KRAFTON India has opened pre-registration for BGMI Air on Apple’s App Store, bringing the upcoming lighter version of Battlegrounds Mobile India to iPhone and iPad users ahead of its December 10, 2026 launch.
The iOS registration follows strong early interest from Android users, with BGMI Air crossing 14 million pre-registrations on Google Play. With Apple’s platform now included, users across Android and iOS can register ahead of the game’s release in India.
BGMI Air is being developed for players who want the familiar battle royale experience but have limited device storage or hardware capabilities. It will be available as a separate application rather than an update to the existing BGMI game.
BGMI Air iOS pre-registration now available
The BGMI Air listing is now live on the Indian Apple App Store. Users with compatible iPhones and iPads can visit the listing and pre-register for the game ahead of its scheduled release.
Apple’s listing identifies KRAFTON Inc. as the developer and shows December 10, 2026, as the expected release date. The game is listed as free to download with in-app purchases.
The listing currently specifies compatibility with iOS 13.0 or later and iPadOS 13.0 or later. This provides an initial indication of the supported Apple software versions, although KRAFTON has not published a complete device-performance or hardware requirement list.
The opening of iOS registration is an important expansion for BGMI Air. Until now, the pre-registration campaign had been focused on Android users through Google Play.
BGMI Air crosses 14 million Android pre-registrations
BGMI Air had already crossed 14 million pre-registrations on Google Play before the iOS registration opened.
The figure indicates considerable interest in a lighter version of BGMI, particularly among players who may face storage or performance limitations with the original game.
KRAFTON is targeting users who want to play BGMI but may not have enough free storage or a device capable of comfortably handling the full game.
The iOS expansion gives the company access to another segment of mobile gamers before launch. However, the 14 million figure represents Android pre-registrations and should not be treated as the combined Android and iOS total.
Why is KRAFTON launching BGMI Air?
BGMI Air is designed to make the battle royale experience more accessible without requiring players to download and maintain all the resources associated with the full game.
KRAFTON has indicated an initial download size of approximately 1GB. The idea is to reduce the storage burden and let players access the game more quickly.
The game’s store description also highlights flexible content downloads. Players will be able to choose additional modules according to their preferences and remove content they no longer need.
This approach could benefit users with entry-level smartphones, limited internal storage or slower internet connections. It may also make it easier for players to install the game without first clearing a large amount of space.
However, the approximately 1GB figure should not be interpreted as the final installed size on every platform. Apple’s current App Store listing shows a size of 1.8GB. The final storage requirement may also change with additional downloadable content and future updates.
BGMI Air will be a separate app, not a BGMI update
One important point for existing players is that BGMI Air will not replace the original BGMI application.
It will be available as a separate app, allowing users to choose between the full BGMI experience and the lighter version.
The current App Store description also clarifies that existing BGMI users can sign in to BGMI Air using their existing accounts. Owned items, including outfits, will carry over, meaning players will not have to start from scratch to use their existing in-game items.
KRAFTON has also described support for playing together across the two apps. BGMI Air users can team up with players using the original BGMI in the same multiplayer lobby for solo, duo and squad matches.
This is an important detail because it means the lighter version is not intended to isolate players from friends who continue using the main BGMI app.
BGMI Air launch date and availability
KRAFTON India has confirmed that BGMI Air will launch in India on December 10, 2026.
The game will be available on Android and iOS, with pre-registration currently open through the respective app stores.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Game | BGMI Air |
| Developer | KRAFTON Inc. |
| India launch date | December 10, 2026 |
| Android pre-registration | Google Play Store |
| iOS pre-registration | Apple App Store |
| Initial download size announced | Approximately 1GB |
| App Store listed size | 1.8GB |
| App type | Separate application |
| Pricing | Free with in-app purchases |
The complete Android and iOS hardware requirements, final storage requirements and detailed feature differences between BGMI and BGMI Air have not been fully explained.
What existing BGMI players should know
Existing players do not need to uninstall or replace BGMI to use the new version. Both applications will remain separate, and users can choose which one better suits their devices and storage requirements.
The App Store description confirms that existing accounts and owned items can be used in BGMI Air. It also says players can team up with friends who continue playing the original game.
For users with more capable smartphones and enough storage, the full BGMI experience remains an option. BGMI Air is primarily intended to offer another way to access the game with greater control over storage and downloadable content.
With iOS pre-registration now open and more than 14 million Android registrations already recorded, KRAFTON is building interest ahead of the December 10 release. The real test will be how well the lighter version performs across different devices once it becomes publicly available.
