The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology might have decided to block PUBG Mobile more than privacy issues, but it appears reversing that choice, enabling the game to re-launch–either as is or in the kind of PUBG Mobile India–would be much easier mentioned than carried out. In response to an RTI query, the IT Ministry mentioned, “MeitY does not grant permission for starting of any websites/mobile Apps/service,” and “accordingly, “MeitY has not granted permission to PUBG/PUBG Mobile India.”
The ministry did not respond to more queries in the RTI application–via MediaNama–including whether or not Krafton Inc. or PUBG Corporation had sought permission for a re-launch of PUBG Mobile or PUBG Mobile India and the list of situations just before either organization to in order to approve the application(s).
PUBG Mobile set to make India comeback as PUBG Corp announces PUBG Mobile India
PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite have been blocked/banned in India in September for allegedly engaging in activities prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, safety of state and public order. The primary concern with these Chinese-origin mobile apps/games seemed to be the collection of user information and the unauthorized sending of this information to areas outdoors of India.
PUBG Mobile ban: PUBG Corporation ends all publishing ties with China’s Tencent Games in India
Since then, PUBG Corporation has ended all publishing ties with Shenzhen-primarily based Tencent Games in India, announced a new version of the game-PUBG Mobile India-developed especially for the Indian industry with a virtual simulation education ground, clothed characters, and green hit effects to reflect its virtual nature, when also attempting to address issues about user information by inking a worldwide partnership with Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform. All that in addition to investments worth $one hundred million to “cultivate the local video game, esports, entertainment, and IT industries” by parent firm Krafton and setting up an India subsidiary to “enhance communications and services with players.”
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PUBG India Private Limited became a registered organization in India final month right after getting required approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The improvement raised speculation that PUBG Mobile was a step closer to a probable relaunch in India. There might be some more time just before that takes place although.