BGMI game is now available for pre-load on Google Play Store in India

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) video game is now available for pre-load on the Google (NASDAQ:) Play Store and users can play the game from May 29, the company said on Saturday.

South Korean company Krafton, the developer of the mobile battle royale game, said the game will be available for iOS users to download and play in the country starting May 29.

The company said that in anticipation of an overwhelming response, it will be staggering the availability and gameplay of BGMI, which was banned in the country nearly a year ago by the government.

“We are delighted to announce that BGMI is now available for pre-load. We are constantly striving to deliver a smooth gaming experience to our users and we are excited to welcome you all,” said Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO of Krafton Inc India.

The government has categorically said that the final decision to allow the BGMI video game to return to the country will only be made after three months of strict testing of the game.

“Once again, we thank the authorities and our users for their continued support as we look forward to improving the gaming experience for our community in India,” Sohn said.

The game update will introduce a new map, in-game events, and more.

The Indian government first banned Krafton’s PUBG offering in the country. Krafton later announced the release of the BGMI game in May 2021.

The Indian government then ordered Google and Apple (NASDAQ:) to block the BGMI gaming app from their respective online stores under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2000.

–IANOS

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