Milestones Mobile India (BGMI) designer Krafton declared on Monday (August 16) that the tremendously mainstream portable game has timed 50 million downloads on Google Play in under 60 days subsequent to getting delivered in India. Krafton commended the achievement by giving a 'Cosmic system Messenger Set' long-lasting outfit and some more rewards. It very well might be reviewed that a couple of days prior, the South Korean organization had additionally reported exceptional prizes in the development to the significant achievement of 50 million downloads. Krafton had given three stock coupon case scrap when Battlegrounds Mobile India contacted the 48 and 49.
Battlegrounds Mobile India?
Released in July and exclusive to the Google Play Store, Battlegrounds Mobile India is a strategic real-time military game inspired by the hugely successful PC game.
Players are given control of a convoy of armed cars and trucks in a competitive multiplayer environment that allows them to create their own storyline.
Battlegrounds Mobile India is a massively popular game.
Krafton has developed “Battlegrounds Mobile India” in a record time frame, six months after receiving the official license for the game in India.
This is the fastest developer of any game in India that has received a license for the game. This got approval just after Battlegrounds first launched in the country.
Battlegrounds India has become a massive success in less than two months of its launch. It has a gross revenue of Rs 3 crore in just six months of its launch.
When Developing Free-To-Play Mobile Games in India? Battlegrounds are currently one of the most popular games in India.
The game has clocked 50 million downloads on Google Play in less than 60 days.
Get three supply coupons in crate Win the limited Shaka Lika T-Shirt Get double x10 coins in crate Wear the limited Vico Tee “This milestone is a matter of great pride for us,” said Krafton CEO Simran Shah in a press statement. “These are hard-earned downloads for our team who have worked day and night to make the best game for the Indian audience,” added Shah.
The 50 million download milestone is the highest-ever by a mobile game in India. According to Krafton, the game’s player-base in India is 15 million strong, out of which 5 million are from urban areas.
The success of Battlegrounds Mobile India has been bolstered by the exclusive seasonal content and allure of in-game purchases (IOS and Android).
Why is BGMI the best mobile game of 2021?
The Mobile games industry in India is expected to be Rs 300 billion (US$4.1 billion) by 2021. It is estimated that a large portion of this is going to the mobile games industry experiencing rapid growth.
The Indian mobile games industry has gained traction thanks to a handful of innovative mobile games, many of which are massively popular and have a high revenue share.
Some of the key factors that have contributed to the growth of mobile games in India include: Powerful mobile devices – Mobile users are downloading mobile games from the Google Play Store at an impressive rate, reaching over 130 million downloads in 2016.
In comparison, in 2011, the total number of downloads from the Google Play Store was a mere 18 million.
BGMI's success is driven by its focus on the Indian market
Speaking about the achievement, Krafton co-founder Yoon Kyun Kim said that the key factor contributing to the game's success in India is the company's focus on the Indian market.
This explains the focus on localization to cater to the local user base. Kim also added that in the last 60 days, the company had been focused on expanding its community from non-gaming personalities to mainstream users in India.
Krafton's Battlegrounds Mobile India has been designed for Android devices. It is currently available on Google Play Store as a free download.
There is also a "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Edition" available for Rs. 349/-. The game is quite popular as it features a rewards program to reward its users. Besides, there is a major selection of costumes, gear, and add-ons to download.
Perseverance and love for the game have made it one of the most successful games in India.
Battlegrounds Mobile India for Android and iOS launched on August 1, in time for the year-end holiday season. And it has received over 50 million downloads within just 60 days since.
The record figure is indicative of the game’s tremendous popularity and success in India as most of its other markets where the game is available had reached the 10-20 million downloads landmark in a concise period of time.
And after all the publicity blitzkrieg, the game hasn’t come under any threat. It has kept its position at the top and in the top 3 top-grossing games on both Google Play and Apple App Store for the last week.
In fact, on August 15, the day the new Android version was released, the game had crossed the 50 million download mark.
The developer Krafton has also given out rewards to celebrate this milestone.
IBTimes India got a chance to play Battlegrounds Mobile India, and here's our perspective on the game. Background and Vision In July, BATTLEGROUNDS Mobile India had gotten a record launch in India.
As of August 13, the game has topped the Play Store chart. It is still climbing the list. The game has got many positive reviews from customers and is also a hot favorite among celebrities in India, and many aspiring players have been flocking to play the game.
Gameplay Battlegrounds Mobile India is played on mobile devices (Android and iOS). Players have to battle for territory. These battles are real-time and can last anywhere between a few seconds and a few minutes. The matches are simple, with players in search of a golden weapon.
Conclusion
Coming to Battlegrounds Mobile India, the game is currently one of the most popular games on Google Play. Over 1.4 million active players have downloaded the game, and over 50% of all installs have been from Tier II and III cities.
The mobile version of the PC video game Battlegrounds has proved popular among youth. Interestingly, the game is based on Jat youth, who play on their smartphones, but the scenario is different.
No doubt, the mobile version of the game has a large potential market. Of the 400 million mobile gamers worldwide, only 28 million are in India, where a mere 6 million active gamers are already playing the game.
The crucial market for mobile gaming may not be around for very long.
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