BGMI 4.6 — Midnight Hunters
Bloodline Awakening
Erangel undergoes a full gothic transformation. Rise as a vampire, hunt survivors, and face off against dark creatures in the most atmospheric BGMI update yet. Active through November 16, 2026.
What's New in Midnight Hunters
Everything added, changed, and arriving during the 4.6 season — sourced from the official BGMI patch notes.
Bloodline Awakening
Core Mode — Erangel Transformed
September 16 – November 16, 2026 on Erangel
Erangel is overtaken by a gothic, supernatural atmosphere. The map is redesigned with dark visuals, new mission structures, and hostile creature encounters.
When a player is eliminated, they have the option to re-enter the match as a Vampire. Up to 20 vampires can roam the map at any given time.
Vampire Abilities
4 unique powers unlocked on transformation
A three-stage melee combo attack. Chain all three hits together for maximum damage output.
Draw in materials from the ground to gradually restore your health. Useful for sustaining fights without consuming regular consumables.
An awareness ability that highlights nearby survivors, making it easier to track and pursue targets.
A specialized transformation power that enhances the vampire's form, granting additional combat advantages.
Vampires also gain access to exclusive gear including the Silvermoon Chain and Twilight Bat Wings.
Map & POI Overhaul
Erangel redesigned with supernatural zones
Four major areas — Rozhok, Mylta, Quarry, and Gatka — have been reimagined with gothic aesthetics and integrated mission chains tied to the vampire storyline.
Stalber and Sosnovka Military Base are converted into enclosed combat arenas. Each location features lore, environmental puzzles, and interactive objects for players to discover.
A new training facility offering aim practice with rewards for performance. Available as a side activity within the mode.
Spread across the map, these structures can be shot to release a stunning pulse that temporarily disables nearby hostile creatures.
High-value supply crates that require a decryption interaction to open. Failing the decryption triggers a loud alarm that alerts every enemy in the vicinity.
Hostile Creatures & NPCs
New enemies roaming the transformed Erangel
Ground-based creatures that actively chase players. They patrol specific zones and grow more aggressive as the match progresses.
Airborne threats that dive down and release disorienting sonic wave attacks. Watch the skies while looting.
A powerful boss-tier entity. Defeating it grants major rewards, but be warned — it passively buffs all nearby creatures while alive.
A unique NPC found within the Hunter Guild locations, tied to the mode's mission chain and lore.
Upcoming Events This Season
Content dropping throughout the 4.6 window
The fan-favourite underwater mode makes its return to Erangel starting September 30, 2026.
BGMI's very first original Indian character joins the roster. Her launch includes a dedicated boss encounter and a Diwali-themed Indian Bazaar experience.
A Diwali-exclusive event offering themed cosmetics, rewards, and challenges running from October 22 through November 15, 2026.
Collaborations
Brand & creator crossovers in 4.6
The iconic anime hero crosses over into BGMI with themed cosmetics and in-game tie-in content.
Popular Indian creator Ujjwal Chaurasia (Techno Gamerz) brings a signature collab with exclusive in-game items.
The automotive brand partners with BGMI for a themed content collaboration within the 4.6 season.
The beloved B.DUCK character joins the collab lineup with cute-themed items and cosmetics.
Version Timeline
Midnight Hunters — Bloodline Awakening
Naruto: Ninjas Assemble — 5th Anniversary
Pre-season maintenance & anti-cheat pass
Spooky Soiree — Haunted Mansion & Mortar
Transformers — Optimus Prime & Megatron