Dhruva Interactive

About Dhruva Interactive

Dhruva Interactive was India's oldest video game developer, founded in March 1997 in Bangalore by Rajesh Rao. The company contributed to over 100 titles for global publishers before being acquired by Rockstar Games in 2019 and merged into Rockstar India.

Company History

• Founded: March 1997
• Location: Bangalore, India
• Founder: Rajesh Rao
• Peak Size: 300+ employees
• Acquisition: Sold to Rockstar Games for $7.9M in May 2019

Acquisition Timeline

1. 2016: Starbreeze Studios acquired 90.5% stake for $8.5M
2. 2019: Starbreeze sold to Rockstar Games for $7.9M due to financial difficulties
3. Merged: Into Rockstar India (500+ employees combined)

Notable Project Contributions

• Halo 5: Guardians
• Forza Horizon 3
• Quantum Break
• Sea of Thieves
• Days Gone
• Marvel's Spider-Man
• Prey (Arkane Studios)

Services Provided (Historical)

• Game development
• Art production
• Co-development support
• Asset creation

Legacy

As India's pioneering game development studio, Dhruva established India as a viable outsourcing destination for AAA game development, contributing to over 100 titles across 20+ years before becoming part of Rockstar India.

Why Choose Dhruva Interactive (Historical)

• 100+ titles contributed to
• AAA experience with major franchises
• India's pioneer in game development
• Now Rockstar India with continued legacy