The wait for the next major Battlegrounds Mobile India update is almost over. KRAFTON India has officially revealed the BGMI 4.6 Update release date. The new version will be rolled out gradually across Android, iOS, and the official BGMI website instead of becoming available to every player at the same time. Version 4.6 will bring the new Bloodline Awakening experience alongside several gameplay changes, new events, collaborations, and rewards. Check out the BGMI new update date and time and more details.
Official BGMI 4.6 Update Release Date and Time
The official BGMI 4.6 Update release date is September 16, 2026. The rollout will begin early in the morning for Android users, while iOS players will have to wait a little longer.
Here is the expected rollout schedule for Indian players:
| Platform | BGMI 4.6 Update Time |
|---|---|
| Android – Google Play Store rollout begins | 6:30 AM IST |
| iOS – Apple App Store rollout begins | Around 9:00 AM IST |
| Official BGMI APK | After 12:00 PM IST |
Android users will therefore be among the first to receive the new version, with the Google Play Store rollout beginning at approximately 6:30 AM IST on September 16.
However, players should remember that BGMI updates are generally released in phases. This means some Android users may see the Update button immediately, while others may have to wait for the rollout to reach their device.
KRAFTON followed a similar phased rollout for Version 4.5, where the Android release began at 6:30 AM IST before expanding to more users later in the morning.
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BGMI 4.6 Update iOS Release Time
Players using an iPhone or iPad can expect the BGMI 4.6 Update to begin arriving on iOS at around 9:00 AM IST on September 16.
Once available, players can open the Apple App Store, search for Battlegrounds Mobile India, and tap the Update option.
The timing can vary slightly depending on the App Store rollout, so players should not worry if the update does not appear on their device at exactly 9:00 AM.
BGMI 4.6 APK Download Time
Players who prefer downloading the game directly will also be able to get the new version through the official BGMI website.
The BGMI 4.6 APK is expected to become available after 12:00 PM IST on September 16.
Players should only use BGMI’s official download page and avoid APK files uploaded on unknown third-party websites.
Bloodline Awakening Coming With BGMI 4.6
One of the biggest attractions of Version 4.6 will be Bloodline Awakening, which brings vampires, hunters and supernatural gameplay to BGMI.
KRAFTON India has already started promoting the experience through its September 9 redeem-code drop. Bloodline Awakening will introduce an unusual mechanic where the fight does not necessarily end after a player is eliminated.
Eliminated players will be able to return as vampires and fight against the surviving hunters.
Vampires will receive special abilities such as Claw Strike, Absorb, Blood Sense, and Blood Amberfication, creating a very different experience from traditional BGMI gameplay.
KRAFTON’s September 9 campaign also included 50 redeem codes connected with the upcoming Version 4.6 content.
One-Punch Man Collaboration Starts September 20
BGMI 4.6 will also introduce a major anime crossover.
The BGMI x One-Punch Man collaboration begins on September 20, 2026, just four days after the new version releases.
Characters including Saitama, Genos, Terrible Tornado, Hellish Blizzard, and Garou are expected to feature in the limited-time crossover alongside anime-inspired sets and exclusive rewards. KRAFTON India has already started building up to the collaboration with a separate redeem-code campaign.
How to Download BGMI 4.6 Update
Once the rollout begins on September 16, Android users can open the Google Play Store, search for Battlegrounds Mobile India and select Update when Version 4.6 becomes available.
iPhone and iPad users can follow the same process through the Apple App Store from around 9:00 AM IST.
Players looking for the APK can wait until after noon and visit the official BGMI website. Since the update is being rolled out gradually, the new version may not appear for every device at exactly the same moment.
BGMI 4.6 Update Arrives on September 16
After weeks of waiting and speculation, players finally have a date to look forward to. The official BGMI 4.6 Update release date is September 16, 2026, with the rollout beginning at around 6:30 AM IST for Android.
iOS users can expect the update from around 9:00 AM IST, while the official BGMI 4.6 APK will be available after 12 PM IST.
With Bloodline Awakening leading the new content and the One-Punch Man collaboration beginning shortly afterwards on September 20, Version 4.6 is set to bring another major content cycle to Battlegrounds Mobile India.
