Krafton developed and published Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), an online multiplayer battle royale game. Krafton Corp., a South Korean company, created both PUBG and BGMI. After China's Tencent published PUBG in India, the government banned the game and as a result, BGMI is the Indian equivalent of the popular PUBG after the ban.
BGMI Set to Return to India with Certain Conditions
After being banned in India due to security concerns related to Chinese-linked apps, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is reportedly making a comeback. Krafton, the company behind the game, expressed its gratitude to the Indian authorities for allowing the relaunch of BGMI in the country. Although an official relaunch date has not been announced yet, it is expected that the game will soon be available for download on iOS and Android devices. Users who already have the game installed may encounter a notice stating that the server is not yet online.
The Temporary Lifting of the BGMI Ban
According to a reports, the government of India has decided to temporarily lift the ban on BGMI for a period of three months. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) plans to issue an order to unblock BGMI from the Google Play Store and the App Store. The report cites a top-level MeitY official as the source of this information. However, during the three-month period, BGMI will be closely analyzed and monitored. If the app is found to violate any of the country's rules, it may face another ban.
Changes and Adjustments Expected
BGMI is anticipated to make a comeback with several changes and adjustments. Rumors suggest that there will be restrictions on playing time, potentially limiting the number of hours users can spend on the game. Additionally, Krafton plans to reduce the graphic violence in the game by altering the color of blood. Previously, players in India could customize the color of blood to red or green, but it is expected that the default setting will be implemented.
Awaiting Official Confirmation
Despite ongoing rumors, there has been no official announcement from Krafton or the Indian government regarding the return of BGMI to the country. Such speculations have been circulating for several months. Nevertheless, even with the ban lifted, BGMI will face scrutiny and will need to comply with specific conditions to continue operating in India. As one of the most popular battle royale games in the country, boasting over 100 million users, the reentry of BGMI is highly anticipated.
Background on BGMI and the Ban
BGMI is a customized version of PUBG Mobile developed specifically for the Indian market. It was initially banned along with other Chinese apps in India. The game underwent modifications to comply with Indian regulations, but security concerns persisted, resulting in its removal from Indian servers and app stores.
Registering as a BGMI Beta Tester
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) often releases beta versions of their game for testing purposes before making them available to the general public. Becoming a beta tester for BGMI allows you to try out new features and provide feedback to the developers. Here's how you can register to become a BGMI beta tester:
Visit the official BGMI website at https://www.battlegroundsmobileindia.com/.
On the homepage, look for the "Beta Testing" section and click on it to access the signup page.
Fill in your email address, phone number, and name on the registration page.
Agree to the terms and conditions of the beta testing program.
Submit your application by clicking the "Submit" button.
Wait for an invitation to become a beta tester. If selected, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and install the beta version of BGMI.
What is BGMI?
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is the Indian version of PUBG Mobile, exclusively for players in India. Developed and published by Krafton, it was released on 2 July 2021 for Android devices, and on 18 August 2021 for iOS devices. The online multiplayer battle royale puts up to 100 players against each other in an intense battle for survival.
Players can join solo, duo, or four-player squads to compete against each other in the game’s various maps. The game features various weapons, including guns, grenades, Molotovs, and even melee weapons such as bats and kukris. It also features vehicles such as cars and boats that players can use to traverse the map.
It also includes various game modes, including Classic, Arcade, and Team Deathmatch. BGMI is set to introduce exclusive in-game content, such as special events and rewards, for Indian players. It also has stringent anti-cheat mechanisms and age restrictions for players to ensure fair play.
