KRAFTON India today announced the launch of the BGMI 4.1 Update. The year-ender update brings a bold mix of global gameplay experiences and locally inspired twists, timed well with the upcoming winter season: the frosty thrill of Frosty Funland, India-exclusive horror-themed experiential event and character, Anamika, the Haunted Indian Bride, inclusion of the hugely popular, tactical survival drama of Metro Royale and the addition of a Porsche supercar, in Speed Drift.
Frosty Funland transforms the battlefield into a winter wonderland with a Penguin Town, interactive NPCs and fresh tactical gear. Anamika introduces an India-exclusive horror-themed experiential event, adding suspense and unpredictability to the grounds of Erangel as well as Lucky Spin rewards. Hugely popular Youtuber voice packs also make a return. Meanwhile, Metro Royale elevates survival gameplay with extraction-based challenges, full-season progression, and novel strategic systems. Together with a host of gameplay improvements to, they promise an incredible array of content for the winter months.
- “Penguinville”, a large new POI (point of interest) surrounded by several mini Snow Festival villages which act as dynamic battle hubs.
- A cheerful 20th-century-inspired aesthetic – bright, lively visuals with a distinct charisma.
- Multiple themed NPCs and mini-events such as Alchemist Penguin, a Gunsmith mission, Arctic Fox/Portal events, Cupid Penguin photo-zones—all designed to foster exploration, interaction, and fun.
- A themed progression & economy: collect Glacier Animal Marks to unlock rewards or recruit the Mythical Ninja Penguin, and engage with Penguin NPC shops offering three free items per summon
- Magic Ice Skates allowing players to create temporary ice paths and skate across terrain.
- A snow-variant of the Kar-98 called “Winterland Kar-98K” firing ice-charged bullets that cause delayed explosions and slows down the player for added fun.
- A ‘Salted Fish Rocket Launcher’ that fires ice projectiles. Players will need the item skills “Flame Spray” and another “Floating” mechanic withing the flame spray.
- A special Swordfish Syringe which can be thrown to your team-mate to heal or increase speed on usage. This is to foster squad plays and devise strategies for playing together.
- The “Penguin Snowmobile” four-seater penguin vehicle cool features – you can push snowballs down the ground or even have your co-passenger assist you in speeding up.
- Throwing shurikens and using a teleport feature in critical situations for the players.
- Wielding the powerful Crimson Lotus Shuriken.
- Healing himself via canned sardines and sharing supplies with teammates.
- This blend of adorable character design and tactical utility aligns with BGMI’s goal of bringing narrative charm into competitive gameplay.
- The Haunted Indian Bride, Anamika, appears as a Non-Playable Character in multiple locations across Erangel, blending myth with modern gameplay. Players can shoot Anamika for loot and earn themed in-game rewards: gold-grade horror skins, upgradeable weapons, and voice packs from leading Indian KOLs
- Anamika will be available from 9pm till midnight in the HUB and all the time in Erangel.
- Players can receive rewards during a cooldown every hour
- The Bride can summon boss encounters at designated locations: when the NPC attacks Anamika characters, a boss token may drop and be exchanged in the Play & Win shop
- Boss skills include “Brass Rush” (targets within 5-40 m, charge skill & knock-back) and teleportation when players are far. A “Brass Claw” skill triggers when a player is within 5 m: a blood claw grabs the player, dealing damage over time before throwing them to the ground.
- Players enter enclosed, resource-rich maps filled with AI enemies, elite bosses and high-risk zones. The goal: loot, survive, extract safely – items lost in battle are gone unless successfully extracted.
- Metro Royale will have its own seasons, introducing full season progression, chapter-exclusive rewards and permanent milestone unlocks.
- Command Centre system: Players manage relationships with NPCs – gift them to raise affection and unlock bonus rewards even after maxed levels. Gift UC and item information has been improved; daily gift limits adjusted for smoother progression
- Enhanced onboarding for new players, a refreshed reputation system, and season-exclusive missions ensure every match feels fresh, rewarding, and challenging, elevating BGMI’s long-term survival experience.
- Core gameplay enhancements: custom round selection (solo players pick number of rounds), Snow Festival-themed treasure chests and limited-time seasonal items, one-click distribution (“All Participate”/“All Decline”) for loot sharing in squads
- System & progression optimisations: reputation system levels up faster with improved rewards; weekly missions redesigned; overall pacing and UI tuned for more accessible and engaging experience.
- The gameplay experience is further enhanced by the addition of a Porsche supercar, offering players high-speed performance and driving realism.
