Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), the popular battle royale game, is once again available for download on the Google Play store for Android smartphones. While the listing may not be directly visible on the app store, users can visit BGMI’s official website and click on the Play button to be redirected to the download page. The game is currently free to download. However, BGMI is not yet available on the Apple App Store for iOS devices, but it is expected to be released in the coming days.
Although BGMI is now accessible for download, users are currently facing server-related issues preventing them from playing the game. It is anticipated that this problem will be resolved soon. India Today Tech has reached out to Krafton, the developer of BGMI, for further details regarding the server issues.
BGMI’s return to the Google Play store in India comes after the game’s developer expressed gratitude to the Indian government for lifting the ban. BGMI, previously known as PUBG Mobile, was removed from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store last year due to security concerns and its connection to China. The Indian government has reportedly imposed certain conditions on Krafton for BGMI’s return, such as adding a time limit to the game to mitigate addiction and adjusting the user interface to suit Indian audiences.
Krafton has not officially confirmed these details, but the company expressed appreciation to the authorities for allowing the resumption of BGMI’s operations in India. The CEO of Krafton India, Sean Hyunil Sohn, conveyed the company’s excitement to welcome back Indian gamers and its commitment to the Indian gaming ecosystem.
BGMI’s return is not only a relief for players but also holds significant potential for the gaming industry. The game has achieved remarkable milestones, including reaching 100 million users within a year of its launch and becoming the first esports event to be televised, attracting millions of concurrent viewers and a total audience of 200 million.
As the server issues are addressed and the game becomes fully playable, mobile gamers can once again indulge in the action-packed world of Battlegrounds Mobile India.
