BGMI 3.9 update lets gamers play as Optimus Prime: How to join as a Transformer character
The latest update allows players to summon and take control of Optimus Prime during matches, marking a significant crossover in the mobile battle royale title. Using a new in-game item called the Spacebridge Beacon, which appears in specific drop zones, players can call in Optimus in his truck form. Once deployed, he transforms into his robot avatar, equipped with abilities such as the Thermal Axe and Charge Slam.
In addition to these abilities, players can collect Energon Cubes throughout the match. These items serve as upgrade tools, enhancing Optimus Prime's combat skills and unlocking a powerful ultimate move.
A new in-game event called the Transformers Prize Path is set to begin on 18 July. Through this event, players can complete missions and level up to unlock Optimus Prime-themed skins and other cosmetic rewards.
Another feature introduced in the update is the Nemesis Showdown. If both Optimus Prime and Megatron are summoned within the same match, a special encounter can occur, leading to a cinematic battle between the two characters, adding a dramatic layer to standard gameplay.
The BGMI 3.9 update is currently available for download on Android and iOS platforms.
In other news, Krafton is reportedly considering extending the timeline for a potential bonus payout at its subsidiary, Unknown Worlds, following the delay of Subnautica 2 to next year.
Approximately 40 team members at Unknown Worlds were in line to split a $25 million bonus, which was tied to the studio meeting specific revenue goals by the end of 2025, highlighted Bloomberg. A short-term extension had been factored into the original plan. However, with the game's launch now postponed, concerns have grown among staff that reaching those targets may no longer be feasible, putting their expected earnings at risk.
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