On what date did Battlegrounds Mobile India release for Android devices?

Battlegrounds Mobile India was released for Android devices on 2 July 2021.

The launch followed months of uncertainty after PUBG Mobile was banned in India in September 2020. Krafton announced BGMI on 6 May 2021 as an India-specific version, with new branding and data-handling commitments designed for the local market. Android pre-registration began on 18 May.

The dates are easy to mix up because BGMI had an early-access beta on 17 June 2021, before its full Android release. The iOS version arrived later, on 18 August 2021, so that date does not answer the Android question.

BGMI was built as a localized version of PUBG Mobile rather than an entirely new battle-royale concept. Its release helped restore access to PUBG-style gameplay for Indian players, although the game later faced a government-ordered block in July 2022 before service resumed under restrictions.