The highly anticipated BGMI 3.6 update is around the corner. The brand-new patch will bring a new theme mode, features, abilities, gameplay enhancements, and fixes into the game. Fans are excited for the BGMI next update date but Krafton is yet to make an announcement regarding that. However, based on the previous release pattern, we can estimate the BGMI 3.6 update release date. 

When to expect BGMI 3.6 update? 

Based on previous update patterns, the PUBG Mobile 3.6 update is expected to be released on 16 January 2025. However, the date might vary slightly, and the update could arrive a day earlier or later. It is most likely to fall within this timeline.

BGMI 3.6 update: Expected features

New Themed Areas 

Four Guardians Sect:

A cultivation sanctum resting atop a towering mountain, wherein traces of various elements are gathered. Approach the area at the base of the mountain where elemental forces converge to automatically get flown to the sky above the island for a parachute jump.

Elemental devices scattered around the area include:

  • Fire Stone: Automatically picked up on approach. Grants a short speed buff and a flame slide effect that can be triggered by crouching while running.

  • Water Geyser: Erupts intermittently. When it erupts, players above it will be launched into the air and gain the ability to slowly descend for a short time. Press jump to cancel the effect.

  • Wood Vines: Tap the climb button near it to effortlessly scale it and gain a better vantage point.

  • Refined Crates: Use elemental arts on them and after a short duration they will explode, leaving behind supplies.

  • Spirit Air Drops: After a period of time has passed in the sanctum, a countdown will announce the imminent arrival of two air drop crates at random locations that contain valuable supplies.

New Gameplay Mechanics

Spirit Collecting Bell

  1. Some time after the start of a themed match, all surviving teams will be separated into groups.

  2. Each group is assigned a Spirit Collecting Bell. Its location is only visible to members of the group.

  3. Approach the bell and interact with it to activate a countdown. A crate will appear at the end of the countdown, leaving supplies on the ground.

Guardians United

  • At the start of the challenge, each of the 4 players must select a sacred beast's elemental art. All players must survive to claim victory, upon which a special results animation will play.

New Scenery Interactions

Water Vat: Break it through various actions. Once broken, it will spray out supplies. 

Chime Bells: Consult the stone tablet to receive a password, then shoot the corresponding chime bells in the correct order to open the crate

New Themed Vehicle

2-Seater Animal Vehicle: Panda

  1. Found in the bamboo forest.

  2. Players can use firearms when it's in its basic form.

  3. In its rolling form, the panda is more defensive and swiftly carries its passengers in its arms. It switches back to basic form after taking a certain amount of damage in rolling for

Classic Mode Updates

Vehicle Drift: New Vehicle Feature

  • Vehicles can be drifted by using the emergency brake while turning in the BGMI next update. Steer and adjust the throttle to stabilize its position and trajectory