PUBG cancels India franchise with Tencent games after ban

PUBG Corporation, a South Korean Gaming on Tuesday said that it has decided to no longer authorize its Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds mobile franchise to Tencent Games in India.

This came a week after India banned the game along with 117 other Chinese-origin apps citing national security threat.

“PUBG Corporation is actively monitoring the situation around the recent bans of PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik and PUBG MOBILE Lite in India. It has seen an overwhelming amount of support for the game from the country’s player base and would like to thank the community for their passion and enthusiasm,” according to the statement.

In light of recent developments, PUBG Corporation has made the decision to no longer authorize the PUBG MOBILE franchise to Tencent Games in India. Moving forward, PUBG Corporation will take on all publishing responsibilities within the country. As the company explores ways to provide its own PUBG experience for India in the near future,” it said.

“PUBG Corporation is committed to providing its unique battle royale experience to a global audience and hopes to continue engaging with its passionate player base in India. In addition to regular content updates, the company is exploring different ways to engage its community in India through various region-based activities, including esports and community events,” it added.