{
  "id": 1427229,
  "title": "Krafton To Launch BGMI Lite In India By End Of 2026: What We Know So Far",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/krafton-to-launch-bgmi-lite-in-india-by-end-of-2026-what-we-know-so",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T05:16:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/krafton-to-launch-bgmi-lite-in-india-by-end-of-2026-what-we-know-so-far"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian gaming company Krafton has revealed plans to introduce a lighter version of its popular battle royale game, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), in the country by the end of 2026. The Bangalore-based firm announced this development, though it has not specified the new version's features, file size, or system requirements. BGMI Lite aims to provide an alternative entry point for BGMI fans across India, as part of Krafton's strategy to expand the game's accessibility. The company has not disclosed whether BGMI Lite will coexist with the current BGMI app or replace it for some users. Krafton India's portfolio includes titles like Bullet Echo India, Road To Valor: Empires, CookieRun India, and Real Cricket, with the mobile version of BGMI alone boasting over 260 million downloads in India.",
  "summary": "Krafton India has announced that it will launch BGMI Lite in the country by the end of 2026, adding a new version of its flagship battle royale title to the Indian market. The Bengaluru-based company has made the announcement though it has not yet disclosed specifics about the new version's features, file size, or system requirements. A new entry point for BGMI players According to Krafton India,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}