BGMI Lite is on its way to India, but for now it is only coming to Android. iPhone and iPad users who search the App Store will not find an official listing. So, will BGMI Lite come in iOS? KRAFTON India has not ruled it out. It has only said the iOS details will come later.
Here is everything confirmed so far, what is still unknown, and what iPhone players can do while they wait.
Will BGMI Lite come to iPhone and iPad?
KRAFTON India’s official announcement leaves the door open. The company said players will be able to access BGMI LITE separately, without transferring their existing BGMI account, and that details on iOS availability and pre-registration will be announced at a later date.
That is the only official line on iOS so far. There is no iOS release date and no App Store pre-registration date. There has also been no statement cancelling an iOS version. KRAFTON has not opened pre-registration through the App Store and has not confirmed when, or if, an iOS version will be released.
The announcement itself is available in the official KRAFTON India press release on BGMI Lite.
| Question | Current status |
|---|---|
| Is BGMI Lite on the App Store? | No |
| Is iOS pre-registration open? | No |
| Has KRAFTON cancelled the iOS version? | No |
| iOS release date | Not announced |
| Android pre-registration | Open since August 25, 2026 |
| Overall launch window | By the end of 2026 |
Can iPhone users pre-register for BGMI Lite?
No. Pre-registration opened for Android users in India on August 25, 2026, on Google Play, and there is no matching page on Apple’s App Store.
Some websites have claimed that App Store pre-registration is live. One such site says the iOS and Android pre-registration links went live on August 25, 2026, but this is not backed by KRAFTON. The company’s own announcement only covers Android.
If a website asks iPhone users to download BGMI Lite through a link outside the App Store, a configuration profile, or an IPA file, it is not from KRAFTON. Installing these can put your device and your BGMI account at risk.
Android players can use the official BGMI Lite Google Play listing to sign up. Our BGMI Lite pre-registration guide explains each step.
How BGMI’s own iOS launch played out
KRAFTON has launched on Android first before. When Battlegrounds Mobile India arrived in 2021, iPhone users had to wait. According to the Battlegrounds Mobile India page on Wikipedia, BGMI released on Android on 2 July 2021 and on iOS and iPadOS on 18 August 2021.
| Game | Android | iOS |
|---|---|---|
| BGMI (2021) | July 2, 2021 | August 18, 2021 |
| BGMI Lite (2026) | Pre-registration from August 25, 2026 | To be announced |
That gap was about seven weeks. It shows a pattern KRAFTON has used before. It does not confirm anything about BGMI Lite’s iOS timing.
The global PUBG Mobile lite client has an iOS size listed
The global version of PUBG Mobile is also getting a lighter client, and it already has iOS figures attached. That version will need around 1GB on Android and under 2GB on iOS for its initial download, with no mandatory extra packages before the first match.
BGMI Lite is a separate release made for India. KRAFTON India has not shared any iOS download size for BGMI Lite. The global numbers only show that a lighter PUBG client for Apple devices is being planned elsewhere.
Who BGMI Lite is built for
KRAFTON India has pitched BGMI Lite at players whose phones struggle with the full game because of low RAM or little storage. The specs shared so far are for Android. Official promotional material lists a minimum of 1.5GB RAM and an Adreno 306 or higher GPU. No iPhone models or iOS version requirements have been announced.
You can check the full list in our breakdown of BGMI Lite minimum requirements.
Will your BGMI account work on BGMI Lite?
Yes, based on what is confirmed for Android. According to the Play Store listing, players can log in to BGMI Lite with their BGMI account, owned items will carry over, and players can team up with friends who are on the main BGMI app.
KRAFTON has not said whether the same setup will apply to a future iOS version. Those details are expected along with the iOS announcement.
BGMI Lite release date
KRAFTON India has said the game will launch by the end of 2026, but it has not shared an exact release date. Some reports mention November. That timing belongs to the global PUBG Mobile Light project, not the India version. Read our report on whether BGMI Lite will release in November 2026 for the latest on that.
The first official news came on August 16. KRAFTON India shared a short video on BGMI’s official YouTube channel titled “You Asked. We Listened. BGMI LITE Coming Soon,” along with a new Instagram page for the Lite version.
How iPhone users can track the iOS announcement
- Follow the official BGMI and BGMI Lite Instagram pages. KRAFTON India has said further details will be posted on the official BGMI Instagram page.
- Search the App Store from time to time and check that the developer name is KRAFTON.
- Skip any IPA files, “early access” links, or setup profiles shared on social media.
BGMI Lite iOS FAQs
Is BGMI Lite available on iOS right now? No. There is no official App Store listing.
Will BGMI Lite come in iOS? KRAFTON India has said details on iOS availability will be announced later. It has not cancelled the iOS version, and it has not given a date.
Can I pre-register for BGMI Lite on iPhone? No. Pre-registration is open only on Google Play for Android users in India.
When will BGMI Lite launch in India? KRAFTON India has confirmed a launch by the end of 2026. The exact date has not been shared.
Are BGMI Lite IPA files real? No. Any BGMI Lite file for iPhone shared outside the App Store is unofficial.
