With only a few weeks before the ancient ghost-chasing Celtic festival of Samhain - yes, Halloween - we want to drop a little surprise into your candy pockets. First of all... do you remember Fantasy Battle Royale? Fantasy Battle Royale was first released as an experimental "prank" mode for April Fools' Day, but the popularity of the mode was so explosive that the service was extended for another week!
So for this Halloween, we've decided to resurrect last year's Fantasy Battle Royale from its legendary ruins and polish it into a spookier version and name: PUBG LABS is back with Halloween Battle Royale!
Are you ready to charge into the spine-chilling Battlegrounds?
What is Halloween Battle Royale?
Players will be asked to transform into their preferable class, aboard the Ghost Ship (yup, not a plane!), jump down into Erangel's darkness, and fight to be the last one standing. Pretty easy, huh? It's the same old battle royale but you're all simply placed in a fantastical setting. Let's now take a look at Halloween Battle Royale's basic rules and features.
Halloween Battle Royale Classes
Now's the time to introduce the four different classes: Executioner, Ranger, Pyromancer, or Cleric. Since there are no limits to the number of a certain class in a single squad, teammates should get tactical and put their heads together to think about what combination they could come up with.
However, keep in mind that each class requires its own exclusive ingredients to grow stronger! Therefore, it would be efficient to share loot among different classes, but it's obviously not the best to share the loot you would need if your squad is made up of four Executioners.
Another important note: once players upgrade their Level 1 weapons to Level 2, they can choose between two different types of weapons. Each weapon has different skills so make sure to craft and wield wisely! But do not fear; players can switch between the two weapons in every upgrade stage.
Executioner
"I'm here for the SLAUGHTERFEST!"
An Executioner is your classic melee warrior that can chase down or pull enemies in for brutal combat.
Executioners also generate class-exclusive items throughout the game.
Ranger
"Always stay alert. I might come for you from atop the trees, the thickest undergrowth, or from right behind you."
A Ranger can either become a sniper who deals damage from afar or a stealthy assassin that dives in for a sneak attack.
Inviting You to Halloween 2021
Hello Survivors!
You know it’s that season when your neighborhood begins to look like haunted houses and people start greeting each other with “Boo!” or “Trick-or-treat!” That’s right, it’s almost Halloween! For this year’s spooky season, we’re more than excited to show our players a Halloween version of Erangel, more Special Drops events, a Partner Drops event, and a huge shop update with new Halloween items!
So jump into your costumes and dive into Halloween 2021 with PUBG: Battlegrounds!
ERANGEL UPDATE
Erangel wants to join in on the Halloween party! Players who are brave enough to venture into the eerie darkness should go check out the Halloween features on specific parts of Erangel.
You can read the 14.1 Patch Notes to learn more about this update.
SPECIAL DROPS
This Halloween, there will be THREE Special Drops events happening during October for both PC and Console platforms:
SPECIAL DROPS 1: WICKED HALLOWEEN
SPECIAL DROPS 2: HALLOWEEN’S LAST SURVIVOR
SPECIAL DROPS 3: FRESH HOODS X PUBG
Read on to learn how to receive rich rewards for every event!
SPECIAL DROPS 1: WICKED HALLOWEEN
EVENT MISSION
Clear the following daily missions during the event period shown above to collect and exchange points for various rewards! [table] [tr] [th]MISSION[/th] [th]POINTS[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Survive 30 minutes in a single match. Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.[/td] [td]50[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Loot 1 Helmet (Lv.2)[/td] [td]25[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Loot 1 Backpack (Lv.2)[/td] [td]25[/td] [/tr] [/table]
EVENT REWARDS
You can exchange the points you have acquired through missions for these rewards shown below. [table] [tr] [th]POINT[/th] [td]650[/td] [td]150[/td] [td]150[/td] [/tr] [tr] [th]ITEM[/th] [td]Green Ghost[/td] [td]Contraband Coupon x5[/td] [td]Contraband Coupon x5[/td] [/tr] [/table]
SPECIAL DROPS 2: HALLOWEEN’S LAST SURVIVOR
EVENT MISSION
Clear the following daily missions during the event period shown above to collect and exchange points for various rewards! [table] [tr] [th]MISSION[/th] [th]POINTS[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Parachute 600m in total.[/td] [td]30[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Reach top 20.[/td] [td]30[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Survive 15 minutes in a single match. Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.[/td] [td]40[/td] [/tr] [/table]
EVENT REWARDS
You can exchange the points you have acquired through missions for these rewards shown below. [table] [tr] [th]POINT[/th] [td]650[/td] [td]150[/td] [td]150[/td] [/tr] [tr] [th]ITEM[/th] [td]PUBG Varsity Jacket[/td] [td]Contraband Coupon x5[/td] [td]Contraband Coupon x5[/td] [/tr] [/table]
SPECIAL DROPS 3: FRESH HOODS X PUBG
EVENT MISSION AND REWARDS
Clear the following weekly missions during the event period shown above to collect and exchange points for various rewards! [table] [tr] [th]MISSION[/th] [th]REWARD[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Parachute 4000m in total.[/td] [td]Preset Slot Coupon (7 Days)[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Use 3 Med Kits in total.[/td] [td]Contraband Coupon x4[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Deal 1200 total damage to enemies.[/td] [td]Dino Crop Top[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Win a chicken dinner.[/td] [td]Lizard Cropped Hoodie[/td] [/tr] [/table] Make sure to check the Event Page every day to participate in every Special Drops event and win some goodies!
EVENT POINTS
PARTNER DROPS
Over a thousand PUBG: Battlegrounds’ Partners will be joining this year’s Halloween party as well! Gain Partner Exclusive drops by watching our Partners’ stream every week this month!
[table] [tr] [th] [/th] [th]WEEK 1[/th] [th]WEEK 2[/th] [th]WEEK 3[/th] [th]WEEK 4[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Date(PC & Console)[/td] [td]PDT: October 6, 0 AM – October 12, 0 AMCEST: October 6, 9 AM – October 12, 9 AMKST: October 6, 4 PM – October 12, 4 PM[/td] [td]PDT: October 13, 0 AM – October 19, 0 AMCEST: October 13, 9 AM – October 19, 9 AMKST: October 13, 4 PM – October 19, 4 PM[/td] [td]PDT: October 20, 0 AM – October 26, 0 AMCEST: October 20, 9 AM – October 26, 9 AMKST: October 20, 4 PM – October 26, 4 PM[/td] [td]PDT: October 27, 0 AM – November 2, 0 AMCEST: October 27, 9 AM – November 2, 8 AMKST: October 27, 4 PM – November 2, 4 PM[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Obtainable Drops[/td] [td]Partner Exclusive Spray – Trick or Chicken[/td] [td]Partner Exclusive Spray – Halloween Party[/td] [td]Pumpkin Head + Partner Exclusive Spray – Neon Halloween[/td] [td]Pumpkin Head + Partner Exclusive Spray – Halloween Spider[/td] [/tr] [/table] Here are some notes to keep in mind for Partner Drops:
※ You’ll be able to receive drops through our PUBG: Battlegrounds Partners only.
※ The rewards for each week will no longer be distributed once the date for a specific week ends.
※ In order to receive the rewards, you must have a KRAFTON ID and link it to your gaming platform AND to Twitch/each region’s streaming platform.
※ Console users will be able to receive their Week 1 and Week 2 obtainable drops after the Console live update (October 14 KST).
※ Korea, China, and Thailand viewers will be receiving redeem codes instead of drops due to their different streaming platforms.
SHOP UPDATE
The grand finale is a bunch of hot Halloween updates for this month’s Store.
PC Sales Period:
Console Sales Period:
DON’T MISS OUT IN ANY OF OUR EVENTS AND ENJOY HALLOWEEN 2021 WITH US! See you on the Battlegrounds.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS TEAM
PGC 2021 Participating Teams Announcement
Hello, PUBG Esports fans!
We're thrilled to announce the 32 teams that will participate in the biggest event of the PUBG Esports year, the PUBG Global Championship 2021!
These squads from all around the globe have battled through fiercely competitive PUBG Continental Series tournaments to earn their rightful tickets to the Championship.
PGC 2021 will begin on November 19th at Paradise City in Incheon, Korea, where teams will face off for the honor of becoming the global champion of PUBG Esports. They’ll also be competing for the base prize money of $2 Million USD along with additional money allocated from the Pick'em Challenge event.
Here are your 32 PGC 2021 participants!
EUROPE
Virtus.pro, FaZe Clan, Natus Vincere, Team Liquid, Question Mark, HEROIC, ENCE, BBL Esports
APAC
Buriram United Esports, Bao Nam United, ArkAngel Predator, FURY, Attack All Around, Unicorn Phoenix Da Nang
Please see below for the final PGC Point standings of each region:
EUROPE
APAC
AMERICAS
ASIA
BLACKPINK Photo Contest Winner Announcement
Hello Survivors!
We hope you're all enjoying our BLACKPINK X PUBG: Battlegrounds collaboration - if you can recall our last month's BLACKPINK photo contest announcement, we promised our potential winners abundant rewards if the participants uploaded screenshots of themselves equipped with BLACKPINK items.
We expected this contest to be more competitive than our Esports matches since the winners would be receiving BLACKPINK merchandise! It was extremely difficult to pick out only 25 winners out of hundreds of talented participants, but since there are rewards waiting to be taken home, we will declare the lucky winners without further ado:
The 25 winners above will be gifted 10,000 G-Coins to their accounts by October 1st, 2021 (UTC+0). A message will pop up in the Notifications center once the 10,000 G-Coins have been rewarded. Here are some more important information to note:
But it doesn't end here; remember, we had announced that we were going to pick out the Best 6 from the 25 winners above. The Best 6 was chosen based on how well their works exemplified the entry requirements. Now shall we welcome the Best 6 and their entries?!
BEST 6
1st Place: **athoorr
2nd Place: **lx
3rd Place: **hiNiNi
4th Place: **sieOvO
5th Place: **-NicePing
6th Place: **gend-Sy
Congratulations to the Best 6! Every single one of you deserves it.
The Best 6 will also be receiving additional real-life prizes! The participant coming in First Place will be taking home a BLACKPINK-autographed helmet, BLACKPINK-autographed "THE ALBUM" CD, and a photo of one of the BLACKPINK members. The participants coming second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth place will each be rewarded a BLACKPINK-autographed "THE ALBUM" CD.
Finally, we want to thank both PUBG: Battlegrounds and BLACKPINK fans for their love and support throughout this collaboration. Please continue to participate in our upcoming events!
See you on the Battlegrounds.
PUBG: Battlegrounds Team
Terms and Conditions
Special Drops - Contraband Coupon Event
The heat is well past us and the Battlegrounds seems to have more of an orange tinge to its bushes and tree leaves. PUBG ushers you to the doors of autumn with another Special Drops event: Contraband Coupon Event! Earn the opportunity to open Contraband Crates with Contraband Coupons by clearing daily missions.
Let’s read on for further details.
EVENT MISSION
Clear the following four daily missions during the event period to collect and exchange points for your desired rewards.
[table equalcells="1"] [tr] [th]MISSION[/th] [th]POINTS[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Deal 400 total damage to enemies.[/td] [td]20[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Revive 1 teammate.[/td] [td]20[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Survive 15 minutes in a single match. (Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.)[/td] [td]20[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Reach top 10.[/td] [td]40[/td] [/tr] [/table]
EVENT SCHEDULE
The event will last for ten days on both PC and Console platforms.
EVENT REWARDS
You can exchange the points you have acquired through missions for these rewards shown below.
[table equalcells="1"] [tr] [th]POINT[/th] [td]400[/td] [td]80[/td] [td]80[/td] [td]40[/td] [/tr] [tr] [th]ITEM[/th] [td]Contraband Coupon X 10[/td] [td]Contraband Coupon X 2[/td] [td]Contraband Coupon X 2[/td] [td]Contraband Coupon X 1[/td] [/tr] [/table] Enjoy fall with our event and don’t forget to have fun!
We thank you always – see you on the Battlegrounds.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS TEAM
FAQ
WHERE DO I FIND THE EVENT PAGE?
EVENT POINTS
PC PATCH NOTES - UPDATE 14.1
Hello, Survivors. First up in this update is the ability to pick up and carry a downed survivor. You can now throw them over your shoulders and bring them with you to victory.
Next up, Taego has received a lot of changes. Additional covers are added in some areas, and the terrain has also received improvements. Furthermore, Breakable Pots have items inside so break and loot! Error Space are special new zones marked on the map that can spawn items featured in other Battlegrounds, so make sure to check the map for locations.
In addition, Taego and Paramo have been added to the Ranked. The rulesets have also been changed accordingly, so check out the details below. Many changes have been made to Erangel’s hot place Pochinki, along with the Pony Coupe and Porter, Halloween decor and weather on Erangel, the new Trick-or-Treat Progressive M416, and more, so be sure to check them out below for full details.
14.1 HIGHLIGHTS
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TAEGO UPDATES
TAEGO WORLD IMPROVEMENTS Since the introduction of Taego, we have been continuously analyzing the play history to collect information about the overly advantageous areas on the map. As a result, we discovered that some regions of Taego have a relatively high win rate compared to others.
After checking the win rate of the most popular combat zones, objects and terrain improvements were made for the areas with a win rate of 75% or more.
ERROR SPACE
Introducing the Error Space, this map exclusive feature to Taego allows players to gather other map-exclusive weapons and supplies to be spawned randomly within these zones.
Error Space zones are displayed randomly on the minimap and will be active until the end of the match, so make sure you head to the Error Space early so you don’t miss out!
Game Modes: Custom Match – Players can set the number of Error Spaces. – Players can set the spawning probability of Error Spaces.
BREAKABLE POT
Various items are placed in Breakable Pots that are placed all over the map. Break the pot to loot multiple items inside and lead the match to victory. However, be aware that the sound of breaking the pot may expose your location to enemies. You may break the pot by punching it, but a few shots with your gun can come in handy.
COMEBACK BR AND UI IMPROVEMENTS
We received much feedback on the inconvenient situations that players experienced while waiting for Comeback BR. Therefore, to provide a better overall experience, we have made the following improvements.
VEHICLE BALANCE UPDATES
We gave high low-end torque and excellent stability in consideration of the rugged and mountainous terrains of Taego for its exclusive vehicles. Also, Taego is very difficult to travel without a vehicle. So we have max speeds to prevent them from being destroyed easily from attacks. However, we have listened to the voices of our community saying the top speeds were too fast, so we have reduced the top speeds of the vehicles.
RANKED RULESET
ERANGEL UPDATES
POCHINKI An update has been made to Pochinki, one of the most popular drop points for dropping on Erangel. Until now, it was challenging to escape from Pochinki after early match combat without a vehicle. Also, the surrounding area was made up of fields, which made it easy for the enemies to find you. The following updates have been made to address these difficulties. Last but not least, the quality of the terrain around the map has been improved.
HALLOWEEN UPDATES
Trick or treat! It’s that season of the year again. To maximize the Halloween vibes, we have finished decorating some parts of Erangel. Knock on the door and shout out trick or treat!
NEW FEATURE: CARRY
Making its way to the Battlegrounds this update is the new Carry feature. Be the hero your team deserves by risking it all to carry an ally to safety or take a downed enemy on the adventure of a lifetime – before they bleed out, that is.
There are pros and cons to picking up a downed player. For one, they’ll serve as a sort of human shield, guarding you against some incoming fire (pro for you, con for them…), but in return, you will not be able to sprint, jump, crouch, prone or hurdle, so make sure you choose your rescue route carefully. You can still fire while carrying a player, but your options are reduced to hip fire only. As for the carried player themselves, their bleed out time will be lowered, and they’ll also be able to spot for you, though their visibility will be limited to whichever way you turn them.
MAP ROTATION
As the Taego and Paramo are added to the Ranked, a separate ruleset is set for Ranked Mode.
RANKED SEASON 14
SEASON 13 RANKED MODE REWARDS
Season 13 has now wrapped up and it’s time to enjoy your rewards, after a hard-fought season of Ranked. Rewards will be automatically distributed to your inventory upon login at the beginning of Season 14.
Season 13 rewards are granted based on your final end-of-season rank. [table][tr][th]TIER[/th][th]REWARD LIST[/th][/tr][tr][td]Bronze[/td][td]Bronze PUBG ID Emblem[/td][/tr][tr][td]Silver[/td][td]Silver PUBG ID Emblem[/td][/tr][tr][td]Gold[/td][td]Gold PUBG ID EmblemRanked Parachute Skin[/td][/tr][tr][td]Platinum[/td][td]Animated Platinum PUBG ID EmblemRanked Parachute Skin[/td][/tr][tr][td]Diamond[/td][td]Animated Diamond PUBG ID EmblemRanked Parachute Skin[/td][/tr][tr][td]Master[/td][td]Animated Master PUBG ID EmblemAnimated Master NameplateRanked Parachute Skin[/td][/tr][tr][td]Top 500[/td][td]Bonus rewards for Top 500 players:Animated Top 500 PUBG ID EmblemAnimated Top 500 Nameplate[/td][/tr][/table]
[table][tr][th]ITEMS[/th][th]PRICE[/th][/tr][tr][td][PROGRESSIVE] Trick-or-treat – M416[/td][td]3000 Scrap[/td][/tr][tr][td][PROGRESSIVE] Buzzkill – SLR[/td][td]3000 Scrap[/td][/tr][tr][td][BATTLESTAT] Fractured Element – AKM[/td][td]1000 Scrap[/td][/tr][tr][td][BATTLESTAT] Fractured Element – Mini14[/td][td]1000 Scrap[/td][/tr][tr][td][BATTLESTAT] Cataclysmic Magma – M416[/td][td]1000 Scrap[/td][/tr][tr][td][BATTLESTAT] Cataclysmic Magma – SKS[/td][td]1000 Scrap[/td][/tr][tr][td]Schematics[/td][td]600 Scrap[/td][/tr][tr][td]Contraband Coupon[/td][td]10 Scrap[/td][/tr][/table]
LOBBY UPDATES
UI/UX IMPROVEMENTS
NAMEPLATE
QOL IMPROVEMENTS
KEY GUIDES We have improved the key guides for vehicle types and actions (ex. Motorcycle – Lean Back) to provide a more accurate and detailed experience.
SETTINGS
DIRECTX 12 VERSION
PERFORMANCE
STORE
REPLAY SYSTEM
We have updated the replay system. Replay files from the previous updates will no longer be available.
ITEMS & SKINS
BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY
WORLD
UI
ITEMS & SKINS
Let’s Play Taego Hashtag Event Results
Hello Survivors!
Your screenshots and videos of you all posing and catwalking through our latest map, Taego, surely plastered smiles on our faces. In commemoration of Taego’s release, we hosted an event last month that asked our players to submit their various works to earn the opportunity of winning 1,000 G-Coins! As the creators of Taego, we were able to reminisce the detailed spots and corners of the map through our players’ lenses.
It’s now time to announce the results, and we sincerely wish
to thank every single participant foremost for taking their time to take part in our Let’s Play Taego Hashtag Event. And so, the winners are…!
Your screenshots, videos, and GIFs were all inspiring in their own ways and we hope you had an enjoyable experience with Taego. Here’s an important note on how you’re going to receive your well-earned 1,000 G-Coin reward:
Special Drops - Rabbits on the Moon!
Hello Survivors!
Let’s take a break from running around the Battlegrounds and stop for a brief moment to imagine ourselves floating through space, gazing dreamily at the moon… in a bunny costume?!
PUBG is back with another Special Drops Event: Rabbits on the Moon! You know the drill; clear daily missions and take home your valuable prizes such as the B.A.S.A. (Bunny Aeronautics and Space Administration) set along with several Contraband Coupons.
Let’s dive – er – hop right in!
EVENT MISSION
Clear the following daily missions during the event period to collect and exchange points for your desired rewards. [table] [tr] [th]MISSION[/th] [th]POINTS[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Travel 600m in total with parachute.[/td] [td]40[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Loot 1 Helmet (Lv.2).[/td] [td]30[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Loot 1 Backpack (Lv.2).[/td] [td]30[/td] [/tr] [/table]
EVENT SCHEDULE
The Rabbits on the Moon! event will last for 11 days on both PC and Console platforms.
EVENT REWARDS
You can exchange the points you have acquired through missions for these rewards shown below. [table] [tr] [th]POINT[/th] [td]450[/td] [td]350[/td] [td]200[/td] [td]100[/td] [td]100[/td] [/tr] [tr] [th]ITEM[/th] [td]B.A.S.A. Casual Hoodie[/td] [td]B.A.S.A. Casual Shorts[/td] [td]Contraband Coupon x5[/td] [td]Contraband Coupon x2[/td] [td]Contraband Coupon x2[/td] [/tr] [/table] Now let’s return to the Battlegrounds with bouncy footsteps! We hope you have fun.
PUBG: Battlegrounds Team
FAQ
WHERE DO I FIND THE EVENT PAGE?
EVENT POINTS
Introducing: PUBG GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2021
Hello PUBG Esports fans,
The year 2021 was another tough one due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but we’ve done our best to continue PUBG Esports globally by hosting PGI.S and 2 PUBG Continental Series events. We are now announcing the return of our beloved finale of PUBG Esports, the PUBG Global Championship 2021.
PGC 2021
The PUBG Global Championship (PGC 2021) will be held this upcoming November. Like PGI.S earlier this year, PGC 2021 will be a LAN/Online hybrid tournament. Teams from outside of the tournament region will be invited to fly to Paradise City in Incheon, Korea.
Running from November 19th to December 19th, 32 of the finest teams from around the globe will be competing for a prize pool of over $2 Million USD. Again, PGC will have 30% of the profit earned from PGC items sales added directly to the prize pool so that teams will benefit from the fans’ support.
12 Teams from Asia, 8 teams from Europe, 6 teams from APAC, and 6 teams from the Americas region will be invited. The exact list of participating teams will be determined based on PGC Qualification Points gathered throughout the year once PCS5 concludes.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
PGC 2021 will consist of a 5-week long tournament including 1 week of Rank Decision, 3 weeks of Weekly League, and a Grand Final during the last week.
RANK DECISION
WEEKLY SURVIVAL
WEEKLY FINAL
A total of 10 matches will be played over two days, and the best team will automatically earn a spot in the Grand Final.
GRAND FINAL
The 16 qualified teams will compete in a 15-match tournament over 3 days.
THE SCORING SYSTEM
PUBG Esports announced the adoption of a new scoring method with the MC Rule back in April which was applied to PCS4 and PCS5.
We sought to add more fun and excitement to the tournament and to promote the core identity of the Battle Royale genre, Survival. However, the rule change caused some unintended side effects. Matches became more monotonous, and teams suffered from the excess pressure to earn Chicken Dinners.
After collecting feedback from fans and through a deep discussion with PUBG teams around the world, we’ve made the following decision regarding the PUBG Esports scoring system.
WE HUMBLY WELCOME AND APPRECIATE FEEDBACK FROM THE FANS AND TEAMS.PUBG ESPORTS WILL READAPT THE SUPER POINT RULE STARTING WITH PGC 2021.
The PUBG Esports team truly believes that it is most important to provide fun and exciting matches to the fans while providing a competitive, but also enjoyable, environment to the participating players. We will continue to accept and evaluate your feedback.
More details on PGC 2021 will be announced after PCS5.