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BGMI 4.3 update: KRAFTON teams up with CSK and KKR for IPL 2026; Check full details and all-new features

KRAFTON India has finalized a dual-partnership with the Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings to integrate the IPL franchises into Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) ahead of the 2026 cricket season. The strategic collaboration, launching via the version 4.3 update on March 21, transitions the game into a digital fan engagement platform by introducing dedicated Points of Interest where players can interact with virtual representations of professional cricketers. By embedding team identiti ..

What’s new in BGMI 4.3 Update?

According to a transcript of the BGMI 4.3 update details, the developer is introducing the “Evolving Universe Theme Mode” and a tech-enabled lobby with an improved User Interface. New traversal and defensive mechanics include a “Dynamic Slide Rail” for quick movement and an “Energy Shield” to protect against grenades ..The update also adds the M1 Garand gun and a “Vehicle Nitrous Boost” functionality. Additionally, squads can now select “Specialization Powers” at the start of a match, such as Healing, Vehicle Detection, or Combat boosts.

BGMI 4.3 Update and Chennai Super Kings

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) collaboration is scheduled to debut on March 21 as part of the initial 4.3 rollout. Players will have access to the “Thala Legacy Set” outfit and a “Thala Monster Truck” vehicle skin. According to Seddharth Merrotra, Head of Business Development and Partnerships at KRAFTON Indi ..

BGMI 4.3 Update and Kolkata Knight Riders Theme

Following the CSK launch, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) integration will go live on March 25. This phase of the update introduces the “Knight Dominion Set” and the “Eden Charge Buggy” vehicle skin. Similar to the CSK partnership, KKR-themed Photo Booth POIs will be stationed in Erangel and Livik, allowing players to capture in-game moments alongside KKR players. Binda Dey, Chief Marketing Officer at Knight Riders Sports, noted that the partnership creates a new format for fans to experience the “Knight Riders’ spirit beyond the cricket field”.

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