Battlegrounds Mobile India, also known as BGMI is going to release their 1.8.5 update which will introduce a new map called Santorini. The map will bring a TDM map where 8 players will be there in one team instead of 4.
Santorini is an island near Aegean Sea, famous for its white buildings and blue rooftops. So, let’s know more about the map and the new update.
BGMI 1.8.5 Update And Santorini Map
The preview of the update was revealed by BGMI official handles including Instagram. Furthermore, there will be some more additions in the game including the Jujutsu Kaisen.
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Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration was a much-awaited one from the fans and players will be able to play the mode after the update. However, the special mode will be available only in Livik and Erangle and not in Miramar and other maps.
Players can switch to the special mode by clicking on the arrow button at the bottom of the banner. Notably, it seems like the Jujutsu Kaisen mode will be replacing the Spiderman mode. As of now, the confirmation of the replacement is not official.
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BGMI players will be able to welcome four characters on the map. Also, they can collect surprise loot from special treasure boxes as mentioned in the video.
More about Santorini Map And Updates
Santorini map will be only available in the Arena training under Unranked matches. However, unlike other TDM maps, it will be an 8v8 instead of 4v4. Also, players will have to score 80 points instead of 40 to win the game.
Another change made in the map is, opponents’ players can be seen wearing a red dresses, however, teammates will be wearing blue.
There are also ladders available in the map, by the help of the same, players can climb higher positions and defeat their enemies.
Release Date Of The New Update
Santorini got listed in BGMI & PUBG M
It will unlock on 10th February pic.twitter.com/U6HFMTiGYZ— Dreamz Studio (@dreamzstudioyt) February 8, 2022
The release date of the new BGMI 1.8.5 update is not revealed officially. But, the expected date to launch is 10th February.
Also, players can expect another set of voice packs as Jonathan’s voice is going to expire. So, now it seems like Snax or Kaztro’s voice pack will be coming into the game after the new update.
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