The wait for the highly anticipated BGMI 4.2 update just got slightly longer. While players across India were gearing up to dive into the new features and modes today, Krafton has officially hit the pause button on the client rollout. Check out the reason and more information on BGMI 4.2 Update Delayed below.
If you have been refreshing your Play Store or App Store looking for the “Update” button without success, you are not alone. Here is everything you need to know about the delay.
Why is BGMI 4.2 Update Delayed?
According to an official announcement released by Krafton via their social media channels, the developers identified a technical crash issue during the initial phase of the rollout.
To ensure a smooth gaming experience and prevent players from downloading a buggy version of the game that might crash repeatedly, the decision was made to halt the release immediately for both Android and iOS platforms.
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The Official Statement on BGMI 4.2 Update Not Showing on Play Store
Krafton released a transparent notice addressing the community regarding the situation. The official statement reads:
[Update 4.2.0] Client Rollout Delay Notice ”Hello Everyone, Due to a crash issue identified during the 4.2.0 update rollout, the client release for both Android and iOS is currently being delayed. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We will share an update on the revised rollout schedule as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.KRAFTON“
BGMI 4.2 Update Release Date and Time?
As of now, there is no confirmed time for the resumption of the rollout. The developers have stated they will share a “revised rollout schedule as soon as possible.”
Usually, when critical crash bugs are found, it can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day for the developers to patch the file and re-upload it to the app stores.
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