BGMI Lite: Play BGMI on Budget Smartphones Soon; Krafton Launching Lite Version

If you are a fan of BGMI and want to play it on budget smartphones, a ‘Lite’ version of the game is coming soon! Krafton, the developer of BGMI, has announced plans to launch a Lite version of the game in India. This lightweight version will run smoothly on affordable and older smartphones. Here are the details.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Lite (BGMI Lite) could soon launch in India. The company has officially announced this move. Krafton India stated that it intends to bring the lightweight version of this popular battle royale game to India by the end of 2026. It targets users who wish to play on budget or older smartphones, as the standard version cannot run effectively on such devices. The company has not yet disclosed details regarding the game’s features, gameplay, or system requirements.

Specific information about the game’s features has not yet been provided, nor has a launch date been revealed. The company indicated that the Lite version could be introduced by the end of 2026. Details such as download size, supported devices, graphics settings, gameplay modes, and RAM requirements remain undisclosed.

There are millions of users in India who rely on budget smartphones—devices incapable of running the standard version of the game. Typically, a smartphone costing between ₹30,000 and ₹40,000 with powerful performance capabilities is required for the standard game. Consequently, the arrival of BGMI Lite could lead to a massive increase in the player base. According to Google Play, BGMI has already surpassed 100 million downloads in India.