Revenant Esports, an esports brand, has signed Shagufta Iqbal, popularly known as Xyaa, a gaming creator and a female voice in esports, to its creator line-up, Revenant XSpark.
Xyaa is the second female addition in Revenant XSpark in quick succession after Kaashvi Hiranandani.
From playing at local LAN cafés to representing India and securing a top-4 finish at the World Esports Championship 2023 in Riyadh, Xyaa’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring.
Xyaa also represented at the HP Omen Event in Los Angeles, USA, this year, which was an incredible experience for her.
Xyaa has a large fan following across multiple social media platforms, with her YouTube channel boasting around 637K subscribers with over 65 million total views. Her Instagram (@xyaalive) has about 243K followers, and on Twitch, she has 12.7K followers.
In 2024, she was the only female from the esports category to be nominated for the prestigious National Creators Award by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Xyaa has attracted major brand partnerships, including global gaming brands such as Intel, Logitech, MSI, and Loco. She has been a consistent fixture across global events like Acer Predator League in Tokyo and Manila, IEM Sydney, and exclusive previews at Ubisoft studios in Abu Dhabi. She had notable collaborations with H&M for an Animal Crossing campaign featuring Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams and Intel India as their gaming ambassador.
Shagufta “Xyaa” Iqbal said, “I am excited to join Revenant XSpark and build new formats, collaborate with top creators, and take the community to the next level. I have always believed in pushing boundaries and creating a more inclusive gaming culture in India, and my collaboration with Revenant is a natural next step in my journey.”
“I got to connect with so many amazing international creators and audience. Working with HP Omen was really fun too! Seeing new things on global stages really inspired me,” she added.
Rohit Jagasia, Founder and CEO of Revenant Esports, said, “We are extremely happy to have Shagufta Iqbal, aka Xyaa, as a part of Revenant XSpark’s glorious line-up. Admired for her versatility, authenticity, and consistent presence across various social media platforms, Xyaa has been a role model for aspiring gamers across the country. She is the evolving face of Indian esports and her presence in the team is in line with our commitment to bring diversity in India’s creator-driven gaming ecosystem.”
