BGMI’s Version 4.5 update launches on July 16 with a major Naruto collaboration featuring Hidden Leaf Village locations, jutsu-based abilities and new game modes. Players can explore Erangel and Livik-inspired anime zones, battle Kurama and unlock Naruto-themed outfits until September 14. The crossover targets BGMI’s 260M+ players.

Krafton India has confirmed that Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) will roll out its biggest anime crossover yet with the Version 4.5 update, bringing a full Naruto collaboration to the battle royale title. The update goes live from July 16 and reshapes parts of the Erangel and Livik maps with locations inspired by Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village from the anime, while adding new combat abilities based on the series' signature jutsu. The collaboration will remain playable until September 14, giving Krafton nearly two months to draw in BGMI's user base of more than 260 million players in India.

Hidden Leaf Village reshapes familiar maps

The update transforms sections of Erangel and Livik rather than replacing them outright. Players will be able to explore the Hidden Leaf Village as a central hub, along with Hokage Rock, Ichiraku Ramen Shop, Naruto's Apartment and the Ninja Academy. Other locations recreated from the anime include the Great Naruto Bridge, the Chunin Exam Arena and the Valley of the End. Krafton has also reworked existing BGMI zones, including underground secret rooms, with a Hidden Leaf aesthetic.

The update adds cinematic touches around these locations, including an animated recreation of the final confrontation between Naruto and Sasuke at the Valley of the End, a Kurama Memory Space, a Group Photo Mode with anime backdrops, a Naruto-themed in-flight sequence before landing, a Ninja Gathering Ceremony and new lobby music.