New State Mobile was released on November 11, 2021. However, the game was immediately successful in the global market but failed to have a similar impact in the Indian market. This was due to the huge popularity of BGMI amongst Indian gamers at the time.
However, the removal of BGMI from virtual storefronts on July 28, 2022 resulted in a surge in the number of players playing New State Mobile. There are currently millions of Battlegrounds Mobile India players playing the new game. This article will explore some of the reasons behind New State Mobile's popularity in the country.
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It has been more than five months since Battlegrounds Mobile India was removed from the virtual stores of Google and Apple. Since then, several rumors regarding the game's comeback have surfaced online, but the game is yet to return. This has been one of the main reasons why players have switched to New State Mobile.
On December 5, Krafton scheduled a 30-minute maintenance break for the first time in five months, which gave players hope regarding the title's comeback. However, there is still no official confirmation about Battlegrounds Mobile India's suspension getting revoked.
The suspension of Battlegrounds Mobile India has resulted in the meteoric rise of New State Mobile's esports scene.
A few weeks ago, the first-ever LAN tournament of the game was conducted in the country, and S8UL esports won the competition. This tournament opened the gates for other parties to organize tournaments as well.
Snapdragon Conquest will be the first major tournament for the title with a ₹1 crore prize pool. Meanwhile, the Invitational tournament (from the same organizers) with a ₹5 lakh prize pool is ongoing, and the top
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