KRAFTON India has confirmed that the BGMI Arctic Chronicles mode arrives with the 4.7 update on 18 November 2026. The winter mode runs until 18 January 2027, so players get about two months to try it.

Quick answer

  • Update date: 18 November 2026, confirmed by KRAFTON India
  • Main mode: Arctic Chronicles, a Nordic myth themed winter mode, live until 18 January 2027
  • Erangel Subzero: 3 December 2026
  • Snow Festival: 17 December 2026
  • New Year Celebration: 31 December 2026 at 8 PM IST

For BGMI players in India, the dates matter because each event has its own window. So anyone who logs in only on weekends can plan around them instead of missing a mode. The update also lands just before the BGMI Air launch on 10 December, which we covered earlier in our BGMI Air report.

What BGMI Arctic Chronicles adds to Erangel, Livik and Vikendi

Arctic Chronicles is inspired by Nordic mythology. According to Cashify’s report on the announcement, it centres on Jormungandr, a giant serpent that affects Erangel, Livik and Vikendi.

The serpent’s body creates new routes, hidden areas and elevated positions on the map. Players can also sound a horn to trigger the serpent’s tail, which raises a submerged tower. Then there is the Ancient Beast, which players can fight.

The December events, one by one

Erangel Subzero begins on 3 December. Crashed Tesonic satellites release freezing gas across the map, so Stalber freezes and the Shelter area becomes a crash site. The Sosnovka bridge is partly damaged, and cold weather equipment and vehicles are included.

Snow Festival follows on 17 December. It is a winter themed interactive playground, so it is separate from standard battle royale matches.

The New Year Celebration comes on 31 December at 8 PM IST. A countdown appears in the sky across most maps, and it ends with a fireworks display at midnight.

What has not been announced

The sources we checked do not give the download size, the exact start time of the rollout or the reward details. However, these usually appear in the in game notice or patch notes closer to launch. Until then, treat the dates above as the firm part of the story.

FAQ

When does the BGMI 4.7 update release?

KRAFTON India has confirmed 18 November 2026. The exact rollout time has not been stated yet.

What is BGMI Arctic Chronicles?

It is a winter mode built around Jormungandr, a giant serpent from Nordic myth. It adds new routes, hidden areas and a boss fight, and it runs until 18 January 2027.

How big is the BGMI 4.7 download?

The download size has not been published in the reports we checked. Check the in game update notice on the day.