# BGMI Air launch date confirmed for December 10 in India
_KRAFTON India will release the lightweight version of Battlegrounds Mobile India on December 10, 2026._

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- Author: Sapna Pandey, Sports writer (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/sapna-pandey)
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:15:00.849Z
- Section: Esports
- Topics: esports, Mobile gaming, BGMI Air, KRAFTON India
## Summary

BGMI Air launches in India on December 10, 2026, after crossing 14 million pre-registrations on Google Play. A closed beta runs in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata from November 20 to 24, 2026.

## Key takeaways

- BGMI Air will launch in India on December 10, 2026.
- The game crossed 14 million pre-registrations on Google Play.
- Closed beta testing takes place from November 20 to 24, 2026 in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata.
- The initial download size is around 1GB on Android devices.
- Existing BGMI accounts will work and cross-play between BGMI and BGMI Air is supported.

## Article

KRAFTON India has confirmed that BGMI Air will launch in India on December 10, 2026. The lightweight version of Battlegrounds Mobile India arrives after crossing 14 million pre-registrations on Google Play ahead of its official launch. KRAFTON India announced the date on November 4, 2026, less than three weeks after the milestone was reached.

## What BGMI Air Is

BGMI Air is a lighter version of Battlegrounds Mobile India made for users with limited storage and entry-level smartphones. KRAFTON India says the initial download size will be around 1GB on Android devices. 5GB of RAM and an Adreno 306 GPU or higher.

Krafton has promised no forced packages before the first match, meaning players will not have to download additional packages before starting their first match.

## Accounts and Cross-Play

BGMI Air will support existing BGMI accounts. Players will not need to create a new account and can continue using their current BGMI account. The game will also offer cross-play support between BGMI and BGMI Air, allowing players using either version to join matches together.

## Closed Beta Testing

KRAFTON India will conduct closed beta testing for BGMI Air from November 20 to November 24, 2026, in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. Selected players will get early access to the game and can share feedback with developers to help refine the experience before public release.

Players interested in participating can post a video explaining why they should be among the first to play BGMI Air, tag the game’s official Instagram handle, and submit an application through the form linked in the bio of the official BGMI Air and BGMI Instagram accounts.

Selected participants should be prepared to travel to Mumbai, Delhi or Kolkata at their own expense.

## What Happens Next

The game arrives on December 10, 2026, giving players whose devices or storage previously kept full BGMI out of reach a confirmed release date.

### BGMI Air confirmed details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Launch date | December 10, 2026 |
| Pre-registrations | 14 million |
| Closed beta dates | November 20 to 24, 2026 |
| Beta cities | Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata |
| Initial download size | Around 1GB |
| Minimum RAM | 1.5GB |
| Minimum GPU | Adreno 306 or higher |

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### Sources

- [TalkEsport](https://www.talkesport.com/mobile-gaming/bgmi/bgmi-air-launch-date-confirmed/)
- [digit.in](https://www.digit.in/news/gaming/bgmi-air-india-launch-set-for-december-10-download-size-features-minimum-requirements-and-other-confirmed-details.html)
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