KRAFTON India and Nautilus Mobile have released Real Cricket Update 5.1, available from June 26, 2026. The update introduces three new experiences: Relive RCPL, a mode recreating standout moments from India's biggest cricket festival; Tournament Rush, offering free access to the World Cup 11 Tournament for a limited 14-day window; and an India Tour of England in-game event running from July 1-19, 2026.
Relive RCPL: Play the Moments Everyone Was Talking About
Real Cricket's new mode draws directly from the RCPL 2026 season's most memorable moments, such as the Mumbai Indians breaking their 13-year opening-match jinx, record-breaking batting displays, and the Gujarat Titans' composed run chases. Players build their strongest playing XI, enter match situations inspired by actual on-field events, and test whether they can change outcomes or recreate history. Every challenge puts players at the centre of the action, facing the same bowlers, pressure, and crowd moments that defined RCPL 2026.
- Step into iconic RCPL 2026 match scenarios with your best playing XI
- Build your strongest squad against the season's real bowlers and conditions
- Challenge yourself: can your XI change the result?
Tournament Rush: Relive India's Greatest World Cup Triumph
Starting June 26, 2026, Real Cricket invites fans to step back into India's World Cup victory on home soil through the World Cup 11 Tournament, available completely free for 14 days. Usually a paid experience, the tournament will be accessible to all players at no cost during this limited window. Players who complete daily missions throughout the event will also earn bonus Coins, Real Cricket's in-game currency.
- Free access to the full World Cup 11 Tournament for all players from June 26, 2026
- 14-day limited-time window only
- Earn bonus Coins by completing daily missions throughout the event
India Tour of England: Follow the Tour in Real Time
From July 1 to 19, 2026, all players will receive free access to the India Tour of England in-game content, replicating the conditions, pressure, and atmosphere of the live series. Players can bat on iconic English pitches, lead the bowling attack in genuine overseas conditions, and guide India to victory across the tour. This event reflects Real Cricket's ongoing commitment to synchronising in-game content with the real-world cricket calendar.
- Free in-game content mirroring the India Tour of England
- Available to all players from July 1-19, 2026
- Experience iconic English grounds and conditions as the tour unfolds live
Developer and Publisher Insights
Anuj Sahani, Head - KIGI and Director of Publishing, KRAFTON India, said: "5.1 is about keeping players in the middle of cricket season, even when the season is technically over. Relive RCPL gives you real match situations - the same pressure, the same bowling attacks - and lets you play them your way. That's the kind of experience we want Real Cricket to own, and our job is to make sure that when something big happens in cricket, Real Cricket players feel and engage with it first."
Real Cricket is developed by Nautilus Mobile, a Pune-based game development studio, and published by KRAFTON India. Following KRAFTON's majority acquisition of the studio in 2025, Nautilus continues to scale the franchise with enhanced publishing support. The Real Cricket franchise features multiple competitive game modes, official IPL team licenses, upgraded visual and gameplay systems, and new engagement features such as the RC Pass and the Real Rewards T20 Series.
KRAFTON India is also known for its flagship title BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), which has surpassed 260 million downloads. Since 2021, the company has invested over $250 million in Indian startups across interactive entertainment, gaming, esports, and technology.
