Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) was banned in July 2022 over alleged privacy and safety concerns. It was a customized version of the popular PUBG Mobile. India was one of the biggest markets for the online multiplayer battle royale and developer Krafton had announced that it had surpassed 100 million registered users in the country. There have been numerous reports about the game’s comeback based on a host of conditions.
BGMI is expected to return for three months with certain conditions
Now as per the latest development, the Government of India has decided to lift the ban on BGMI in the country for a period of three months. The information comes from News18 citing sources familiar with the matter. The report adds that the game will be subject to intense scrutiny for a period of 90 days. The publication states that this information came from a top-level MeitY official and that the ministry will soon issue an official order to unban BGMI from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
During the temporary unban period, the game will be subjected to analysis and re-evaluation. This means that it will be under the radar and Krafton would have to agree certain conditions. Failing to abide by the rules, the game could get banned again. As per past reports, BGMI is expected to come with a built-in time limit and restrictions on the number of hours one can play. The developer has also committed to not showing violent graphics like blood by changing the color. Previously, gamers had the option to change the color of the blood but now it will be a default setting.
Both Krafton and the government of India are yet to provide an official comment on the development of BGMI’s temporary comeback.
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