After a 10-month ban, Battlegrounds Mobile India to soon make a comeback. The Krafton-owned mobile game was banned in India in July of 2022 following a government directive. Soon it was removed from Google Play Store and App Store. It was banned similar to PUBG was banned and vanished from India. For those who are unaware PUBG was relaunched in India by the name of BGMI also known as Battlegrounds Mobile India. Apart from the new branding, the game was specifically designed for Indian users.
Battlegrounds Mobile India tragedy in India is soon to become a thing of the past. Krafton the parent company of the popular game has announced that it is going to relaunch BGMI in India. The battle-royale game is making a comeback after it was banned in July last year by the Indian government owing to privacy and security concerns. However New State Mobile, a different app that Krafton owns is still operating in the country.
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While sharing the new Krafton the publisher of BGMI said, We are highly grateful to the Indian authorities for allowing us to resume operations of BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI). We would like to extend our gratitude to our Indian gaming community for their support and patience over the past few months. We are excited to announce that BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA will be available for download soon and we cannot wait to welcome you back to our platform. We believe in the power of gaming to bring people together and create unforgettable experiences. We are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our users in India and beyond, and we look forward to continuing our journey with you.”
He further adds, “At KRAFTON, Inc., we are deeply committed to the Indian gaming ecosystem. Our approach has always been India-first, which serves as the foundation of all our efforts. We believe in investing in the Indian gaming industry and contributing to building a vibrant ecosystem that fosters growth and innovation. To achieve our mission, we aim to augment technology developments in India by collaborating with local developers and promoting the use of cutting-edge technologies. We also recognize the importance of providing skilling and employment opportunities for Indian talent, which can help them nurture their skillset and thrive in the industry.”
BGMI quickly gained a lot of popularity after its debut in India. Shortly after a year after its release, the game passed the 100 million user mark. With 24 million concurrent viewers and 200 million viewers overall, BGMI created history by becoming the first Esports event to be televised on mainstream television.
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