Battlegrounds Mobile India latest update: Cash prizes of Rs 6 crore and more! BGMI set for 4 major tournaments

Battlegrounds Mobile India latest update: In good news for gaming community, the South Korean game developer Krafton on Thursday unveiled its Esports 2022 Roadmap for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) that includes tournaments, cash prizes and more in India.

As per the company, Krafton said that the roadmap for BGMI in 2022 features four tournaments, cash prizes of Rs 6 crore, mega prizes and a host of national and international opportunities for sporting gamers to make a mark for themselves.

"Krafton remains committed to the development of the esports ecosystem in India, and in 2022, we will continue to provide a platform to players across the spectrum, be it pro-level or simply gaming enthusiasts via a range of tournaments and thoughtfully curated experiences," Minu Lee, Head of BGMI, Krafton, said in a statement.

"With more and more talent emerging, and the esports ecosystem growing exponentially in India, we look forward to hosting these tournaments that promise to be intensely competitive and full of nail-biting game moments. We are steadfast to provide a global platform for these players to showcase and harness their skills," Lee added.

In 2022, BGMI will see four major tournaments, namely -- Battlegrounds Mobile Open Challenge (BMOC), Battlegrounds Mobile Pro Series Season 1 (BMPS), Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BMIS) and Battlegrounds Mobile Pro Series Season 2 (BMPS).

A prize pool of Rs 2 crore has been announced for Battlegrounds Mobile Pro Series Season 1 and Season 2 each, which will be followed by Battlegrounds Mobile India Series.

In related news, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) on Tuesday introduced an all new 8X8 TDM Map of Santorini in the game. The game developer Krafton, in a statement, said that it is committed to bringing fan-focused content and with the introduction of Santorini, which is the first 8X8 TDM map to ever feature in BGMI, the excitement and fun is going to double up.

While the fan-base has been battling it out with fresh new gameplay changes including the ability to recall team-mates and use vending machines for supplies, 8X8 Team Deathmatch which is also being introduced for the first time, is going to be a never before like experience along with the already existing rich 4X4 maps.