The wait is finally over for the PUBG lovers; now, you can download PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India APK for free and play without any VPN. This is excellent news for PUBG Mobile fans from Krafton.
The South Korean company that owns the PUBG’s IP has made a comeback after the ban on PUBG Mobile by the Indian Government last year. The company has launched the game in a new version for Indian fans, known as “PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India.”
The Krafton company is now very strict about calling it Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and not PUBG Mobile. Well, this comeback of PUBG has brought some exciting features. And along with some exciting modes, this new version of PUBG has some strict changes based on the Indian Government policies and securities.
Today, we will give you a brief detail about PUBG’s new launch, which is PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India. So let’s take a look into it.
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Download Battlegrounds Mobile India APK
Check out the full details of Battlegrounds Mobile India, the total number of downloads, version information, and application size:
App name | Battlegrounds Mobile India |
Last Updated | One day ago |
App version | 1.4.0 |
Downloads | 5,000,000+ |
Compatibility | Varies with device |
App Size | 611MB |
Main Task | Video Game |
Developer | KRAFTON, Inc. |
Before you start downloading, let us tell you that you will have to uninstall any PUBG Mobile Global version installed on your Android smartphone.
Must check – Download PUBG Mobile Global (Unbanned)
What is PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India?
After the ban on PUBG Mobile in India last year, a Battle Royale field game, the Krafton company cut ties with Tencent, a Chinese company, and made a newer version of PUBG Mobile PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India.
Krafton had already mentioned that this new version of PUBG is entirely developed by keeping the Indian policies, securities, and the reasons for which complaints were filed by the Indian Government last year in their mind.
Pre-registration
The pre-registration for this newer version had already gone live in April. If you haven’t pre-registered it yet, you can go to the play store and search PUBG battlegrounds mobile India. You will get the pre-registration option, or you can click this link and apply for pre-registration of Battlegrounds Mobile India.
There is also one more good news for PUBG fans. The PUBG players who had already pre-registered; will be getting new rewards at the time of launch.
Those rewards are – Celebration Expert Title, Recon Mask, 300 AG, and the Recon outfit.
How is it different from PUBG Mobile?
The game is not different, but we can say it is the Indian version of the Global and Korean versions. The features and maps are the same and have the same weapons, vehicles, skins, etc. However, few changes in the game make it permissible towards the Indian community, such as a few new changes and implementations in the game that we will talk about below:
- Players under the age of 18 can’t play the game for more than 3 hours a day.
- Violence and kills in the match will not be looking very realistic like the older version as it was one of the main complaints filed against the PUBG’s older version by the Indian Government last year.
- Players under 18 will need to submit parent/guardian’s permission for getting access to the game.
- User information and data will be stored within Indian servers only.
- Underage will be restricted to spend only to Rs. 7,000 per day only in the game.
PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India Device Requirements
Android users need to have a minimum of 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage space, and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop or higher. However, there is a piece of sad news for IOS users as they will have to wait a little more as this launch is only for android users currently.
Krafton company is already looking forward to it, and soon, they will make PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India available for iOS users in their App Store. Furthermore, the device requirements for iOS users should be that the device must run at least iOS 9.0 or above.
Well, all the low-budget device users can play this game in their device who qualify these basic requirements, but for smooth performance, you need to have higher RAM, Processor, and a good/stable internet connection, or else you will face lags.
Features
Krafton Logo
You will see a new screen when you will start the game.
Game Mode
TDM and classic mode will be available also with some more modes.
Drones
Something fascinating and futuristic was added in this new version of PUBG for PUBG lovers that is the drone.
Map
The Vikendi map, which was the frosty Winterland, will be removed. New maps are added. Erangel and Sanhok will be seen in the Indian version.
New Weapons
New weapons are also added by Krafton company for their PUBG fans.
Ultra HD Graphics
A new combination of graphics you will get is either HDR+ Extreme Frame Rate or Ultra HD+ Ultra Frame Rate.
Tutorial
At the beginning of the game, PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India will give you a mini-tutorial about the game.
Security & Privacy
PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India will have its own eSports ecosystem. Krafton, the South Korean company owner of PUBG’s IP, has partnered with some local entities. Indian players will be seen in the competitive eSports scene with Battlegrounds Mobile India.
New OTP Login
PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India will ask for your mobile number, while at the time of login, PUBG will send you an OTP. This is Krafton’s company’s way to track down how much time users are spending playing.
18+ Game Warning
While starting the game, a dialogue box will appear asking you if you are 18+ or not. If you are underage, they will request your parent/guardian’s phone number for verification and their consent/permission for the game for their wards.
No More Red Blood Effects
In PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India there will be no red blood effect option will be provided. You have to choose between yellow and green for the blood effect.
Renamed & No Mention of Tencent
It is renamed “Battlegrounds Mobile India” from PUBG Mobile. Also, there is no mention of Tencent company, a Chinese company, and a big reason behind PUBG Mobile banned in India by the Indian Government last year.
How To Install Battlegrounds Mobile India
There are two methods to install Battlegrounds Mobile India on your Android device. The first method is installing the APK file and then copying the OBB file to the Android/OBB folder and the second one is downloading and installing it directly from Google Play Store. However, the Google Play Store link is available to beta testers only.
The beta test is now closed for everyone and you might not be able to download and install it directly. You can try different methods to get the Early Access of the Battlegrounds Mobile India APK and OBB files. We have provided the direct links of both the files on our Telegram Channel and also you can find them over here.
Method 1: Using APK and OBB files
Step 1: Download the Battlegrounds Mobile India Early Access APK and OBB files from the links provided above.
Step 2: Once the download is complete, open the file manager on your device and navigate to the download folder.
Step 3: Tap on the Battlegrounds_Mobile_India_Technolaty.apk and install the file.
Step 4: Once the installation is completed, do not open the game.
Step 5: Navigate to the download folder where you have downloaded the main.15255.com.pubg.imobile.obb file.
Step 6: Copy the file and go back to the folder named Android > OBB > create a folder named com.pubg.imobile
Step 7: Now paste the main.15255.com.pubg.imobile.obb file inside the com.pubg.imobile folder.
Step 8: Now open the game from the app drawer and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the size of Battlegrounds Mobile India for Android?
Let us give you one more good news that the size of PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India is around 600 MB which is quite acceptable as you can install the game from your daily 1.5 GB data pack. You don’t have to find Wi-Fi for installing it.
Can we transfer our account data from PUBG mobile to PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India?
Yes, you can transfer your account data from PUBG Mobile to PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India. All you have to do is when you will log in, you will have to log in through your Facebook or Twitter ID, which you used earlier for login into PUBG Mobile.
Can I log in using Google Play Games?
Yes, you can; however, there is a piece of bad news, that is, if you had synced your PUBG Mobile account with Google Play Games, your account data wouldn’t be transferred to PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India as we got to know that Google Play Games logins are not supported for now.
Can I play PUBG Mobile Global and Battlegrounds Mobile India on two different devices?
Once your account data from PUBG Mobile is transferred to PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India, you can’t play PUBG Mobile Global or Korean anymore. You will have to create separate accounts on the Global and Korean versions.
When is PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India launching date?
PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India is launching on 18th June 2021. It is live on Play Store now.
Conclusion
Being a PUBG fan, I am excited about this new launch of Pubg and installing it and starting playing. Download and install it to rejuvenate your old memories of getting a Chicken Dinner. Krafton has done a lot of good work by implementing new features and changes, I believe you are going to love the game like me.
Is this is mod version of Pubg?
No, this is the normal version of BGMI and not PUBG Global.