What is the Indian regional version of PUBG Mobile called?

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The Indian regional version of PUBG Mobile is called Battlegrounds Mobile India.

Battlegrounds Mobile India, commonly abbreviated as BGMI, was created by Krafton after India banned PUBG Mobile and many other applications in September 2020. Krafton announced the rebranded title in May 2021 as a version designed specifically for the Indian market, with localized policies and changes intended to address regulatory and data-privacy concerns.

BGMI launched for Android on July 2, 2021, followed by an iOS release on August 18, 2021. Its gameplay remained recognizably tied to PUBG Mobile: players parachute onto a map, gather equipment, survive a shrinking play area, and compete to be the last player or team standing.

Game for Peace is the Chinese version of PUBG Mobile, while PUBG Mobile Lite is a separate, lower-spec edition. New State Mobile is another PUBG-related mobile title rather than India’s regional name. BGMI was temporarily removed from Indian app stores in July 2022, then became available again in 2023 after Krafton addressed government concerns.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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