Shagufta Khan

Co-founder & COO

With over 18 years of experience in Media, Brands, and Operations, Shagufta is the organizational force of our team. She is an expert in Transmedia and Digital IP, skilled at building powerful brand ecosystems. Her strategic expertise was honed through leadership roles at premier media houses, including NDTV, Network18, and Forbes India.

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Second Quest wins STPI OctaNE’s Open Challenge Program 6

Second Quest has been selected for STPI OctaNE’s Open Challenge Program in Aizawl! Co-founders Shagufta and Kinshuk recently attended the OctaNE bootcamp and are excited to work with emerging talent in the Northeast. Read about our experience, vision, and next steps.

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Riding the Waves of Innovation: Second Quest at Waves 2025!

We showcased Model Trains at India’s WAVES 2025—kids loved creating on Creatosphere, we pitched at WAVEX, and left re-energized to build a creator-driven future.

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Second Quest Shines at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 with a Startup Maharathi Win

We showcased Model Trains at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 thanks to Bharat Tech Triumph. And we won the Gaming & Sports category of the Startup Maharathi Challenge!

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Chasing the Dream: Second Quest at GDC 2025

Second Quest participates at GDC 2025 thanks to Bharat Tech Triumph! We showcased our debut ‘Model Trains’ at India Pavilion, met dev legends, and soaked in game design insights with our entire founding team.

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Second Quest Wins Elevate 2024 Grant!

We are very thrilled to announce that Second Quest has won the Elevate 2024 grant from Govt of Karnataka, boosting our Model Trains PoC and sharpening our pitch, vision, and community support.

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Super excited for GDC, London Games Fest, and our Game Reveal

I’m thrilled to head to GDC 2025 and London Games Festival after being propelled by IGDA and Bharat Tech Triumph. Catch my debut game’s first prototype sneak-peek on March 11th!

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Second Quest 2024 Recap: Full Steam Ahead into 2025

A 2024 recap from Second Quest's co-founder. The studio went from a game jam idea to attending global events like Gamescom and ended the year with promising progress on its debut game.

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Experiences From My First IGDC

IGDC 2024 felt like a homecoming! Our team led panels on DEI & fundraising, and we demoed our game. The energy and connections were incredible. We left inspired and can't wait for IGDC 2025!

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Second Quest at Gamescom Asia 2024: Forging Global Connections, Thanks to Global Game Jam

With support from Global Game Jam, We made our international debut at Gamescom Asia 2024. The team gained crucial connections and validation for our community-driven game strategy from industry leaders.

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Together 2024: A Journey of Inspiration, Connection, and Change

Our Co-founder Shagufta Khan participated at 'Together 2024', hosted by She Capital for women founders and investors. She drew inspiration from powerful keynotes, connected with fellow changemakers, and participated in a podcast on the future of sports and esports in India.

Events

Second Quest Joins Global Indie Celebration on Video Game Day

On Video Game Day, Second Quest was featured in a global indie developer showcase hosted by filmmaker Paul Docherty and the IGDA Foundation. During the livestream, the Founding Team shared the studio's story, unveiled a sneak peek of their first game, and represented India's growing game development community.

We are Playtesting Model Trains (Early Prototype)

We are openly developing our debut game Model Trains with the community. Join our playtesters today to get access to an early playtest build and help us shape the future of simulation games.

Play Model Trains (Early Prototype) Now!

Shagufta Khan

Second Quest wins STPI OctaNE’s Open Challenge Program 6

Riding the Waves of Innovation: Second Quest at Waves 2025!

Second Quest Shines at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 with a Startup Maharathi Win

Chasing the Dream: Second Quest at GDC 2025

Second Quest Wins Elevate 2024 Grant!

Super excited for GDC, London Games Fest, and our Game Reveal

Second Quest 2024 Recap: Full Steam Ahead into 2025

Experiences From My First IGDC

Second Quest at Gamescom Asia 2024: Forging Global Connections, Thanks to Global Game Jam

Together 2024: A Journey of Inspiration, Connection, and Change

Second Quest Joins Global Indie Celebration on Video Game Day

We are Playtesting Model Trains (Early Prototype)

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