Krafton India has announced the launch of a lightweight version of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), named BGMI Lite, in the Indian market by the end of 2026. This move aims to expand the game's player base and make the battle royale experience accessible to more smartphone users.

The company stated that BGMI Lite represents a new chapter in the evolution of the BGMI experience and is part of a broader plan to expand the game’s universe in India. However, they have not yet disclosed a specific launch date or details about gameplay style and features offered by the new version.

BGMI Lite targets lower-end smartphones

Although Krafton has not announced the system requirements for running the game yet, the name "Lite" suggests that the new release may be designed to run more efficiently on low and mid-range smartphones. The new version is expected to help reach a larger segment of players who might not be able to run the full version of BGMI with good performance. However, Krafton has not confirmed whether BGMI Lite will differ in terms of maps, gameplay style, number of players, or graphics. The company has assured that they will reveal more details about the game as its launch date approaches.

Announcement comes on the fifth anniversary of BGMI

The announcement of BGMI Lite came after the launch of version 4.5 update for the fifth anniversary of BGMI, which included a set of new additions and collaborations. The update includes collaboration with three global brands and characters: Naruto, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Ferrari.
As for the Naruto collaboration, players can explore anime-inspired locations through modified copies of Erangel and Livik maps, along with a new combat system based on ninjutsu techniques. For the Spider-Man: Brand New Day collaboration, it adds new movement mechanics to the game, including Web Swing, Web Attack, and Spider Climb within the Erangel map.

4 new Ferrari cars in BGMI

The Ferrari collaboration adds four new models to the game: Ferrari SF90 XX Spider, Ferrari LaFerrari, Ferrari Purosangue, and Ferrari Roma. Krafton also launched a set of redemption codes during the fifth anniversary celebrations that allow players to receive in-game rewards for a limited time, including clothing, cosmetics, and UC (Unknown Cash).

BGMI surpasses 260 million downloads

The launch of the Lite version comes at a time when the game is very popular in India. Krafton announced that BGMI has surpassed 260 million downloads in the Indian market, and the company plans to reveal more details about BGMI Lite in the coming period, including the specifications required to run it, its size, and whether it will offer a similar experience to the main version with lower system requirements.