Krafton Announces BGMI's Imminent Return to India After a 10-Month Ban

According to a report, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is expected to make a comeback for a three-month trial period. The Indian government will closely monitor the game during this period.

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) will be returning to India, according to Krafton, the game's Korean publisher. The game has been permitted to resume operations by the Indian government after being prohibited in July of the previous year due to privacy and security concerns.

The country's mobile e-sports sector was impacted when BGMI was taken down from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store during the ban. As a result, BGMI is the first app among the others that the government has just prohibited from entering India. Players might anticipate downloading and playing the well-liked battle royale game once more soon.

Statement by Sean Hyunil Sohn 

"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," Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, Krafton India, said in a press release. "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." He also touched upon the remarkable milestones the game achieved in the country, surpassing 100 million users within a year of its launch in July 2021."

Vibhor Kukreti's comment

After PUBG Mobile was banned, BGMI, an India-only version of the game, appeared on the market and ignited the nation's e-sports ecosystem with a number of official and unofficial events, including a broadcast on mainstream television. The competition, known as the "Masters Series," was broadcast live on Star Sports 2 the previous year, with Global Esports taking home the victory. According to a prepared statement by Vibhor Kukreti, Head Government Affairs, Krafton India, "Krafton is a responsible South Korean organisation that abides by the law and has put in place several measures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations." "We strongly encourage our users to prioritise their well-being and follow responsible gaming practises."

Three-month trial period with adjustments

According to a report from News18, BGMI's return to India will initially be for a three-month trial period. During this time, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will closely monitor the game's activities to ensure compliance with the rules set by the Indian government. In addition to the trial period, BGMI is expected to make a comeback with several adjustments. These adjustments may include the implementation of a set time limit to restrict gameplay hours and changes to the gore effects.

Previously, players had the option to change the colour of blood in the game to blue or green, but the report suggests that this change may become permanent or default. These measures are likely being implemented to address concerns related to excessive gaming and the impact of violent content.

Dead by Daylight was removed from Indian app stores

The co-op survival horror game Dead by Daylight Mobile, developed by NetEase, was taken down from Indian mobile app stores in March by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The precise reason for its removal was not made clear, although it is assumed that it was done because NetEase, a Chinese corporation in charge of the game's distribution in Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea, was involved. Several Chinese apps have already been prohibited by the Indian government for security reasons.

No precise information has yet been given regarding Battlegrounds Mobile India's (BGMI) release date. But just like its previous iteration, it's anticipated that the game will be downloaded on Android and iOS platforms.