BGMI 4.0 Update Release Date, Time, and New Features

The wait is almost over for fans of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) as the highly anticipated BGMI 4.0 Update rolls out on September 11, 2025. Titled the Spooky Soiree Update, this patch focuses on haunted-themed content, innovative gameplay mechanics, and a range of quality-of-life changes. With its release, players can dive into fresh content and prepare for a thrilling new season of action.

BGMI 4.0 Update Release Date and Time

The 4.0 update launches worldwide on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Krafton has confirmed an incremental release schedule across platforms:

• Google Play Store
  • 30% rollout: 06:30 AM IST
  • 50% rollout: 09:30 AM IST
  • Full rollout: 11:30 AM IST
• Apple App Store
  • 100% release: 09:30 AM IST
• Official BGMI Website (APK)
  • APK download goes live at 12:30 PM IST

For a smooth experience, Krafton recommends all players update their clients as soon as possible, especially since the patch includes stability fixes for iOS users.

How to Download BGMI 4.0 Update?

Players can update the game easily depending on their platform:

• Android users: Search “BGMI” on the Play Store → click Update → install and relaunch.
• iOS users: Search “BGMI” in the App Store → click Update → install and play.
• APK method: Visit the official BGMI website → download APK file → enable “Install from Unknown Sources” → install and launch.

New Features in BGMI 4.0 Patch

The Spooky Soiree is the headline feature of BGMI 4.0, introducing haunting battle mechanics and a fresh way to play classic matches.

Spooky Soiree Themed Mode

• Explore the new Wraithmoor Mansion, a chilling haunted mansion with magic mirrors and loot opportunities.
• Meet Ghostie, your ghost companion with unique helpful abilities.
• If you get knocked out in battle, transform into a Prankster Ghost, allowing you to support teammates even after death until your ghost energy runs out.

Ghostie’s Abilities

• Floating Balloon: Ghostie transforms into a balloon to lift the player for flight.
• Guardian Shield: Becomes a giant shield to block enemies or ram them back.
• Armorer: Repairs armor with increased speed on upgrade.
• Ghost Helm: Reduces damage when attacked in vulnerable states.
• Boost, Heal, and Enemy Scan: Provide speed buffs, teammate healing, and enemy spotting.

Prankster Ghost Skills

• Bomb Form: Explode and deal damage to nearby enemies.
• Scan: Reveal an enemy’s location to all players temporarily.
• Shield: Block incoming damage until ghost energy drains.

(Note: Ghost skills will roll out gradually in the two weeks following update launch.)

Mortar – New Weapon

The update adds a Mortar launcher, dealing powerful splash damage. Players can manually aim close-range shots or lock onto distant targets, opening up new tactical possibilities.

Asymmetric PvP Mode: Unfail

Though not live immediately, Krafton teased Unfail Mode, a new 1v4 asymmetric showdown. One “Predator” hunts down four “Survivors,” while the Survivors attempt to escape through an Exit Gate. More details will follow in upcoming announcements.

Path of Glory and Training Camp

• Enhanced Ace Dominator rewards with new exclusives.
• A Special Training Camp has been added for better practice and familiarity with weapons like the Mortar.

All in all, the BGMI 4.0 Update drops on September 11, 2025, bringing ghost companions, the Spooky Soiree mode, a Mortar weapon, and spooky-themed maps. With its release timed across platforms and a variety of haunted features available soon after, this update is set to be one of the most memorable seasonal launches in BGMI history.

Whether you’re hunting enemies with Ghostie’s powers, lurking as a Prankster Ghost, or raining destruction with the new Mortar, the BGMI 4.0 update promises to deliver non-stop thrills.