After a long wait and a series of delays, nCore Games announced Republic Day as the release date of its flagship game FAU-G (Fearless And United-Guards) on Sunday. nCore Games, the creator of the multiplayer game, along with ambassador Akshay Kumar, announced the release date through a video they shared on all social media platforms.
Announced by Akshay Kumar back in September 2020, FAU-G is popularly known as the Indian version of the more popular battle royale PUB-G, which the Indian government banned the game due to security concerns related to user privacy.
Whether it’s a problem within the country or at the border...these Bharat Ke Veer always stand tall. They are our Fearless And United Guards, our FAU-G! Witness the anthem 🦁
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 3, 2021
Pre-register now https://t.co/8cuWhoHDBh
Launch 🎮 26/1@VishalGondal @nCore_games @BharatKeVeer #FAUG pic.twitter.com/ctp5otrjLE
As seen in the video, the game is set in the Line of Actual Control (LAC) Ladakh, and unlike its Chinese counterpart, will also have missions and episodes.
However, as netizens and Twitterati did in September, Akshay Kumar and the Bengaluru-based nCore Games' video was met with a flurry of memes that had many crackling. Here are a few of the best reactions:
One user suggested that e-sports gamers who prefer PUB-G would not bat an eye towards FAU-G.
#FAUG coming soon*
— Arunwal (@Fakchod) January 3, 2021
E-sport players who want to play pubg* pic.twitter.com/EzVI58pfmP
Another user took the side of PUB-G's owner, opining that gamers in India were lining up in anticipation for the wrong game.
Many PUBG streamer already register for #FAUG
— Pulkit🥳/// (@sarcasticyadav_) January 3, 2021
Meanwhile PUBG-owner to them-: pic.twitter.com/U60wNOsixu
This netizen held the popular opinion that FAU-G is no less than a PUB-G knockoff.
#FAUG is coming up!!
— Eternal MOD🎭 (@Shubh4_all) January 3, 2021
Meanwhile PUBG players: pic.twitter.com/Num5HFdde2
Another Twitter user was of the belief that PUB-G's plans to launch an Indian version of the game would go in vain.
#FAUG to be released in INDIA soon.
— ┬ Ⲏ ᴇ - Ɍ ᴇ ┬ 𝚆 ᴇ ᴇ ┬ ᴇ Ɍ // PAIN STAN Account ™ (@_TheKidd9) January 3, 2021
PUBG Mobile Indian version rn: pic.twitter.com/SuGu56Qq1D
The same sentiment was echoed in another tweet as well. PUB-G Corporation recently set up its India office in Bengaluru.
PUB-G developers after seeing FAU-G trailer and game release date being confirmed in India-#FAUG #AatmnirbharBharat #ncore_games @Mortal04907880 pic.twitter.com/V0EQ07sjaE
— Abhinav Kamboj (@kavinav21) January 3, 2021