India waves goodbye to PUBG Mobile as ban kicks in Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. India waves goodbye to PUBG Mobile as ban kicks in Deadpan. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 30 Oct 2020 9 comments India is waving goodbye to PUBG Mobile today after a ban on the game came into effect. PUBG Mobile was one of 118 apps banned by India's Information and Technology Ministry in September, but users were still able to play the game - until today. The ban on PUBG Mobile and other apps comes amid growing tension between China and India. A border clash between China and India in early June sparked a boycott of Chinese products in the country, and the Indian government promptly banned hundreds of apps linked to China, citing security concerns. PUBG Mobile, which is one of the most popular mobile games in the world and a smash hit in India, was published by Tencent, the Chinese corporation that owns League of Legends developer Riot Games and has a stake in Fortnite maker Epic. South Korean company PUBG Corporation pulled the publishing rights to PUBG Mobile in India from Tencent in September, when the initial announcement was made. But that wasn't enough to avoid today's ban. Watch on YouTube "Protecting user data has always been a top priority and we have always complied with applicable data protection laws and regulations in India," Tencent said in a post on the PUBG Mobile website. "All users' gameplay information is processed in a transparent manner as disclosed in our privacy policy. "We deeply regret this outcome, and sincerely thank you for your support and love for PUBG Mobile in India." Indian PUBG fans aren't happy about the ban. The Indian Express included a roundup of social media posts from players sadly waving goodbye to the battle royale. PUBG YOU WILL BE MISSED OUR FIRST N LAST FAVOURITE GAME.#PUBGMOBILEAe lo modiji hmara phone bhi tod do ab q karenge is mobile ka pic.twitter.com/5bmR7ZD5If- Ansh Gupta (@ROCKONbob3) October 29, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings It sounds like PUBG Corporation wants to get the game back up and running again soon, though. "Moving forward, PUBG Corporation will take on all publishing responsibilities within the country," PUBG Corporation said back in September. "As the company explores ways to provide its own PUBG experience for India in the near future, it is committed to doing so by sustaining a localised and healthy gameplay environment for its fans. "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. "Further updates will be provided at a later date when available." Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store