Game developer, KRAFTON Inc., the company behind the battle-royale game BGMI recently announced that it has surpassed 100 million users in India. The BGMI game completes one year in the country and has already achieved a remarkable milestone.
BGMI has become a massively popular game, just like its global version. There have been several esports tournaments around the game since its launch last year, and Krafton has itself planned tournaments for BGMI this year with a prize pool that goes well into crores of rupees.
Changhan Kim, CEO of KRAFTON Inc., expressed his thoughts,
”BGMI’s first year has been a resounding success with millions of players joining to experience the game. We have brought in major tournaments, Indian-themed collaborations, and celebrated India-centric events with the community, with the goal of curating gameplay unique to our Indian users.”
This year, KRAFTON plans to hold even larger tournaments for BGMI with an impressive prize pool. The prize pool for the recently concluded BMPS (Battlegrounds Mobile Pro Series) Season 1 was set at Rs 2 crore, the largest in Indian esports history. KRAFTON Inc. also launched the ‘Game Responsibly’ campaign in November 2021 to promote responsible gaming habits as well as build awareness amongst players to cultivate safer gaming habits.
According to the press release, BGMI gamers will see 4 pro and semi-pro tournaments released in 2022, including BMOC, the recently concluded BMPS Season 1, BGIS Season 2, and BMPS Season 2, featuring cash prizes worth Rs. 6 crores. It will also provide a platform for Indian players across the country to showcase their skills.
Speaking on the milestone, the Head of India Publishing, KRAFTON, Inc., Minu Lee shared his thoughts,
“We are extremely thrilled to have reached this landmark in the very first year of BGMI and thank our gamers for this achievement. BGMI has been in sync with the gaming community’s needs every step of the way, with new and challenging gameplay, festive updates, and exciting themes from coveted IPs. We have consistently worked towards bringing in localized content, offerings, and understanding the nuances that have driven BGMI to become the preferred game in India.”
Over the last year, BGMI has supported a robust esports ecosystem in the country with India-centric events and content. Year on year, BGMI has seen larger prize pools, more interactive tournaments, more participants, and more opportunities for aspiring gamers to gain exposure so as to make their mark on the industry.
With a long-term vision of fostering and improving the ecosystem, KRAFTON Inc. has plans to elevate the tournament and user experience for BGMI gamers.