Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), the Indian version of the popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile, has been unbanned by the Indian government. The game will be playable starting May 27 for Android users and May 29 for iOS users.
Background
PUBG Mobile was banned in India in September 2020 due to concerns about its data security. The Indian government alleged that the game was sending user data to China, where the game’s parent company, Tencent, is headquartered.
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Unbanning
The Indian government lifted the ban on PUBG Mobile in December 2020, but only for the Indian version of the game, BGMI. The game was developed by Krafton, a South Korean company, and it is specifically designed for the Indian market.
Availability
BGMI will be available to download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. The game will also be available to play on emulators.
Reception
The unbanning of BGMI has been met with positive reactions from the Indian gaming community. Many gamers have been eagerly awaiting the return of the game, and they are excited to be able to play it again.
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The unbanning of BGMI is a major victory for the Indian gaming community. The game is one of the most popular battle royale games in the world, and its return to India will be a major boost for the gaming industry.