The third episode of TalkEsport’s OnPoint with DPK featuring Karan Pathak, Associate Director of Esports at Krafton India, is on the way. In this conversation, we explore the future of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) esports, what players and fans can look forward to, and the big changes that lie ahead.
In one segment of the podcast, Karan revealed that Krafton will be introducing transfer seasons for esports teams in India.
BGMI Transfer Season to Begin in October
Karan confirmed what will serve as the headline for the community, “I think October, maybe we will announce it, and it will be live on the KIE (Krafton India Esports) website.”
Starting this October, Krafton India will host two transfer seasons every year, each lasting six months. This system is designed to bring order to roster changes across tournaments and ensure stability for players, organizations, and fans alike.
How BGMI Transfer Seasons Will Work
According to Karan’s statement, the first season will run from October to March-April, covering events such as Battlegrounds Mobile India Series and multiple third-party tournaments. The second season will then kick in from April through September, aligning with flagship IPs like Battlegrounds Mobile Pro Series, BGMI Masters Series, Skyesports Championship, the Upthrust tournament, and more.
“So all of these put together, there will be two six-month cycles. Anybody who is not abiding by the rules will not be allowed to participate in any third-party tournaments,” Karan emphasized.
BGMI Leaderboards, Rankings, and Enforcement
To ensure accountability, a live leaderboard with world rankings will track teams’ performance and compliance. Karan confirmed that this system has been in the works for some time and is now ready to roll out.
“The world rankings actually meant something. It was a test which was live, and yes, your rankings are correct on the website even for the transfer windows. This has been in development for a long time. It’s not something we could do overnight.”
What might seem straightforward from the outside, i.e. managing a handful of big-name teams, is far more complex at scale. Pathak explained the reality, “People think it’s easy because you know 10–12 teams by name. But when you get this rule into place, there are close to about 300,000–400,000 teams. That’s the scale we’re dealing with.”
This massive ecosystem is precisely why the new rules and structure are being carefully implemented to ensure that all levels of competition are covered.
While the announcement has set the stage, Pathak assured fans that more details will be released soon. “Those details will be out soon. We’ll have a different PR article around it explaining everything. I will 100% talk more about it then also.”
Krafton’s introduction of transfer seasons signals a new chapter for competitive gaming in India — one that promises transparency, structure, and professionalism. With official transfer windows, standardized rules, and a live global leaderboard, Indian esports is aligning closer than ever with international sporting practices.