BGMI 2.1 update to release on Android and iOS today: Check timings, patch notes, new features and more

BGMI 2.1 update: BGMI’s Version 2.1 update also brings Cycle 3 Season 7, with a new set of Legendary items, a new Season Bonus Points Card and a Rating Protection Card, allowing players to earn extra points from matches and protect their current season rating.

Also, Blackpink will also debut a Special Track and music video in BGMI later this month

BGMI 2.1 update download: South Korean game developer Krafton on Thursday announced that its most popular battle royale mobile game in India -- Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) I will release its new Version 2.1 Update today, bringing K-pop sensation Blackpink into the virtual world with “The Virtual”, BGMI’s first-ever in-game concert.

Also, Blackpink will also debut a Special Track and music video in BGMI later this month. Version Update 2.1 will also add a new themed game mode, Ancient Secret: Arise, add new content through Cycle 3 Season 7 and Royale Pass Month 13, and much more.

Fans will have two amazing opportunities to see Black perform some of their classic chart-topping hits and experience their idols in this ground-breaking in-game event. The event will run two times on July 23rd and July 24th. Timings are 3.00pm to 5.00pm and 10.00pm to 12.00am. It will also run-on July 30th at 7.30am and July 31st at 5.30am, the company said.

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Also, the outfits will be available for players to obtain beginning July 23rd through August 31st, the eye-catching outfits worn by Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa are sure to make players sparkle on the battlefield. Players can secure their free tickets in-game starting July 16th, and preload the Concert Resource Pack the very day, which is required to join the concert. From July 19th, players can bring the Blackpink energy to BGMI and download the music the next day.

There are also special rewards to be won every day, from simply logging in to completing themed challenges.

"We’re thrilled to be partnering with Blackpink as we continue to deepen the connection between their amazing music and our game. Our first ever in-game concert is set to be a ground-breaking event, expanding the ever-evolving world of BGMI and setting the stage for a Blackpink comeback that will be remembered for years to come," ! Minu Lee, Head of India Publishing, KRAFTON, Inc. said in a statement.

Also, players can also pass through the Quicksand Path to enter the Emperor’s Temple, move the Sand Giant and hop on the Ancient Secret to reveal the Pharaoh’s spoils. Loot the area or battle an ancient enemy to earn Primordial Water, allowing players to recover all health and energy

Several Scarab Ruins and Jackal Ruins can also be found throughout the battlefield. Solving their puzzles or defeating the mummified guardian will earn players valuable crates. Desert Merchants can also be found, whose supplies with unbelievable discounts can be bought from random locations on the map. Finally, look out for Scorpion Crates across the map that are filled with supplies.

BGMI’s Version 2.1 update also brings Cycle 3 Season 7, with a new set of Legendary items, a new Season Bonus Points Card and a Rating Protection Card, allowing players to earn extra points from matches and protect their current season rating. Players enjoying Ancient Secret: Arise can also complete themed story missions to unlock special titles.

New content has dropped for players as part of Royale Pass Month 13: Exo-Genesis, kicking off on July 19th, with rewards including new finishes for the Mini14 and M762. This Royale Pass Month players can also exchange a Wingman finish at a 90% discount and get a Moments cards, complete missions to buy RP points at a reduced price if they have reached RP Rank 50, and earn a free 60 UC Voucher.

"A number of other improvements have been made to BGMI, including visual improvements, UI upgrades and much more," BGMI said in a statement.

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