Background: Adi & Adya were the first standard Avatars. They are the result of billions of credits, and hours of research and design. They are designed to cater to Mythwalkers’ competitive spirit and represent the cutting edge technology that defines Indus Battle Royale. They are the Avatars of those who want to combine efficiency and style.
2. Null and Void
Series: Explorer
Background: Null & Void were the first prototype models to successfully land on Virlok. Their utilitarian style reflects their age. Their charm and reliability, despite the advent of more advanced models, make them popular among Mythwalkers. They represent the call of the endless void and dare Mythwalkers into the deepest secrets in the Cosmos.
3. Diya
Series: Yaksha Vintage
Background: Diya is a link to happier times in Indus. This old icon was revived in the hopes of rekindling joy and celebration from the past. Her design pays homage to the rich heritage of the ancient Yaksha people.
4. Neo Yash
Series: Yaksha Culture
Background: Neo-Yash demonstrates the aesthetics and cultural values that were fundamental to Yaksha culture. This Avatar represents the Indus fashion and artistic expression, giving a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the Yaksha civilisation.
5. Rana and Arya
Series: Yaksha Glamour
Background: Rana, a well-known entertainer and dancer was the star of a traveling troupe. His glamorous public persona was a cover for his real role as he worked undercover for the Yaksha Council.
Arya, a renowned performer and master-thief, used her performances to cover infamous heists. Her continued collaboration with Rana, despite her appearance of reformation, hints at ongoing clandestine involvement.
6. Heena
Series: Indus Icon
Heena, the Indus universe’s greatest bounty hunter, is modeled after India’s Olympic-winning shooter. COVEN is an intragalactic syndicate that frequently summons the sharpshooter when Mythwalkers require exceptional skill, or even a miracle.
7. Mor-ni
Series: Yaksha Heroes
Background: Morni, a legend in exile from the Champions Conclave is the only female representative for the Immortal peacock. She is a formidable warrior in Indus because of her indomitable spirit, tenacity and deadly grace.
8. Mech Balika
Series: Indus Automata
Background: Mech Balika was originally a marionette, in a theater operated by automatons. Her design is based on the Rajasthani string puppet “Kathputli”. It is unclear how she became such a famous combat unit. The Yaksha were reluctant to weaponize the robotic creations they created, believing it would be a loss in innocence.
9. Pokhran
Series: Indus Automata
Background: Developed in India by Homi Bhabha (a famous scientist), Pokhran units have been widely deployed throughout Virlok by Yaksha. The units were used to power the planet’s remote corners, facilitating progress. Their resilience eventually caught the eye of a Mythwalker, who captured a unit intact, leading to this Avatar.
10. Sir-taj
Series: Indus Automata
Background: Sir Taj is a technological wonder, representing the Yaksha’s deep reverence of their heritage. He is a universally loved character on Indus and has gained celebrity status with Mythwalkers because of his viral videos.
