Krafton has been releasing regular updates of Battlegrounds Mobile India, aka BGMI, the Indian version of the PUBG meant exclusively for Indian gamers. After a brief layoff due to the ban imposed on July 28, 2022, the extremely popular battle royale game is back and available at Google PlayStore and App Store. Krafton kept its word of doing its bit to bring back the game on all possible platforms. Besides downloading the app from Google PlayStore and App Store, there is also the option of BGMI APK download from third-party websites and the Krafton website. The Krafton website offers BGMI 2.9.0 download compatible with Android versions 4.3+ and 5.0+.
BGMI APK Download – the Versions Available
A quick look at the Krafton website will reveal the various versions that are available for download. The online multiplayer game BGMI, previously known as PUBG India, is a clone of PUBG that has been available for download from Google PlayStore for Android users and App Store for iOS users since July 2, 2021, and August 18, 2021, respectively. In addition, downloading the app from the Krafton website or third-party websites is always possible. Since its initial release, all versions of the game are available for download from the Krafton website. During 2021, the game had four versions: 1.4.1, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, and 1.7.0, released on July 2, July 13, September 16, and November 16.
In 2022, Krafton released BGMI 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 2.0.0, and 2.1.0 on January 13, March 18, May 13, and July 14 respectively.
In 2023, Krafton released BGMI 2.5.0, 2.7.0, 2.8.0, and 2.9.0 on May 27, August 10, October, and December.
From the above, it becomes clear that updates were only available on July 15, 2022, and May 16, 2023, because of the ban imposed on the app. A break in the sequence of the version numbers during that period also bears testimony to the non-availability of the app.
Making the Game More Interesting
The frequency of updates makes it clear that the game maker is always trying to offer a new playing experience to sustain the interest of players who seek more excitement, action, and thrills. The updates aim to create more intense engagement by providing a refreshed gaming experience, so players keep playing the game longer. Since the introduction of the Zombies Edge mode in the BGMI 2.8.0 released in October 2023, Krafton needed more time to add more freshness to the game by releasing another update, 2.9.0, on December 1, 2023. As mentioned earlier in this article, the BGMI download APK is now available from various sources.
What’s New in BGMI 2.9.0?
Fans and followers of BGMI should know that the game maker always tries to maintain a close link between the game and various events and festivals throughout the year. Not only does it help the game stay relevant and contemporary, adds more perspective and makes the game more interesting. For example, during the season of Diwali and Halloween, Krafton introduced the Zombies Edge mode in the 2.8.0 update. As winter spreads across India, we have BGMI 2.9.0, which introduces many new features, such as Play Pure. It allows players to collaborate with Bollywood star Ranveer Singh. Interestingly, to stay tuned with the time, the game introduces the much-awaited winter theme and Frozen Kingdom mode.
The download size is 251 MB for Android users, but for iOS users, it is an astonishing 2.8 GB. In addition, it is mandatory to download the 9.8 MB installation pack, and players must choose between Low Resource Pack and HD Resource Pack before gaining access to the updated version of the game.
New Winter Content
The new version of the game will allow players to travel to a Snowy Village where they can enjoy the beautiful snow-covered landscapes and ice-capped buildings. Amid the freezing environment, players can enjoy new hot drops and loot while familiarizing themselves with a new weapon, the Snowblaster gun. Snowballs fired from the fire alarm help block the doors and windows of any house to fortify the location from enemy attacks and prevent their advancement. The gun can also help build bridges on rivers to reach the enemy’s location. Snow bombs are available in the map’s red zone, which can transform players into snowmen, and there are reindeer and snowboards, too.
The new activities in the latest BGMI APK download focus more on co-gameplay while allowing players to share their status updates with friends.
