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KRAFTON India business and product developments

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2026-10-15 16:27 UTC → 2026-11-05 07:51 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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 ~~has~~ reached over 10 million pre-registrations on the Google Play ~~Store, with a full launch in India and~~ Store. By November 2026, pre-registrations for BGMI Air surpassed 14 million on Google Play. The company announced an ~~open beta period planned~~ official launch date of December 10, 2026. The game is designed for ~~later~~ 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 ~~2026.~~ select regions including Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata. Participants must apply via the official Instagram account by submitting a form and a short video.

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