In September last year, the Indian government banned 59 Chinese apps including PUBG and TikTok. India banned these apps under Section 69A of the IT Act of 2000 due to privacy concerns. However, there is some good news for all PUBG lovers. They will be playing the game again on their devices very soon. The Battleground Mobile India game, a rebranded version of PUBG will be launching in June itself.
Initially, PUBG was launched as a PC game. Later released for both Android and iOS. And it quickly became one of the most popular and played games on mobile devices.
Based on Sensor Tower reports, PUBG games is the highest-grossing game during the first nine months of 2020. And it generated more than $2 billion in revenue. Indian version of PUBG will be published by Krafton, who is yet to confirm the official launch date.
Now you can pre-register for the PUBG Indian version
Recently Battlegrounds Mobile India on its Facebook page thanked all the PUBG lovers for the love and support so far. Battlegrounds Mobile India also informed its users to pre-register for the game on the same post. Also, you can pre-register for the game on Google Play Store and its official site www.battlegroundsmobileindia.com.
Initially, this is said to launch for Android users followed by iOS. Based on reports from Sportskeeda, the APK download link for the game will be available on its official website. Coming to iOS users, The iOS version of the battlegrounds Mobile India game is in the works and will be released soon.
If you are under 18 you can’t play the Battlegrounds Mobile India
A new trailer of Battlegrounds Mobile India has been released for all those PUBG lovers who are eagerly waiting for an update. The trailer is released as a reminder for all PUBG lovers to register for the game. And it informs that pre-registrations are open on the Google Play Store.
The Indian Version battlegrounds Mobile India comes with some new rules for children. If you are younger than 18 then you can’t play the game without the consent of your parents/guardians.
Hopefully, this will somewhat reduce the problems that we have witnessed previously. Many parents were concerned about their kid’s addiction to the game. Previously many scenarios came forward where children are playing the game overnight neglecting their health.
Once it goes live, You don’t need to use VPNs anymore
After India’s ban of PUBG along with other Chinese apps, many people started looking for alternatives to play the game. Some of them have found some loopholes through which they can download and play the game. Even though they are not legitimate, many users have adopted them. That’s how crazy people were about the PUBG gaming experience.
Some of those ways are, You can play the PUBG mobile game by using a Virtual private network (VPN) to bypass the location geo-blocking. By setting a different location via any VPN app, users can bypass the ban and play the PUBG mobile game on their phones.
Another way could be to download an Android Application Package (APK) of PUBG Mobile Global, which is the Korean version. Many users have downloaded this because it was safe. However, playing the PUBG Global edition in India is not illegal. Also, the Indian government made it clear that access to PUBG in India was NOT illegal
But you don’t have to go through all those troubles. Once the Battlegrounds Mobile India launches, you can directly download it from the play store like any other app.
Will Battlegrounds Mobile India comply with all Indian government laws and regulations?
Krafton, the publisher of the game, confirmed that the game will be exclusive to India. It will build an esports ecosystem and it will keep introducing new in-game content and events regularly.
The game was designed with privacy and data security being a top priority. Krafton works with expert partners to ensure data protection and security at every stage of the gameplay. Also, it ensures that all data collection and storage will be in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in India
Final thoughts
Get ready all the PUBG Mobile India lovers, soon you will experience the game again with improved features. The newly rebranded version, Battlegrounds Mobile India will be launching in June itself. The official release date will be confirmed soon. The Indian government banned the PUBG back in September last year due to privacy concerns. But this time Battleground Mobile India version is designed with privacy and security being the top priority.
