Tencent Games has announced that it will discontinue PUBG Mobile in India, effective April 30, 2026. The decision follows years of regulatory challenges since the original game was banned by the Indian government in 2020 on grounds related to data privacy and security. After the ban, Tencent launched a localized version called Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) to comply with Indian regulations, which garnered a large player base. However, ongoing issues with regulatory compliance and stricter government scrutiny have led Tencent to cease operations of the original PUBG Mobile version in the Indian market. This move impacts millions of gamers who have engaged with PUBG Mobile and highlights the challenges foreign gaming companies face within India’s evolving regulatory landscape. The company has not announced similar plans for other global markets where PUBG Mobile remains operational.