PUBG Mobile Rebranded for India? Here is All You Need to Know

Krafton, the South Korean video game developer responsible for the development of PUBG Mobile, announced the launch of Battleground India. It will be AAA online multiplayer mobile game. Battlegrounds Mobile India is set to have its own outfits and features. The game will also have an eSports ecosystem of its own with tournaments and multiple leagues. The game will be launched as a free-to-play experience for all mobile devices.

Battlegrounds Mobile India will be open for pre-registration before the launch. The developers have confirmed that it will be exclusive to the Indian audience. Krafton is keen on collaborating with multiple partners in India in order to build an eSports ecosystem in the country. Battlegrounds Mobile India will also bring multiple in-game India-specific features with regularly updated in-game features.

The developers have also said that user privacy will be their priority. They have partnered with multiple companies to ensure data security at every stage. This will ensure privacy rights are respected, and all data collection and storage will be in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in India and for players here.

Is this a New Beginning for Indian eSports?

Battlegrounds Mobile India is yet to be launched in India however, the developers have made it very clear that the game will come with eSports opportunities for the Indian gaming community. This can be another chance for the Indian eSports community to revive themselves and since the company and developers have data privacy their primary focus, the game might actually make its presence for a longer period in the region.

The game being region specific will also give a chance to the upcoming players who want to be a part of the eSports community to come forward. This will increase the overall representation and enhance the popularity of the game as well. If the game comes out well optimized for low-end or mid-range smartphones too, the player-base could be built even wider. India is an untapped market for eSports and its high time companies realize the potential of the region.

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