PUBG Mobile Is Allowed To Operate Again In India

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JAKARTA - After being blocked, the PUBG Mobile game is rumored to be allowed to operate again in India. PUBG Corporation said it would adapt some aspects of the game to local cultural requirements.

Launching The Verge, this battle royale genre game was blocked by the Indian government last September. Since then, Tencent Games as the developer and distributor of the game has not been allowed to operate in India.

As a result, the game was withdrawn from circulation on October 30th. However, some people who install this game on Android and iOS phones, can still play after that date.

The plan is that the latest version of this game will carry the new name PUBG Mobile India which has been specifically tailored to the needs of gamers in that country. Even so, it has not been disclosed, when the game platform will be launched again.

PUBG Corporation says the changes are meant to bring improvements to the content in the game and meet local needs. For example, by giving clothes to new characters and changing the blood color to green.

In addition, this game will take place in a 'virtual simulation training ground', no longer in the real world. PUBG Mobile India will also limit the duration of playing games for younger players, Monday, November 16.

PUBG Mobile India will also provide an age limit for players. PUBG is committed to providing maximum data protection and complying with applicable regulations in the country.

In addition to changes in game content, PUBG Corporation and its parent company Krafton announced that they will invest US $ 100 million in India to develop the country's video game, esports, entertainment and technology industry ecosystem.

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"Thanks to the high enthusiasm of the community for PUBG esports in India, the company also plans to invest in hosting an exclusive esports event in India, which will bring the biggest tournament, biggest prize, and best tournament production," wrote PUBG Corporations in its official statement.

Including, PUBG Corporation plans to set up a representative office in India to manage the game running, employing more than 100 people to improve their services and communications.

Previously said, the Indian government blocked PUBG Mobile and hundreds of other Chinese applications for cybersecurity and user data privacy reasons. With the re-permission of PUBG Corporation, it promises to protect the privacy and security of gamers in India.

In a statement they said they would conduct regular audits and verifications on the storage systems that store personal information of Indian gamers to increase security and ensure data is managed securely.