Krafton introduces the BGMI FairPlay Shield App to fight cheating in BGIS 2026 through strict player verification, device monitoring, and real-time anti-cheat detection.
Cheating ruins competitive BGMI. Everyone knows it. Krafton finally steps up with a solution. The BGMI FairPlay Shield App launches for BGIS 2026, bringing serious anti-cheat measures to online tournament stages. Every team must install and use it during official matches.
Why Krafton Built the BGMI FairPlay Shield App?
Online BGMI tournaments face constant problems. Hackers sneak in. Players use emulators instead of phones. Teams share accounts. Previous measures like POV recordings and handcam footage helped, but gaps remained.
Making entire tournaments offline isn't realistic. Thousands of teams compete from all over India. The BGMI FairPlay Shield App bridges this gap. It monitors players in real-time without forcing everyone to travel for early rounds.
How to Download and Install BGMI FairPlay Shield?
Getting started takes minutes.
- Android users grab the app from the Google Play Store.
- iOS players download from the App Store.
Both versions work the same way.
After installation, register using your Krafton India Esports (KIE) ID. Verify through the OTP sent to your phone. Then grant permissions like camera access, device usage access, location, phone state, and battery optimisation exemption. These permissions let the app monitor properly.
Once setup finishes, confirm your device. This locks it for the whole tournament. Switching devices isn't allowed during online stages. Only LAN stages might permit exceptions.
Pre-Match Verification Steps
Before every official match, players complete verification inside the BGMI FairPlay Shield App.
- Tournament officials provide a match code. Select it from the dropdown menu in the app.
- Next, take a selfie to verify your identity. The app scans your device to check for unfair tools or modifications. After the scan completes, start your session.
- BGMI opens automatically or manually if needed. A second selfie pops up to continue gameplay. This double-check stops people from swapping players mid-match.
- After the session ends, tap "Go to Home" to view match details. Simple and quick.
Handcam Verification Process
Handcam checks add another security layer.
- Tournament officials provide QR codes.
- Players scan them through the BGMI FairPlay Shield App and complete all required checks.
This process proves players aren't using emulators, secondary devices, or hidden hacks during gameplay. It keeps competition fair for everyone grinding honestly.
- The BGMI FairPlay Shield App works in real-time alongside BGMI during esports matches.
- It verifies player identity, monitors devices continuously, and detects unfair practices instantly.
- Both Android and iOS support means no platform gets left out.
- Everyone competes under the same watchful eye.
Earlier solutions, like POV recordings, happened after matches. By then, damage was done. Real-time monitoring catches problems as they happen, making cheaters think twice.
Well, BGIS 2026 features a massive ₹4 crore prize pool and thousands of participants. Keeping it clean matters hugely. The BGMI FairPlay Shield App could change everything if implemented well.
Honest teams get fair shots. Cheaters face quick detection and bans. Competitive integrity improves across all stages from Round 1 through Grand Finals.
Krafton's commitment shows through mandatory app usage. Skip it, and your team can't compete. No exceptions.