Despite the currently ongoing global pandemic and its effect on India (it has the fourth-highest number of cases despite one of the lowest testing rates), esports in the region has been showing a number of positive signs.
The country is currently gradually emerging from a two-month lockdown and most industries are working in limited capacities, yet the flexible nature of esports has allowed it to adapt and establish itself as a staple in the entertainment sector. With entertainment content releases and sports broadcasts across all platforms experiencing a slowdown, esports has played a crucial role in filling the gap
While the terms PUBG Mobile and esports in India are largely synonymous due to the title’s overwhelming popularity in the region, there has been a concentrated effort by tournament organizers in recent months to experiment with new genres and titles.