Krafton announces PUBG Mobile Light, A less intensive version for weaker smartphones. Not to be confused with the long-dormant PUBG Mobile Lite, this new app keeps the core game intact while cutting install size down to about 1GB. Story Highlights * Krafton has announced PUBG Mobile Light, a new app built for lower-end phones, with pre-registration opening August 25, 2026. * Unlike the older, long-dormant PUBG Mobile Lite, Light keeps the core game and progression tied to the main app rather than offering a stripped-down experience. * The full release is planned before the end of 2026, alongside a separate BGMI Lite version confirmed for India. A new app, not A revival of the old one. Krafton confirmed the new app in a post on X: Introducing PUBG MOBILE LIGHT, a new app coming soon. The Original PUBG MOBILE, Now Lighter. A lighter way to enter the original Battle Royale, joining the PUBG MOBILE family. Free to download on both Android & iOS. Pre-registration starts 8/25." - PUBG Mobile producer Rick Li. It's worth being clear about what this actually is, since PUBG Mobile Lite has technically existed for years already as a separate, stripped-down app with smaller maps and reduced player counts, but one that hasn't received meaningful updates in a long time. PUBG Mobile Light is a different project entirely. According to Dot Esports, Light isn't built around smaller maps or fewer players. Instead, it keeps players inside the main PUBG Mobile ecosystem while cutting down the initial download and letting players choose which additional content actually gets installed on their device. What's actually different. The initial install size is expected to land around 1GB on Android and under 2GB on iOS, with additional content modules downloadable separately rather than bundled upfront. The core map, Erangel, and the main combat experience are both confirmed to carry over from the standard app, and existing PUBG Mobile accounts, along with owned items, cosmetics, and friends lists, will transfer directly into Light. Krafton also confirmed both versions will receive content updates simultaneously, and players on Light will be able to team up and matchmake with players on the standard app rather than being siloed into a separate player base. Krafton India separately confirmed a parallel version called BGMI Lite is also coming, aimed at Battlegrounds Mobile India players, with a launch targeted by the end of 2026. India's version does not yet have a confirmed pre-registration date of its own, and shouldn't be assumed to follow the same August 25 schedule as the global PUBG Mobile Light rollout. Pre-Registration opens this month. Pre-registration for PUBG Mobile Light opens August 25, 2026, on both the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store. Krafton has said the full release is planned before the end of 2026, though an exact launch date hasn't been announced yet. For players who've held off on PUBG Mobile because of storage limits or an older phone, this looks like the more direct answer to that problem than the aging Lite app, provided Krafton actually keeps it updated in step with the main game as promised. For a broader look at how PUBG Mobile already diverges from its PC counterpart in design and pacing, its PUBG Mobile vs. PC comparison covers what makes the mobile version its own experience.

Krafton India announces BGMI Lite launch in India by end of 2026: Details First Published: Aug 18 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

Krafton announces BGMI Lite for India, set to launch by the end of 2026. Krafton says BGMI Lite is part of a broader effort to expand the BGMI universe in India. Photo Credit: Krafton India The announcement comes after BGMI's 5th Anniversary Edition 4.5 update Highlights * India launch of BGMI Lite is expected to happen by end of 2026 * Gameplay features and requirements are yet to be disclosed * BGMI has surpassed 260 million downloads in India Krafton India announced on Sunday that Battlegrounds Mobile India Lite (BGMI Lite) will launch in India by the end of 2026. The upcoming title is expected to arrive as a new way for players nationwide to engage with the massively popular online multiplayer battle royale game. While Krafton has not yet revealed its gameplay features or complete details, it says more information will be shared closer to launch. BGMI Lite India launch. In a press note, Krafton India said that the launch of BGMI Lite is part of a broader effort to expand the BGMI universe in the country. The 'Lite' version of the battle royale game is scheduled to launch by the end of 2026. The video game developer described the upcoming title as the "next chapter" in the evolution of the BGMI experience. As per the company, BGMI Lite will focus on making the franchise accessible to an even wider community of players across India. However, the company has yet to disclose the specifications or requirements needed to run BGMI Lite. Further, the game's features and gameplay experience have not been announced yet. The 'Lite' naming suggests that it could offer better gaming performance on lower-end smartphones. The announcement comes after BGMI's 5th Anniversary Edition 4.5 update. As part of its fifth anniversary celebrations, Krafton India has released a set of redeem codes that allow players an opportunity to claim in-game rewards for a limited time. These provide players with complimentary access to exclusive in-game rewards like skins, outfits, UC (Unknown Cash), and more. Among the notable rewards are the Mecha Ant Backpack and the Smiling Pal Backpack. The update itself, meanwhile, carries collaborations with three global IPs: Naruto, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Ferrari. Players can access recreated locations from the Naruto anime series through modified versions of the Erangel and Livik maps, while there is also a new ninjutsu-based combat system. The Spider-Man: Brand New Day collaboration brings new traversal mechanics including Web Swing, Web Attack, and Spider Climb across Erangel. With the Ferrari collaboration, four new models are available in BGMI. These include Ferrari SF90 XX Spider, Ferrari LaFerrari, Ferrari Purosangue, and Ferrari Roma. Krafton added that BGMI has surpassed 260 million downloads in India. Get your daily dose of tech news, reviews, and insights, in under 80 characters on Gadgets 360 Turbo. Connect with fellow tech lovers on our Forum. Follow us on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News for instant updates. Catch all the action on our YouTube channel. Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence... more"