PUBG Mobile became a gaming sensation in India, winning over the hearts of millions with its edge-of-the-seat battle royale excitement. But the ride hasn't been without hiccups—after being banned in 2020, the game staged a stunning comeback with a new persona. Let's read the complete saga of PUBG Mobile India and where it is now. </p><br>

From Ban to Battlegrounds The Comeback Journey of PUBG Mobile in India 🇮🇳

Article posted on 26/04/2025

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PUBG Mobile became a gaming sensation in India, winning over the hearts of millions with its edge-of-the-seat battle royale excitement. But the ride hasn't been without hiccups—after being banned in 2020, the game staged a stunning comeback with a new persona. Let's read the complete saga of PUBG Mobile India and where it is now.

🔥 The Rise of PUBG Mobile in India

When PUBG Mobile went live across the globe in 2018, India was among the fastest-growing markets for the game. Why did it blow up?

Free to play and compatible on affordable phones

Quick and thrilling gameplay ideal for competitive gamers

Huge community with favorite Indian streamers such as Mortal, Scout, Jonathan, and Dynamo

Local competitions and prize-winning esports tournaments

PUBG Mobile was not just a game for many young Indians—it was a lifestyle.

🚫 The Ban: What Happened?

The Indian government banned PUBG Mobile in September 2020, along with some other Chinese apps, over data privacy and national security issues. The game was pulled from app stores, and servers were terminated in the nation.

The ban disappointed millions of players and had them looking for alternatives such as Free Fire, Call of Duty Mobile, and Apex Legends Mobile.

The Comeback: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) To come back to India legally and with respect, PUBG's creator Krafton renamed the game as Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in 2021.

Major differences in BGMI:

Indian servers and data storage

Age limits and playtime restrictions

Less violence (green blood, warnings in-game)

India-specific events and updates

BGMI had the same old PUBG Mobile experience with minimal changes, and fans came back in huge numbers.

urrent Status of PUBG Mobile / BGMI in India (2025) BGMI is now live and playable in India

Regular updates, new modes, and seasonal content continue to roll out

India remains a dominant force in PUBG Mobile esports worldwide

Krafton is heavily investing in Indian gaming talent, education, and game development

PUBG Mobile India Esports Scene

India has given birth to some of the best PUBG Mobile players and teams such as:

GodLike Esports

Soul

OR Esports

Team XSpark

BGMI tournaments like BMPS (Battlegrounds Mobile Pro Series) and BGIS (Battlegrounds Mobile India Series) provide enormous prize pools and live audience in the millions.

Team XSpark

The tale of PUBG Mobile in India is a classic example of how gaming is becoming an integral part of mainstream culture and youth lifestyle. In spite of bans and tests, the community remained intact, and the game made a big comeback as BGMI.