Roskomnadzor has placed the mobile game PUBG Mobile on the Internet dissemination organizers register, a move reported by RIA News citing official regulatory documents. The registry entry notes the organizer as of 22.09.2023 and lists the primary service as pubgmobile.com. The registry description characterizes PUBG Mobile as a playable action game for mobile devices, noting that device access is not restricted by site information.
Officials indicate that PUBG Mobile entered the ORI because PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the game’s full name, ranked highest among non‑Russian gaming apps that appeared in the RuStore app marketplace. The stated obligations for copyright holders related to a game’s inclusion in the ORI involve retaining information regarding the reception, transmission, and processing of voice data, text messages, or images generated by Internet users within Russia. In practical terms, this means that user communications could be subject to access under requests from Russian authorities.
The move follows a broader pattern of information flows between users and security agencies. Reports describe how the security services have requested or obtained various types of data from Russians under legal frameworks, including this recent ORI entry.
Earlier regulatory actions highlighted Roskomnadzor’s tendency to hold major messaging platforms accountable for compliance with local information control rules, such as actions related to the deletion of prohibited content. These developments reflect ongoing regulatory emphasis on data handling, user communications, and digital distribution platforms within the Russian federation, and show how authorities track and regulate popular international games that gain traction locally. (Regulatory data attribution)
Overall, the registration of PUBG Mobile in the ORI signals an alignment with a broader regulatory strategy that scopes how online entertainment and interactive apps operate within Russian cyberspace, including considerations around what information may be stored or accessible by state entities. The implications touch on data privacy, platform responsibilities, and the balance between user access and regulatory oversight as governments increasingly monitor digital ecosystems. (Regulatory data attribution)