BGMI 4.0 update released: Magic broom, pumpkin zombies, and more

Krafton India released the highly anticipated BGMI 4.0 update on September 11, introducing a range of new features, including a haunted mode, a magic broom, themed maps, exclusive events, and more.

Fans of Battlegrounds Mobile India can expect gameplay enhancements similar to the PUBG Mobile 4.0 update, which introduced the Spooky Soiree mode with the Wraithmoor Mansion area, new weapons, and improved graphics.

How to download BGMI 4.0 update?

How to Download BGMI 4.0 APK via Google Play Store:

• Open the Google Play Store app on your device.
• Search for “BGMI” or “Battlegrounds Mobile India.”
• Tap the official BGMI app by KRAFTON, Inc.
• Tap “Install” (or “Update” if you already have the game).
• Launch the game and tap “Play” to start the in-game resource download.

What to expect?

The update introduces a haunted mansion environment featuring floating platforms, unique mechanics, and themed challenges. Players will encounter Pumpkin Zombies and a Pumpkin Monster boss fight, earning exclusive in-game rewards upon completion. Ghost crates will also spawn, offering special loot and rare items.

The new BGMI 4.0 update brings the Spooky Soiree themed Classic Mode, where players can explore a mysterious haunted mansion alongside a ghost companion named Ghostie. This unique mode adds fun and strategy to battles, letting players experience new mechanics and challenges. Even if a player is defeated, they can transform into a Prankster Ghost and continue supporting their team in combat.

Ghostie comes with several active and passive skills that assist players throughout the match. The Floating Balloon allows players to glide through the air, while the Guardian Shield can block attacks and knock back enemies. Other passive skills include Armorer to repair armour, Ghost Helm to reduce damage, Scan to mark nearby enemies, Boost to increase sprint speed, and Heal to recover health and assist teammates.

Stepwell

The Stepwell is more than a new location; it is a strategic revolution for BGMI players. With tiered vertical combat, twisting corridors, sniper sightlines, and ambush-friendly blind spots, the Stepwell demands precision movement, tight squad coordination, and mastery of positioning. It offers high ground advantage, visibility, ambush opportunities, and defensive play.

Celebrating the auspicious festival of Diwali, the Stepwell will come alive with player-triggered Diwali fireworks between October 18–24, allowing squads to celebrate mid-match while contesting for control of this high-stakes battleground. A dedicated fireworks platform creates moments where competition meets cultural pride, making Stepwell not just a POI but a landmark in BGMI’s map design.

“Stepwell is not just a new location, it’s a statement of intent,” said Minu Lee, VP and Head of India Publishing, KRAFTON Inc. “With its layered design, seasonal interactivity, and tactical possibilities, it sets a new benchmark for how we integrate local inspiration with global gameplay standards. The 4.0 Update embodies our vision of blending India’s heritage with immersive, world-class gameplay. It is also a testament to our commitment of delivering immersive, culturally resonant experiences tailored for Indian gamers. From supernatural gameplay elements to genre-defining survival formats, we continue to evolve BGMI into a platform that reflects both innovation and identity.”

Expanding gameplay: New Modes and Features

Alongside Stepwell, the 4.0 Update introduces new gameplay formats and seasonal features designed to broaden tactical variety:

Ghost Gameplay: A new system where players summon spectral companions with active and passive skills. Spectral Revival mechanics also allow eliminated teammates to continue supporting squads through their ghost forms.

Ghost options include:

• Floating Balloon & Guardian Shield (active)
• Armourer, Ghost Helm, Scan, Boost, and Heal (passive)
• Plus, Spectral Revival mechanics enable eliminated players to remain impactful through their spectral skills and support
• Unfail (4v1 Mode): A new asymmetrical survival format where one stealth-powered player hunts four survivors attempting to escape
• Spooky Soiree - Haunting Features and the Magic Broom - Adding to the seasonal depth is the Spooky Soiree theme, spotlighting:
• Wraithmoor Mansion: A haunting estate with botanical gardens, labyrinths, magic mirrors, and ghostly surprises
• The Performing Dead: Ghost band concerts that reward attentive players—and may even hint at enemy presence
• Interactive Ghosts: Hidden in crates and objects, engaging with them can reward or warn players
• Magic Broom Vehicle: A summonable flying broom for two players, equipped with dash and sweeping attack capabilities

Additional features include the Diwali Exchange Centre (October 3–23) with permanent purple rewards, the return of Weekend GRIND log-in rewards, and the debut of the Mortar weapon and enhanced Training Camp systems, designed to deepen tactical variety and player engagement.