Quick answer: The BGMI 4.7 update’s headline mode, Arctic Chronicles, goes live on November 18, 2026 and runs until January 18, 2027 on Erangel, Livik and Vikendi, Krafton India says. Erangel Subzero follows in Ranked on December 3, the Snow Festival on December 17, and a New Year sky countdown starts at 8 PM IST on December 31.
By Ashish Sharma · Updated November 10, 2026 · How we checked: we took the dates from Krafton India’s November 10 press note, as reported by Gadgets360, and counted the days between them ourselves.
In Short
- Arctic Chronicles lasts 62 days, longer than most BGMI theme modes, so there’s no rush on day one.
- Erangel Subzero lands 15 days later and only in Ranked.
- Snow Festival comes two weeks after that, then the New Year countdown.
- Size, patch notes and the exact download time aren’t out yet.
What are all the BGMI 4.7 dates?
Four dates are confirmed so far. Krafton says more seasonal content will follow in the weeks after launch, so this table will grow.
| Date (IST) | What arrives | Where | Days after 4.7 launch |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2026 | Arctic Chronicles theme mode | Erangel, Livik, Vikendi | Day 1 |
| December 3, 2026 | Erangel Subzero | Ranked, Erangel | 15 days later |
| December 17, 2026 | Snow Festival | Festive playground mode | 29 days later |
| December 31, 2026, 8 PM | New Year sky countdown, fireworks at midnight | Most maps | 43 days later |
| January 18, 2027 | Arctic Chronicles ends | Erangel, Livik, Vikendi | Day 62 |
What is Arctic Chronicles in BGMI 4.7?
A winter theme mode built around Jörmungandr, the giant serpent from Norse mythology. According to Krafton, you can blow a horn to wake the Ancient Beast’s tail, which raises a submerged tower out of the water. The beast’s body becomes part of the map, hiding new areas and supplies and opening other routes across it. You can also fight the creature directly, though Krafton hasn’t explained how that encounter works yet.
What changes in Erangel Subzero?
Erangel freezes, and a few landmarks change for good during the event. Krafton’s story is a secret experiment gone wrong: Tesonic satellites crash onto the island and release a cold gas that slowly freezes the area around them. Stalber is frozen over, Shelter turns into a satellite crash site, and part of the Sosnovka bridge has collapsed. New cold-weather gear and vehicles come with it.
Shelter is said to hold rare supplies, but that’s described as a rumour in the announcement, so treat better loot at Shelter as unconfirmed until the mode is live.
When does the BGMI 4.7 update download go live?
Krafton hasn’t given a time. The only firm date is November 18 for Arctic Chronicles. BGMI updates usually roll out on the Play Store and App Store shortly before a new mode opens, but that’s a pattern, not a promise. Keep auto-update on, and free a few GB of space before November 18 so the patch doesn’t stall.
What should you do before November 18?
- Finish any 4.6 missions or event rewards you still want, since they may rotate out with the update.
- Free up storage on your phone so the update installs straight away.
- Follow Krafton India’s YouTube and Instagram, where it says trailers and full details will appear first.
- Plan the New Year match: the countdown starts at 8 PM IST, four hours before the fireworks.
Also on a battle royale schedule? Our Fortnite Captain’s Day times in IST cover this month’s boss days, and GTA 6 pre-load times show when you can download Rockstar’s game in India.
Play something free while you wait
These run free in your browser on Gipcus, no download needed:
- Krunker.io: fast online shooter matches.
- Venge: team shooter with abilities.
- Battles of Seas: naval battles for something different.
FAQ
When is the BGMI 4.7 update release date?
Krafton India says the 4.7 update’s Arctic Chronicles mode goes live on November 18, 2026. It hasn’t given a separate download time, so expect the update a little before the mode opens.
How long will Arctic Chronicles stay in BGMI?
From November 18, 2026 to January 18, 2027. Counting both ends, that’s 62 days on Erangel, Livik and Vikendi.
What is Erangel Subzero in BGMI?
A frozen version of Erangel for Ranked matches, arriving on December 3. Krafton says crashed Tesonic satellites release a cold gas that freezes the island, Stalber is iced over, Shelter becomes a crash site and part of the Sosnovka bridge has collapsed.
What time is the BGMI New Year countdown?
At 8 PM IST on December 31, a giant countdown appears in the sky on most BGMI maps, ending in a fireworks show at midnight.
Is the BGMI 4.7 update size known?
Not yet. Krafton hasn’t shared the download size or patch notes, and says trailers and full details will come on its YouTube and Instagram channels before the rollout.
Sources: Krafton India press note via Gadgets360. We’ll update this page when Krafton shares patch notes, size and trailers. See our editorial policy.
About the author: Ashish Sharma runs Gipcus and writes about game launches, live events and the free browser games on the site.
