It's been a rough few months for PUBG fans in India as the game was banned in the country by the government citing privacy concerns. Yes, there were good alternatives out there but most people were waiting for the game to come back. We did hear some rumours about it earlier this week but it's finally official.

PUBG Corporation. creator of PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG) and a subsidiary of South Korea’s KRAFTON, Inc., have announced that they are prepping to launch PUBG Mobile India. This is apparently a new game created specifically for the Indian market.

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By a new game we mean the game has been tailored to comply with the government and provide a secure and healthy gameplay environment. The company will conduct regular audits and verifications on the storage systems holding Indian users’ personally identifiable information to reinforce security and ensure that their data is safely managed.

Additionally, to build and foster a healthy gameplay environment, the game will be improved and tailored to reflect local needs. We're looking at customizations such as the game now being set in a virtual simulation training ground, new characters automatically starting clothed, and green hit effects to reflect the virtual nature of the game.

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More importantly, the game will include a feature that places restrictions on game time to promote healthy gameplay habits for younger players. Lastly, it's also worth pointing out that the parent company KRAFTON, Inc., PUBG Corporation plans to make investments worth $100 million USD in India to cultivate the local video game, esports, entertainment, and IT industries. This is indeed a huge announcement and it remains to be seen what comes out of it. We can expect to see some India-exclusive esports events with huge prize pools and more.

With all that being said, we don't have an exact launch date for the game just yet. We're expecting to hear more from them next month, so stay tuned for more info.

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