BGMI 3.2 update podcast: Popular esports players discuss new features
Earlier today, Krafton released the BGMI 3.2 update podcast on the official Instagram handle of the title. Hosted by popular caster Zeeshan "Mazy" Alam, it featured multiple renowned esports players like Sahil "Omega" Jakhar, Ashutosh "Punkk" Singh, Mohammad "Manya" Raja, Abhishek "Zgod" Choudhary, Saumya "Saumraj" Raj, and Harshit "Beast" Yadav. They were seen playing paintball while discussing the best features of the forthcoming 3.2 update.
While the update's release was delayed, the release of the BGMI 3.2 update podcast video has refueled the enthusiasm among millions of gamers who are eagerly waiting to try out the new features of the update.
What are the announced features in the BGMI 3.2 update podcast?
The BGMI 3.2 update podcast video was set on the TDM map Hangar look-alike stage. Mazy begins the video mentioning that the forthcoming update will celebrate Battlegrounds Mobile India's third anniversary.
The players could be seen playing paintball and then talking about upcoming sets in BGMI like Lover's Blessing Set, Reversed Neon Set, and Mercury Soldier Set (Quantum Storm Spin).
They also spoke about the Virtual Edge A7 Royale Pass (in which players can get extra rewards after reaching level 30) and the much-awaited SSC Tuatara Shelby Hypercar collaboration.
They then shifted their focus to the Mecha Fusion-themed mode, which is the main attraction of the BGMI 3.2 update. Here's an overview of all the features of the new themed mode as mentioned by the popular BGMI players:
- Steel Arcs - These are ships that will be filled with great loot and will be hot-drop locations. Mechas (Armamechs) will also spawn in the Steel Arcs.
- Levitron and Stryder - Levitron (The upper part of the Armamech) can be used separately to travel in the air at high speed for a specific amount of time. Players sitting inside it will not take damage, which will be absorbed by the Levitron. Meanwhile, Stryder (The lower part of the Armamech) can launch missiles at the enemy. It can also create a temporary red zone hurling multiple missiles within a short time.
- Assembly Base - Players can visit this base and use the Hack Activation card to look at all the nearby players.
- Magnetic Gun - This gun can control and move enemies, bots, teammates, cars, and objects from one place to another using magnetic energy.
- Jetpack - Jetpacks will help players get on rooftops and higher positions for TPP advantage.
- Self-Rescue Kit - The Kit can be used for rescuing oneself after getting knocked out.
- Respawn Flare Gun - The gun can respawn a dead teammate.
Krafton India's CEO, Sean Hyunil Sohn, was also featured in the BGMI 3.2 update podcast video as he talked about his favorite features - the Anniversary Crate with five special items and the Psychophange Set. He also wished the best to the players participating in BGIS 2024.