Mumbai: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is now available for download on Android devices. The app will be available for iOS users from May 29. However, the app is currently available to preload for Android users. The game cannot be played after installing the app. The game will be available to play from May 29.
BGMI sports back after 10 months ban
BGMI was banned last year on July 28, 2022 due to security reasons. The BGMI app was later removed from Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store. Before the ban, the number of BGMI game users in the country had crossed 100 million within a year. BGMI was first launched in India in 2021 after the PUBG ban in September 2020. Today after 10 months of ban BGMI game is available on play store.
Committed to the Indian gaming ecosystem
Sean Hunil Sohn, CEO of Crafton, the company that developed BGMI, said, “We are pleased to announce that Battlegrounds Mobile India is now available for preload. We are constantly striving to provide our users with a seamless gaming experience and look forward to welcoming everyone back. Earlier, Sean Hunil Sohan had said that we are committed to the Indian gaming ecosystem. Our approach has always been India First, which is the foundation of all our endeavours. We believe in developing an ecosystem that drives investment, growth in the Indian gaming industry. We aim to accelerate development in India using new technologies with the help of local developers. At the same time, we promote Indian talent for skilling and employment opportunities.
Temporary ban for 3 months lifted
According to media reports, the government has lifted the temporary ban on BGMI Games for three months. During these three months, government officials will analyze and monitor BGMI works. During this period the game can be banned again if it violates any of the rules of the country. On the other hand, if he/she passes the maintenance phase without any problems, the ban can be lifted permanently. According to media reports, Krafton has made many changes in the game according to the rules of India. The game will be regulated as per the rules of India. Along with this, break time reminder, game play limit, daily speed limit and violent graphics have been deleted. Apart from this, violence from the game will also reduce.