PUBG Mobile Hint The Game Is Addictive In India, And Aim To Fix It & Be More Responsible

In the past year since it launched the mobile edition of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, aka PUBG Mobile, has taken India by storm.

Everyone and their little niece are playing the game at least some of the time. But some may be playing a little too much.

In more recent months, PUBG has been on the receiving end of some flak. Colleges have banned access to the game on campus, claiming it disrupts studies, it's been accused of driving people insane, and more.

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All of that is debatable, but the fact remains that it certainly is a gripping game, and it's very possible someone can become addicted to it. Which is why the company is now making a public statement owning up to that.

"We appreciate the support and trust given to us by our PUBG MOBILE players," the statement read. "While we strive to deliver the best possible gaming experience to our fans, we also believe that it is extremely important for us to be a responsible member of the gaming ecosystem. To this end, we constantly work and shall continue to work with different stakeholders, including parents, educators and government bodies, and listening to their feedback on what we can do to enhance the overall PUBG MOBILE experience."

The developers say they're working on a number of new features and tweaks to improve the game, in order to let players "enjoy PUBG MOBILE in a rewarding and responsible manner." To that end, they claim they've invited feedback from parents, educators, and others.

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The statement follows closely on recent calls for bans against the game. Most recently, reports indicate the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) called the game "harmful and negative", urging the Indian government to ban it nationwide.