While PUBG Mobile was pulled from India after the Ministry of Electronics and IT banned it, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel. PUBG Corporation confirmed that it is planning a return to India with the aptly named PUBG Mobile India. The new app will feature altered in-game content and customizations said to reflect local user preferences. In particular, the game will focus on handling user data more transparently in accordance with local regulations.
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Krafton Inc., which is the parent company of PUBG, is planning a $ 100 million investment in the PUBG Mobile India project. There will be modifications to the game, including green impact effects instead of red, as well as fully dressed characters from the beginning. The company is also planning a feature to help monitor the playing time of younger players to promote healthier gaming habits.
There are also plans to establish a local office in India and more than 100 employees to handle communications and user services. There are plans for tournaments, events and more specific Indian entertainment projects in the future. There is no specific date that PUBG Mobile India is expected to launch.
