KRAFTON India has officially confirmed a new collaboration with Marvel, bringing Spider-Man: Brand New Day to BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI). Set to run from July 30 to September 14, 2026, the crossover coincides with the theatrical release of the upcoming film.
Unlike standard cosmetic updates, the version 4.5 update introduces structural gameplay transformations, altering the Battlegrounds into a high-mobility, vertical environment inspired by the Spider-Man universe.
Map Transformations: A New City Rises Over Erangel
The collaboration introduces significant geographical changes to BGMI’s classic Erangel map, converting familiar rural and suburban areas into high-rise urban zones designed for vertical combat.
- Skyline Plaza: A brand-new, high-rise district that replaces traditional combat zones such as Gatka and Mansion.
- Vertical Architecture: A dense urban layout featuring rooftop platforms, elevated walkways, and fast traversal routes designed to shift combat focus from horizontal cover to vertical positioning.
- Skyline Ziplines: Networks placed across the new urban zones, allowing players to move rapidly between rooftops and maintain momentum during engagements.
New Gameplay Mechanics and Abilities
The 4.5 update integrates superhero-inspired mobility and combat mechanics into the core battle royale framework through two specific in-game items:
Peter Parker’s Gloves
This item unlocks specialized traversal and offensive capabilities:
- Web Swing: Allows players to travel between buildings and structures at high speeds.
- Web Attack: Enables players to fire webs that deal damage, slow down opponents, and eventually immobilize them in web traps.
Peter Parker’s Hoodie
A utility-focused item designed to enhance player agility and situational awareness:
- Wall Climbing: Gives players the ability to scale vertical surfaces and buildings.
- Spider-Sense: High-tech indicators that detect enemy movement via visual footprints and tracking cues.
- Double Jump: Allows players to leap higher to reach rooftops and elevated zones quickly.
Immersive Environments and Cinematic Events
The update also features story-driven spaces and interactive sequences that reference iconic moments from the Spider-Man franchise:
- Peter Parker’s Apartment: An interactive space where players can explore environmental details and discover hidden Easter eggs.
- Rescue Photo Zone: A scripted cinematic sequence where Spider-Man rescues a falling player, concluding with an in-game photo opportunity.
- Train Rescue Sequence: A fully scripted event replicating classic train rescue scenarios from the franchise, offering in-game rewards upon completion.
- Cemetery Tribute Zone: A quiet exploration area containing memorials where players can interact with objects, unlock specific rewards, and trigger a subtle Spider-Man appearance.
Dedicated WOW Mode Integration
For players seeking a non-competitive experience, the collaboration extends into BGMI’s WOW Mode. This narrative-driven, exploration-focused sandbox removes the traditional battle royale constraints. Players can freely swing through the urban environment, participate in parkour-style rooftop challenges, complete themed missions, and earn progression-based rewards.
Availability
The Spider-Man: Brand New Day collaboration content will be fully accessible within BGMI starting July 30, 2026, and will conclude on September 14, 2026.