Software
PUBG Corp says Tencent won't launch a mobile phone game in India
PUBG Corp, a South Korean corporation behind PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), will no longer offer Tencent Games the freedom to publish its famous smartphone game in India, according to a blog post.
The announcement came a week after India blocked 118 applications, mainly Chinese-origin, including PUBG, to raise pressure on Beijing over a month-long border standoff between nuclear-armed rivals.
Going forward, PUBG Corporation will carry over all of the country's publishing obligations, the firm said, adding that it was finding ways to bring gaming experience to Indian users in the future.
It was not immediately clear whether the move would allow the Indian authorities to lift their ban.
Tencent, who ran a franchise in India, announced that PUBG Corp would be responsible for publishing a smartphone game in India.
Our current partnership with PUBG Company in non-India global markets is not affected, Tencent said in a statement.
The ban on PUBG in India , the largest gaming market for players, has surprised and angered gamers.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Indian company and the Bollywood actor are preparing to launch a locally-made tactical smartphone game by the end of October.
