BGMI Lite renamed BGMI Air ahead of India launch, crosses 10 million pre-registrations

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is getting a lighter version, but it will not be called BGMI Lite anymore. Krafton India has renamed the upcoming game BGMI Air as it prepares to bring the battle royale experience to more players in the country. The game has already crossed 10 million pre-registrations, even though its exact launch date remains under wraps. Krafton has also confirmed that an open beta is coming soon, giving players a chance to try the game before its full launch. Notably, whether the earlier announced BGMI Lite or the current BGMI Air is for budget smartphones. So, the download size starts at 1GB.BGMI Lite is now BGMI AirKrafton India confirmed that BGMI Lite will now be known as BGMI Air. The company said the name change does not affect its previously announced plans for the game. It is still designed to offer the core BGMI experience through a smaller download, making it easier to play on devices with limited storage.BGMI Air is scheduled to launch in India later in 2026. Meanwhile, the upcoming open beta will allow players to try the game and share feedback with the developers. This feedback will help Krafton make further changes before the full release, although the company has not shared a date for the beta.Pre-registrations for the game opened for Android users in India on August 25 through the Google Play Store, when it was still called BGMI Lite. BGMI Air download size and other detailsOne of the key differences between BGMI Air and the standard BGMI is the download size. The upcoming game has an initial download size of around 1GB. Krafton has also said players will not have to download additional packages before starting their first match.For comparison, the standard BGMI installation can grow to around 8GB after downloading additional game packages. The smaller download could make BGMI Air a more practical option for users whose phones have limited storage space. However, players should not expect BGMI Air to be a stripped-down version of the original game. Krafton has said the aim is to make the experience more accessible without compromising on the core gameplay.BGMI Air will also be available as a separate game, meaning existing BGMI players will not need to transfer their accounts to play it.With more than 10 million pre-registrations already recorded, Krafton appears to have generated considerable interest in its upcoming title. Now, players will have to wait for the open beta and the official launch date to find out how the lighter version performs.- Ends