PNN
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 6: As the cricket world converges on the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Real Cricket is amplifying that momentum with its 4.6 update - a content-rich release designed to sync gameplay with the intensity, scale, and global energy of World Cup season. Gone live today, February 6, 2026, the update centres on RC Pass Season 3, a World Cup-themed progression system, alongside a new standalone 20-20 World Cup 2026 Tournament and refreshed global league content.
The update strengthens Real Cricket's position as a mobile cricket simulation that mirrors real-world tournament structures, rewarding sustained gameplay with meaningful progression and competitive depth.
Commenting on the update, Anuj Sahani, Head - KIGI and Director - Publishing, KRAFTON India, said: "The 4.6 update is about meeting players at a moment when cricket is at its most visible globally. We've designed RC Pass Season 3 and the World Cup tournament to give players a structured way to engage with the sport they love - rewarding their time, skill, and dedication while keeping the experience authentic and connected to real-world cricket. This is about deepening the relationship between gameplay and the sport itself."
- Update introduces World Cup-themed progression system, standalone tournament, and refreshed global leagues timed with cricket's biggest moment
- Goes live February 6, 2026, delivering deeper engagement layers across rewards, tournaments, and venues
RC Pass Season 3: World Cup-Themed Progression
At the core of the 4.6 update is RC Pass Season 3, a 50-level progression track that rewards players for consistent engagement throughout the World Cup season. Players earn in-game assets, including coins, stadium cards, player cards, MPs , tickets, and commentary cards as they advance through levels.
The pass introduces an additional Spin system, offering bonus reward opportunities beyond the standard progression track. This dual-reward mechanism keeps players invested across matches and tournaments, creating a connected loop where gameplay drives progression and progression unlocks premium content.
Reward priority is structured around:
1. Gold and Platinum Fragments (highest-tier assets)
2. Coins, Tickets, Stadium Cards, and Commentary Packs (mid-tier progression items)
3. Player Cards and MPs (base-level rewards)
Players seeking accelerated progression can unlock Premium Pass (INR 250) and Elite Pass (INR 350), both of which provide exclusive rewards and faster unlock rates. Together, the base pass, premium tiers, and Spin system form a layered monetization and engagement strategy designed to retain players throughout the World Cup window.
20-20 World Cup 2026 Tournament: High-Stakes Simulation
The update introduces a standalone 20-20 World Cup 2026 Tournament, available as an in-game purchase. The tournament replicates the structure of the real-life ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with fixtures and team rosters aligned to the official format. This creates a parallel competitive experience where players can simulate the tournament's progression- from group stages through knockouts - while the real-world event unfolds. Unlike existing in-game tournaments, the World Cup mode is purpose-built for this update, offering a focused, high-stakes experience timed to cricket's most-watched global event.
Global Tournament Content Refresh
Existing in-game tournaments will receive updated fixtures and rosters, syncing with inspiration from the latest real-world league seasons like:
- Aussie 20-20 (inspired by the Big Bash League)
- South Africa League (inspired by SA20)
- Bangladesh Super League (inspired by the Bangladesh Cricket League)
These tournaments are already available in Real Cricket, but the February 6 update will align their in-game content - team rosters, player lineups, and match fixtures - with the inspired versions of 2026 editions of their real-world counterparts. This ensures that gameplay reflects current cricket reality, maintaining relevance and authenticity.
New Stadiums: Nagpur and Galle
The update expands venue variety with two new stadiums- Nagpur and Galle - each priced at INR 50. These additions broaden match atmosphere and location diversity, giving players more control over their gameplay environment.
The 4.6 update's February 6 launch is strategically positioned to capitalize on heightened cricket engagement during World Cup season. By aligning in-game content with real-world tournaments, Real Cricket creates parallel engagement opportunities - players can experience tournament structures, team matchups, and competitive intensity that mirror what they're watching on broadcast. With the World Cup serving as a cultural and competitive focal point, Real Cricket's 4.6 update positions the game as more than a simulation- it's a platform where players can participate in cricket's biggest moments, rewarded for every match, every level, and every tournament they complete.
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