BGMI Air guide
BGMI Air FAQ: 15 Questions About KRAFTON's Lighter BGMI, Answered
Short, sourced answers to the questions players are asking about BGMI Air, from download size and devices to accounts and UC.
Is BGMI Air free, available on iPhone, or linked to your BGMI account? Read 15 sourced answers about size, devices, launch, gameplay and UC.
BGMI Air questions answered
BGMI Air is KRAFTON India's lighter BGMI. It is free, starts at around 1GB, uses an existing BGMI account and lets players squad up with friends on BGMI.
The answers below use KRAFTON press releases and the official Google Play listing. Where KRAFTON has not confirmed a detail, the answer says so.
Frequently asked questions
What is BGMI Air?
BGMI Air is a lighter version of BGMI from KRAFTON India. It was announced as BGMI Lite and renamed on 15 October 2026.
Who makes BGMI Air?
KRAFTON, the company behind BGMI and PUBG. The Google Play listing names KRAFTON, Inc. as the developer.
Is BGMI Air free?
Yes. BGMI Air is free to download and play, with ads and in-app purchases.
What is the age rating?
The Google Play listing rates BGMI Air 12+.
How big is the BGMI Air download?
The initial download is around 1GB. Additional modules are optional and can be removed later.
What are the minimum requirements?
KRAFTON has not published a full specification sheet. The announced target is a wide range of devices, while reports cite 1.5GB RAM and an Adreno 306 GPU.
Is BGMI Air available on iPhone?
Not yet. Android pre-registration is open in India, while iOS details have not been announced.
Can I use my BGMI account?
Yes. No account transfer is needed, and owned items such as outfits carry over.
Can I play with friends using BGMI?
Yes. Players can team up across BGMI Air and BGMI in solo, duo or squad.
Which map and how many players are confirmed?
KRAFTON has confirmed classic Erangel with 100 players. Other maps and modes have not been detailed.
When is the release date?
There is no exact date. KRAFTON says BGMI Air will launch in India later in 2026.
Will there be an open beta?
Yes. KRAFTON says an open beta will happen before launch, but the date is not announced.
What are the pre-registration rewards?
They have not been revealed. Official artwork says the rewards will be announced soon.
Will BGMI UC work in BGMI Air?
KRAFTON has not confirmed whether UC balances or purchases are shared between the apps.
Where can I buy BGMI UC safely?
The official BGMI website links to Swag for UC purchases. Swag only requires the numeric BGMI User ID and never asks for a password or OTP.
Sources
Facts checked against official listings, KRAFTON announcements and cited reporting.
