So I’ve been running a small Discord group for Indian indie game developers. Lately, there’s been a lot of uncertainty about how local and foreign gaming platforms are being handled here. Today, I came across this article — https://quintdaily.com/2025/03/gaming-in-india-digital-sovereignty/ — and it really got me thinking. Are we heading toward tighter digital control over gaming, especially for platforms hosted outside India? If so, what could that mean for developers who rely on global exposure and tools? Should we be taking any preemptive steps now, like switching servers or adjusting our monetization models?
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The article you linked breaks it down pretty well — India is indeed tightening its grip under the banner of “digital sovereignty,” especially targeting gaming platforms with foreign connections. From what I gathered, it’s less about banning and more about demanding compliance with Indian laws, which could include hosting data locally and content moderation. If your dev group uses international cloud platforms or payment gateways, it might be worth looking into local alternatives or at least diversifying. Better safe than sorry.