One of the biggest gaming stories coming out of the South Asian region this year was the Indian Government’s decision to ban PUBG Mobile in the country in October.
The news sent shockwaves through the region’s esports ecosystem, with its industry largely built on the back of the game’s popularity.
Not only did the title help attract foreign investment, but it paved the way for local stakeholders and put India on the esports world map. With over 33 million daily active players and nearly 200 million downloads from the country, there is little doubt that the ban was a big loss for Tencent.