BGMI is one of, if not the most popular games in India, with new events and modes arriving every few months. While this keeps things fresh for everyone, not every phone can run BGMI smoothly because it’s too heavy. And given that every phone today ships with less RAM, KRAFTON is bringing a lighter version of its popular battle royale game to the country. The company has officially announced that BGMI Lite is coming to India by the end of 2026, although details about its gameplay and hardware requirements are still under wraps.
What is BGMI Lite?
While KRAFTON hasn’t explicitly said that BGMI Lite is designed for budget smartphones, a lighter version could make the game more accessible to users with older or entry-level devices. The standard BGMI experience can be demanding on smartphones with limited processing power, RAM, or storage. A less resource-intensive version could potentially allow more players to run the game smoothly without upgrading their phones. However, KRAFTON has not confirmed the system requirements or hardware targets for the game, so it’s too early to say exactly which devices will support it.
KRAFTON’s previous experience with PUBG Mobile Lite offers some context for what a Lite version of BGMI could look like. PUBG Mobile Lite was launched in 2019 as a smaller version of PUBG Mobile for smartphones with limited hardware. It used a smaller installation size and reduced some aspects of the full game while retaining the core battle royale experience. The game featured a smaller map and supported up to 60 players, compared with 100 players in the standard PUBG Mobile. Matches were also considerably shorter, typically lasting around 10 minutes. That said, these specifications should not be treated as confirmed BGMI Lite features.