A few weeks ago, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) announced that Deepika Padukone would be the new brand ambassador of the game. Deepika Padukone is one of the most famous Bollywood actresses known worldwide for her movies. Following that announcement, many fans wondered if they could play one of their favorite celebrities in BGMI. Now, that has become a reality in the upcoming BGMI update. In this article, let us do a deep dive into the forthcoming update and the new Race For The Win in-game event.
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BGMI x Deepika Padukone: Release Date, Avatar & More
Deepika Padukone is one of the most famous Actresses in India. She is known for her roles in movies such as Om Shanti Om, Bajirao Mastani, and Tamasha. In the past, we have seen BGMI collaborate with various personalities such as Ranveer Singh, Mumbai Indias and Dragon Ball Z.
The upcoming BGMI update is slated to go live on Oct. 17. With this update, players will be able to play as Deepika Padukone with her in-game skin. The game will release two distinct skin lines to reflect her style and fashion sense. The DP Ice Queen Guardian and Techno Fairy Punk Set are the two skin sets themed around the actress in BGMI.
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The DP Ice Queen Guardian set is meant to be a more regal/royal-looking skin. At the same time, the DP Techno Fairy Punk set is slated to provide her with a bold and futuristic look. Furthermore, The DP Glamour Gladiator set offers a fusion of combat and fashion in BGMI. Other than the character cosmetics, BGMI is set to launch the following Deepika Padukone Themed cosmetics:
- Starlight Ride (Buggy skin)
- Firestorm Havoc (gun skin)
- Drift Parachute skin
- Quantum Quake (Upgradable gun skin)
Players can also participate in the Race For The Win in-game contest from Oct. 17 to Nov. 4. In this event, players can complete Deepika Padukone-themed challenges in the game to earn Chakris. Using these Chakris, players can redeem in-game rewards such as the Nightingale Dancer Set.
