For years, Indian PC battle royale teams have fought through multi-regional qualifiers in APAC and South Asia to earn international recognition. Krafton’s teaser on October 20 changes that narrative completely. Starting in 2027, India will join the top tier of PUBG PC esports as an independent region, operating on four dedicated competitive cycles each year.
Every single cycle will award direct qualification slots to major international LAN events, guaranteeing Indian rosters a permanent seat at the global table alongside powerhouse regions in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
What Happened: November Open Tournament & 2027 Blueprint
The expansion kicks off sooner than expected. Rather than waiting for 2027, Krafton India is running an open-for-all grassroots tournament this November to gauge and ignite domestic talent.
November Open Tournament Key Details
Open registrations start this November with a ₹25 Lakhs ($30,000 USD) prize pool. The tournament features open brackets leading into two LAN cycles and awards direct slots to an upcoming Asian international event featuring top-tier APAC teams.
The roadmap aligns directly with Krafton's long-term $250 million investment pledge toward Indian gaming and grassroots infrastructure. The plan isn't restricted to pro teams; Krafton's campus tours and open qualification brackets are designed to construct a ground-up pipeline for Tier-2 and Tier-3 tactical FPS players.
Krafton PUBG PC Regional Expansion Roadmap
APAC & Regional Rivalry: What Lies Ahead
While mobile esports like BGMI have dominated Indian competitive gaming, the PC ecosystem has faced a steeper climb. Establishing India as an independent PUBG PC hub presents both immense opportunity and immediate competitive pressure.
Indian rosters will no longer hide behind regional ping differences or sub-regional play-ins; they will be thrown straight into the deep end against elite teams from Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Krafton India is expected to drop the full 2027 rulebook and schedule breakdown before the end of the year. For grassroots teams, the immediate priority is November's open circuit, which serves as the first official stepping stone toward international competition.
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