Krafton will launch BGMI Air on December 10 for budget smartphones after crossing 14 million pre-registrations. This lighter version needs only 1GB of space and 1.5GB of RAM. Players can use their existing accounts to play with friends. Selected users will also get early access through a testing programme this month.
Krafton is bringing a lighter version of Battlegrounds Mobile India to budget smartphones on December 10, with early access for selected players starting later this month.
Krafton India has officially announced the launch date for BGMI Air. The mobile game will debut in India next month on December 10. Designed as a lighter version of Battlegrounds Mobile India for budget smartphones, the upcoming title has already crossed 14 million pre-registrations on the Google Play Store.
Interestingly, the company had originally announced the game as BGMI Lite before renaming it to BGMI Air last month.
Closed Beta Testing Programme Announced
Ahead of the official rollout, Krafton has revealed details about its Closed Beta Testing programme. This early access event will allow selected players to try the game and share their feedback to help improve the final version. The testing phase will take place from November 20 to November 24 across three cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.
How to Apply for the Early Access
Players who want to be among the first to experience the new game must submit their applications by November 9. Interested gamers need to fill out an application form located in the bio section of the official BGMI and BGMI Air Instagram accounts.
There are a few strict eligibility rules for the beta test. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid government photo ID, and hold an active BGMI account. Selected participants must also be willing to travel to the designated testing cities at their own expense.
Download Size and Cross-Play Features
BGMI Air is built specifically for users whose devices lack the space or power to run the standard game smoothly. Krafton has confirmed that the new app will have a very small initial download size of around 1GB on Android. To make the setup process faster, the developers have promised that there will be no forced package downloads before jumping into the first match. The game is expected to run easily on basic hardware, requiring just 1.5GB of RAM and an Adreno 306 GPU or higher.
While BGMI Air will launch as a completely separate application, players will not have to create new profiles. Gamers can simply log in using their existing BGMI accounts with no data migration required. Most importantly, the game will feature full cross-play support, allowing BGMI Air users to team up and play seamlessly with their friends who are using the regular version of Battlegrounds Mobile India.