Both Garena and PUBG Corp. want to make the game as successful in India as it is in countries like China and South Korea. In late 2017,Tencent Holdings Ltd. acquired a majority stake in Bluehole—the company that created PUBG—and with that, resources have been funneled into both games to help them grow. For Tencent, this represents an opportunity to promote one of its marquee titles on home turf; for Bluehole, it’s a chance to solidify PUBG’s leading position in the gaming world. So far, the investment seems to be paying off:

According to developer estimates, Garena Free Fire was downloaded more than 10 million times within its first month on the App Store and Google Play, making it one of the most successful mobile games ever released in Indonesia ( surpassing even PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds itself). And with PUBG now officially available in India too, there’s plenty of potential for growth in this massive market. But what do these two games offer Indian players that differentiates them from the global competition? Let’s take a look…

Why Are These Games Blocked In India?

Now the reason behind is that, both the games PUBG and Free Fire are developed by Chinese companies. India has recently banned 118 Chinese apps including PUBG Mobile due to security concerns. The Indian government believes that these apps are a threat to the country’s sovereignty and integrity.

These games were extremely popular in India with a user base of more than 50 million. The games were not just popular among kids but also adults. Unfortunately, the Indian government has decided to ban these games citing security concerns.

What Does This Mean for Gamers in India?

This is obviously bad news for gamers in India who have been enjoying these games for a long time. However, there is still some hope. The ban is not permanent and the government may lift it after a few months. In the meantime, gamers can still enjoy other games that are not developed by Chinese companies.

We will have to wait and see how this situation develops but for now, it looks like Indian gamers will have to find something else to do with their time.

Number Of Accounts In India?

Since the games are developed by Chinese companies, it is not surprising that most of the accounts are from China. However, there are a significant number of accounts from India as well.

According to estimates, there are more than 10 million accounts from India. This number is expected to grow as more and more people start playing the game.

Are These Permanently banned?

The ban is not permanent and the government may lift it after a few months. In the meantime, gamers can still enjoy other games that are not developed by Chinese companies.

We will have to wait and see how this situation develops but for now, it looks like Indian gamers will have to find something else to do with their time.

Final Thoughts

The ban on PUBG and Free Fire is not permanent and the government may lift it after a few months. In the meantime, gamers can still enjoy other games that are not developed by Chinese companies.

We will have to wait and see how this situation develops but for now, it looks like Indian gamers will have to find something else to do with their time.