M416 Glacier Returns in BGMI: Upgrades, Requirements & More

If you have been a fan of BGMI, you know that M416 Glacier isn’t just a skin; it is a piece of history and the coolest skin ever. Good news, M416 Glacier returns in BGMI. It was first introduced in December 2023 through the Winter Crate. This frosted beast became a source of flex in the game. It has amazing icy visuals with evolving kill effects, and every level of this skin is grind and luck. The re-release comes with a bonus for OG players; any previously unlocked progress or upgrades will carry over.

M416 Glacier Returns in BGMI

Fast forward, M416 Glacier returns in BGMI on July 4, 2025, through the Classic Crate. With its return, you will see a surge in Classic Crate spins. The streamers on YouTube will start UC giveaways. You can only love it. Glacier is back, and it’s still as cool and visually pleasing as ever.

How to get M416 Glacier in BGMI?

To get your hands on the M416 Glacier in BGMI, you will need to head to the Classic Crate section starting July 4. You will need 60 UC for a single spin or 540 UC for a 10-crate spin, and you could also try your luck in Classic Crate coupons, as the Glacier has a rare drop rate of about 2.3%

Make sure your game is updated, and keep an eye on the crates tab once the event goes live. If you’ve previously owned the skin, all your past upgrades will carry over. However, if you’re a new user, you can upgrade the Glacier M416 to unlock special effects like kill animations, loot crate visuals, and final form effects, using paint and materials earned in-game or through crate pulls.

Upgrade Requirements for M416 Glacier in BGMI

The upgrades for the M416 Glacier include full kill-feed animation, frosty loot crate, and shimmering finish, amongst other things. There are 7 levels, which means 7 upgrades. You will need a lot of paint and around 27 materials to go through all the upgrades.

Level 1 (Default Skin): Unlocks the base Glacier look

Level 2 (Kill Effect): 25 Paint + 2 Materials

Level 3 (Advanced Form): 50 Paint + 3 Materials

Level 4 (Kill Message): 80 Paint + 4 Materials

Level 5 (On-Hit Effect): 100 Paint + 5 Materials

Level 6 (Final Form): 40 Paint + 4 Materials

Level 7 (Loot Crate): 75 Paint + 9 Materials

M416 Glacier Release Date

Krafton has confirmed officially that the legendary M416 Glacier Returns in BGMI on July 4, 2025. Set your reminders and be ready to ice-kill.