Pudgy Party has launched Merry Mayhem Season 4, bringing a comprehensive set of updates, events, and winter-themed content to the mobile battle royale game. The season began on December 2 and runs through January 13, featuring new maps, seasonal events, collectible penguin characters, and refined gameplay mechanics. This update is among the largest seasonal releases in the game’s history, offering both casual and competitive players multiple ways to engage during the holiday period.
Merry Mayhem Season 4
Merry Mayhem Season 4 introduces six new icy arenas designed to test player skills across multiple game modes, including races, survival matches, and King of the Hill. Each map presents unique movement patterns, traps, and layouts that encourage different strategies, from high-speed racing to careful survival tactics. The update also introduces daily quests and events, providing ongoing objectives for players to complete throughout the season.
The season is split into two passes. The first runs from December 2 to December 23, and the second continues from December 23 to January 13. Each pass includes its own set of events, collectible items, and progression rewards, allowing players to steadily earn new characters and cosmetics as they play. Fish remain the primary in-game currency, and they are earned through match participation, completing daily challenges, and taking part in seasonal events.
Holiday Collectibles and Characters
Season 4 brings a mix of holiday-themed characters and collectibles, divided into several tiers. NATs, or Not Auctionable/Tradable characters, are required for gameplay and crafting but cannot be sold. The current season includes Krumbles and Dart as NAT options. Limited Edition characters, such as Snobert and Santa, are available through the season pass, in-game store, or leaderboard rewards and offer visual distinctions as well as event bonuses. The rarest tier, Ultra LEs, requires a Level 3 NAT paired with a Talisman to unlock, introducing Dubby and the pass-exclusive McCracken as high-tier rewards for dedicated players.
Season 4 also expands the customization options with 11 new cosmetics, seven trails, and four dances. These additions allow players to express their style while navigating the arenas, whether through costumes like Gingerbread or festive animations that accompany matches.
Participation Throughout The Season
Seasonal events introduce Bells as an event currency, earned through placement, in-match fish collection, power-ups, and player interactions. Some events also provide Talismans, which are necessary for crafting the Ultra LEs. The combination of regular match rewards, event-specific currencies, and collectible crafting creates multiple layers of progression, encouraging consistent participation throughout the season.
The event schedule spreads across both passes to ensure steady content delivery. Players need to plan participation carefully to unlock all desired characters and collectibles. NAT events rotate through Krumbles and Dart, while limited and ultra characters appear in NFT events according to the season’s timeline.
Patch (v0.15.0) Updates
Alongside the new content, Season 4 includes a patch (v0.15.0) that adjusts matchmaking and interface elements. PLAY mode now consists of single-round matches with eight players, seasonal events run across three rounds with decreasing player counts, and PARTY mode retains its classic three-round structure with 15 participants.
The main menu layout has been updated, a favorite system for costumes has been added, and bonus costume tags now appear more frequently. These changes aim to streamline navigation, reduce downtime, and make it easier for players to manage characters and event participation.
Winter Maps and Blizzard Blockade
The six new maps introduced in Season 4 are designed to offer variety across different play styles. Race maps such as Slide Hard, Holly Jolly Express, and Loco Locomotives focus on fast-paced movement and competitive positioning. Survival maps, including Blizzard Blockade and Merry Popper, require precise timing and obstacle navigation, while the new King of the Hill map, Yule Log, tests control over critical areas of the arena. Each map introduces unique challenges that reward players for adapting to new routes and hazards.
Merry Mayhem Season 4 is structured to maintain player engagement through layered progression, frequent events, and collectible rewards. From daily quests to leaderboard competitions, players have multiple avenues to participate, earn fish, unlock characters, and explore new maps. The season’s content is distributed to provide a balance between casual play and competitive goals, appealing to a broad range of Pudgy Party’s player base.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Pudgy Party?
Pudgy Party is a mobile battle royale game featuring penguin avatars. Players compete in races, survival matches, and King of the Hill battles across obstacle-filled arenas, aiming to outscore or outlast opponents.
When does Season 4 end?
Merry Mayhem Season 4 runs from December 2, 2025, through January 13, 2026.
How does the season pass work?
Season 4 is divided into two passes, each offering events, collectible characters, and rewards. Players progress through the pass using fish earned in matches and events.
What are Ultra LEs?
Ultra LEs are the rarest character tier in Season 4. They require a Level 3 NAT and a matching Talisman to craft, with Dubby and McCracken being the available Ultra LEs this season.
How many new maps are in Season 4?
Six new winter-themed maps have been added, including three race maps, two survival maps, and one King of the Hill arena.
What gameplay updates are included?
Season 4 introduces matchmaking adjustments, a revamped main menu, a costume favorite system, and more frequent bonus costume tags to improve game flow and user experience.
Is Pudgy Party connected to web3?
Yes, Pudgy Party integrates web3 elements through collectible characters and limited edition items, allowing players to engage with digital assets within the game’s ecosystem.
