PUBG MOBILE announces more than 20,000 online gamers in Myanmar during Covid-19
The Covid-19 outbreak has led to a growing interest in gaming and the esports industry during the stay-home period. DOTA 2, PC games such as League of Legends; with more and more gamers playing mobile games, interest in the esports industry is growing rapidly.
According to a survey by PUBG MOBILE, the number of online gamers in Myanmar increased by more than 20,000 during the Covid-19 period, and the number of gamers in the esports industry increased by 100% every year.
PUBG MOBILE (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile), which has secured a foothold in Myanmar, has seen an increase in the number of male and female players, with 20 percent girls and 80 percent of boys playing. A lot of esports teams have teamed up for the competitions and more than 1,200 teams, 35% from Yangon, 25% from Mandalay and the rest from other cities had signed up for the very last competition held namely PUBG Mobile Myanmar Championship. 
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PUBG is hosting not only regional competitions but also international competitions for Myanmar gamers. Competitions such as PMCO (PUBG MOBILE Club Opens) SEA Final and PMPL (PUBG Mobile Pro League), the biggest international competitions, are being held to compete with other national teams.
“It is gratifying to see that the teams in Myanmar have improved so much over the years. Direct Spot will be given to the Myanmar national team starting this year in the SEA Qualifiers. There are also plans to hold a number of basic competitions that will allow professional tournaments to compete internationally. We believe that the international level will bring be as good results as in previous years.” Andrew Manugian, Head of Gaming Operations, Tencent Thailand, said.
Esports competitions in Myanmar are still relatively small compared to other countries, but with more domestic competitions and better training, Esports will be able to become a career for players who reach the international level. Then, there will be more teams, organizations, and more full-time players. 
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PUBG MOBILE, one of the most popular esports games in the world, aims to further develop the Myanmar esports sector after seeing the potential growth of Myanmar young players with the potential development of the Myanmar sports sector. Establish a strong Esports community in Myanmar. Online / Offline game competitions have been held in Myanmar since 2019 with the aim of enhancing the quality of Myanmar young players and taking them to international level competitions.
PUBG MOBILE is the official mobile game for PC game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the original Battle Royale game genre. It is currently one of the most popular games in Asia and can be played by up to 100 players at a time. PUBG MOBILE is a game in which you try to become the last surviving player using weapons and vehicles found on the battlefield, which gradually narrows with each level, and the last survivor or team wins. You can learn more about PUBG MOBILE on PUBG MOBILE Facebook Page, YouTube Channel, and Twitter.
