We’re pretty sure everyone has had their clumsy PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS “newbie” moments: either by running blindly across an open and vulnerable field with their weapons holstered, or unintentionally sacrificing themselves by holding onto a cooked grenade, or even taking a stroll in the Blue Zone and wondering why they’re suddenly crawling on the ground.
Oh, are you finding yourself relating to these examples? Or do you find yourself a PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS expert and wish to be a good sport and help out?
Then you’ve come to the perfect place. Participate in the Save the Newbies campaign, enjoy PUBG as either a newbie or expert, and take home in-game rewards!
Are you a PUBG Newbie?
You are a considered a Newbie for this campaign if:
Your first PUBG account was created after January 12 UTC,
OR you are a returning player who accessed your PUBG account on January 12 UTC after not accessing for more than 6 months,
OR your Survival Mastery level is higher than 1 and lower than 80 as of April 21 UTC,
However, this does not apply to players who do not have match history since the release of the Survival Mastery system.
OR your PUBG account has not been accessed for more than 6 months as of April 21 UTC and needs to complete the Tutorial.
※ If you do not meet any of the criteria above, you are considered an expert!
How to Participate and Receive Rewards
Newbies
Receive your Survivor-in-Training Hoodie that’ll automatically be granted to your Inventory by April 21, 7 AM UTC. There is currently a delay in the distribution of Survivor-in-Training Hoodies for Newbies. Every Hoodies will be granted to every Newbie by April 22, 7AM UTC.
The skin can be found in the CUSTOMIZE – Wardrobe tab.
Make a Kill or Assist in a Normal or Casual Mode match with a fellow Newbie or an expert as a Duo or Squad, or even as Solo.
If played as a team, every member of the team will receive a Nickel G-Coin Box.
Win a Normal or Casual Mode match for the first time during the campaign period with a fellow Newbie or an expert as a Duo or Squad, or even as Solo!
If won as a team, every member of the team will receive another Nickel G-Coin Box.
Experts
Search for and team up with a Newbie (who received the Survivor-in-Training Hoodie) either by using the Team Finder, our official PUBG Discord channels, or random matching.
Psst, since Newbies are not required to wear the Survivor-in-Training Hoodie, make sure your team’s Newbie(s) is real by asking them to show you the hoodie at the lobby before you play.
Play a Normal or Casual Mode match as a Duo or Squad and help your Newbie make a Kill or Assist.
Every member of the team will receive a Nickel G-Coin Box.
Team up with a Newbie and win a Normal or Casual Mode match during the campaign period.
Every member of the team will receive another Nickel G-Coin Box.
Yaho, Bing Bang Boom, Gascans, eUnited, Shoot To Kill, Three Hundred, Dodge, Soniqs, Nootropic, The Rumblers
Latin America
A CRECHE, 22 Esports, TROGLODITAS, AKM GAMING, Yellow Jackets, JUST 2 EASY
PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES 6 APAC
Thailand
Attack All Around
Daytrade Gaming
MADE IN THAILAND
THEERATHON FIVE
MAGIC ESPORT
Vietnam
CERBERUS Esports
Bao Nam United
Luxurious Esports
Unicorn Phoenix Da Nang
The Expendables
Philippines
ArkAngel Predator
NRX Esports
Indonesia
Alter Ego
Team Extraordinaire
OCEANIA
Team Bliss
Senjo
PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES 6 EUROPE
Europe West and Middle East & Africa
Natus Vincere, Team Liquid, FaZe Clan, Northern Lights Team, BBL Esports, ENCE, Futbolist, HEROIC, HOWL, Team Rage, Road To Glory, REGNUM CARYA ESPORTS, SKADE, Sakura Zensen, Entropiq, THUNDER
April Store Update 2022
Hello players!
The Store update for April is here with four Partner skins, a collaborative emote, and even a special delivery from Bunny Express! What’s more, meet the Cyber Threat concept in the new Contraband Crate releases. And as usual, make sure you don’t miss out on the assortment of goods soon to vanish from the Store this month (and early next month as well).
New Items and Skins
※ The sales periods shown below are subject to change.
Victory Dance – HANA
Feel the rhythm of the recently released song HANA via our collaborative emote with Korean singer, XIA.
Items List
Sales Period:
Partner Skin: RASH BeiXi
PUBG Partner RASH BeiXi brings bundles of lively lions to the Store this April.
Items List
Sales Period:
BUNNY EXPRESS
The delivery you’ve been waiting all day for is on its way with springy hop-steps!
Items List
※ The following emotes will be sold for 1 year.
Sales Period:
Partner Skin: SHAKA
Meet PUBG Partner SHAKA’s iconic black, white, and a touch of red cosmetics this month.
Items List
Sales Period:
Partner Skin: 10000DAYS
Allow PUBG Partner 10000DAYS’ piercing eye to see through all enemies.
Items List
Sales Period:
Partner Skin: KIMBLUE
PUBG Partner KIMBLUE joins this month’s collaborations with some wacky fashion!
Pick up that last bag of candy before the expiration date judges it bitter.
Items List
Sales End Date:
The Magic Bomb
Frustrate your enemies even further with The Magic Bomb before it bops its way off the dancing floor.
Items List
Sales End Date:
Nameplates
Now’s the last chance to tune up your identity with these animated nameplates.
Sales End Date:
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS x NieR Series
NieR:Automata™ and NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139… will soon be returning to their machine-driven dystopia.
※ Face items shown in the image above are not included in the NieR series collaboration bundles.
Items List
Sales End Date:
PCS6
Show your continuous love and support for PUBG Continental Series 6 as it heads for the grand finale.
PC Items List
Console Items List
Sales End Date:
Hardcore Hitman Value Pack
Dress up your Groza and earn extra G-COIN!
Items List
Sales End Date:
Survivor Pass: Punk Wave
The Survivor Pass is soon to make its punky exit so grab all its perks when you can!
Items List
Sales End Date:
The Greatest Show on Erangel
Don’t miss out on the last, greatest show featuring only the best crew.
Items List
Sales End Date:
Your Shop
Lastly, Your Shop will be temporarily closing doors once more. Rake in your personalized special offers when they’re available!
Thank you.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team
PCS6 Broadcasting channels, talent, and more
Hello, PUBG Esports fans!
The PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES 6 is now only a week away!
PCS6 provides English broadcast across all regions for our global fans, as well as other multiple languages with the best PUBG Esports talent and casters.
Read on to find out more about the talent line up and regional broadcasting channels.
After long waited 3 years, we are pleased to announce the return of the PUBG Nations Cup!
The long waited PUBG Nations Cup 2022 is now back and we will be heading our way to Bangkok, Thailand where the best players around the globe will form a national squad to show which nation is the best of the best.
PUBG Nations Cup 2022 Participating Nations
AMERICAS: USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina
APAC: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia
ASIA: Korea. China, Japan, Chinese Taipei
EUROPE: United Kingdom, Finland, Germany, Turkey
PNC 2022 will be held from June 16th to 19th (Thursday ~ Sunday) over the grand prize pool of $500,000 + Crowd funding. The tournament will consist of a total 15 of matches with super point rule over 3 days and a whole day with a special event match.
More information on the PUBG Nations Cup will be revealed at later dates at PUBGEsports.com.
Until then, please stay tuned and enjoy the PUBG Continental Series 6!
PUBG Esports Team.
PATCH NOTES - UPDATE 17.1
17.1 HIGHLIGHTS
To be updated with the Live Server update.
LIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
※ PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THE FEATURES AND UPDATES WE PROVIDE BELOW MAY BE MODIFIED OR EVEN POSSIBLY REMOVED DUE TO REASONS SUCH AS BUGS, IN-GAME ISSUES, AND/OR COMMUNITY FEEDBACK. WE WILL UPDATE OUR PLAYERS IF SUCH CHANGES OCCUR.
RETURN OF SANHOK
As you may have already heard from our 2022 DEV PLAN, Sanhok’s appearance of when it was first released – yes, with Bootcamp’s lobster-shaped building, Docks, Ruins, Quarry, and the original blue-and-green jungle theme – will be making its comeback this update. Both big and small changes were made to the overgrown paradise throughout many past updates with the efforts of creating balanced gameplay and an even better map theme, but our continuous monitor of our players’ voices has made us realize the reworked Sanhok was not producing the anticipated, positive gameplay experience.
Therefore, even if it is undeniably sad to say goodbye to a longtime feature, we have decided to revert Sanhok to its original appearance and work on making it better by starting from the very beginning. We are of course continuously discussing various methods on improving Sanhok moving forward.
KEY LANDMARK CHANGES
Bootcamp
Ruins
Docks (Previously Getaway)
Quarry
Bhan
NEW WEAPON: ACE32
Players seem to struggle mastering recoil control to use the powerful 7.62mm Assault Rifles (AR). So to relieve some of that stress, we are excited to introduce a relatively simple 7.62mm AR boasting high stability (low recoil), the ACE32!
As our current AR weapon pool seemed to lack the number of 7.62mm weapons capable of firing full-auto mode compared to the 5.56mms, we’ve decided to release an attachment-friendly 7.62mm weapon anticipated to be easier to tame than the Beryl M762.
Enter the new era of Ranked – Season 17 this update! But first, remember to pick up your rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous season.
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NEW RANKED ITEMS
The following items will now also spawn in Ranked matches:
RANKED LEADERBOARD
Set the minimum tier requirement for leaderboard entry to a minimum of Gold 5 for all regions.
TACTICAL GEAR
Recent feedback and metrics showed the Tactical Pack and Spotter Scope were overperforming than intended. To fix the low-risk high-return issue of being able to safely and instantly detect enemies with the Spotter Scope, we have decided to work on additional design and development features instead of simply balancing them out. Therefore, it is difficult to apply the Spotter Scope changes in time for this update but we are working to announce them in the next 17.2 update.
Additionally, as the Tactical Pack continues to show powerful performance, the following change has been made:
TACTICAL PACK
MAP SERVICE
Karakin will be replaced with the original version of Sanhok for this update’s Normal Match rotation. Erangel, Miramar, and Taego will continue to be permanent fixtures for Ranked.
WORLD
TRAINING MODE
ARCADE MODE – TEAM DEATHMATCH
CUSTOM MATCH
ANIMATION
UI/UX
BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY
WORLD
UX/UI
ITEMS & SKINS
※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.
PCS6 Pick'em Challenge
Hello, PUBG Esports fans!
The PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES is back with PCS6 just around the corner!
PCS6 will soon begin on May 15th!
As top teams from around the world prepare for battle, it's time once again to learn about the PCS6 Pick'em Challenge.
Read on to learn more about how to participate, watch and support your favorite teams!
PUBG ESPORTS TAB
The PUBG esports tab is back and up running!
To enter the Esports tab, simply click on the PCS logo in the menu. Here, you will be able to learn general information about the ongoing PCS6 tournament. You can also click on the button at the bottom left corner to head on to the official PUBG Esports website to see details of the tournament.
Browse through the Esports tab to check out the fancy PCS6 items and plan your picks in advance!
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PCS6 ITEMS
PCS6 Mega Bundle (5 voting coupons)
PCS6 Weapon & Parachute Bundle (3 voting coupons)
PCS6 Brushstroke Clothing Set (1 voting coupon)
PCS6 Gear Bundle (1 voting coupon)
PCS6 - Triumph & Anguish Dance (1 voting coupon)
PCS6 Brushstroke Mini14 (1 voting coupon)
PCS6 Brushstroke K2 (1 voting coupon)
PCS6 Parachute (1 voting coupon)
PCS6 Pick'em Challenge Reward Items These goodies will be available for a win with your Esports points!
PCS6 Brushstroke - Pan
PCS6 Hairstyle
PCS6 Brushstroke - M416
"PCS6" Motorbike
PCS6 Game Face Makeup
* 30% of PUBG net sales of PCS6 items will be distributed to the teams according to their final results. ** Pick'em Challenge is not available for the Console platform. However, all PCS6 items will be available for purchase from the store.
PCS6 Pick'em Challenge Schedule
PCS6 Item Sales Period
PC: March 16th ~ May 6th UTC 08:00 (KST 17:00)
Console: March 24th ~ May 6th UTC 08:00 (KST 17:00)
PCS6 Pick'em Challenge Voting Period
APAC/AM Start: April 6th UTC 02:00 (KST 11:00)
APAC/AM End: April 22nd UTC 09:00 (KST 18:00)
ASIA/EU Start: April 25th UTC 02:00 (KST 11:00)
ASIA/EU End: May 6th UTC 09:00 (KST 18:00)
PCS6 Pick'em Reward Claiming Period
APAC/AM Pick the winner rewards: April 26th UTC 02:00 (KST 11:00) ~
ASIA/EU Pick the winner rewards: May 10th UTC 02:00 (KST 11:00) ~
Team Faceoff rewards (All Regions): May 10th UTC 02:00 (KST 11:00) ~
End of all reward claim period: May 25th UTC 02:00 (KST 11:00)
PCS6 Pick'em Challenge Details
PCS6 will have voting periods held separately, as regions face-off during separate two-week competitions.
You can vote for APAC & AMERICAS regions from April 6th to April 22nd, and ASIA & EU from April 25th until May 6th.
Don't forget to cast your votes in time before it's too late! Now, let’s take a look at all the ways to Pick’em and win!
Event 1: Pick the winner
The first event of the Pick'em challenge is to predict the four regional champions of PCS6.
Use your voting coupons to predict the overall winners for each participating region. You can cast up to 7 votes out of 16 teams per region. If your chosen claims the victory of their region, you will be rewarded with 100,000 EP! With four different regions, that's a total of 400,000 EP available for grabs, so plan your pick wisely and wait for the sweet EPs to roll in!
Event 2: Team Faceoff
The next challenge is the Team Faceoff.
Each region will have 4 team pairs waiting to be selected. Simply predict the winner between two rival teams, with the correct guess, you will be rewarded with EP. Like before, EP prizes will be weighted depending on how many votes a team has gotten, so playing it safe for a smaller prize or risking your vote for a higher payout are both valid options! Prizes range from 400 to 7600 EP, so choose your team and cheer them on!
FREE Voting Coupons and EP!
Earn free voting coupons and EP by simply watching and interacting during the tournament!
Free Voting Coupons
Tune into PCS6 live streams for a special code that pops up during the games. You will be able to grab 2 voting coupons from the first week of APAC/AMERICAS and ASIA/EUROPE streams, so don't forget to stay tuned as the tournament begins!
Twitch Drops
Watch PCS6 at official PUBG Twitch broadcasts to receive free EP drops during the tournament!
Viewers must have a KRAFTON ID linked to their platform (e.g. Steam) and Twitch Account to receive EP drops.
Visit https://accounts.krafton.com/login to create your KRAFTON ID or check and ensure your accounts are successfully linked.
Pick & Go
Participate in Pick & Go Bingo at the official PUBG Esports Twitch channel. Compete with nine other players randomly matched with you from the chat and score the highest points to earn free EP!
You earn points every time your selected teams eliminate other players.
If all teams placed in a straight line earn a point, it's a bingo! Each bingo will grant bonus points.
If a selected team placed in the center successfully wins a chicken dinner, you'll be granted 1,000 bonus points
Bonus placement points are also granted for teams placing in the top 8. Pick wisely!
A new Pick & Go game starts each match, so play as much as you want to win more!
The first PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES of the year is about to begin! Which team will be the champion of the region?
Jump into all the action and excitement of PCS6, PUBG Esports and the Pick'em Challenge!
LABS: Monster Chicken Royale & Drops Event
Hello players!
Everyone seems to be craving that Chicken Dinner so we've prepared an extra big dish for you - meet a real-life Monster Chicken ravaging the streets of Karakin in this LABS update, Monster Chicken Royale! Not only will you have to be wary of enemy players, but you'll also have to watch out for that monstrous beak's deadly pecks, earsplitting cock-a-doodle-doos, and yes, fiery breath attacks.
Basic Rules
Monster Chicken Royale follows the same ol' battle royale rules, but with an extra enemy - the Monster Chicken - squeezed in between.
Once a match starts, the Monster Chicken (50 meters tall) will spawn and start roaming on the map.
The Monster Chicken can attack as well, and with each phase its attack patterns will vary.
Players can observe the Monster Chicken's location any time through the chicken-shaped icon on the World Map.
Every player will also have the HP bar of the Monster Chicken displayed on their screen.
HP bar will deplete when Monster Chicken receives damage.
The way to earn that Winner Winner Monster Chicken Dinner is very simple: Either make the Monster Chicken's HP hit 0 or like usual, be the last one standing by eliminating every foe player on the Battlegrounds.
Items
Only the following items will world spawn in this mode.
Weapon: LMG (and ammo), M79
Weapon attachments: 2x Scope, Canted Sight
Equipment: Helmet (Lv.2), Backpack (Lv.2), Vest (Lv.2)
Items: Smoke Grenade, Heal and Boost items
Vehicle: UAZ
Others
Blue Zone
The Blue Zone will be faster and stronger in this mode.
The Safe Zone for each phase will be set based on the Monster Chicken's current location.
The Safe Zone will simultaneously follow the Monster Chicken's movements. Stay inside to avoid getting your health burned!
Black Zone
The hazardous Black Zone exclusive to Karakin will be activated.
The Monster Chicken does not receive damage from the Black Zone.
Service Schedule
Monster Chicken Royale will run during the following period:
PC & Console
PDT: April 1, 12 AM - April 11, 12 AM
CEST: April 1, 9 AM - April 11, 9 AM
KST: April 1, 4 PM - April 11, 4 PM
Gameplay Settings
Map: Karakin
Only supports TPP / Squad mode
Supports 1-Man Squad as well
Minimum number of starting players: 12
Maximum number of starting players: 32
Notes When Playing in LABS
LABS games do not provide XP or gameplay rewards.
LABS gameplay will not be reflected on the Career page.
LABS gameplay will not be reflected on Match History.
LABS gameplay does not support replay.
Monster Chicken Hunt Event
We've also prepared a simple yet rewarding event for you Monster Chicken hunters! Let's find out more below.
How to Participate
Enter LABS mode through the main lobby banner.
Win a single match of Monster Chicken Royale.
Event Reward Bawker - Helmet (Level 1)
Event Period During the LABS: Monster Chicken Royale service period.
PC & Console
PDT: April 1, 12 AM - April 11, 12 AM
CEST: April 1, 9 AM - April 11, 9 AM
KST: April 1, 4 PM - April 11, 4 PM
Important Notes
This event will only apply to LABS: Monster Chicken Royale.
Players may receive the reward only once per account.
If you win a Monster Chicken Royale match as a Squad, every teammate will receive the reward.
If you happen to change your PUBG nickname during the event period, you may not be able to receive your reward without further notice.
Matches won by abusing an unexpected in-game bug and/or through other unfair methods will not be counted.
The reward will be:
PC: Granted starting from April 13 (after Live Server update) to the latest by April 22, 10 AM UTC.
Console (Xbox, PlayStation®, Stadia): Granted starting from April 21 (after Live Server update) to the latest by April 29, 10 AM UTC.
Partner Drops: Monster Chicken Royale
Our PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Partners will also be participating in this special Partner Drops to hand out amusing Monster Chicken sprays!
Here are some notes to keep in mind for Partner Drops:
You'll be able to receive rewards through our PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Partners only.
The spray rewards are no longer obtainable after the event period.
You must have a KRAFTON ID and link it to your gaming platform AND Twitch/each region's streaming platform to receive your reward.
Streaming platforms other than Twitch may hand out redeem codes instead of Drops.
Rewards for Console platforms can be acquired after the Live Server Update (Xbox, PlayStation®, Stadia).
Check out the participating Partner channels from the link below now!
Thank you.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Dev Plan 2022
Hello players!
First of all, a very happy 5th Anniversary to you all! We’re both excited and humbled to ring in this milestone, even though we can hardly believe it has been that long already! Through the years, you all have stood with us as a constant reminder of how fortunate we have been in our successes but also a humbling reminder that there is always work to do. Many companies say it, but we hope you believe us when we say we’re truly in this together. Your joys, triumphs, milestones, and of course, your feedback, are revered throughout our studios and fuel us to keep moving forward. Sometimes we hit it out of the park and share in your celebrations. Sometimes we stumble and have to adjust and reassess our plans. Ours is a partnership we feel truly grateful to have and we’ll continue to take in your feedback, adjust, and improve as we take on the next 5 years together.
For today, we want to celebrate the past but more importantly look to the future with our 2022 Roadmap. Of course, we have to state that everything we’re sharing today along with any mentioned timelines are all subject to change. Game development can be a finicky thing and priorities can change based on issues that arise and feedback. In addition, know that what we’re sharing today isn’t everything. Some content in development is still in too early of a stage to share but we’ve tried to find some exciting features to talk about for each quarter of the year.
All that said, let’s dive into the 2022 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Roadmap!
Quarter 2 (April - June)
Sanhok Rollback
Sanhok is one of the areas you’ve been pretty vocal about. We’ve attempted a few changes in an effort to modernize Sanhok, but at the end of the day, many of you still preferred the original map. We’ve heard your feedback and are doing the following for Sanhok:
New Weapon: 7.62mm Assault Rifle (AR)
Assault Rifles (AR) either use the 5.56mm or 7.62mm, but there seems to be a smaller pool of 7.62mm ARs that can use the full-auto firing mode. Therefore, one of our goals for Q2 is to add an additional 7.62mm AR to the mix.
Training Mode Improvement
Training Mode has seen few major changes since its inception. With so many new players joining the game since Free-to-Play, we thought now was a good time to focus on more practical training areas.
Paramo World Sub-update
In PUBG, terrain can be just as important as the right loadout and good aim. We’re constantly looking at maps to make sure they are tactically fair and fun. Paramo especially has some overly advantageous areas that we want to look at for balance adjustments.
QoL Improvement
We’re always looking at little ways we can make a big difference in your quality of life as you play. While some systems are intentionally meant to be more difficult, there are definitely places we can improve.
Quarter 3 (July – September)
New Map: Kiki
Kiki is quite unique in its diversity, featuring not only crowded cities full of near-future buildings, but vast grasslands, dense swamps, and more. We’re pretty excited about this one and are looking forward to getting it out to you soon. Here’s a bit more on Kiki:We’ve been talking about Kiki since the 2021 Dev Plan and know many of you have been excited to learn more and eventually get your hands on it. We’re happy to announce that Kiki’s development is coming along well and we plan on debuting the new 8×8 map in Q3 of this year.
Look and Feel Kiki is a near-future city that has been ravaged by the elements. Dangerous storms, powerful floods, and of course the tolls of time, have all contributed to the downfall of this once thriving city. Built upon a tamed frontier, the lands around Kiki still very much belong to nature with a blend of rocky highlands, floral planes, and dense swamps with bits of 21st century civilization dotted throughout. It is a Battleground unlike anything we’ve built before and we’re excited to see Kiki inhabited once again.
Unique Traits
Kiki’s city has the most verticality we’ve ever built into Battleground and are filled with interesting sniper-nest style points of interest, rooftops loaded with emergency parachutes, and buildings easily scaled with the new Ascenders. This isn’t to say that the entire city can be explored. Taking lessons from Haven, not every building is fully playable, with single floors, or sometimes just single chambers, open for gameplay and highlighted so that players on the ground can easily learn where snipers can fight from.
Out in nature, our new swamplands are completely unique to Kiki, with ankle deep water, and dense cover to allow for compelling cat and mouse gameplay without having to swim everywhere. We’re also looking to add an Airboat to better navigate across both land and sea. For those hoping for a more traditional PUBG gameplay, Kiki will also have plenty of fielded area for those iconic battles that players enjoyed in Erangel and Miramar.
Exclusive features/content
Airboat: A vehicle that specializes in land and sea traversal. Its amazing utility is balanced out by less than ideal cover for passengers.
Ascenders: While at special areas on the map, players can use the Ascender to quicky ascend or descend great distances.
Additional Features: After releasing Kiki, we will continue to add content exclusive to the map such as new weapons and vehicles
Weapon Mastery Overhaul
The PUBG Mastery systems were introduced as progression content to keep things challenging and interesting for players, but we’ve noticed the current systems needed some improvements for a while now as many players were reaching max levels. Therefore, our dev team will work on creating a stronger progression system by first starting with a Weapon Mastery overhaul.
Quarter 4 (October – December)
Vikendi – Reborn
Being one of the more visually unique Battlegrounds, Vikendi still has room for additional implementation of new features and areas for more core gameplay moments. Therefore, we’re planning a grand remake towards the end of the year.
Although Vikendi provides unique visuals, it has room for improvement and new features in terms of core gameplay. Being well aware of that, we decided to remake Vikendi.
Arcade Mode Overhaul
We haven’t done much with Arcade Mode since adding TDM, so we want to overhaul Arcade Mode to add new game types and rewards for playing them.
As stated above, this is not an all-inclusive list. We’ve got a variety of different types of content constantly in the works that we’re just not ready to talk about yet.
One last reminder that everything we talk about is subject to change, whether it’s as little as a different name for a system to completely scrapping some features that turn out to be different than we’ve envisioned.
We’re excited about everything coming in the remainder of 2022 and have plenty more planned for beyond. For now, join in on all the 5th Anniversary festivities. Grab some cool rewards, and as always keep an eye on our official channels for info on when these awesome new features will be ready for you to jump into.
Thank you for all the love and support you’ve given throughout the years.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team
Fifth Anniversary & Events "THANK YOU, 5URVIVORS"
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Hello players!
March 23rd marks the fifth anniversary of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS!
First and mostly, we'd like to express our gratitude to our players who've stuck around and sent helpful feedback to us all these years. We're still amazed that it's already been this long since we've first met you all, but we also hope to see you in the future birthday parties for PUBG for another five, ten years!
Today, various events and rewards are prepared to celebrate our fifth anniversary. Let's dive right in.
Make sure to regularly check out PUBG's event page starting today. Simply access the game, play some matches, invite friends over, and receive bountiful rewards!
Special Drops Event Period
Event 1: Login Event Login for 10 days and receive different daily rewards.
