Following numerous rumours and speculations, Krafton has officially announced the relaunch date for BGMI. The highly anticipated game is set to make its comeback on both the Google Play Store and App Store on May 29. Existing users can take advantage of the option to preload the game on the Google Play Store starting today, May 27. The official announcement was made through an in-game prompt, providing users with the necessary data and additional information.
Battlegrounds Mobile India, commonly known as BGMI, stands as the Indian iteration of PUBG Mobile, tailored exclusively for the Indian region by Krafton. Initially released on July 2, 2021, the game quickly regained the momentum set by its predecessor, PUBG Mobile. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, BGMI was abruptly removed from both digital storefronts on July 28, 2022, following orders from the Indian Government.
Subsequently, it was confirmed that the game faced a ban under IT Section 69A, the same section that led to the ban of its predecessor in the country. However, after a 10-month-long dispute, Krafton obtained permission to relaunch the game by addressing Indian security concerns.
When Will the Players be able to Play BGMI?
On 19 May 2023, Krafton issued a notice and thanked the government for allowing them to resume the game. The developers had taken the game servers offline, much more likely to make it ready with all agreed terms to the Government.
A few days back, the players spotted the game with an update on the play store and ultimately found that the servers were still offline. Earlier today, at midnight, the in-game prompt message was changed which you can see in the below image stating the details about the games’ relaunch on the App Store and Play Store.
The message stated,
Hello BGMI Fan! Your most loved game is available to preload from today 27th May onwards. Please note, the game is available to preload only for existing users from the Google Play Store. The game will be playable, however from 29th May onwards. For new and iOS users, the game will be available to download and play from May 29th 2023.
Considering the announcement, the game will be available to download from 27 May for Android existing users on the Play Store. For newbies and iOS users, the game will be available to download on 29 May.
The game can be accessible and be ready to play from 29 May (Monday) which is after the IPL finals.
