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Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is turning five years old this year. Since its launch, the battle royale game has become one of the most popular mobile games in India. Notably, the developer Krafton India introduces many events and rewards for gamers to celebrate the game's anniversary. In this article, we are going to cover the BGMI 5th Anniversary date, expected rewards, and other details. 

What is the BGMI 5th Anniversary Date?

The BGMI 5th Anniversary date is 2 July 2026. The game was initially released on 2 July 2021 in India and quickly became one of the most popular titles in the country.

Like every year, gamers can expect a special anniversary event in the game. These events generally offer rewards for players, including outfits, weapon skins, tokens, offers on some items or on UC purchases, and many more.  

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About BGMI 

Developed by Krafton India, Battlegrounds Mobile India was initially released on 2 July 2021 for Android devices. According to the reports, BGMI has surpassed 240 million users in India as of late 2025. This makes the game one of the most played battle royale games in India. 

With casual gaming, BGMI offers amazing esports opportunities for gamers in India. Krafton India Esports hosts 4 major tournaments each year, including Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS), BGMI Pro Series (BMPS), BGMI Showdown (BMSD), and BGMI International Cup (BMIC). The prize pools of these tournaments are worth crores. This year’s BGIS 2026 prize pool stands at ₹4 crore, which clearly shows how big BGMI esports has become in India.

Overall, the game is only available in India, but its esports prize pools, viewership stats, and player base challenge the games that are available in multiple countries. This year the Battlegrounds Mobile India will turn 5 years old, and gamers are eagerly waiting for the new events and rewards.