The wait is finally over for BGMI players. KRAFTON India has officially released the BGMI 4.5 Update on 16 July 2026, bringing the game’s biggest anime collaboration yet. The latest update introduces the world of Naruto into Battlegrounds Mobile India with new locations, ninja abilities, boss battles, exclusive rewards, and much more. The collaboration will be available until 14 September 2026, giving players nearly two months to explore the Hidden Leaf Village and experience new gameplay.
BGMI 4.5 Update Release Date
The BGMI 4.5 update release date is 16 July 2026. Players can now download the latest version from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The update is rolling out across supported devices and includes one of the largest content updates ever released for BGMI.
Hidden Leaf Village Arrives in BGMI
The biggest highlight of the BGMI new Update is the arrival of the Hidden Leaf Village from Naruto. The collaboration transforms parts of Erangel and Livik with iconic anime locations that fans will instantly recognize.
Players can now visit:
- Hidden Leaf Village
- Hokage Rock
- Ichiraku Ramen Shop
- Naruto’s Apartment
- Ninja Academy
- Valley of the End
- Chunin Exam Arena
- Great Naruto Bridge
- Underground Secret Rooms
The update also features Naruto-themed lobby music, cinematic animations, special in-flight sequences, group photo spots, and other interactive experiences inspired by the anime.
New Ninja Abilities in BGMI 4.5 Update
The BGMI 4.5 Update introduces several powerful ninja abilities that completely change gameplay.
Players can use:
- Rasengan
- Chidori
- Flying Raijin Jutsu
- Great Fireball Jutsu
- Shadow Clone Jutsu
- Earth Style Mud Wall
- Reanimation Jutsu
- Tailed Beast Cloak
- Ninja Run
One of the most exciting additions is Voice-Activated Ninjutsu, allowing players to activate certain abilities by speaking into their microphone.
Kurama Boss Battle and New Game Modes
The update also introduces the Kurama Boss Battle, where players will face the legendary Nine-Tailed Fox in a multi-stage battle.
Apart from the boss fight, players can enjoy several new Naruto-themed game modes, including:
- Defend Konoha Mode
- Nine-Tails Special Match
- Valley of the End Solo Duel
These modes bring new objectives and gameplay experiences to BGMI.
New Naruto Skins and Rewards
The collaboration also adds a large collection of Naruto-themed cosmetics and collectibles.
Some of the major rewards include:
- Naruto Sage Mode outfit
- Naruto Six Paths Mode outfit
- Nine-Tails Fury AUG upgrade skin
- Naruto Mini Royale Pass rewards
- Naruto-themed Monster Truck
- Kurama Card
- Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura Cards
- Blazing Sun Karambit Card
Players can unlock many of these items through the Naruto Gold Spin and Mini Royale Pass during the event period.
Final Thoughts
The BGMI 4.5 Update is one of the biggest updates ever released for the game. With the arrival of Naruto, new ninja abilities, Hidden Leaf Village, Kurama Boss Battle, and exclusive rewards, players have plenty of fresh content to explore. The collaboration will remain live until 14 September 2026, giving fans enough time to experience everything the update has to offer.
