Here is the rewritten, expert-level news report.

This version is structured for a knowledgeable esports audience. It leads with the most critical and nuanced story—the qualification slots—and provides the essential context and authoritative quotes that were missing from the previous draft.

Headline: DRX Conquers BMIC 2025, but India’s True Rippers Secure Superior Global Championship Slot
Sub-headline: While DRX claims the ₹30 Lakh title, Infinix TrueRippers’ second-place finish earned them a direct Group Stage slot for the Global Championship 2025, leapfrogging the winners' Gauntlet slot.

New Delhi, November 3, 2025 – The inaugural Battlegrounds Mobile India International Cup (BMIC) 2025 concluded in a dramatic finale at Delhi’s Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, crowning South Korea’s DRX as the champions. The team walked away with the ₹30 Lakh grand prize after dominating the lobby with 166 points.


However, for the ecstatic Indian crowd, the biggest victory of the night belonged to the runners-up, Infinix TrueRippers. In a complex but thrilling twist, the Indian squad’s second-place finish secured them a direct, all-expenses-paid slot into the Group Stage of the upcoming Global Championship (PMGC) 2025. In contrast, the tournament winners, DRX, earned a Gauntlet Stage slot—a preliminary qualifier they must fight through.

This unusual outcome was due to several top-placing teams, including iQOO Orangutan, Dplus KIA, and REJECT, having already qualified for the PMGC through their respective regional championships. As the highest-placing Indian team without a pre-existing qualification, Infinix TrueRippers claimed the coveted regional Group Stage slot, a prize widely considered more valuable than the Gauntlet slot won by DRX.

Here is the rewritten, expert-level news report.

This version is structured for a knowledgeable esports audience. It leads with the most critical and nuanced story—the qualification slots—and provides the essential context and authoritative quotes that were missing from the previous draft.

Headline: DRX Conquers BMIC 2025, but India’s True Rippers Secure Superior Global Championship Slot
Sub-headline: While DRX claims the ₹30 Lakh title, Infinix TrueRippers’ second-place finish earned them a direct Group Stage slot for the Global Championship 2025, leapfrogging the winners' Gauntlet slot.

New Delhi, November 3, 2025 – The inaugural Battlegrounds Mobile India International Cup (BMIC) 2025 concluded in a dramatic finale at Delhi’s Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, crowning South Korea’s DRX as the champions. The team walked away with the ₹30 Lakh grand prize after dominating the lobby with 166 points.


However, for the ecstatic Indian crowd, the biggest victory of the night belonged to the runners-up, Infinix TrueRippers. In a complex but thrilling twist, the Indian squad’s second-place finish secured them a direct, all-expenses-paid slot into the Group Stage of the upcoming Global Championship (PMGC) 2025. In contrast, the tournament winners, DRX, earned a Gauntlet Stage slot—a preliminary qualifier they must fight through.

This unusual outcome was due to several top-placing teams, including iQOO Orangutan, Dplus KIA, and REJECT, having already qualified for the PMGC through their respective regional championships. As the highest-placing Indian team without a pre-existing qualification, Infinix TrueRippers claimed the coveted regional Group Stage slot, a prize widely considered more valuable than the Gauntlet slot won by DRX.


🇮🇳 The Indian Story: True Rippers’ Triumphant Ascent

Infinix TrueRippers delivered a masterful performance of consistency. The squad held their nerve in a nail-biting final-day battle against Japan’s CAG Osaka, ultimately finishing with 137 points—just one point ahead of CAG’s 136—to secure the runner-up position and the ₹15 Lakh prize.

The event, which marked India's first-ever international BGMI LAN, was a massive success, drawing praise from government and industry leaders.

"The first-ever BGMI International Cup... marks a landmark moment in the history of Indian Esports," said Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting. "[It showcases] India's growing stature and talent on the global mobile Esports stage.”

Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO of Krafton India, reinforced this sentiment, stating, “We are deeply committed to Esports in India and will bring bigger and better platforms in the coming years.”

Individual Awards:

MVP: DRX's "HYUNBIN" (₹2.5 Lakh)

Best IGL: DRX's "Qxzzz" (₹1.25 Lakh)

Best Clutch: "HERo" of Mysterious4 Esports (₹1 Lakh)

Krafton Unveils 2026 BGMI Esports Roadmap
Adding to the excitement, Krafton India concluded the event by announcing its official BGMI Esports Roadmap for 2026, promising a stable and action-packed year for teams and fans.

The confirmed schedule includes:

BGIS 2026 (Battlegrounds Mobile India Series): January - March 2026

BMPS 2026 (Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series): May - June 2026

BMSD 2026 (Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown): August - October 2026

BMIC 2026 (Battlegrounds Mobile India International Cup): October 2026

With the conclusion of BMIC 2025, all eyes now turn to the Global Championship, where India will field a formidable contingent led by its newly qualified Group Stage heroes, Infinix TrueRippers.