BGMI now available in India: Here’s how to download and restore your old account

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is now available for download on iPhone and Android devices. The updated version of the game brings several in-game events and a new map called Nusa.

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Players can also claim 4 new skins by completing certain in-game missions. (Image Source: Google Play Store)

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In July last year, the popular shooting game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) disappeared from both Apple App Store and Google Play Store over concerns that the app was sharing data with servers in China. Almost a year after BGMI was banned, South Korean gaming maker Krafton announced that BGMI 2.5 is now available in India on both Android and iOS devices.

While BGMI was available for pre-load on the Google Play Store on May 27, the server went live on May 29. Soon after, many players complained that they couldn’t log in and were getting an error. Even though some were able to play the game by turning off mobile data and Wi-Fi, launching the game and reconnecting to the internet, many were unable to get to the main screen. But now, Krafton recently announced that BGMI is now available to everyone in India.

To give you a quick recap, the updated version of the game brings new in-game events in addition to a new map called Nusa. Set on a resort island located in a tropical zone, Nusa is half the size of Karakin and Livik, meaning each match will last somewhere around 8 minutes.

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BGMI players can also make use of new mechanics like zipline and elevators installed in hotels to get to a high point or quickly get across the map. The developers have introduced supply shops in Miramar and improved textures when playing Livik.

How to download BGMI and restore your progress

To download the game, simply head over to the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, search for BGMI and download the game. If you played BGMI before the ban and had linked your profile to social media accounts like Twitter or Facebook, all you need to do is log in using your credentials and you are good to go. But if you were using a guest account to play the game before ban, all your progress will be lost.