NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday resumed operations of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in India on a trial basis for three months. Last year, the government suspended the game from app stores citing security reasons. The app is expected to be available for download shortly. “This is a three-month trial approval of BGMI after it has complied with issues of server locations and data security etc. We will keep a close watch on other issues of user harm, addiction etc in the next three months before a final decision is taken,”said Minister of State for Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
Following the Galwan clash in 2020, the government cracked down heavily on Chinese apps and companies. BGMI, the Indian version of the popular PUBG game, was banned in the country due to its Chinese parent company and security concerns. As a result, BGMI will be the first app to make a comeback among the 300-odd apps that were banned by the government in the past couple of years. Krafton Inc, the maker of BGMI in a statement said it is highly grateful to the Indian authorities for allowing it to resume operations of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI).
“We are excited to announce that BGMI will be available for download soon and we cannot wait to welcome you back to our platform. We believe in the power of gaming to bring people together and create unforgettable experiences. We are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our users in India and beyond, and we look forward to continuing our journey with you,”said Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, Krafton Inc India.
The south-Korea based company said BGMI achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 100 million cumulative users shortly after a year of its launch. Since its inception, BGMI has contributed significantly to building a robust Esports ecosystem in the country by providing India-centric events and content. BGMI made history by becoming the first Esports event to be broadcasted on mainstream television attracting 24 million concurrent viewers and a total of 200 million viewers.