Add MobiGyan as a preferred source on GoogleKRAFTON India has announced that BGMI Air, a lightweight version of its popular battle royale game BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), will launch in India on December 10. The announcement comes after the game surpassed 14 million pre-registrations on Google Play ahead of its official release.
Designed for smartphones with entry-level hardware and limited storage, BGMI Air aims to make the battle royale gaming experience accessible to a wider audience. The game comes with an initial download size of around 1 GB, making it a lighter alternative to the standard BGMI application.
BGMI Air is released as a separate application, allowing players to install and play it independently. Existing BGMI players can also access the new title without migrating their accounts.
BGMI Air closed beta test dates & locations
Before the official launch, KRAFTON India will conduct a closed beta test for BGMI Air from November 20 to November 24.
The testing phase will take place across select regions, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata. The company will use this period to gather player feedback and optimize the game’s performance before its wider release.
Players interested in participating in the Closed Beta Test must complete an application process. To apply, participants must:
- Create a short video explaining why they were selected for the BGMI Air Closed Beta.
- Tag the official handle of the game in their video.
- Fill out the registration form available through the official Instagram account, @battlegroundsmobilein_official.
Participation will be subject to the selection process.
BGMI Air: Lightweight gaming experience
With an initial download size of around 1GB, BGMI Air is designed to reach users who have storage limitations or hardware limitations on their smartphones.
The game will work independently of the existing BGMI application, while allowing current BGMI players to migrate without having to migrate their accounts.
The lightweight version is expected to make the core battle royale experience more accessible to players with entry-level devices.
BGMI Air Launch Date & Availability in India
BGMI Air will officially launch in India on December 10, 2026. Before the public release, the Closed Beta Test will run from November 20, 2026 to November 24, 2026 across select regions.
KRAFTON India has also indicated that additional information about pre-launch events and associated rewards will be shared through its official community channels in the days leading up to the launch.