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BGMI 4.2 Update Release Schedule and Timeline Revealed: All You Need To Know

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BGMI 4.2 Update Release Schedule: Date and Details

Summary

  • The BGMI 4.2 update release schedule has been officially announced on Discord.
  • The update will bring new features, modes, and gameplay improvements.
  • The game is expected to be released in phases upon official release.

Krafton has finally revealed the official release date of the BGMI 4.2 update on their official Discord server. After weeks of speculation, the BGMI 4.2 update release schedule has been announced. You now have only a limited number of days to complete your Royal Pass missions and retrieve your invested UC, so better start completing your remaining missions as soon as possible.

BGMI 4.2 Update Release Schedule Details

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BGMI discord (Image Credit: BGMI Discord)

As per the official notice, the BGMI 4.2 update is going to go live on January 15, 2026. You can check the other details below. BGMI 4.2 will be released in phases on the Google Play Store. The first 30% of the users will get the update by 6:30 PM IST. The next 50-80 % of the users will get it by 09:30 PM IST. The entire update will be rolled out by 11:30 AM IST. For iOS users, the update will roll out at the same time. The official website release of the update will arrive an hour later by 12:30 PM IST.

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BGMI 4.2 Update Release Features

BGMI 4.2 Update Monster Tree
BGMI 4.2 Update Monster Tree

The BGMI 4.2 update will introduce a brand new 'Prime Wood Genesis Mode', which will give the maps Erangle, Livik, and Miramar a fresh look. There will be new weather systems, transportation gears, and vehicles. This update will release a new PvE fighting feature. You will get new companions inspired by real-life bugs and animals. Check the BGMI 4.2 update features to get all the details of the upcoming mode.

This update will also include some weapon and balance adjustments, as well as optimisations. As per leaks, the damage cap of DMR guns like DP28, MK14, and M249 will be revamped. The shotgun meta is also expected to get nerfed, with the amount of damage dealt by guns S12k, DBS, and S686 in mid-range combats getting diluted. The BGMI 4.2 update will be a breath of fresh air for all the players, irrespective of whether they play the game casually or competitively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will the BGMI 4.2 update be released?

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The BGMI 4.2 update will be released on January 15, 2026.

Will the BGMI 4.2 update be released at once?

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No, the BGMI 4.2 update will be released in phases.

Will the BGMI 4.2 update arrive on the Play Store?

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Yes, the BGMI 4.2 update will arrive on both the Play Store and App Store.

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Edited by- Sayak Mitra
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