Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), the Indian version of the South Korean game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is one of the most popular games in India. The Krafton-owned game brings out new and interesting updates after every 8 weeks to keep the gamers hooked to its app. Players can expect lots of exciting updates this season.
With only a few days left for this season, BGMI is rolling out Update 1.8 which has generated a great deal of hype among players ever since the start of the beta testing program in December.
Expected release date
Krafton has not made any official announcement regarding the release of the new update. The PUBG Mobile 1.8 update is expected to be released in 1 to 2 days. Furthermore, the current Royale Pass expires on January 17, 2022, at 0 UTC, and the upgrade is usually released a few days prior. The players can expect the game to be released by 15th January 2022.
The game’s updates typically begin at 0 UTC, or 5:30 a.m. IST, and are completely accessible by 1-2 UTC or 6:30-7:30 am IST.
New BGMI Map
Update 1.8 will have a Spiderman theme that will replace the current Mirror World mode. The theme is associated with the movie Spiderman- No Way Home. Spider-Man will battle supernatural monsters in this mode. You will receive exclusive stuffs from Spider-Man if you assist him. On the map, you’ll also be able to discover a Spider-Man box that will contain beneficial equipment for the players.
BGMI New Features
With the new 3D theme for the lobby and shields, and various interesting equipment, the developers are also launching new features. Check here
- Swimming after being knocked out
After this update, water will no longer be an issue because the player knocked out in the water will be able to swim. Currently, if you are knocked out in the water, you die but after following the 1.8 Update, you will be able to swim and your partner will also help you while swimming.
- Built-in scope
Almost every weapon in the new update will be equipped with a built-in site called AC Core which is somewhat similar to Red Dot.
- New sets of voice chat
New voice packs from well-known creators will be included in the game. Snax, Kaztro, and Jonathan are among them. As a result, players will be able to interact with their teammates using their preferred voices. Both paid and unpaid sets of voice notes will be available to the players.
- New map for team deathmatch
Players will be greeted with a new map for team deathmatch. The map’s name is Santorini, and it’s an 8v8 map. It’s made for two eight-player teams. On the map, new types of buildings and shelters based on the Santorini location will be launched, providing players with a variety of places to hide and attack.