BGMI Midnight Hunters Guide: Vampires, Guild Missions and Bloodline Awakening Dates
BGMI's vampire-hunting mode on Erangel runs until 16 November. Here is how it works and when vampires can join the fight.
Midnight Hunters is the theme mode in BGMI's 4.6 update. It runs on Erangel from 16 September to 16 November 2026, and turns parts of the map into a gothic vampire town.
Which areas change
Rozhok, Mylta, Quarry and Gatka have been taken over by vampires and redesigned, with missions built into those areas. Around the map you will also find:
- Hunter Shooting Range, a practice range where better aim means better rewards.
- Bell Tower. Shoot the clock to stun nearby vampire monsters.
- Golden Bat statues around points of interest and town centres. Interact with them before or after missions for bonus rewards.
- Scream Crates, locked chests in vampire towns and the wild. Decrypt one for rewards. Failing has a penalty, and the crate makes a sound that gives away your position.
- Hunter Guilds at Stalber and Military Base, where the Nightkeeper can appear (more on that below).
Guild missions
KRAFTON says there are six guild missions, unlocked step by step, but it names only four of them. At the start of each match, your team is given one as a special mission. Finishing your special mission gives better rewards than finishing the others. The four KRAFTON names:
- Seal the Ancestor: find loose vampire lord seals in Rozhok and the mine area. Reinforcing the Nightkeeper's seal sets off a reaction from the vampires.
- Hunt the Vampire: start at the Nightkeeper's shadow by Mylta's polluted riverside, then track and eliminate a high-ranking vampire.
- Crystal Barrier: available to everyone. Create barriers in building windows for cover.
- Clear Area Vampires: reach the marked area and clear every vampire monster.
Monsters you will meet
| Monster | Normal version | Elite version |
|---|---|---|
| Bloodwalker | Patrols set routes and attacks on sight. The main vampire fighter | More HP and more damage. Dangerous in groups |
| Nightbat | A scout that fires small sonic shots that slow you down | Faster, more aggressive, and fires tracking projectiles |
Vampire Elder, Monster Shield and the Nightkeeper
- Vampire Elder. KRAFTON describes these as ancient bloodline heirs. They summon orbs that buff every vampire monster nearby with more damage and defence. Kill the Elder and the buff breaks for every affected monster in that area.
- Monster Shield. Elite monsters carry an extra shield bar, and while it is up they take no damage at all. Focus fire on the shield first, then on their HP.
- The Nightkeeper. KRAFTON calls this NPC the peak of the hunter guild's strength. The Nightkeeper appears at a random Hunter Guild location each match, either at Stalber or at Military Base.
Themed items
KRAFTON's patch notes list these Midnight Hunters items:
| Item | What it does |
|---|---|
| Hunter Bandage | A stronger bandage for fast healing |
| Silvermoon Chain | A combat whip with a basic strike and a charged attack, usable against monsters and players |
| Twilight Bat Wings | Turns you into a bat with free flight and a dash |
| Scarlet Tonic | Fully restores health and energy |
| Crimson Pact | Links you with up to 3 teammates for shared combat benefits |
| Moonshadow Refactor | Solve a puzzle at the moon lamp to light it and unlock rewards |
| Pumpkin Candy Box | Gift candies to others and get one yourself |
| Halloween Candy | Use it outside matches for rewards |
Bloodline Awakening: when eliminated players become vampires
During Bloodline Awakening, eliminated players can join the vampire side and fight every hunter still alive. Up to 20 vampires can exist at the same time, which makes the late game chaotic. Vampire players get stronger base stats and four abilities:
| Ability | What it does |
|---|---|
| Claw Strike | Three-hit melee combo, the main attack |
| Absorb | Drains ground materials to restore health |
| Crimson Sense | Detects and marks a nearby hunter |
| Amber Form | Fast-moving form that is immune to all damage while it lasts |
These are KRAFTON's names. Some press reports, including Business Today, call the last two Blood Sense and Blood Amberfication.
Bloodline Awakening schedule (IST)
| Starts | Ends | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep, 07:30 | 21 Sep, 05:29 | Ended |
| 25 Sep, 07:30 | 28 Sep, 05:29 | Ended |
| 2 Oct, 07:30 | 5 Oct, 05:29 | Ended |
| 9 Oct, 07:30 | 12 Oct, 05:29 | |
| 16 Oct, 07:30 | 17 Nov, 05:29 | Final window |
From 16 October, Bloodline Awakening stays on for the rest of the mode's run. For live countdowns, see our events calendar.
Quick tips
- Play your team's special mission first, because it pays more than the others.
- Kill the Vampire Elder before its minions. Its orbs buff every nearby monster.
- Against elites, break the shield first. Damage to their HP doesn't count while the shield is up.
- Save the Bell Tower for when a group of monsters is chasing you.
- Open Scream Crates only when the area is clear, because the sound reveals you.
- In Bloodline Awakening windows, eliminated enemies come back as vampires. Finish fights fast and keep moving.
For every other BGMI date in October 2026, see our October event calendar. Playing seriously? Stay away from mods. Here is why 60,000 accounts got 10-year bans. And check BGMI redeem codes during event weeks.
Sources
More on BGMI
