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BGMI x Attack on Titan - Everything new in the epic 3.8 Steampunk Frontier update

BGMI x Attack on Titan - Everything new in the epic 3.8 Steampunk Frontier update

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 16, 2025, 12:49 IST

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Battlegrounds Mobile India gets a big update. The 3.8 Steampunk Frontier update brings Attack on Titan content. Players can use ODM Gear and Titan Serums. New areas like Utgard Castle are available. Trains offer loot and Steam Coins. There are new weapons, vehicles, and arena modes. The update also improves visuals and adds World of Wonder features.

BGMI x Attack on Titan - Everything new in the epic 3.8 Steampunk Frontier update

Everything new in the BGMI 3.8 Steampunk Frontier update (Image via Krafton)

BGMI 3.8 Steampunk Frontier update introduces brand new Attack on Titan themed areas, items, trains, game mechanics, vehicles, driver combat, and more. These new features have taken the BGMI community by storm as players rush to download and install the BGMI 3.8 update. The combination of these new features, items, and mechanics not only brings a breath of fresh air to the game but also borderline transforms the entire gaming experience.With so many new features, items, and changes introduced in the BGMi 3.8 update, it can be overwhelming to get an understanding of everything new in this update. As such, we have summarized and presented all the important and exciting new features and content in the BGMI 3.8 Steampunk Frontier update.

BGMI 3.8 update breakdown: Top new features summarized

BGMI 3.8 update features summarized (Image via Krafton)

Category	Feature/Content	Details
Collab Theme	BGMI × Attack on Titan	Includes ODM Gear, Titan Serums, Utgard Castle, and anime-style transformation and mobility mechanics.
Themed Areas	Aetherholm, Cargo Hub, Utgard Castle, Hot Air Balloons, Train Platforms, Rollercoaster Checkpoint	New points of interest with dynamic events and loot systems, including elevators, destructibles, and rides.
Themed Items	ODM Gear	Grapple-based mobility and blade-based aerial combat; requires gas to operate.
	Titan Serum & Attack Titan Serum	Transform into a Titan with special abilities; the Attack Titan has enhanced power.
	Steam Glider	Auto-deploys when gliding from altitude; enables extended travel mid-air.
	Steam Coins	Earned by riding trains; used to purchase from in-game merchants.
Trains	Epoch Cargo Train & Express Train	Moving loot trains across maps, summonable with loot-based stops and onboard supplies.
Vendors & Mechanics	Clockwork Attendants & Merchants, Lucky Cog Machine	Buy items using Steam Coins, draw supplies, and heal with buffs.
	Destructible Wooden Crates	Double as cover and loot sources.
New Items	Portable Med Pack	Heal teammates with faster speeds.
	Sticky Bomb	High damage throwable that sticks to surfaces and explodes on delay.
	Spare Tire	Replaces punctured vehicle tires.
	Heavy Stock (Attachment)	Reduces recoil, lowers aim speed.
New Vehicle	Pillar UAZ	Armored vehicle (Rondo only); durable but doesn't allow firing from inside.
Driver Combat	Fire One-Handed While Driving	Available on motorcycles, bikes, scooters; keeps motion while shooting.
Arena Mode	1v1 Duel Mode	Challenge friends in Warehouse map; first to 5 eliminations wins.
	JS9 Weapon Now Available in Arena	Previously, Classic-only firearms have now been added to Arena Mode.
Visual Updates	UI, Transitions, End Match Screens	Smoother effects and feedback for Arena/Scoreboard visuals.
QoL Vehicle Fixes	Better vehicle-wall behavior, clipping fixes, tire damage interface	Vehicles now behave more realistically, and the UI shows tire damage status.
Explosion Feedback	Staged vehicle explosions	Initial explosion followed by main blast for better danger cues.
Backpack Changes	Fireworks Tab	Firework items get a dedicated slot.
Loss Replay	Local Save Option	Watch saved replays from match history.
World of Wonder (WOW)	Battle Blitz, Skillsfest, and Improved Creator Tools	New arcade-style modes, more detailed creator analytics, and content publishing tools.
	WOW UI Overhaul	Creation stats, trending tabs, theme filters, custom covers, friend invites, and history tracking.
	Data Center Upgrades	Compare stats with peers, radar charts for gameplay insights, retention/playtime analytics.
	Improved Matchmaking Logic	Adapts to map popularity for quicker matches.
	Knockdown Stats in Results	WOW now shows knockdown performance data if enabled.

Also read: BGMI 3.8 Steampunk Frontier update patch notes - All new features, modes, and AOT crossover explained

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