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Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Reportedly Available to Download on Specific Android Devices
The battle royale game, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), which was previously banned, is reportedly available for download on specific Android devices. Users online have spotted the game on the Google Play Store, ready to be downloaded without any prior date confirmation from publisher Krafton.
Gadgets 360 has confirmed this; however, the title won’t appear in most of the review units of phones currently in possession.
Confirmation from Krafton and the Indian Government
Krafton confirmed last week that the Indian government allowed them to resume operations of BGMI in the country after a 10-month ban over security concerns.
At the time, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics & Technology added that BGMI had been approved by the government for a three-month trial period, during which the game will be monitored to ensure there are no issues of “user harm” or “addiction”.
Download and Server Restrictions
Although some users have been able to download BGMI on their devices and run it, the game isn’t natively listed on either Google or Apple’s app storefronts. Therefore, it won’t show up if you search for it directly.
The servers are currently offline, so users who have downloaded the game haven’t been able to play it yet. The warning message from a user’s screenshot suggests that the servers are not online yet and users should check official news for further information regarding availability.
Adjustments to the Game
BGMI is reported to be making several adjustments, starting with a set playtime restriction—limited to a certain number of hours—presumably aimed at lowering addiction risks. Gore also seems to be the target, with the default colour of blood being changed from red to green or blue.
Consequences of the Ban
BGMI was entirely pulled from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in July 2022, under Section 69 of the IT Act. The move heavily affected the Indian e-sports industry, which saw a boom in mobile gaming when PUBG came around. A BGMI tournament also aired on mainstream television a couple of weeks before the ban, with a prize pool of Rs. 1.5 crore, highlighting its demand in the country.
More recently, Dead by Daylight Mobile was delisted from mobile storefronts without providing an explicit reason. However, we can assume it had to do with the game’s publisher NetEase, which is a Chinese company responsible for distribution within Japan, Korea, and South Asian countries.
Conclusion
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has reportedly become available for download on specific Android devices. Krafton has made no official announcement about the availability of BGMI. However, the company announced that the Indian government allowed them to resume operations of BGMI in the country following a 10-month ban over security concerns. The game is reported to be making several adjustments to address “user harm” and “addiction”.
FAQs
Is BGMI available on Google and Apple app stores?
No, the game isn’t natively listed on either Google or Apple’s app storefronts. Therefore, it won’t show up if you search for it directly.
What restrictions have been imposed on BGMI?
The game is reported to have a set playtime restriction – limited to a certain number of hours to lower addiction risks. Gore is also targeted, with the default colour of blood being changed from red to green or blue.
When was BGMI banned?
BGMI was entirely pulled from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in July 2022, under Section 69 of the IT Act.
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