PUBG Mobile Lite is officially making a return, with PUBG Mobile producer Rick Li announcing a new lighter version of the game during the final day of PMWC 2026. The new PUBG Mobile Lite is being developed as a lighter and more accessible entry point to the PUBG Mobile experience.

For players in India, the announcement is especially important because BGMI Lite, the Indian version of the PUBG Mobile Lite experience, has also been teased by Krafton India through the official BGMI channel with the message, “You Asked. We Listened. BGMI LITE Coming Soon.”

PUBG Mobile Lite Is Coming Back

For years, PUBG Mobile Lite players have been waiting for an answer from Krafton about whether the Lite version would ever return. The original game eventually stopped receiving updates, leaving many players uncertain about the future of the lighter PUBG Mobile experience.

That uncertainty has now changed. During the PMWC 2026 final day announcement, Rick Li, producer of PUBG Mobile, introduced the new app as PUBG Mobile Lite and explained that the purpose is not simply to create a smaller game with fewer features.

Instead, Krafton wants the new Lite version to maintain the quality of PUBG Mobile while giving players a lighter and more flexible way to enter the battleground.

According to Krafton, some players want the complete PUBG Mobile experience with its broad range of content, while others want faster access to matches, lower storage requirements and less pressure on their devices. PUBG Mobile Lite is being created for the second group.

When Will PUBG Mobile Lite Launch?

Krafton is targeting the official launch of PUBG Mobile Lite later this year. However, an exact launch date has not been announced.

The first important date for players is August 25, when pre-registration for PUBG Mobile Lite is scheduled to begin through the store.

This means players will not be downloading the full game on August 25. Instead, pre-registration allows interested players to register their interest so they can receive a notification when the game becomes available for download.

PUBG Mobile Lite Pre-Registration: How Will It Work?

The pre-registration process is expected to take place through the relevant app store. Players will need to search for PUBG Mobile Lite in the store and use the available pre-registration option once registration opens on August 25.

The purpose of pre-registration is simple: once the game officially launches, registered players can receive a notification and access the download without having to repeatedly check the store.

The exact store listing and registration process should become clearer when pre-registration officially opens.

PUBG Mobile Lite Download Size

One of the biggest announcements concerns the size of the new Lite application.

According to Rick Li, the initial download will be:

• Android: Around 1 GB
• iOS: Under 2 GB

There will also be no extra mandatory package required before the first match.

Once the initial download is complete, players can enter the battleground directly.

Krafton is also making the game more flexible by allowing players to decide which additional modules they want to download according to how they prefer to play.

This approach is aimed at players who have limited storage or devices that cannot comfortably handle the full PUBG Mobile installation.

Will PUBG Mobile Lite Have the Same PUBG Mobile Experience?

Krafton has made it clear that Lite does not mean removing the core PUBG Mobile experience.

The classic Erangel map, supplies and core combat are designed to match PUBG Mobile, keeping the battle experience connected to the main game.

The objective is therefore not simply to reduce the game until it becomes a basic version of PUBG Mobile. Instead, the Lite version is being positioned as a more accessible way to experience the same core battleground.

The standard PUBG Mobile app will remain the choice for players who want the complete experience, while PUBG Mobile Lite will provide another entry point for players who need lower storage and reduced device requirements.

Will Old PUBG Mobile Items Transfer to Lite?

This is one of the biggest questions for longtime players, and Krafton’s announcement provides an important answer.

Players who already have a PUBG Mobile account will be able to log in to PUBG Mobile Lite using that account.

More importantly, the producer stated that old items can carry over, meaning players can continue using outfits they already own.

This is significant for veteran players who spent years collecting in-game items before the previous Lite version stopped receiving updates.

Rather than necessarily starting from zero, the new Lite experience is being connected to the existing PUBG Mobile account system.

Can PUBG Mobile Lite Players Play With PUBG Mobile Players?

PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite players will be able to play together, according to the announcement from PUBG Mobile producer Rick Li. Players will also be able to log in to PUBG Mobile Lite using their existing PUBG Mobile account, keeping the experience connected to the main game.

This means players will not have to choose between the Lite version and their existing squad. A player using PUBG Mobile Lite can team up with friends who continue to play the regular PUBG Mobile version, removing the social barrier between the two apps.

For longtime Lite players, this is an important feature because moving to the lighter version will not mean leaving friends behind or creating a completely separate gaming experience.

What About BGMI and BGMI Lite?

The same concept applies to BGMI and BGMI Lite in India. Just as PUBG Mobile Lite is connected to PUBG Mobile, BGMI Lite will serve as the lighter Indian version of the BGMI experience.

Therefore, BGMI players will be able to log in to BGMI Lite using their existing BGMI account, while BGMI and BGMI Lite players will be able to play together.

This gives players the flexibility to choose the lighter version because of storage or device requirements without being separated from friends who continue using the full BGMI experience.

Will PUBG Mobile Lite Get New Updates?

Krafton has also addressed one of the biggest concerns surrounding the previous PUBG Mobile Lite experience. According to Rick Li, PUBG Mobile Lite will stay updated alongside PUBG Mobile going forward.

This means the new Lite version is not being presented as a separate application that will simply launch and then remain unchanged.

The plan is for players to receive new content alongside the main PUBG Mobile experience, allowing the Lite version to remain part of the wider PUBG Mobile ecosystem.

PUBG Mobile Lite vs BGMI Lite: What Is the Difference?

For Indian players, the names PUBG Mobile Lite and BGMI Lite can create confusion.

The relationship is similar to the relationship between PUBG Mobile and BGMI. PUBG Mobile is the global version, while BGMI is the India-specific version. In the same way, PUBG Mobile Lite represents the global Lite experience, while BGMI Lite is the corresponding Indian version.

Krafton has now also teased BGMI Lite through the official BGMI channel with the message:

“You Asked. We Listened. BGMI LITE Coming Soon.”

For Indian players who have been waiting for a lighter version of BGMI, this is particularly significant because the demand for a Lite experience has continued among players using devices that struggle with the full game.

The detailed announcement from Rick Li, however, specifically refers to PUBG Mobile Lite, while the Indian communication refers to BGMI Lite.

PUBG Mobile Lite Launch: Key Details

Final Word

For players who continued waiting after the previous PUBG Mobile Lite experience stopped receiving updates, the latest announcement represents a major change.

For Indian players, the BGMI Lite announcement adds another important layer to the story, particularly after Krafton India acknowledged the demand with its “You asked, we listen” message.