Archive · 13 Nov 2025
BGMI Update 4.1 Introduces Winter Theme, Indian Horror, and New Gameplay Modes
BattleGrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has a new winter update, version 4.1!
The main map now has a fun 'Frosty Funland' theme with a town called Penguinville.
You can use cool winter items like ice skates and a special snow-themed gun.
There's also a new AI penguin friend, POWNIN, who helps you in battles.
A special spooky event for India features a haunted bride NPC named Anamika; players can find her for special rewards.
The survival game mode, Metro Royale, is back with more challenges and ways to progress.
Plus, you can now drive a fast Porsche car in a racing mode.
The update also includes seasonal events to earn extra prizes.
The BGMI 4.1 update introduces a 'Frosty Funland' winter theme on the Erangel map, including a new point of interest called 'Penguinville'.
New gameplay items feature Magic Ice Skates, a Winterland Kar-98K with ice bullets, a 'Salted Fish Rocket Launcher', and a four-seater 'Penguin Snowmobile'.
An India-exclusive horror event introduces Anamika, the Haunted Indian Bride NPC, offering loot and rewards, with boss encounters also possible.
The popular extraction-based survival mode, Metro Royale, returns with full-season progression, new strategic systems, and chapter-exclusive rewards.
The update also adds a Porsche supercar to the Speed Drift mode and includes various seasonal events with opportunities to earn permanent rewards.
- Who
- KRAFTON India
- What
- Launched the BGMI 4.1 update featuring the Frosty Funland theme, an India-exclusive horror event with Anamika, the return of Metro Royale, and the addition of a Porsche supercar.
- When
- November 13, coinciding with the winter season.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To offer a mix of global gameplay and locally inspired content for the winter months, refreshing the player experience.
Players seeking new interactive content
Players interested in survival and strategy
Focus of the Update
Players seeking new interactive content
Players can enjoy the new 'Frosty Funland' theme with a winter wonderland, Penguinville, interactive NPCs, themed gear like Magic Ice Skates and a Winterland Kar-98K, and a unique AI companion, POWNIN.
Players interested in survival and strategy
The update brings back the extraction-based survival mode, Metro Royale, with full-season progression and new strategic systems, alongside enhancements to its gameplay and rewards.
In-Game Events
Players seeking new interactive content
An India-exclusive horror event features Anamika, the Haunted Indian Bride, offering loot and rewards by interacting with an NPC and potentially facing boss encounters.
Players interested in survival and strategy
Metro Royale offers a hybrid PvE + PvP survival experience with AI enemies, bosses, and high-risk zones where players must loot, survive, and extract safely.
- Game
- BattleGrounds Mobile India (BGMI)
- Update Version
- 4.1
- New Theme Mode
- Frosty Funland
- New Map Area
- Penguinville
- New Gear
- Magic Ice Skates, Winterland Kar-98K, Salted Fish Rocket Launcher, Swordfish Syringe
- New Vehicle
- Penguin Snowmobile, Porsche supercar
- New Companion
- POWNIN (AI Ninja Penguin)
- New NPC Event
- Anamika – The Haunted Indian Bride (India-exclusive horror event)
- Returning Mode
- Metro Royale
Sources
BGMI 4.1 update rollout to start tomorrow: New A16 Royale Pass, Frosty Funland theme, and more details revealed
BGMI 4.1 Update Release Date And Time In India, How To Download On iOS And Android, Requirements, Size, New Features And More
BGMI 4.1 update released: KRAFTON India brings Metro Royale, Frosty Funland, Anamika horror mode and Porsche supercar
