BGMI Air India launch set for December 10: Download size, features, minimum requirements and other confirmed details

Krafton has finally announced the launch date of the much-awaited BGMI Air. The upcoming game is a lighter version of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), made for users with limited storage and entry-level smartphones. Android users can pre-register for the game through the Google Play Store. BGMI Air will support existing BGMI accounts and cross-play between both versions. This means players using BGMI and BGMI Air can play together. Here is everything confirmed about the upcoming game so far, including its download size, minimum requirements, features and more. 

BGMI Air India launch date

Krafton has officially announced that BGMI Air will arrive in India on December 10, 2026. The company confirmed the launch date through a post on its official Instagram account. Android users can already pre-register for the game on the Google Play Store. 

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BGMI Air download size and minimum requirements

BGMI Air is designed to take up less storage space than the regular BGMI game. Krafton has confirmed that its initial download size will be around 1GB on Android devices. The company has also shared the minimum hardware requirements. The game will need at least 1.5GB of RAM and an Adreno 306 GPU or higher.

Krafton has also promised "no forced packages before the first match." This means players will not have to download additional packages before starting their first match.

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BGMI Air features

BGMI Air will support existing BGMI accounts. This means that players will not need to create a new account to access the game. They can continue using their current BGMI account.

The game will also offer cross-play support between BGMI and BGMI Air. This will allow players using either version to join matches together. This feature will give users the freedom to choose between the regular BGMI and its lighter version based on their smartphone's hardware and available storage.

BGMI closed beta testing

Krafton has already opened applications for a closed beta testing audition for BGMI Air. Interested players can apply through a dedicated form shared on the company's Instagram account. The last date to submit applications is November 9.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of India. They must also have a valid government ID and an active BGMI account ID.

Selected participants should be prepared to travel to Mumbai, Delhi or Kolkata at their own expense to take part in the testing process. For more details about closed beta testing, read this article: BGMI Air beta testing: How to apply for early access, who is eligible and more details 

Krafton is expected to share more details about BGMI Air as its India launch date approaches.