BGMI 4.3 update: Krafton collaborates with CSK and KKR for IPL 2026; check team-themed skins, vehicles, and first-ever photo booths

The BGMI 4.3 update is set to introduce dedicated content tied to the Indian Premier League 2026 season. According to BGMI maker Krafton, Chennai Super Kings‑themed items and Kolkata Knight Riders content are scheduled to go live in the game on March 21 and March 25, respectively.

Krafton India has partnered with two of the IPL’s most prominent franchises to deliver branded collectables, vehicle skins, outfits, and new interactive in‑game elements. These additions extend beyond cosmetic changes and are designed to offer fans an immersive way to engage with their preferred teams within the BGMI environment.

BGMI collaborates with CSK and KKR for new interactive in-game features

The release schedule and pattern of the BGMI 4.3 update imply a strategic attempt to incorporate sports franchise brand identities into a mobile gaming environment. By releasing team-themed material on specific dates

This update is in line with the IPL schedule and positions BGMI as a competitive environment and a space for fan engagement.

This integration of franchise brand identities includes a variety of new interactive features such as branded collectables and Photo Booth POIs, in addition to retaining the fundamental battle royale game mechanics.

BGMI 4.3 adds CSK and KKR team-themed content for in-game fan engagement

BGMI and CSK collaboration (21 March 2026)

For supporters of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the battleground will receive its initial themed content on 21 March 2026. According to Krafton, the update includes two team‑branded items: the Thala Legacy Set outfit and the Thala Monster Truck vehicle skin.

These items carry visual design cues tied directly to CSK’s identity and are available to players across BGMI’s core maps. Introduced alongside these cosmetic features are the first‑ever Photo Booth Points of Interest (POIs) in BGMI. These POIs appear at specific locations on the Erangel and Livik maps. When players approach a Photo Booth POI, they can view and capture in‑game photographs that include virtual representations of CSK players. Seddharth Merrotra, Head of Business Development at KRAFTON India, commented on the CSK collaboration, noting that the intention was to merge CSK’s fan passion with BGMI’s active player base in a way that feels meaningful. KS Viswanathan, Managing Director of CSK, described the update as a new method for supporters to celebrate their team through digital engagement rather than conventional broadcast or stadium‑centric experiences.

BGMI and KKR collaboration (25 March 2026)

From 25 March 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)‑themed content becomes available within BGMI. The KKR rollout includes the Knight Dominion Set outfit and the Eden Charge Buggy vehicle skin. Similar to the CSK content, these items reflect KKR’s visual motifs and are usable across standard gameplay modes.KKR also receives dedicated Photo Booth POIs for Erangel and Livik. These POIs function identically to the CSK versions, enabling players to take in‑game photos that incorporate static virtual imagery associated with the KKR franchise. The presence of these points is intended to provide fans with additional avenues for team expression within the game’s interactive world.Binda Dey, Chief Marketing Officer at Knight Riders Sports, stated that this collaboration aims to extend the connection fans have with the KKR brand into a digital format.

BGMI 4.3 update: Other key features

How to download the BGMI 4.3 update

The 4.3 update is released through official platforms only:

In‑game content activation