Battlegrounds Mobile India - Complete Guide on 3.9 Update Patch notes
Battleground Mobile India (BGMI) has been holding the title of most favourite and dynamic battle royale game’s title in the country and it continues to evolve with each new patch. The most recent patch work is the v3.9 update, which was released on July 16, 2025. This update was marked as the era of Transformers, bringing the Transformers collaboration with new themed map and modes, weapon adjustments, new social hub features and other various exciting addition and updates that delivers competitive refinement, balance of innovations and community demanded contents.
This proves that the devs are really considerate about the community and the players, showing them a commitment to keep the game relevant, exciting, and rewarding for both veterans and newcomers. This guide will walk you through everything on the 3.9 update patch note that you need to know.
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Need more Battlegrounds Mobile India tips and tricks? Check out our game guides here:
- Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series 2025
- Battleground Mobile India - A14 Royale Pass Guide
- Battlegrounds Mobile India - Transformers Prize Path Event Guide
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Transformer Themed Collabs
In the v3.9 update patch, the main highlight of the update is the collaboration with Transformers. This collab brought us with many new exclusive additions to the game such as the Transformers themed map that is available on Erangel, Livik and Sanhok. This is a time-limited event map that has been available since July 16, 2025.
The theme features new map locations/areas that are: Neon Town, Neon Outpost, Black Market, Energy Plant and Astro Den. These areas have increased loot distribution, creating a hotdrop for the players to display some hardcore early game action. Apart from the map locations, the fan favourite feature are the actual Transformers and players can choose which side they will play for - Optimus Prime or Megatron.
- Optimus Prime: The Prime of Cybertron transforms into a truck or its transformer form. He wields a weapon called “Thermal Axe” and you need to collect Energon to charge up his ultimate – Charge Slam.
- Megatron: Optimus’ old friend, Megatron transforms into a tank like vehicle equipped with a Cannon that uses Energon to charge up and fire rounds of devastating Fusion Blast.
Other Additions
The Transformers were only a fraction of the addition because there are other updates that will enhance your in-game experience.
Glow Stick
This shining stick will shock your enemy and eliminate them when hit but it does a very low amount of damage.
Spacebridge Beacon
This item is used to summon the Two Giant robots of the theme. Use them to transform into vehicles or annoy the enemies with their devastating presence and damage.
Hoverboard
Hoverboard is a new vehicle addition using which players can surf around the map while standing on it. If you are boarded of the traditional 2 or 4 wheelers, this vehicle will be your suitable companion.
Drifting Option
The Devs are adding more physics with the drifting option. Players can now drift using the brakes on certain vehicles.
Social Hub updated features
Players who are Level 9 or above can now explore a new and vibrant 3D social hub that introduces a completely new way of interaction on the island. Player can now forget the old fashioned 2D interface and enjoy the new emotes, gestures and team invite functions. New locations have been added like – Central Plaza, Dance Stage, Beach fun, Merry-Go-Round, etc., and exclusive emotes – Hold hands, princess carry and piggyback.
New Mode - Ranked Arena mode
The new ranked arena mode has been added to BGMI on July 24th, 7:30AM which will be available till 2nd September. The ranked arena will feature maps like Warehouse, hangar, Ruins and Town. Adding a ranking system to arena evolved it from just a practice map to a competition now. The tier system will range from Bronze to ACE and the players who are in the top 1000 of the leaderboard will get an exclusive title and massive rewards. For the other rank players, you will receive the respective rewards:
- Gold Tier: 2 Classic crate coupons
- Platinum Tier: 3 Mythic emblem chests and the rewards of all lower tier rank.
- Diamond Tier: Special avatar and the rewards of all lower tier rank.
- Crown Tier: 2 Modification material boxes and the rewards of all lower tier rank.
- Ace Tier: The explorer and the rewards of all lower tier rank.
- Top 1000: Arena Dominator title and the rewards of all lower tier rank.
Other updates and additions
Here is the list of every small and minor update of the patch work that can affect your ingame experience:
Home System
The Home system in BGMI is getting a new style specialisation called Arcadia Haven starting from 16 July, 2025. Players can now park up to 8 vehicles in the new Parking lot where parking these vehicles will also provide you with parking tokens.
Royale Pass A14 and Prizepath
The July update also featured the new A14 Royale Pass providing new exclusive skins, weapon skins, cosmetics and various items. Moreover, the transformers prize path is also on the roll featuring exclusive transformer skins and cosmetics. The items in the prizepath are:
- Optimus Prime costume
- Bumblebee costume
- Optimus Prime voice pack
- Bumblebee voice pack
- Optimus Prime transformation emote
- Optimus Prime Style Cover
- Shockwave Style Cover
- Elite Style Set
- Ornaments
- Themed items
- Optimus Prime Home Statue
Weapons
A new assault rifle is being added in the game called ASM Abakan AR that consumes 5.56 mm ammo. The gun has three firing modes – Full auto, Burst, Single where the first two shots are the most accurate and fastest and you might feel the recall after these 2 shots.
How to Play Battlegrounds Mobile India on PC or Mac using MuMuPlayer?
1.Click the button to download MuMuPlayer for PC or Mac and Install it.
2.Complete Google Sign-in and search Battlegrounds Mobile India in the APP Center.
3.Click to download Battlegrounds Mobile India from the search results. [NOTE: If you didn't find this game on the Play Store, you can also download the game's apk file to install locally on MuMuPlayer.]
4.Click the Battlegrounds Mobile India icon on the home screen to start playing.
After you've done these steps which only take a few minutes to complete, you'll be enjoying Battlegrounds Mobile India on PC, and with the best controls, graphics, performance, and other brilliant functions provided by MuMuPlayer. Now start your play experience in the exciting world of Battlegrounds Mobile India on PC with MuMuPlayer.
Conclusion
The community and the players are all appreciating the update and loving this new transformer addition in the BGMI, making it more entertaining and vibrant. Whether you side with the evil or the good, the crossover brings a fresh excitement to the game, offering something to chill with while enjoying the cinematics and the thrill of the game. Don’t miss out on the fun and enjoy these exclusive events while you can.
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