Battlegrounds Mobile India poster | Source: GemWire
Will PUBG Mobile return to India? As of today, it seems that there’s a high chance. An earlier leak suggested that the makers of PUBG Mobile are probably bringing the game back with a different name – Battlegrounds Mobile India. A leaked poster hinted at the game’s core remaining unchanged while it wears a new name. For PUBG fans, this is good news. Also Read - PUBG Mobile India now Battlegrounds Mobile India, reveals latest leak
However, EA wants to dominate this space with two titles from its PC franchises. One of them is Apex Legends Mobile, which is already in public beta stage, whereas the other one is under development. Called Battlefield Mobile, it is said to bring the PC version’s experience in a way that’s better optimised for mobile. Also Read - PUGB Mobile India posts a launch teaser video on its YouTube channel, deletes it later
Published: April 25, 2021 2:59 PM IST
It has been a while since the Indian government banned PUBG Mobile for Indians, which caused a lot of stir in the mobile gaming space. While fans of the franchise long the government and Krafton to bring it back, other publishers are trying their best to capitalize on PUBG Mobile’s absence. With Garena Free Fire and Call of Duty: Mobile satisfying players, EA is now bringing two of its popular shooters to mobile. Also Read - Battlefield Mobile game coming to smartphones, tablets in 2022: EA
Last week, news broke about a new Battlefield game coming to the mobile platform. Additionally, EA’s Apex Legends Mobile is close to an early beta release later this month. The announcement of the PUBG: New State has also reinstated hope amongst players to see the return of franchise to India. Hence, for fans of the battle royale genre, there’s a lot to look forward to at this moment.