Battlegrounds Mobile India Esports: Krafton Teases the "Biggest Battle" Coming Soon
With Battlegrounds Mobile India out on Android and a soon to be revealed iOS release date on the way, it seems that Krafton isn’t letting up on establishing its version of PUBG Mobile for India. The company took to Instagram to tease its Battlegrounds Mobile India esports plans.
“It’s time to make history,” reads Krafton’s post. “Squad up for the biggest battle you’ve all been waiting for. Stay tuned for more.”
This should come as no surprise to IGN India readers as we reported that esports plans were in the works last month. Krafton has been talking to esports players and teams for an upcoming tournament. Noted streamers confirmed that this was indeed the case.
Prior to Krafton’s tease, several sources in the esports industry speaking to IGN India on condition of anonymity tell us that most Battlegrounds Mobile esports professional players are demanding — and getting, nearly 100 percent more than what they used to get to play.
“Last year the going rate for new pro players was about Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000,” says one former PUBG pro. “Now it’s anywhere between Rs. 40,000 to 50,000 at the very least.”
Interestingly, most teams are willing to cooperate, we’re told, buoyed by the prospect of more tournaments and events to recoup costs.
