Soon after the Government of India banned PUBG Mobile in the country last year, Krafton Inc., the company behind the game, cut ties with Tencent and started teasing a return to the Indian gaming scene. Over the past six months, we have seen numerous teasers, rumors, and reports about a PUBG Mobile India relaunch. And now it’s finally happening, albeit under a new name — Battlegrounds Mobile India. So here are all the details, pre-registration links, features, device compatibility, and more that you need to know about Battlegrounds Mobile India (PUBG Mobile India).
Battlegrounds Mobile India: Everything You Need to Know
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 Battlegrounds Mobile India will remain similar to the global version of PUBG Mobile.
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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 Battlegrounds Mobile India 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 Battlegrounds Mobile India 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 made available on the App Store either at launch or soon after.
Battlegrounds Mobile India: System Requirements
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.
Android:
- Android 5.1.1 Lollipop or higher
- 2GB RAM minimum
- 16GB storage space
iOS:
- iOS 9.0 or above
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: Pre-Registration Date and Download Links
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 for Battlegrounds Mobile India:
How to Pre-Register for Battlegrounds Mobile India?
1. Head over to the attached pre-registration link: Google Play Store
2. Tap on the “Pre-register” button. Then, make sure to select the “Install when available” so that the game is automatically downloaded on your phone on launch day. That’s it.
Pre-registration also brings with it a special treat for fans of the game. Basically, anyone who pre-registers for Battlegrounds Mobile India 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.
You don’t have to do anything other than pre-register for the game to get your rewards. The rewards will automatically be available to claim when the game goes live and you start playing it.
Battlegrounds Mobile India Release Date
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.
Well, unfortunately, Krafton is yet to announce any official dates for the game’s actual launch. You can only pre-register for the game at the moment. That said, we do expect the game to launch towards the end of this month or sometime in June, at the latest. In fact, one fan theory (based on a recent social media post attached below) suggests that Battlegrounds Mobile India release date will be June 10. Read on to know why.
The theory is wild and seems far-fetched, but it suggests that the recent social media post looks a lot like an eclipse, and June 10 is when there’s an annular solar eclipse..so…you know? Anyway, as I said, it’s wild, but it might just be true.
How to Download Battlegrounds Mobile India
Battlegrounds Mobile India will first go into pre-registration, as mentioned in the previous section. Once the game is live, you will be able to download Battlegrounds Mobile India from the Play Store and the iOS App Store. Moreover, it’s likely that the official website will have direct download links for the APK file of the game as well.
Note: There are no APKs for the game available just yet, so make sure you don’t fall for scammers spreading fake APKs for the upcoming game. Download Battlegrounds Mobile India from the Play Store or the official Battlegrounds Mobile India website.
Also, many of you must be wondering – what is the download size of Battlegrounds Mobile India (or PUBG Mobile India) on Android? How many GB of data will you need to download the game? Well, the game’s download size will be around 600MB. That means the game’s download size is pretty small and easily downloadable on 1GB per day data limits for eager PUBG fans in India. It only includes the core components, and you will need to download HD texture packs, maps, and other in-game items.
Battlegrounds Mobile India vs PUBG Mobile: What’s Different?
As a fan of PUBG Mobile, I am interested in seeing what changes Battlegrounds Mobile India brings along to make sure it doesn’t get banned in India once again. We already expect a few changes based on the government’s original complaints against PUBG Mobile, which resulted in its ban earlier last year. This includes:
- Player information and data will now be stored within India and not on Chinese servers.
- Players will spawn fully clothed on the spawn island, which was one of the government’s main complaints with the original game.
- Likely, violence and bloodshed in the game will not be very realistic-looking anymore.
Other than those changes, there are some other differences between PUBG Mobile India and Battlegrounds Mobile India that are worth noting.
- Players under 18 years of age will no longer be able to play for longer than 3 hours a day.
- Moreover, underage players will be limited to spending Rs. 7,000 per day in-game. That still feels like a pretty chunky number to me, but considering how much kids have spent on PUBG Mobile in the past, it’s good that there’s at least a spending limit now.
- Underaged players will also be required to submit a parent/guardian’s phone number for verification.
Also, for anyone interested in competitive PUBG Mobile, Battlegrounds Mobile India will have its own eSports ecosystem. Krafton will be partnering with local gaming entities to build it out, so here’s hoping to see Indian players back in the competitive eSports scene with Battlegrounds Mobile India.
Battlegrounds Mobile India Expectations
Even though Krafton has done a good job teasing the game, it hasn’t spoken much about in-game features and changes that we can expect from Battlegrounds Mobile India. That, however, does not mean that we don’t have any expectations from the game. Here’s what I hope to see in the upcoming revival of one of my favorite smartphone games.
Game Modes
We all loved playing the Classic battle royale mode in PUBG Mobile with our squads, but it was just as much fun to fly choppers and use RPGs in Payload. Team Deathmatch and Domination modes were also great fun, and so were things like War Mode. I am hoping that Battlegrounds Mobile India will bring along all of those game modes as well. Even if we can’t get all of those modes at launch, let’s hope we at least get a TDM mode alongside the Classic mode.
Maps
Erangel may have been the most-played map by PUBG Mobile gamers, but there’s no denying the frosty Winterland of Vikendi (which has now been removed, sadly) and the vast deserts of Miramar were just as fun. What I’m saying is that I am hoping for a bunch of different maps to be available within the game. As mentioned earlier, Sanhok seems to be confirmed, but there’s no telling what other maps will be available within the game. Hopefully, things will not be too different from the global version of PUBG Mobile.
Account Sync
It’s no secret that I spent a lot of time playing PUBG Mobile back in the day. Heck, I even purchased the Royale Pass a couple of times to get my hands on some costumes and vehicle skins. I’m sure most PUBG Mobile fans in India spent ample time within the game grinding for their skins and unlocking weapon attachments for Arena modes. It would be a shame if Krafton did not carry forward our in-game progress from PUBG Mobile to Battlegrounds Mobile India. The rumor mill is divided on this topic of account sync. It is currently unknown whether you will be able to use your old account with existing skins and clothing or will have to start your journey from scratch.
It’s in no way a certainty that your progress from PUBG Mobile will be available in Battlegrounds Mobile India, but I am hoping it will be.
Battlegrounds Mobile India: Ready to Get Winner Winner Chicken Dinner in PUBG?
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 comforts 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.
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