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KRAFTON India business and product developments

Overview

KRAFTON India has undertaken several initiatives to expand its presence in the Indian gaming market. In September 2026, the company launched the fourth cohort of the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI). This iteration expanded its eligibility to include studios with more advanced projects, such as mobile titles in beta or PC projects with playable Steam demos, alongside its traditional support for early-stage concepts.

In October 2026, the company announced the rebranding of its lightweight battle royale title from ‘BGMI Lite’ to ‘BGMI Air’. The application is designed to reduce demands on device storage, RAM, and processing power to accommodate diverse hardware. The title reached over 10 million pre-registrations on the Google Play Store.

By November 2026, pre-registrations for BGMI Air surpassed 14 million on Google Play. The company announced an official launch date of December 10, 2026. The game is designed for users with entry-level hardware or limited storage, featuring an initial download size of approximately 1GB. It will operate as an independent application, meaning existing players can access it without migrating current accounts. A Closed Beta Test is scheduled to run from November 20 to November 24, 2026, in select regions including Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata. Participants must apply via the official Instagram account by submitting a form and a short video.

Entities

KRAFTON India · Steam · BGMI Air · KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator · Google Play

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    KRAFTON India to launch BGMI Air on December 10

    KRAFTON India will launch BGMI Air, a lightweight version of its mobile battle royale game, on December 10, 2026, following 14 million pre-registrations.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    KRAFTON India rebrands BGMI Lite to BGMI Air

    KRAFTON India has rebranded BGMI Lite to BGMI Air, a lightweight battle royale app. The title has surpassed 10 million pre-registrations ahead of its planned 2026 launch.

  3. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    KRAFTON India expands gaming incubator eligibility for Cohort 4

    KRAFTON India has opened applications for its fourth KIGI gaming incubator cohort, expanding eligibility to include mobile games in beta and PC titles with active Steam demos.

Sources

androidsage.com · fonearena.com · fossbytes.com · in.ign.com · invenglobal.com · news18.com · newsx.com · stnsports.co.kr · technosports.co.in

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