KRAFTON India has announced a new collaboration between Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The partnership will arrive with the BGMI 4.3 update, bringing exclusive knight-themed gameplay content inspired by the IPL franchise.
The collaboration will go live on March 25, allowing players to experience new in-game collectables, themed cosmetics, and special Photo Booth locations. The update is also launching just before the start of Indian Premier League 2026, aiming to connect cricket fans and BGMI players through a unique in-game experience.
BGMI 4.3 update introduces KKR-themed content ahead of IPL 2026
With the upcoming BGMI 4.3 update, players will get access to several Kolkata Knight Riders-themed items and features inside the game.
Two exclusive KKR-branded in-game collectables will be introduced:
- Knight Dominion Set – a special outfit inspired by the team’s knight identity
- Eden Charge Buggy – a KKR-themed vehicle skin for the buggy
These items will allow players to represent the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise while playing matches in BGMI.
The update will also introduce special Photo Booth Points of Interest (POIs) across the maps Erangel and Livik. At these locations, players can capture in-game photos alongside KKR players, creating a new fan engagement experience inside the battleground.
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Commenting on the collaboration, Seddharth Merrotra, Head of Business Development and Partnerships, KRAFTON India, said:
“ Kolkata Knight Riders brings fearless cricket. BGMI brings fearless competition. The DNA was always going to be compatible. What we’ve built with this collaboration goes beyond cosmetics – it puts the Knight Riders inside the battleground in a way our players can feel mid-match. That’s the standard we want to set for every sports partnership we build inside BGMI.”
The partnership aims to connect cricket fandom with gaming culture, especially as the IPL season approaches. By launching the collaboration ahead of IPL 2026, BGMI is positioning itself as another platform where fans can show support for their favorite team.
Binda Dey, Chief Marketing Officer, Knight Riders Sports, also spoke about the partnership:
“ Kolkata Knight Riders has always shared a strong connection with its fans, built on energy, passion, and fearless cricket. Partnering with BGMI allows us to extend that relationship into the digital gaming world, where a large part of our fanbase actively engages today. It creates a new format for fans to experience and celebrate the Knight Riders’ spirit beyond the cricket field.”
The collaboration highlights BGMI’s growing role as a platform where gaming, esports, and sports entertainment come together. By introducing cricket-themed content inside the game, the partnership creates new ways for players and fans to interact with the team beyond traditional matches.
BGMI 4.3 update release date
The BGMI 4.3 update is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026 across Android and iOS platforms in a phased rollout. After the update goes live, the Kolkata Knight Riders collaboration content will be available in the game starting March 25, 2026.
