KRAFTON India Esports has teased “a new chapter for PC esports in India,” and a report the same evening claims India will become its own PUBG PC region in 2027. The teaser went live on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, carrying KRAFTON and PUBG Esports branding.
Per the leak from Letsgrowesports, India gets four competitive cycles in 2027, each with an international slot, though KRAFTON India has not confirmed any of it yet.
What KRAFTON India Esports Posted
KRAFTON India Esports posted the teaser on its official Instagram account on Tuesday evening. The caption read: “A new chapter for PC esports in India is loading… Stay tuned.”
The artwork shows gloved hands holding a rugged tablet with a “LOADING…” bar. An outline of India sits on the screen next to a plane icon, a nod to the PUBG drop.
The post carries both the KRAFTON and PUBG Esports logos. It crossed 4,300 likes and 100 comments within about an hour.
The tablet has four numbered buttons, marked 1 to 4, along its bottom edge. That lines up with the four 2027 cycles in the leak, though KRAFTON has not said whether the detail is deliberate.
What the Leak Claims About PUBG PC in India
The report came from letsgrowesports, which posted it on X and Instagram. Here is what it claims, all still unconfirmed by KRAFTON.
| Claim | Detail (reported) |
|---|---|
| Region status | India competes as its own PUBG PC region from 2027 |
| 2027 calendar | Four competitive cycles across the year |
| International slots | One international slot per cycle |
| LAN events | Two of the four cycles expected to include LAN events |
| Open tournament | Planned for November 2026 |
| Prize pool | ₹25 lakh for the November open event |
| Registrations | Expected to open soon |
| Broadcast | KRAFTON India Esports channels |
The November open tournament is the nearest test. If registrations open in the next few weeks, the rest of the report becomes much easier to believe.
Why a Separate India Region Matters
KRAFTON’s 2026 PUBG Esports plan runs on regional series that feed the PUBG Global Series (PGS) and the PUBG Global Championship (PGC). The 2026 announcement names no India region and no India-specific slots.
A dedicated region would give Indian PC teams a direct path to those global events. Four slots a year would give Indian teams four separate shots at international events.
PUBG: Battlegrounds stayed available in India on PC after the 2020 ban on PUBG Mobile. Indian PC esports since then has leaned on community events, such as the IGZ PUBG PC tournament we covered in 2019, with no official KRAFTON circuit behind it.
How This Fits KRAFTON India’s Esports Plans
KRAFTON India has built its esports program almost entirely around BGMI so far. Its 2026 India esports roadmap covered BGIS, BMPS, BMSD and BMIC, with no PC events.
That BGMI circuit is still running. Team SouL won BMSD 2026 on October 18, and BMIC 2026 starts in Mumbai on October 30.
A PC announcement would make PUBG: Battlegrounds the second KRAFTON title with its own official India esports circuit. The timing also suggests KRAFTON could reveal more during or after BMIC.
What Happens Next
KRAFTON India’s caption promises more soon, but gives no date. The first concrete signs to watch are the November open tournament and its registration page.
We will update this story when KRAFTON India confirms the region, the 2027 cycles or the ₹25 lakh event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is India getting its own PUBG PC region?
A report from letsgrowesports says India will be its own PUBG PC region in 2027. KRAFTON India Esports has only teased “a new chapter for PC esports in India” and has not confirmed the region yet.
How many international slots will India get in PUBG PC?
The report claims four competitive cycles in 2027, each with one international slot. That would mean four slots across the year. KRAFTON has not confirmed the number.
Is there a PUBG PC tournament in India in November 2026?
According to the report, an open PUBG PC tournament with a ₹25 lakh prize pool is planned for November 2026. Registrations are expected to open soon, but no official date has been shared.
Can you play PUBG PC in India?
Yes. PUBG: Battlegrounds is available on PC in India. The 2020 ban applied to PUBG Mobile, and the mobile game returned in India as Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI).
