Battlegrounds Mobile India downloads hit whopping 50 mn mark on Google Play Store, check rewards, iOS launch details

Just over a month after it was launched, Battlegrounds Mobile India downloads have hit the 50 million mark on Google Play Store. Check out the rewards BGMI is offering users to celebrate the event.

As Battlegrounds Mobile India downloads hit 5 crore mark, BGMI is celebrating by distributing rewards to fans. (KRAFTON)

Battlegrounds Mobile India, the successor to the popular PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (or PUBG Mobile India) that was banned by the Indian government last year, has had an impressive run so far. Just over a month after the popular Indian avatar of the game was released on the Google Play Store, BGMI downloads have now crossed the 50 million mark on Google Play Store.

The game's developer Krafton has been giving away rewards to players in the game as it continues to rake up more downloads on the Play Store. Battlegrounds Mobile India players have now received a Galaxy Messenger Set which is a permanent addition to their library. The company is also running an Independence Day Mahotsav in the game that is live until August 19, after the Freedom Face-Off event that was held on August 15. Gamers can gain access to an AWM skin which is a temporary item in the game, according to the company.

“We extend our warm wishes to our Indian fans on the occasion of Independence Day. We are delighted to be a part of this celebration, made even sweeter with Battlegrounds Mobile India hitting 50M downloads on Play Store in just over a month! I am looking forward to an equally strong response to our first esports tournament starting next month,” said Wooyol Lim, Head of Krafton's Battlegrounds Mobile Division, in a press statement on the game's official website.

The executive is referring to the Battlegrounds Mobile India's first esports tournament that saw 5.4 lakh registrations – registrations are still open and the stream schedule will be revealed after the registrations are shut, according to company. Krafton also announced that it would make announcements on the iOS version of the game very soon on Battlegrounds Mobile India social media channels. We recently reported that company had recently teased the upcoming iOS version of the game on Instagram.