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PUBG Mobile Launches Vampire-Themed Midnight Hunters Mode in Version 4.6 Update
PUBG Mobile has released its Version 4.6 Update, introducing a new vampire-themed mode alongside a range of gameplay additions and collaborations. The update is available from September 8 to November 10, 2026.
The centerpiece of the update is Midnight Hunters, a new themed mode that pits hunters against vampires. Familiar map districts have been converted into combat zones featuring Vampire Hunter Guild locations, a Hunter Shooting Range, and various PvE enemies such as Bloodwalkers, Nightbats, and the Vampire Elder. Elite enemies with protective shields and special takedown animations add further difficulty. A mysterious AI character called the Nightkeeper appears at Guild locations, offering players rewards and story content.
New tools introduced in the mode include the Twilight Bat Wings, which grant hover, dash, latch, and sonar abilities; the Silvermoon Chain, used for attacking, traversing the map, or blocking damage; and the Blood Crystal Barrier, which can seal windows against ambushes. Healing and support items include the Blood Pact, Hunter Bandage, and Scarlet Tonic.
Players can also participate in challenges such as the Golden Bat hunt, Scream Crate puzzles, and Guild Missions. A limited-time feature called Bloodline Awakening allows eliminated players to respawn as vampires with abilities including Claw Attack, Absorb, Blood Sense, and Blood Amberfication. This feature will be active every Friday through Sunday in September.
The update also brings back the Ocean Odyssey themed mode exclusively on Erangel starting September 30, with a mysterious giant serpent appearing across the map, revealing scales and supply rewards when its stone shell is broken.
Several brand collaborations are included in Version 4.6. Lincoln-themed content arrives September 10, followed by One-Punch Man on September 20 and B.Duck on October 2, each bringing new vehicles, items, or Home Mode content. Additionally, DJ Alan Walker's track