<p>When news stories like<strong> PM Modi </strong>mentioning it at a live lecture and a gamer saving hundreds of villagers from a gas leak breakout, it's easy to see how popular the<strong> video game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)</strong> had&nbsp;been in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, just months into being ousted from India, <strong>PUBG Mobile</strong> is making a return with a <strong>new name: Battlegrounds Mobile.</strong> <strong>The popular battle royale game'</strong>s regional version is set to launch in the third week of June. Fans of PUBG Mobile are now ready to get their hands on <strong>the Battlegrounds Mobile India.&nbsp;</strong><br />
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<p>While fans in India await the debut of Battlegrounds Moobile India, game makers Krafton have been releasing facts about the game at regular intervals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Pre-registration&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Pre-registration for the next incarnation of the game just surpassed the 20 million mark. Krafton issued a press release on their official website to acknowledge the overwhelming response from the Indian gamers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CH Kim, CEO of Krafton, thanked the Indian fans for their overwhelming support, saying, “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our Indian fans for their overwhelming response to the BATTLEGROUNDS IP, first developed by me and my team in 2017. <strong>The BATTLEGROUNDS</strong> IP received love and acclaim from players worldwide, and KRAFTON will continue to build on the IP. That effort includes bringing amazing content to BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA, and providing an incomparable battle royale experience to our players”.</p>

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<p>“KRAFTON, the South Korean video game developer, thanked the Indian gaming enthusiasts for a sublime response to the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA since opening up pre-registration in India. Developed by KRAFTON, the pre-registration for the game went live on the Google Play Store for fans in India on the 18th of May. It received 7.6 million pre-registrations on its opening day, crossing 20 million pre-registrations in two weeks.” Krafton posted on its official website.</p>

<h2><strong>Ban on PUBG</strong></h2>

<p>The game has been banned in several nations, including India. In September 2020, the Indian government banned PUBG Mobile, along with many other apps, claiming security concerns.</p>

<p>China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Korea, Jordan, Nepal, Israel, and Iraq are among the countries that have banned the game.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Re-creation of the popular online multiplayer battle royale game&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As a result, Krafton Inc created the game specifically for the Indian gaming market. Players in India are enthusiastic to see if Battlegrounds Mobile India would be similar to PUBG Mobile.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite had an estimated 50 million active players in the country before the ban, with roughly 13 million of them playing every day.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>In the Indian media</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report posted in Indian newspapers, a man named Kiran who was playing PUBG MOBILE late into the night helped detect the Vizag gas leak, giving him enough time to evacuate his village.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>‘Ye PUBG wala hey kya,’</strong>: In 2019 during the Pariksha Pe Charcha event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked a concerned parent over her kid’s online game addiction.</p>

<h2><strong>Lawmakers now urge govt to examine</strong></h2>

<p>Ninong Ering, a legislator of the Pasighat West Assembly Constituency, sent Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah a letter in May requesting that Battlegrounds Mobile India should be banned.</p>

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— Ninong Ering 🇮🇳 (@ninong_erring) <a href="https://twitter.com/ninong_erring/status/1395994228363120640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Arvind Dharmapuri, a Member of Parliament from Nizamabad, Telangana, wrote to Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Law and Justice, Communications, Electronics, and Information Technology, requesting action on the game's release.&nbsp;</p>

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When news stories like PM Modi mentioning it at a live lecture and a gamer saving hundreds of villagers from a gas leak breakout, it's easy to see how popular the video game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) had been in India.

When news stories like PM Modi mentioning it at a live lecture and a gamer saving hundreds of villagers from a gas leak breakout, it's easy to see how popular the video game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) had been in India. Now, just months into being ousted from India, PUBG Mobile is making a return with a new name: Battlegrounds Mobile. The popular battle royale game's regional version is set to launch in the third week of June. Fans of PUBG Mobile are now ready to get their hands on the Battlegrounds Mobile India. While fans in India await the debut of Battlegrounds Moobile India, game makers Krafton have been releasing facts about the game at regular intervals. Pre-registration Pre-registration for the next incarnation of the game just surpassed the 20 million mark. Krafton issued a press release on their official website to acknowledge the overwhelming response from the Indian gamers. CH Kim, CEO of Krafton, thanked the Indian fans for their overwhelming support, saying, “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our Indian fans for their overwhelming response to the BATTLEGROUNDS IP, first developed by me and my team in 2017. The BATTLEGROUNDS IP received love and acclaim from players worldwide, and KRAFTON will continue to build on the IP. That effort includes bringing amazing content to BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA, and providing an incomparable battle royale experience to our players”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (@battlegroundsmobilein_official) × “KRAFTON, the South Korean video game developer, thanked the Indian gaming enthusiasts for a sublime response to the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA since opening up pre-registration in India. Developed by KRAFTON, the pre-registration for the game went live on the Google Play Store for fans in India on the 18th of May. It received 7.6 million pre-registrations on its opening day, crossing 20 million pre-registrations in two weeks.” Krafton posted on its official website. Ban on PUBG The game has been banned in several nations, including India. In September 2020, the Indian government banned PUBG Mobile, along with many other apps, claiming security concerns. China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Korea, Jordan, Nepal, Israel, and Iraq are among the countries that have banned the game. Re-creation of the popular online multiplayer battle royale game As a result, Krafton Inc created the game specifically for the Indian gaming market. Players in India are enthusiastic to see if Battlegrounds Mobile India would be similar to PUBG Mobile. PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite had an estimated 50 million active players in the country before the ban, with roughly 13 million of them playing every day. In the Indian media According to a report posted in Indian newspapers, a man named Kiran who was playing PUBG MOBILE late into the night helped detect the Vizag gas leak, giving him enough time to evacuate his village. ‘Ye PUBG wala hey kya,’: In 2019 during the Pariksha Pe Charcha event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked a concerned parent over her kid’s online game addiction. Lawmakers now urge govt to examine Ninong Ering, a legislator of the Pasighat West Assembly Constituency, sent Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah a letter in May requesting that Battlegrounds Mobile India should be banned. Requested @PMOIndia @narendramodi ji to not allow Chinese deception #BattlegroundsMobileIndia. It is a big threat to security of India & privacy of our citizens and a way to circumvent & disregard our laws.@AmitShah #IndiaBanBattlegrounds #NationFirst #AatmaNirbharBharat @ANI pic.twitter.com/H8nzUJ4aRk — Ninong Ering 🇮🇳 (@ninong_erring) May 22, 2021 × Arvind Dharmapuri, a Member of Parliament from Nizamabad, Telangana, wrote to Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Law and Justice, Communications, Electronics, and Information Technology, requesting action on the game's release. (With inputs from agencies)

Battlegrounds Mobile India: PUBG new avatar launch date, pre-registration and furore against it

<p>Popular gaming app <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/pubg-mobile">PUBG Mobile's Season 17 </a>global edition will have Royal Pass. The Royal Pass was included on January 19 and 1.2 updates will also have new features like Runic Powers, Power Armors, a themed event with the Runic powers and new weapons. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The game's official handle on Instagram has said that the update is available for downloads, but Indian gamers will not be able to install as the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/pubg">app </a>is banned in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/when-will-pubg-mobile-india-be-launched-heres-what-we-know-so-far-351394">When will PUBG Mobile India be launched? Here's what we know so far</a></strong></p>

<p>In this season, users can also choose between Resplendent Dawn and Deadly Sickle at rank 50.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/indian-govt-confirms-that-pubg-mobile-not-given-approval-350504">Indian govt confirms that PUBG Mobile not given approval</a></strong></p>

<p>They will require to rank up till the 100th position for getting the Guardian Armor Set which comes along with a new UZI and M16A4 skin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Along with these features, there will also be an RP Activity Pack event in the latest season.</p>

<p>Buying this pack will boost your RP and get extra crate coupons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Honor building in Metro Royale and FAMAS rifle (only in Livik) will also appear in the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the unversed, PUBG Mobile is the official spin-off to the survival game PlayerUnknown's Battleground.</p>

<p>In several fronts, the mobile version of PUBG has overshadowed the original version, especially in terms of revenue and was the highest-grossing mobile game in 2020.&nbsp;<br />
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Popular gaming app PUBG Mobile's Season 17 global edition will have Royal Pass. The Royal Pass was included on January 19 and 1.2 updates will also have new features like Runic Powers, Power Armors, a themed event with the Runic powers and new weapons.

Popular gaming app PUBG Mobile's Season 17 global edition will have Royal Pass. The Royal Pass was included on January 19 and 1.2 updates will also have new features like Runic Powers, Power Armors, a themed event with the Runic powers and new weapons. The game's official handle on Instagram has said that the update is available for downloads, but Indian gamers will not be able to install as the app is banned in the country. Also read | When will PUBG Mobile India be launched? Here's what we know so far In this season, users can also choose between Resplendent Dawn and Deadly Sickle at rank 50. Also read | Indian govt confirms that PUBG Mobile not given approval They will require to rank up till the 100th position for getting the Guardian Armor Set which comes along with a new UZI and M16A4 skin. Along with these features, there will also be an RP Activity Pack event in the latest season. Buying this pack will boost your RP and get extra crate coupons. The Honor building in Metro Royale and FAMAS rifle (only in Livik) will also appear in the game. For the unversed, PUBG Mobile is the official spin-off to the survival game PlayerUnknown's Battleground. In several fronts, the mobile version of PUBG has overshadowed the original version, especially in terms of revenue and was the highest-grossing mobile game in 2020.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India: PUBG new avatar launch date, pre-registration and furore against it

With Runic Powers, latest weapons, PUBG Mobile's Season 17 launched: Check out the latest additions