BGMI returns to India with limited playtime, restrictions; check new maps, features

New Delhi: Popular mobile game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has resumed in India for download and play. Indian authorities have allowed developer Krafton to resume the game and they have launched a 2.5 update giving users an immersive gaming experience. The game has returned after a ban of about a year but with certain restrictions on the playtime.

There are different playtime restrictions for adults and minors (under the age of 18 years). Also, users can log in in phases which means, not all users can play the game at a certain point in time. However, Krafton has promised to provide a wide availability soon. The developers have decided to promote healthy gaming practices and have set a playtime of three hours for minors while the rest of the users can access the game for six hours per day. Parental verification is also part of the game for minors.

Krafton made the announcement of its comeback on May 19 as the developers issued a statement on their website. The game is available to download on Google Play while iOS users can download the game from Apple Play Store from May 29 onwards.

As BGMI returns, there are new updates in the game including new features and maps. BGMI has a new map Nusa, which is also the smallest map in the game. The new map has features such as Super Recall and Ziplies along with a new weapon Tactical Crossbow and additional vehicles.

Krafton CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn thanked the Indian authorities to allow the game to resume and expressed his gratitude towards the gaming and e-spots community in India for giving their love to BGMI. Vibhor Kukreti, Head of Government Affairs at Krafton thanked the Indian government and talked about encouraging responsible gaming practices.