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It has been almost five months since BGMI's removal from the India-specific Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The game got blocked in July, and there has been uncertainty around its future since. Additionally, the responses provided by Krafton have been unable to offer clarity regarding the game's return date. This has left fans disappointed.
Due to its unavailability on iOS and Android application stores, Battlegrounds Mobile India has not received any new content since July. Interestingly, the game's servers are still active, and one can expect them to remain online for at least a few more months.
Fans seek details regarding BGMI unban date as Krafton maintains silence on game's return
It is well known that Krafton and Battlegrounds Mobile India's plans in India have taken a hit since the ban. Fans haven't witnessed any action in terms of esports contests. Moreover, the game is yet to get its first patch update since July 2022. In the meantime, PUBG Mobile has got plenty of new content.
Despite the impact on the esports ecosystem and outdated in-game content, many Battlegrounds Mobile India fans have stayed with the game. However, after almost five months of lack of clarity from the developers' side regarding a return date, fans are showing their disappointment on social media. Here is how they reacted to the unavailability of any update regarding the title's unban date:
For the unversed, Battlegrounds Mobile India, the immensely popular Indian PUBG Mobile variant, was blocked in July 2022 by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The reason behind the sudden removal of the title from the India-specific Play Store and App Store was related to data security concerns associated with the game.
Fortunately, the servers have not gone offline yet. Krafton, via an initial statement, has assured fans that it will communicate with the concerned authorities to resolve the issues that saw the game leave the aforementioned online platforms.
Additionally, the South Korean game company has shown its keenness, through its Q3 earnings report, in resuming Battlegrounds Mobile India's operations.
Here's what the quote involving Battlegrounds Mobile India from Krafton's November 2022 press release read:
"KRAFTON is continuing its efforts to resume services for BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) and will continue investing in the Indian games market."
It is worth mentioning that the title has seen two maintenance breaks in December 2022. If everything goes well, fans might be able to get an official update from Krafton's side regarding the status of BGMI in the near future.
That being said, fans should not believe any rumor offering an unban date until the developers provide it. Moreover, many dubious download links for the BGMI update (2.2, 2.3, and beta 2.4) are available on multiple websites. Needless to say, it is better to steer clear of such fake links.
