BGMI LITE renamed BGMI Air; pre-registrations reportedly pass 10 million

Krafton's BGMI LITE has reportedly been renamed BGMI Air, with pre-registrations crossing 10 million ahead of its India launch. Multiple outlets carried the same report on October 15, 2026.

Timeline

1. 15 Oct, 11:00 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 15 Oct, 11:00 UTCInven Global reports 10 million pre-registrations
3. 15 Oct, 11:00 UTCMoneycontrol covers rename and 10M pre-registrations

Top sources

• bgmi air krafton pre-registrationsGoogle Trends
• BGMI Air Is the New Name for BGMI Lite; India Launch Planned for Later in 2026Mashable India
• Krafton Surpasses 10 Million Pre-Registrations for 'BGMI Air' in IndiaInven Global
• KRAFTON India Renames BGMI Lite to BGMI Air After 10 MillionPassionate In Marketing
• BGMI Lite Renamed BGMI Air: New Name, Launch and DetailsTalkEsport