After nearly 10 months of being banned, Krafton’s most popular title Battlegrounds Mobile India is making a hot comeback in the Indian market after it was banned in July 2022 due to compliance issues over server location and data protection with the Ministry of State and Electronics and IT. Players around the country are rejoicing and celebrating the unban of their favorite Battle Royale, as it has just been made publicly available to be downloaded from both the Google Play Store and iOS App Store. In this blog post, we will delve into the impact of the ban lift and explore the renewed enthusiasm surrounding BGMI.

Some Notable Changes in the New BGMI

Notorious for its addictive nature, clocking an average of 1.2 hours of playtime by an average player, the newly re-launched BGMI has finally implemented some changes to put a limit on the maximum playtime. The new guidelines state that players below the age of 18 will be limited to a maximum playtime of 3 hours per day, while the rest of the players will be limited to a maximum playtime of 6 hours per day.

The prices for RP purchase and other cosmetic items in the in-game shop is supposedly going to change to better fit the Indian gaming standards.

Player’s Opinions on the Unban

As players were gearing up for the live servers to open, they made sure to share their excitement over the net by tweeting out their thoughts. Here are some popular opinions made by renowned players.

Popular streamer and professional esports veteran, Naman “S8UL Mortal” Mathur, tweeted the following message:

“Official.

Game will return on 29th of May 2023.

Our wait is finally over

Its time for some never seen before #boombamNights”

Co-founder of 8bit creatives and S8UL Esports, Lokesh “8bit Goldy” Jain, tweeted the following message:

“The BGMI unban or approval for 3 months by GOI is a very good news for lot of players, content creators, and orgs who had invested in the game during it’s prime. We are equally overwhelmed with the news and s8ul shall continue to provide content in terms of playing multiple games and doing our IRL videos for the main channel”

Popular streamer and professional esports veteran, Mukul “8bit Mafia” Anchal, tweeted the following message:

“Aaj toh khushi ka din hai

SuperGaming co-founder Roby John said the following:

“Hopefully, this jumpstarts Indian talent for a better and bigger games industry across content creation, esports, and of course, game development”

Esports Organizations and Community Response on the Unban

Director of the Esports Federation of India, Lokesh Suji said the following regarding BGMI’s relaunch in India:

“While the game is set to undergo certain changes to ensure a safe and enjoyable gaming experience for users upon its comeback on a trial period, it is encouraging to see the government bringing these safety measures for the youth of the country”

The founders of Loco, Ashwin Suresh and Anirudh Pandita, are excited about the re-launch of BGMI as they feel it will be the catalyst of growth in the Indian esports scenario. Their official message read as follows:

“It is exciting to see the return of BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) which has been one of the most popular games for the Indian gaming community. This revival holds tremendous potential for players and the gaming industry as a whole. With BGMI’s comeback, content creators, streamers, and esports professionals will be presented with fresh avenues to connect with their audience and showcase their talents in the competitive realm. We can also expect a significant rise in user engagement, esports viewership, and revenue generation opportunities with this re-entry”

Rohit Jagasia, the CEO of Revenant Esports, is also elated at the news of BGMI getting unbanned and expresses his congratulations on behalf of the entire team. The official message read as follows:

“We had already heard rumblings of the game’s return and had thus strengthened our battle royale roster with new signings. The game’s return will definitely be a huge boost to the entire Esports industry and reopen revenue streams for all stakeholders”

Ishaan Arya, the co-founder of The Esports Club has a special message to share with all fans of BGMI:

“It’s an interesting step to see a trial period, where they will work with the government to ensure all compliance while the game is live. It shows Krafton’s willingness to work with the government and make sure everything is done right for the Indian market once and for all”

Jai Shah, the co-founder of Orangutan Gaming was hopeful in his message to the entire esports industry, which read as follows:

“I am absolutely ecstatic about the long-awaited return of BGMI after a 10-month ban. This milestone event brings immense joy to the esports community, providing new opportunities for aspiring players and boosting the mobile gaming sector. The revival of BGMI will create a vibrant competitive scene, attract a massive player base, and foster a sense of unity among esports enthusiasts. As a co-founder of an esports organization, I am thrilled to be part of this remarkable journey and eagerly anticipate the achievements and milestones that lie ahead”

India Ki Heart Beat: Official New Web Series

BGMI is scheduled to launch a new short film series titled “India ki Heart Beat”. The show will showcase stories of gamers around India who had their lives impacted by the game and its community. The official trailer of India ki Heart Beat reveals it will showcase stories of 12 different people from different cities in India. The trailer has been received with appreciation and positive reviews from the community at large, with many anticipating the release of new episodes to binge upon.

The short video series will act as fuel to market the re-launched version of BGMI. Krafton India has promised to deliver high-quality short-form content with India Ki Heart Beat. The videos from the series are primarily going to be uploaded on the official YouTube channel of BGMI but shorts of the episodes can also be seen on their official Instagram account.

The lifting of the ban on BGMI has brought a wave of excitement and anticipation among Indian gamers. With improvements, new features, and a thriving competitive scene, the game is poised for a triumphant comeback. As players and content creators re-engage with BGMI, the gaming community in India looks forward to a bright future filled with thrilling battles and memorable moments in the popular battle royale game.