We already know that PUBG Mobile will relaunch in the country with the new Battlegrounds Mobile India moniker. And Krafton is surprisingly strict about not calling it PUBG Mobile India (possibly, to avoid another ban??). Obviously, as of this writing, we do not have a lot of details about the game, but based on social media posts, the famous foliage-laden Sanhok map will likely be available in the game. Besides, hopefully, most things with the game will remain similar to the global version of PUBG Mobile.

  • Supported Devices
  • System Requirements
  • Pre-Registration Date and Download Links
  • How to Pre-Register for Battlegrounds Mobile India?
  • Battlegrounds Mobile India Release Date
  • How to Download Battlegrounds Mobile India
  • Battlegrounds Mobile India vs PUBG Mobile: What’s Different?
  • Battlegrounds Mobile India Expectations
  • Will Battlegrounds Mobile India Be Banned?
  • Battlegrounds Mobile India Weapons

Battlegrounds Mobile India: Supported Devices

The original PUBG Mobile title was compatible with a host of smartphones, and the company even launched PUBG Mobile Lite for budget smartphones. However, we only have confirmation of Battlegrounds Mobile India’s launch on Android smartphones right now. There is no word on its compatibility with low-end or budget phones. But chances are you will be able to install the game on low-end devices as well, although your experience playing it may not be very pleasant. That said, we can hope for a “Battlegrounds Mobile India Lite” version in the future, even though Krafton has not indicated any such plans so far.

As far as iPhone users are concerned, you will have to wait a while before it becomes available on the iOS App Store. We are almost certain that there will be no pre-registration for iPhone users, but hopefully, the game will be available on the App Store either at launch or soon after.

While Krafton hasn’t officially announced the minimum system requirements for playing Battlegrounds Mobile India, we can make an educated guess based on system requirements for PUBG Mobile. Here’s what you will likely need to run this new game on your smartphones.

iOS:

Those system requirements mean that pretty much anyone should be able to at least run the game on their smartphones. Obviously, for smooth performance, you should have more RAM and a better processor. We will update this section with the latest information once the game goes live.

Battlegrounds Mobile India is now available to pre-register on the Google Play Store, as of May 18. As mentioned earlier, there is no pre-registration on the roadmap for iOS devices. So if you are an iPhone user, you have no other option but to wait. Or, if you have access to an Android phone, make sure you pre-register there. Follow the steps below to pre-register:

  1. Head over to the attached pre-registration link: Google Play Store

Pre-registration also brings with it a special treat for fans of the game. Basically, anyone who pre-registers for the game will be getting rewards for their interest and excitement about the game. You will receive “4 amazing pre-registration rewards, the Recon Mask, the Recon Outfit, Celebration Expert Title, and 300 AG,” as per the Play Store listing.

Now, it’s time to talk about the release date. If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re just as invested in the second-coming of PUBG Mobile India as I am. This means you’ve been scouring the internet for any hints about the game’s launch date.

[UPDATE | 2 July, 11:02 am] – Krafton has finally officially launched Battlegrounds Mobile India for Android phones. The company made the announcement on its Instagram page, and people who have been playing the beta version can now directly update to the stable build for BGMI from the Play Store. Unfortunately, Krafton is yet to make any announcements regarding an iOS release date for Battlegrounds Mobile India, but we will keep you posted.

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How to Download Battlegrounds Mobile India

[Update on June 17: Battlegrounds Mobile India Beta is Live]

So, awesome news for everyone waiting for PUBG Mobile’s relaunch; the game’s beta version is live on the Play Store, and it’s ready to be downloaded and played! If you’re interested, and let’s face it, you obviously are, here is how to download and install Battlegrounds Mobile India right now.

  • Player information and data will now be stored within India and not on Chinese servers.
  • Within the game, when you shoot at someone, there’s now a green effect instead of a blood-like red effect that was there in PUBG Mobile.
  • Enemies seem to disintegrate when killed.

[Update on June 16] New OTP Login

According to changes in the official support pages for Battlegrounds Mobile India, it seems the game will require players to use their phone numbers to receive an OTP in order to log in to the game. This could be Krafton’s way to ensure that only actual users create accounts, and maybe even to track the amount of time the game is being played. This could also be for players under 18 who will require a phone number for verification.

With the Battlegrounds Mobile India beta being available now, we have a complete idea of what the game is like and all the game modes, maps and weapons it offers.

Game Modes

If you’re wondering whether you’ll be able to not only play battle royale, but also fly choppers in Payload and squad up in Team Deathmatch and Domination, etc, well you can. We have played a lot of Battlegrounds since yesterday, and the game has all the same game modes as PUBG Mobile. Here are all the available game modes in Battlegrounds Mobile India.

  • Quick Match

  • Sniper Training

  • War Mode

  • Payload 2.0

  • Team Deathmatch

  • Domination

  • Gun Game

  • Assault

Maps

Account Sync

[Update on June 17]

We have the beta version of Battlegrounds Mobile India installed, and we can confirm that the new game allows account transfer from the old PUBG Mobile to the new Battlegrounds Mobile India. That means all your UC, unlocked outfits, skins, and more will transfer over to Battlegrounds Mobile India when you log in to the game. That’s great news for all BGMI lovers because we won’t need to start from the beginning! Here is how to transfer your account data from PUBG Mobile to Battlegrounds Mobile India.

[Updated] Will Battlegrounds Mobile India Be Banned?

[Update on 23 June] Over the last couple of days, there have been reports about Battlegrounds Mobile India sending user-data to servers in China. Krafton has now responded to these reports with a statement that says “Battlegrounds Mobile India’s privacy policy fully discloses that the app may transfer some user data, with users’ consent to the privacy policy and choosing to migrate their accounts. No data has been shared in violation of the privacy policy.” You can read the complete statement here.

Earlier, Ninong Ering, an MLA from Arunachal Pradesh, demanded a ban on Battlegrounds Mobile India. He had written to India’s PM Narendra Modi to re-ban the game ahead of its official launch due to grave security concerns.

While some people are calling for Battlegrounds Mobile India to be banned, the IT Ministry has replied to an RTI asking about BGMI saying that “Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has no role in granting any permission for entry of PUBG or any company/Mobile app in India.” That said, the ministry added that while it can’t ban an app before launch, it can invoke Section 69A of the IT Act to ban any app in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India.

As part of my research on predatory practise of Chinese companies in India and it’s impact on National Security, had filed an RTI about the relaunch of PUBG Mobile in India by Krafton (in which the Chinese behemoth has the second largest stake). pic.twitter.com/WL5rkThdOb

If you’re wondering whether you’ll be able to use the M416, or hunt for the AWM in Airdrops (or even the MK14), well, you will! The Battlegrounds Mobile India beta has all the same weapons that are available in PUBG Mobile. That means you’ll be able to nade out your opponents, create smoke tunnels, snipe people with the AWM, and take CQBs with your favourite SMG (Tommy Gun, anyone?).

For a complete, detailed list of weapons in Battlegrounds Mobile India, you can check out the linked article.

Say what you will about the much delayed and seemingly over-hyped at times, relaunch campaign of PUBG Mobile, it does seem to be coming at the perfect time now that we are in yet another lockdown. I mean, what else is there to do at home, other than playing new games and rewatching your comfort Netflix TV series like Brooklyn 99, FRIENDS, and Schitt’s Creek? Not much. So when Battlegrounds Mobile India does come out (hopefully sooner rather than later), it will garner attention from a wide audience that has been clamoring to get its hands on the battle royale title once again. Get ready to drop in, folks, it’s time to land Pochinki.