In September, the government banned a fresh set of 118 Chinese mobile apps, like PUBG, as it sought to block apps/content material engaged in activities prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of the nation.
PUBG Corporation on Thursday announced that it will launch PUBG Mobile India, a new game made especially for the Indian market place. The South Korea-primarily based firm mentioned it will set up an Indian subsidiary and invest $one hundred million in the nation to “cultivate the local video game, esports, entertainment and IT industries”.
“With privacy and security of Indian player data being a top priority for PUBG Corporation, the company will conduct regular audits and verifications on the storage systems holding Indian users’ personally identifiable information to reinforce security and ensure that their data is safely managed,” the enterprise mentioned in a statement.
In September, the government banned a fresh set of 118 Chinese mobile apps, like PUBG, as it sought to block apps/content material engaged in activities prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of the nation. Following the ban, PUBG Corporation terminated its partnership with Tencent Games that authorised the latter to distribute the game in India.
Recently, the firm signed a cloud deal with Microsoft that will allow the gaming enterprise to host user information locally.
“Thanks to overwhelming community enthusiasm for PUBG esports in India, the company also plans to make investments by hosting India-exclusive esports events, which will feature the biggest tournaments, the largest prize pools, and the best tournament production,” the enterprise mentioned.
The Indian enterprise will employ more than one hundred workers specialising in organization, esports, and game improvement. In addition to establishing a nearby workplace, PUBG Corporation will appear to actively collaborate and leverage nearby organizations to strengthen its gaming service.