Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) - the popular
esports mobile game, is set to make a comeback.
According to the official information provided by the company (Sean Hyunil Sohn)
on Twitter the game will be available for download on Google Play Store and App
store soon.
The game was modified with adjustments adhering to the country’s
required rules and regulations but there were still security issues which led to
its ban. With the announcement of the return of the game, the Indian gaming
community is thrilled as this move comes at a great time and will ensure growth
of gaming and esports, boosting gamer careers and community buildup benefiting
all stakeholders.
Some prominent personalities welcomed the lift of the ban.
According to Trinity Gaming India’s Founder & CEO, Abhishek Aggarwal, “ We are
glad that the government has taken this initiative. The gaming community and the
future of gamers and their careers had come to a standstill. With this move, we
hope to see a positive and encouraging future. The player teams will be
absolutely thrilled to once again be a part of this booming Indian gaming
community” Manish Agarwal, Founder & Custodian, IndiGG, "The comeback of BGMI
will give the overall Indian gaming industry a shot in the arm. It will
encourage gamers and the gaming community including athletes, tournaments,
sponsors and streamers to start generating revenue again. The regulatory
environment around gaming is constantly evolving and improving which is forming
an amazing foundation for growth of gaming in India in this decade" Bharat
Patel, Chairman & Director, Yudiz Solutions Ltd, "The gaming industry will gain
further from the re-entry of BGMI. The game has a large following of enthusiasts
and will get esports to come back even stronger. With the government sorting out
the technical issues and regulatory concerns, the already growing Indian gaming
ecosystem and the gaming community will benefit and rise."
Esports has been a
medal sport in South East Asian Games in 2019, 2021 & 2022. India won a bronze
medal in 2018 Asian Games, where esports was included as a demonstration title.
Esports is at the forefront of this growth and is estimated to become a ₹1,100
crore industry by 2025 at a CAGR of 46%.
Mumbai, 20th May 2023
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