Hello players!


Have you enjoyed our last Dev Talk: Vikendi Reborn live show?


Our PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS team was grateful for all your meaningful questions and we hope we were able to quench most of your curiosities.


However, due to time limitations, we were also aware many questions went unanswered.


So today we’ve prepared an additional Q&A session that’ll respond to some more Vikendi Reborn questions!


OUR PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS RESPONDENTS


– TAEHYUN KIM, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR OF IN-GAME


– SANGKYUN KIM, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR OF OUT-GAME


– YINJEONG JUNG, WORLD TEAM LEAD


– SEUNGKYU KIM, IN-GAME UNIT, LEVEL DESIGN PART LEAD


– GIHWAN PARK, IN-GAME UNIT, SENIOR LEVEL DESIGNER


– DAHYUN KWON, IN-GAME UNIT, BALANCE PART LEAD


– YOONJI CHUNG, IN-GAME UNIT, BALANCE PART



Q. I BELIEVE GAMEPLAY STYLES DISTINCTLY DIFFER PER MAP, ESPECIALLY WHEN ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES SEEM TO GREATLY AFFECT THE BATTLEGROUNDS. WHAT GAMEPLAY STYLES DID THE TEAM EXPECT FOR VIKENDI REBORN?


A. (SEUNGKYU KIM) Vehicle play and highland advantages are definitely important factors for the traditional 8x8km sized maps, but Vikendi Reborn also brings you a distinct gameplay style with its unique geographical and environmental factors. Seizing the highlands and diving for cover would be helpful in the northern part of the map, and being strategic and using slopes to hide vehicles or using items such as smoke grenades, Folded Shield, etc. in the relatively flat, southern area. Furthermore, you can also use the Cable Cars to make it harder for enemies to predict your next move.


Q. HAVE YOU INTENTIONALLY CREATED HOT DROP LOCATIONS FOR VIKENDI REBORN TO LURE GROUPS OF PLAYERS? AND WHERE ARE THESE HOT DROPS?


A. (SEUNGKYU KIM) The main hot drop would be the Train Station located in the middle of the map. The Observatory, Lumber Yard, and Dinoland could also be popular hot drops. Big cities and towns are scattered on the outer area of the map, and large house sets are positioned near the center of the map to lure in more players.


Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS OR HELPFUL TIPS FOR NEWBIES?


A. (GIHWAN PARK) I’d like to recommend the Coal Mine located in the northwest. It is a town consisted of large container buildings holding relatively easy-to-loot items, and as it’s located in the outer area so we’d expect fewer enemies to accompany your fall. Additionally, it’s easier to move on to the inner areas of the map once you’re done at the Coal Mine. And what’s best, if you don’t have a vehicle, there’s a train right at the entrance – and if you happen to miss your ride, there’s always the romantic Cable Cars.


Q. I NOTICED RELATIVELY UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS THE JAMMER PACK SEEMED TO BE USEFUL IN DESTON. DID YOU HAVE ANY OTHER SPECIFIC ITEMS PLANNED OR DISCUSSED FOR VIKENDI REBORN?


A. (GIHWAN PARK) For Vikendi, we expect a lot of engagements to occur on land. Therefore the BZ Grenade or the Folded Shield could be frequently used – you can throw BZ Grenades at enemies hiding behind boulders or trees, which we already often witness among our players. The Folded Shield is also intended to help you protect yourself especially when you’re fighting on vulnerable land. For example, you can install the Folded Shield beside your vehicle, or perhaps block the open entrance of the Cable Car you’re riding.


Q. YOU’VE ADDED MANY NEW FEATURES TO VIKENDI REBORN SUCH AS THE BLIZZARD ZONE, ASCENDERS, WEATHER, CABLE CARS, AND MORE. BUT I’M WORRIED THIS BIG UPDATE MAY ALSO BRING IN-GAME BUGS OR LAGS. HAS THE TEAM COME UP WITH ANY PLANS TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING?


A. (YINJEONG JUNG) Vikendi was released after proven world performance through profiling, asset memory/type optimization, and more. Actually, there used to be an additional Cable Car route installed to the map but we removed it as we discovered risks during our map performance test in the early stages of development. We are continuously running multiple tests and analyzing possible risks to stabilize your gameplay experience as best we can.



Q. I THINK THE MOUNTAIN BIKE BRINGS A LOT OF FUN TO PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS! ARE YOU POSSIBLY THINKING OF ADDING SKIS OR SNOWBOARDS TO VIKENDI REBORN?


A. (GIHWAN PARK / SEUNGKYU KIM) Skis or snowboards were included in our early development ideas, but we unfortunately have no current plans to add them to this update.


Q. VIKENDI REBORN’S COMEBACK BR SYSTEM SEEMS A LOT DIFFERENT FROM TAEGO’S AS PLAYERS ARE GIVEN THREE COMEBACK BR OPPORTUNITIES. NOT ONLY THAT, ITEMS WILL NOT RESET PER COMEBACK BR PHASE. COULD YOU LET US KNOW YOUR INTENTIONS TO THIS CHANGE, AND WHAT YOU’D EXPECT FROM YOUR PLAYERS?


A. (YOONJI CHUNG) Since you’ll be using the same arena for each phase, we believed it’d be more realistic to leave traces of the previous battle. We also wish to witness more dynamic gameplay patterns by creating different environments in the same arena. But as players in the last Comeback BR may suffer from a lack of items, we are showering Comeback BR Multidrops every phase and leaving previous deathboxes/multidrops as they are. Remember, only the brave who dares to try for the Multidrops can leave the Comeback BR arena with rich loot!


Q. NEW WEAPONS SUCH AS THE G36C AND MP5K WERE PREVIOUSLY RELEASED IN VIKENDI. WOULD THERE BE NEW WEAPONS FOR VIKENDI REBORN AS WELL?


A. (DAHYUN KWON) We currently do not have plans to release new weapons for Vikendi Reborn.


Q. WILL THERE BE A WEAPON BALANCE UPDATE FOR VIKENDI REBORN? I’M CURIOUS TO KNOW WHAT’S BEEN DISCUSSED REGARDING WEAPON AND SPAWN BALANCES, AND IF YOU HAVE ANY FUTURE PLANS.


A. (DAHYUN KWON) Since weapon balance updates affect every map, we do not have specific balance updates planned for Vikendi Reborn. As Vikendi Reborn expanded to a 8x8km map, looting spots have also been adjusted and spawn balances have been measured in coordination with Ranked’s system to provide a more consistent experience. We’ll continue to look into spawn rates and decide whether to proceed with balance adjustments for future updates.



Q. WILL OTHER MAPS ALSO RECEIVE A REMAKE UPDATE? CAN SMALLER MAPS ALSO BE EXPANDED TO BIGGER SIZED MAPS?


A. (TAEHYUN KIM) As of now, we are not planning any huge remakes. We believe small maps have their distinct, entertaining aspects thanks to their size – therefore, we are also not planning to expand any smaller maps either.



Q. WE WERE RECENTLY INTRODUCED TO AN UPDATE TO THE NORMAL MATCH MATCHMAKING SYSTEM; DO YOU HAVE ANY UPDATES FOR A FEATURE TO SHOW US WHAT OUR MMR IS?


A. (SANGKYUN KIM) It is quite rare for a game company to reveal their internal MMR and its calculation logic. We do not have any plans to implement this feature.


For those who missed our Dev Talk: Vikendi Reborn, we have organized the questions and answers covered during the live show.



Q. DO WE RECEIVE DAMAGE WHEN WE’RE INSIDE A BUILDING WITHIN THE BLIZZARD ZONE?


A. For a realistic depiction of winter’s brutality, we have designed the Blizzard Zone to affect players’ health, movement speed, etc. even when they’re inside a building.


Q. WILL THE OLD SNOWMOBILE RETURN TO VIKENDI REBORN?


A. As you may have already seen in our teaser video, the Snowmobile has returned even better and faster.


Q. IS THERE A POSSIBILITY THAT VIKENDI WILL BE ADDED TO RANKED AND ESPORTS?


A. It’s difficult to provide a firm answer, but it may be highly possible if players consistently enjoy playing Vikendi.


Q. ARE BUILDINGS ADDED TO GLACIER AREAS? HOW ARE THE BUILDING OBJECTS STRUCTURED?


A. Lab Camps (where researchers work) are scattered around the glacier areas, along with the Observatory located on the right.


Q. AREN’T THERE TOO MANY COMEBACK BR PHASES IN VIKENDI? WHAT’LL BE CHANGED FROM THE CURRENT COMEBACK BR SYSTEM?


A. There is only one Comeback BR Phase in Taego, but players in Vikendi can enter up to three Comeback BR Phases during the first phase of the match. Therefore, players who die in the main arena will no longer have to wait for so long.


Q. I’VE NOTICED A HUGE RIDGE PLACED BETWEEN THE COMEBACK BR ARENA AND THE MAIN ISLAND. WHAT IS THAT FOR? 


A. A snowy ridge has been placed to naturally divide the main arena with the Comeback BR arena.


Q. IS THERE A NEW GHILLIE SUIT FOR VIKENDI REBORN?


A. You’ll be able to find the white Ghillie Suit for Vikendi. 


Q. CAN WE ENGAGE FROM CABLE CARS MOVING OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS?


A. Panzerfausts will most likely spawn in Cable Cars, so make sure to gear up and engage when you can!


Q. WILL COMEBACK BRS BE IMPLEMENTED TO OTHER MAPS?


A. We are monitoring and reflecting player/internal feedback to further improve the Comeback BR system. The Comeback BR can be added to other maps once significant improvements are made.


Q. THE SNOW IN VIKENDI HAD ORIGINALLY BEEN REMOVED DUE TO NEGATIVE COMMUNITY FEEDBACK. CAN WE EXPECT SOME IMPROVEMENTS SINCE THE SNOW TERRAIN’S COMING BACK?


A. We were concerned about Vikendi’s map theme and community feedback when we ended up removing the snow from Vikendi. As we add the snow back into Vikendi Reborn, we utilized various environmental aspects, the clouds’ shadows, etc. to reduce the eye strain players may receive.


Q. ARE THE SIZE OF BLIZZARD ZONES RANDOM? 


A. The size of Blizzard Zones are fixed, and the spawn period will be identical to the Red Zone’s. The number and spawn location of Blizzard Zones are random. 


Q. WILL THERE BE A SECRET CAVE IN VIKENDI REBORN?


A. There will be Secret Rooms in Vikendi Reborn. Each location will be displayed on the minimap, but why ruin the fun when you can discover them on your own?


Q. WILL HELMETS (LEVEL 3) WORLD SPAWN IN VIKENDI REBORN AS WELL?


A. Helmets (Level 3) will not world spawn, but Molotov Cocktails will have a high spawn rate to enhance Vikendi’s wintery traits. 


Q. WILL THE THERMAL SCOPE BE ADDED TO VIKENDI REBORN?


A. The moonlight weather update is upcoming along with the Thermal Scope.


Q. ARE THERE ANY PLANS TO RELEASE NEW SURVIVOR PASSES / PROGRESSIVE WEAPON SKINS WITH THE VIKENDI REBORN CONCEPT?


A. No plans for progressive weapon skins, but definitely yes for a new Survivor Pass. We’ll also be adding some end-of-year holiday items.


Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING THE RECENT MMR UPDATE?


We first wish to apologize to the players. We tried our best, but issues occurred and we face disappointment as well – we are currently looking into resolving the issue with high priority. We communicate and disclose our data with our players, but we hope you understand it is difficult to disclose specific information regarding cheat programs. We are looking into improving our current MMR system as we discovered several spots that could be better. We will do our best to provide our players a safe gameplay environment. Thank you for your feedback.


Q. HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO CREATE VIKENDI REBORN? 


A. Approximately a year, starting from concept creation to actual development.


Q. CAN WE OBTAIN ITEMS ONLY FOUND IN CARE PACKAGES WITH THE NEW CROWBAR INTERACTION SYSTEM?


A. Care Package items will not spawn in places that can be opened with Crowbars. But other valuable items are definitely waiting to be looted!


Q. ARE THERE ANY UNIQUE FACTORS WHEN DRIVING IN VIKENDI REBORN?


A. With the Vikendi Reborn update, vehicle tires such as the Zima, etc. have been replaced with sturdy tires prepared for winter.


Q. SINCE WE NOW HAVE THE BLIZZARD ZONE IN VIKENDI REBORN, CAN OTHER ZONES LIKE SANDSTORMS OR TORNADOES APPEAR IN OTHER MAPS AS WELL?


A. Ideas such as these are always a part of our plans, but the stage where we can test out their feasibility is where we need more time.


Q. DO DEVS REFER TO PARTNERS’ CONTENT WHEN DEVELOPING MAPS?


A. Our devs all love PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, so they of course enjoy watching and sharing our Partners’ videos and streams. 


And this is it for our additional Q&A for Vikendi Reborn!


We hope your questions have been answered – don’t forget to check out the #21.1 Patch Notes for more details on Vikendi Reborn and its new features!


We’ve prepared bunches of new content for Vikendi Reborn, so whip out your parachutes and get ready to land into the snow!


And as always, we appreciate your feedback. See you soon at the next update.


Thank you.


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Greetings players!


Prepare yourselves, as December is going to become the last month to obtain PUBG rewards as a Prime Gaming member this year!


Don’t miss out on the chance to get some slick-looking Prime Gaming exclusive skins to wear during this cold winter. 

• Premium Supply Pack #11
  • Kingmaker Hat and Headphones
  • Kingmaker Jacket
  • Kingmaker Gloves
  • Kingmaker Shorts
  • Kingmaker Shoes
  • Silver G-Coin Box
  • Contraband coupon x 10
  • Polymer x 30

REWARD CLAIMABLE DATE

• PC & Console
  • PST: December 29 2022, 4 PM – January 31 2023, 4 PM
  • CET: December  30 2022, 1 AM – February 1 2023, 1 AM
  • KST: December 30 2022, 9 AM – February 1 2023, 9 AM

• Access our PRIME GAMING PAGE.
• Click the “Claim Now” button below the claimable reward.
• Sign in to or sign up for an Amazon Prime account.
  • You need an Amazon account to sign up for Prime. If you don’t have an Amazon account, you can create one by clicking “Create Your Amazon Account.”
  • After signing up for Amazon Prime, you will be required to add a payment method. You can start your 7-day free trial first and pay the monthly payment after the trial.
• After you successfully set up your Amazon Prime account, you will be redirected to the reward claiming window.
• Press “Go to KRAFTON” to link your KRAFTON ID to your Amazon Prime account.
• You are required to agree to allow Prime Gaming the rights to access your game account information. After confirmation, you will be redirected to our Prime Gaming page.
• Click “Complete Claim” to receive your reward!
• Access the game and you will see your rewards automatically granted to your Inventory.

• DO I HAVE TO BE A AMAZON PRIME MEMBER TO RECEIVE THE REWARDS?
  
  • Yes, your Prime membership must be maintained during the monthly reward claimable dates to receive the rewards.
• CAN I CANCEL MY PRIME MEMBERSHIP?
  
  • Yes, you can cancel your membership anytime. To cancel, go to your Account & Settings page in http://primevideo.com/ and click “End Membership.”
• I STARTED MY 7-DAY FREE TRIAL BUT I GOT CHARGED $1.00 USD.
  
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• WILL EVERY GAME PLATFORM LINKED TO MY KRAFTON ID RECEIVE THE REWARDS?
  
  • Yes, every game platform tied to your KRAFTON ID will automatically receive the claimed rewards!
• HELP! I LINKED THE WRONG PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS ACCOUNT TO MY KRAFTON ID.
  
  • Submit a ticket through PUBG SUPPORT and we’ll assist you as quickly as possible.

Hello players!


Have you ever felt the frustration when you lost not because of your aim, but because the enemy had a better helmet?


What did the enemy have that you didn’t? That’s right – the LEVEL 3 HELMET!


Get ready, as the third theme of 2022 Fan Art Contest series: SURVIVE is about to start right now!


Whip out your design tools, create your own LEVEL 3 HELMET design, submit your awesome works and get a chance to win prizes and see your design spring to life in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS!


Read below for the full details.

• SUBMIT YOUR DESIGN
  
  • DOWNLOAD the template below (png).

• Create your HELMET (LEVEL 3) design and add it to the template.
• Save the file.
• Submit the file to GOOGLE FORMS.
  
  • PLEASE MAKE SURE to add your PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS nickname, your region, game platform (Steam / Epic Games Store / PlayStation® / Xbox, etc.), and email address along with your design template file before submission.
  • WE ADVISE YOU TO NOT CHANGE YOUR PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS NICKNAME UNTIL THE CONTEST IS OVER.
• VOTE FOR A DESIGN
  
  • Visit our OFFICIAL WEBSITE once the CONTEST menu is open and vote for your favorite design!

• Complete your design using the template.
• A total of THREE, COLORED sketches are required.
  • Front side
  • Half-side
    • ※ Half-side view: The angle between the Front and Side view (approximately 45 degrees).
  • Back side
  • THE APPEARANCE OF THE HELMET SHOULD NOT BE MODIFIED (E.G. FACEPLATE, GOGGLES, REAR SIDE OF THE HELMET, ETC.).
    
    • Slight modifications may be allowed for your design concept.
  • Example image of the required angles:
• File format: JPEG or PNG
• Image size: AT LEAST 3840px * 2160px
• Please refrain from adding text/words/letters to your design as they may not be clearly shown in-game.
• Please keep in mind the final in-game item appearance of the winner’s design may change during development.
• Please use the image below as the reference.

• Use any type of design/logo/symbol hinting at a particular religious, organization, or political orientation.
• Use any type of design/logo/symbol symbolizing a military unit/corporation/organization.
• Infringe the rights of another person’s or organization’s trademark, music, logo, or image without written consent.
• Use any content that
  • is obscene, offensive; sexually explicit, derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group
  • includes an image of a skull
  • promotes alcohol abuse, illegal drugs, tobacco, actual firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing) or a particular political agenda
  • defames, misrepresents or contains disparaging remarks about other people or companies
  • communicates messages or images inconsistent with the positive images and/or good will to which we wish to associate; and/or violates any law.

We will first internally assess and select the final FIVE designs to be uploaded for public vote! The selections will be based on:

• Creativity
• How much it follows the Design Guideline
• How much it fits with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ brand identity

The five selected designs will then be available for public vote on our OFFICIAL WEBSITE.


※ The following dates are subject to change. Updates will be given in the event of date changes.

• SUBMISSION PERIOD
  
  • PST: December 21, 11 PM – 2023 January 18, 11 PM
  • UTC: December 22, 7 AM – 2023 January 19, 7 AM
  • CET: December 22, 8 AM – 2023 January 19, 8 AM
  • KST: December 22, 4 PM – 2023 January 19, 4 PM 
• PUBLIC VOTING PERIOD (CONTEST MENU OPEN PERIOD)
  
  • PST: 2023 February 8, 11 PM – 2023 February 22, 11 PM
  • UTC: 2023 February 9, 7 AM – 2023 February 23, 7 AM
  • CET: 2023 February 9, 8 AM – 2023 February 23, 8 AM
  • KST: 2023 February 9, 4 PM – 2023 February 23, 4 PM
• WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
  
  • PST: 2023 February 27, 11 PM
  • UTC: 2023 February 28, 7 AM
  • CET: 2023 February 28, 8 AM
  • KST: 2023 February 28, 4 PM 

• WINNER
  
  • 6,000 USD
• FIVE FINALISTS WHO MAKE IT TO PUBLIC VOTE
  
  • 50,000 G-COIN each

SELECTION CRITERIA 

• Sponsor will choose a total of five (5) Finalists from the qualifying entries based on the judging criteria, who will each win 50,000 g-coin. 
• The general public will then vote on http://pubg.com/ for their favorite entry among the Finalists, and the entry with the most votes will be chosen to win the prize money of $6,000.
• The prizes will be sent via in-game mailbox and wire transfer.
• Winners will be responsible for taxes and public charges (or taxes incurred through the payment of winnings), and we may contact you individually to request your name, contact, account information, copy of identification card, and any other information for the payment of your prize. If you do not wish to do this, you may decline the award.
• Please refer to the Personal Information Collection and Usage Agreement for more details about the protection of your personal information.
• Don’t include any references to religion, political organization, or political orientation.
• Don’t use logos or designs reminiscent of military contractors/units, etc.
• Don’t violate the rights of any other person or company by using their trademarks, music, logos, names, or images.
• Don’t use any content that is obscene; offensive; sexually explicit; derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group; promotes alcohol, substance abuse, illegal drugs, tobacco, actual firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing) or a particular political agenda; defames, misrepresents or contains disparaging remarks about other people or companies or communicates messages or images inconsistent with the positive images and/or good will to which we wish to associate; and/or violates any law.
• Winners may be excluded from awards if they fall under any of the following conditions:
  • A. The applicant’s contact information has been entered falsely or incorrectly;
  • B. Any taxes and public charges owed by you have not been deposited by the notified deposit period;
  • C. The winner does not meet the age-rating requirement of the game;
  • D. The recipient of the actual prize does not match the name of the winner;
  • E. The winner does not submit the required documents or pay relevant tax by the notified period; or
  • F. The winner does not accept or reject the prize within the allotted time.
• Each entrant may submit only one entry.

OFFICIAL RULES 


NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY MONEY IS NECESSARY TO ENTER. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE ENTRIES RECEIVED AND SKILL OF THE ENTRANT. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR WHERE REGISTRATION, BONDING OR LOCALIZATION REQUIRED. SUBJECT TO ALL NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL LAWS. 


This 2022 Fan Art Contest (the “Contest”) is governed by these official rules (“Official Rules”) and the PUBG’s Terms of Service available at https://global.battlegrounds.pubg.com/tos-steam/ (“Terms of Service”). Other important details and requirements and conditions of participations for the Contest may be set forth on the page which linked to these Official Rules (the “Contest Page”). By posting or submitting an entry to the Contest, you are accepting the terms and conditions of participation on the Contest Page, these Official Rules, and the Terms of Service. 


1. CONTEST SPONSOR. The sponsor of this Contest is KRAFTON Inc. a Korean corporation with its registered office at Centerfield East Tower 34F, 231, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (“Sponsor”).



2. ENTRY CRITERIA.  All entries must meet the following criteria:

• a. Entries must be submitted according to the specifications set forth in the Submission Guidelines.
• b. Entries must not previously have been publicly available prior to the commencement of the Contest.
• c. Entries must be original and may not contain material that (a) is obscene, defamatory, libelous, threatening, pornographic, racially or ethnically offensive, or encourages conduct that would be considered a criminal offense, gives rise to civil liability, or violates any law; (b) infringes, misappropriates or violates a third party’s patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, contractual rights, moral rights or other intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity or privacy, or any other rights of third parties; (c) violates, or encourages any conduct that would violate any applicable law or regulation or would give rise to civil liability; (d) is fraudulent, false, misleading or deceptive; (e) is grossly harmful, racially or ethnically objectionable, disparaging, blasphemous, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, pedophilic, vulgar or offensive; (f) promotes discrimination, bigotry, racism, hatred, harassment or harm against any individual or group; (g) is violent, bullying, or threatening or promotes violence, money laundering or gambling, terrorism, or actions that are threatening or disrespectful to any person or entity; (h) harms minors in any way; or (i) promotes illegal or harmful activities or substances.
• d. Entries must follow the community guidelines and terms of service of the platform designated by region for entry.

Each entry is associated with the Entrant who submitted it. The recorded time of entries for any Contest entry will be the date and timestamp of the entry as displayed in KST. Sponsor may reject any entries that are found, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, to be in violation of these Official Rules.  


3. ENTRANT ELIGIBILITY. This Contest is void where prohibited by local law or where registration, bonding or localization required. All entrants must be at least the age of majority in their state or country of their residence. Employees of Sponsor, Krafton Inc., and its respective affiliate companies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. Any additional eligibility requirements can be found on these Official Rules. In the event of a dispute as to any entrant, the authorized holder of the associated account, email address or username will be deemed to be the entrant. The “authorized holder” is the natural person assigned an account, email address or username by an Internet access provider, online service provider, social media channel or other organization responsible for assigning accounts, email addresses or usernames. Each potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized holder.


4. CONTEST PERIOD. This Contest begins on December 22, 2022 (16:00 KST) and ends on February 28, 2023 (16:00 KST) (the “Contest Period”), as further set forth below. Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Contest. The Contest will be carried out in four Stages as further detailed below:

• a. Submitting Stage: Time period:  December 22, 2022 (16:00 KST) to January 19, 2023 (16:00 KST). During the Submitting Stage, players should follow the Submission Guidelines and submit their entry through Contest Page. Please provide your real information.
• b. 1st Review Stage: Time period: January 19, 2023 (16:00 KST) to February 9, 2023 (16:00 KST). During the Review Stage, a panel of judges appointed by the Sponsor (“Judges”) will review the entries based on the judging criteria below and select the 5 finalists.
  – Creativity 
  – Compliance with the Design Guidelines 
  – Fit with the brand identity of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 
• c. The Final Vote: Time Period: February 9, 2023 (16:00 KST) to February 23, 2023 (16:00 KST). During the Final Vote Stage, players will vote for the Champion through PUBG.COM’s voting page (SurveyMonkey).
• d. Winner Announcement: Time Period: February 28, 2023 (16:00 KST). The Champion will be announced via PUBG.COM.

5. DETERMINATION OF WINNER(S). The number of winners of the Contest are as follows:

• a. 5 winners (1 Champion out of 5 winners) 

In order to verify the winners, each entrant must input their in-game nickname, platform for account, email address (contact), and information necessary to provide you with the prize money (e.g., financial information). 


Sponsor will notify winners through announcement page in PUBG.COM. 


Sponsor may contact winners in a language prominent in the country of entry of each such winner, or English, at its discretion.  


In the event a potential winner is disqualified, the prize will be given to the next entrant eligible to win a prize based on the judging criteria. Sponsor is not responsible for any delay or failure to receive or understand notification for any reason, including inactive account(s), technical difficulties associated therewith, or winner’s failure to adequately monitor any account. Winner, and any other individuals appearing in winner’s entry, may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility, liability release and a publicity release. By entering this Contest or accepting any prize, each participant (including without limitation each honorable mention) allows Sponsor to use their name, photograph, likeness, voice, opinions, information, biographical information, hometown and jurisdiction of residence for publicity and promotional purposes without further compensation where permitted by law. Except where prohibited, participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s consent to Sponsor’s use of entrant’s name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown and jurisdiction of residence for promotional purposes in any media without further payment or consideration. 



6. PRIZES. The prizes for winner are as indicated below. The prizes will be subject to the terms of the issuer. No substitution, assignment or transfer of the prizes is permitted, except by Sponsor, who has the right to substitute a prize with another of comparable or greater value. TAXES AND ANY OTHER COSTS, IF ANY, RELATED TO THE PRIZE ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER.

• 1) Champion (1 person): Prize money of $6,000 
• 2) Winners (5 persons, Champion included): 50,000 G-Coin (per person) 

 
To claim a prize, winners should follow the instructions contained in their notification of a winning Contest entry. Winners may be required to sign an affidavit or otherwise provide affirmative consent regarding their eligibility, liability release (including for travel risks if the prize includes traveling), a publicity release approving the use of their name and likeness for publicity and marketing purposes to the extent not already covered by these Official Rules, payment of applicable federal, and state tax releases, which release needs to be returned via email to Sponsor within 48 hours of notification, or else the prize will be forfeited. In order to send the prize money via wire transfer, the company will carry out separate “Personal Information Collection and Usage Agreement.” Prizes returned as undeliverable or otherwise not claimed within fifteen (15) days after delivery of notification will be forfeited. 


Prizes are not transferable. No substitutions or exchanges (including for cash) of any prizes will be permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize for another prize. Limit one prize per household or address, except that Champion will receive G-coins and prize money. All prizes are awarded “AS IS” and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied, (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose). 


Each winner will be notified by through announcement page in PUBG.COM within 60 days following the Contest Period end date. If the notification that Sponsor sends is returned as undeliverable, or you are otherwise unreachable for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize to the next winning entry. A winner must respond to any notices sent from Sponsor and provide any requested information to be owed any prize; failure to so respond will result in forfeiture of the prize and, at Sponsor’s discretion, disqualification of the winner and allocating any limited quantity prize, if applicable, to an alternate winner. 


7. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION. By submitting an entry for this Contest, you agree to abide by these Official Rules and any decision Sponsor makes regarding this Contest, which Sponsor or its designees can make in their sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify and prosecute to the fullest extent permitted by law any entrant or winner who, in Sponsor’s reasonable suspicion, tampers with Sponsor’s site, the entry process, intentionally submits more than the allowed entries, violates these Official Rules or the Terms of Service, or acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.


Any cheating or defrauding of the Contest systems is strictly forbidden and will lead to the complete disqualification of your entry, disqualification from future Contests, and legal action for damages incurred by us to the fullest extent permitted by law. Please play fairly. Any breach of these Official Rules by you will disqualify you from participation in the Contest or receiving prizes. Sponsor may, at its option, disqualify you from participation if you have previously won a prize or been disqualified from any Contest, sweepstakes, competition, or other promotional offering held by Sponsor. Any entrant who submits a Contest entry that they themselves did not create may be disqualified from the Contest. Submissions that contain material or content in violation of the Submission Guidelines, that fail to adhere to the requirements within these Official Rules, or that are fraudulent in any way may be disqualified. Sponsor staff and administrators, at their discretion, may remove, or order removed, any and all entries submitted by a disqualified Entrant, as well as any entry deemed ineligible by failure to abide by the requirements of these Rules. 



8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Ownership in the entry and any intellectual property rights in the entry provided by the entrant for the Contest remains with the entrant subject to the rights granted to Sponsor as provided herein. By participating in the Contest, each entrant grants to Sponsor a non-exclusive, worldwide, fully paid, royalty-free, unrestricted, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, and sublicensable license to reprint, display, reproduce, perform, create derivative works of, or otherwise use, without restriction (including on the purpose or medium), the entry and any other materials and information provided by entrant for the Contest. Each participating entrant hereby warrants that any entry and other materials and information provided by entrant for the Contest are entrant’s original works and do not violate or infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, rights of privacy, publicity, moral rights or other intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity, and do not violate any rules or regulations. If the entry or information or materials provided by entrant contain any material or elements that are not owned by entrant and/or which are subject to the rights of third parties, entrant represents he or she has obtained, prior to submission of the entry and information or materials, any and all releases and consents necessary to permit use and exploitation of the entry and information and materials by Sponsor in the manner set forth in the Official Rules without additional compensation.


Entrant agrees that Sponsor has the right to verify the ownership and originality of all entries and that, upon Sponsor’s request, entrant must submit a written copy of any release or permission entrant has received from a third-party granting entrant the right to use such property. Entrant understands and acknowledges that in the event an entry is selected as a winning entry, and entrant’s ownership, rights and the originality of the entry cannot be verified to the satisfaction of Sponsor or is in any other way ineligible, Sponsor may select an alternate entry as a winning entry based on the same judging criteria. 


Except to the extent prohibited by law, entrants waive the benefit of any “moral rights” or “droit moral” or similar rights in any country to any content that they upload, submit or otherwise provide to Sponsor associated with their entry(ies) in the Contest (“Entrant Content”). In addition, when an entrant creates, appears in, uploads, or posts Entrant Content, that entrant grants Sponsor a non-exclusive, transferable, worldwide, royalty-free, unrestricted, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable license to such entrant’s name, likeness, and voice, including in connection with commercial or sponsored content. This means, among other things, that such entrant will not be entitled to any compensation from Sponsor, its affiliates, or its business partners if such entrant’s name, likeness, or voice is conveyed through the game or any related services, or on one of Sponsor’s business partner’s platforms. 


Other than for the sole and limited purpose of participating in the Contest during the Contest duration, these Official Rules grant no license, permission, or rights to use Sponsor’s content, game content, or any Sponsor intellectual property for any other purpose whatsoever. 



9. DISCLAIMER, RELEASE AND LIMIT OF LIABILITY. SPONSOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING ANY PRIZE OR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST. BY ENTERING THE CONTEST OR RECEIPT OF ANY PRIZE, ENTRANT AGREES TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR, SPONSOR’S SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, DISTRIBUTORS, ADVERTISING/CONTEST AGENCIES, ANY THIRD-PARTY SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS UTILIZED FOR THE CONTEST, AND PRIZE SUPPLIERS, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENT COMPANIES AND EACH SUCH COMPANY’S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY, INCLUDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST OR RECEIPT OR USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE. THE RELEASED PARTIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR: (1) ANY INCORRECT OR INACCURATE INFORMATION, WHETHER CAUSED BY ENTRANT, PRINTING ERRORS OR BY ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT OR PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATED WITH OR UTILIZED IN THE CONTEST; (2) TECHNICAL FAILURES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO MALFUNCTIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, OR DISCONNECTIONS IN PHONE LINES OR NETWORK HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE; (3) UNAUTHORIZED HUMAN INTERVENTION IN ANY PART OF THE ENTRY PROCESS OR THE CONTEST; (4) TECHNICAL OR HUMAN ERROR WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTEST OR THE PROCESSING OF ENTRIES; OR (5) ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS, DATA OR PROPERTY WHICH MAY BE CAUSED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, FROM ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST OR RECEIPT OR USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE. If for any reason an entrant’s entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost, or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, entrant’s sole remedy is the opportunity to submit another entry in the Contest. If it is not possible to award another entry due to discontinuance of the Contest, or for any reason, Sponsor may choose, in its sole discretion, another winning entry(ies) for any or all of the prizes offered herein from all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance. No more than the stated number of prizes will be awarded. In event that production, technical, programming or any other reasons cause more than stated number of prizes as set forth in these Official Rules to be available and/or claimed, Sponsor reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes by a choosing from all legitimate, unawarded, eligible prize claims. In the event Sponsor is prevented from continuing with the Contest as contemplated herein by any event beyond its control, including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, or any federal, state or local government law, order, or regulation, or other cause not reasonably within Sponsor’s control (each a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence), then subject to any governmental approval which may be required, Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Contest. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.


10. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION. Entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. To the except permitted by applicable laws, these Official Rules and the Contest shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the Republic of Korea, and any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be finally settled by arbitration by the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (“KCAB”) in accordance with the International Arbitration Rules of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board. The number of arbitrators shall be one. The seat, or legal place, of arbitral proceedings shall be Seoul, the Republic of Korea. The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English. The remedy for any claim shall be limited to actual damages, and in no event shall any party be entitled to recover punitive, exemplary, consequential, or incidental damages, including attorney’s fees or other such related costs of bringing a claim, or to rescind this agreement or seek injunctive or any other equitable relief.



11. PERSONAL INFORMATION. Entrants may be required to enter personal information during the course of this Contest, such as in-game name and/or social media handles. This information will be used to promote the Contest (e.g., announce winners), contact winners and deliver prizes. Without limiting Sponsor’s rights under its privacy policies with regard to its use of personal information, including the policy available at [[url=https://global.battlegrounds.pubg.com/2022/12/22/2022-fan-art-contest-survive/]2022 Fan Art Contest: SURVIVE[/url]], by participating in this Contest entrant is consenting to the collection, use and processing of their personal information as set forth in these Official Rules and the privacy policy mentioned above, as well as any further processing of personal information willingly provided to Sponsor during an entrant’s participation in the Contest.



12. LANGUAGES. These Official Rules may be made in multiple language versions. In the event of a dispute as to the terms of different language versions, the English version shall prevail.



13. NO AFFILIATION WITH SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, any of the social media channels or third-party platforms used in connection with this Contest. 


14. RIGHTS RESERVED. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, change, or suspend this Contest in the event of cheating or other extenuating circumstances that affect the fairness or integrity of this Contest. This right is reserved whether the event is due to human or technical error. If a solution cannot be found to restore the integrity of the Contest, we reserve the right to select winners from among all eligible entries received before we had to cancel, change or suspend the Contest.


15. MISCELLANEOUS. Sponsor reserves the right to change these Official Rules at any time, in its sole discretion, and to suspend or cancel the Contest or any entrant’s participation in the Contest should viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention or other causes beyond Sponsor’s control affect the administration, security or proper play of the Contest or Sponsor otherwise becomes (as determined in its sole discretion) incapable of running the Contest as planned. Entrants who violate these Official Rules, tamper with the operation of the Contest or engage in any conduct that is detrimental or unfair to Sponsor, the Contest or any other entrant (in each case as determined in Sponsor’s sole discretion) are subject to disqualification from entry into the Contest. Sponsor reserves the right to lock out persons whose eligibility is in question or who have been disqualified or are otherwise ineligible to enter the Contest. ALL DECISIONS BY SPONSOR ARE FINAL. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE CONTEST.


For any feedback and/or questions regarding the official rules, the contest itself, winners, prizes, etc., please contact: http://mailto:pubgcontest@krafton.com.


Let’s get designing some helmets!


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Hello players (and trainees), 


How’s surviving the new winter in Vikendi going?


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has always been about survival – so to test you out, we have prepared a 2-week training course to determine the strongest survivor of the cold.


Let us briefly explain what you would expect from this training.


Explore every Vikendi area possible, capture and upload an intense moment of your training online to earn a chance to receive G-COIN.


Read on for the full training guide.


※ This event is available to both PC and Console platform users.

1. Take a screenshot or video of you exploring and trying out different features in Vikendi.
   • This event will be held ONLY IN VIKENDI.
2. Upload the screenshot/video to your social media account on one of the following platforms.
   • Twitter
   • Instagram
   • Facebook
3. Please include the following information along with your entry:
   • Your PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS in-game nickname
   • Your game platform (ex. Steam, KAKAO, Epic Games Store, Xbox, PlayStation®, etc.)
   • REQUIRED HASHTAGS North America
     
     • #VIKENDI_REBORN
     • #VIKENDIRBRN
     • PLEASE READ YOUR REGION’S ANNOUNCEMENT AT PUBG.COM FOR YOUR REGION’S REQUIRED HASHTAGS!

300 trainees selected from the submitted entries will receive the following rewards: 1,000 G-COIN (30 DAYS).


※ The following dates are subject to change according to the weather conditions of the new winter. Updates will be given in the event of date changes.


The Vikendi Cold Weather Training will be held during the following period – trainees will only be selected from submissions made within the provided dates!

• PST: December 15, 11 PM – December 30, 10:59 PM
• CET: December 16, 8 AM – December 31, 7:59 AM
• KST: December 16, 4 PM – December 31, 3:59 PM
• UTC: December 16, 7 AM – December 31, 6:59 AM

• PST: 2023 January 19, 11 PM
• CET: 2023 January 20, 8 AM
• KST: 2023 January 20, 4 PM 
• UTC: 2023 January 20, 7 AM

• A single PUBG account may participate only ONCE in this event.
• Submissions showing areas ONLY IN VIKENDI will receive a chance to be one of the 300 winners.
• Only entries submitted through the provided platforms above (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) will be counted.
• Your social media post is required to be PUBLIC (everyone can see it) without any viewer restrictions during the event period and until rewards are delivered.
• Participants who submit screenshots/videos that are not their own will be immediately disqualified and have their rewards withdrawn even after receival.
• WE ADVISE YOU TO NOT CHANGE YOUR PUBG NICKNAME AFTER PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT AS THERE MAY BE DIFFICULTIES DURING THE PROCESS OF DELIVERING YOUR REWARD(S).
• Your screenshots/videos may be used in KRAFTON and/or PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ official channels.
  • Please hold on to your original files as we may ask for them later on!
• The winners announcement in our official homepage and community pages may include your social media’s link/nickname/content.
• The winners’ screenshots/videos can be used by the company for promotional purposes, and the screenshots/videos may be transformed freely during the process.

Now pull out your best training uniform, weapon skin, and hairstyle from your Customize closet and begin your Vikendi Cold Weather Training.


Good luck with surviving.


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Hello players!


We’ve invited some special guests to Paradise Resort for this end-of-year holiday: LINE FRIENDS!


This update, a triple LINE FRIENDS combo is prepared to create some unforgettable, festive memories with you all before we head off to a new, refreshing start.


Let’s check out all the details below.

• INTRODUCING LINE FRIENDS

LINE FRIENDS is a global creative studio creating a new culture through various contents. The original characters of LINE FRIENDS are BROWN, CONY, SALLY, CHOCO, LEONARD, EDWARD, MOON, JAMES, BOSS, JESSICA, and PANGYO.



Dive down to Sanhok and meet BROWN, CONY, SALLY, CHOCO, and more LINE FRIENDS in their wintery dreamland located in the midst of the jungle.



Say hi to SALLY and her choo-choo train as they revolve around the magical snow globe, where BROWN and CONY enjoy their cherry-on-the-top date.



Colliding with the moving train won’t hurt, but make sure you apologize to SALLY if you wish to keep your stay at Paradise Resort!



Feel free to book a night or two at Paradise Resort and enjoy your luxurious stay with LINE FRIENDS, but be aware the condition of your room is not guaranteed due to unexpected havoc that may be caused by other visitors looking for that Chicken Dinner.



Care to join LINE FRIENDS for an old game of Bingo? Complete daily missions, obtain tickets, and cross out Bingo lines to claim LINE FRIENDS and Vikendi rewards!

• Access the LINE FRIENDS Bingo! page through the Event page icon located on the upper right side of the lobby.
• Numbers 1 through 25 will be randomly assigned to a 5×5 bingo card on the LINE FRIENDS Bingo! event page.
• Tickets can be used to unlock a single, random number on the bingo card.
  • Tickets are obtainable through daily missions.
• Your goal is to unlock as many bingo lines as possible during the event period to receive amazing LINE FRIENDS and Vikendi rewards!

※ Daily missions reset daily at 02:00 UTC.

• Enter the lobby. → 1 TICKET
• Survive 15 minutes in a single match. Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.
  → 1 TICKET
• Survive 30 minutes in total. Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.
  → 2 TICKETS

• 1 Bingo Line: PECULIAR GREETING EMOTE
• 2 Bingo Lines: DINOLAND REBORN SPRAY
• 3 Bingo Lines: VIKENDI SNOW SPORTS BOOTS
• 4 Bingo Lines: VIKENDI SNOW SPORTS PANTS
• 5 Bingo Lines: VIKENDI SNOW SPORTS JACKET
• 6 Bingo Lines: LINE FRIENDS CONY GIFTS SPRAY
• 7 Bingo Lines: VIKENDI SNOW SPORTS – HELMET (LEVEL 1)
• 8 Bingo Lines: THE DROP SPRAY
• 9 Bingo Lines: VIKENDI SNOW SPORTS GLOVES
• 10 Bingo Lines: VIKENDI SNOW SPORTS BACKPACK (LEVEL 1)
• 11 Bingo Lines: LINE FRIENDS BROWN GIFTS SPRAY
• 12 Bingo Lines: CONTRABAND COUPON X 10

Unlock a certain number of bingo lines and claim bonus rewards!

• 1 Bingo Line Unlocked: VIKENDI SNOW SPORTS – S686
• 5 Bingo Lines Unlocked: CONTRABAND COUPON X 15
• 12 Bingo Lines Unlocked: LINE FRIENDS BROWN WREATH EMBLEM

• PC
  • PST: December 13, 11 PM – January 9, 2023, 11 PM
  • CET: December 14, 8 AM – January 10, 2023, 8 AM
  • KST: December 14, 4 PM – January 10, 2023, 4 PM
• Console
  • PST: December 14, 11 PM – January 10, 2023, 11 PM
  • CET: December 15, 8 AM – January 11, 2023, 8 AM
  • KST: December 15, 4 PM – January 11, 2023, 4 PM

• You may draw the same bingo number up to twice.
• Tickets are no longer obtainable once every number on the bingo card is marked.

※ THE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW MAY REAPPEAR THROUGH OTHER IN-GAME PLATFORMS (SUCH AS THE WORKSHOP, YOUR SHOP, ETC.) AND/OR EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS EVEN AFTER THEIR SALES PERIODS.


※ The sales periods shown below are subject to change.



BROWN, CONY, SALLY, and CHOCO have prepared their own costumes to share with our Battleground players. Better yet, the Mega Bundle presents you every LINE FRIENDS Set and explosive bonus items!


ITEMS LIST

• Set
  • LINE FRIENDS Mega Bundle (5490 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus items: LINE FRIENDS BROWN – Pan, LINE FRIENDS BROWN Parachute, LINE FRIENDS BROWN Spray, LINE FRIENDS CONY Spray, LINE FRIENDS SALLY Spray, LINE FRIENDS CHOCO Spray
  • LINE FRIENDS BROWN Set (2080 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus item: LINE FRIENDS BROWN’s Thumbs Up Emote
  • LINE FRIENDS CONY Set (2080 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus item: LINE FRIENDS CONY’s Joy Emote
  • LINE FRIENDS SALLY Set (2080 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus item: LINE FRIENDS SALLY’s Anger Emote
  • LINE FRIENDS CHOCO Set (2080 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus item: Victory Dance – LINE FRIENDS CHOCO’s Boogie Emote

SALES PERIOD:

• PC
  • PST: December 13, After live server maintenance – January 10, 2023, 6 PM
  • CET: December 14, After live server maintenance – January 11, 2023, 3 AM
  • KST: December 14, After live server maintenance – January 11, 2023, 11 AM
• Console
  • PST: December 21, After live server maintenance – January 18, 2023, 8 PM
  • CET: December 22, After live server maintenance – January 19, 2023, 5 AM
  • KST: December 22, After live server maintenance – January 19, 2023, 1 PM

Spend a lovely holiday with LINE FRIENDS!


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Hello players!


The voting phase for Fan Art Contest: LOOT has successfully come to a wrap. A huge thank you to all of our participants!


Today, we’d like to go right ahead and announce the final winner of Fan Art Contest: LOOT. (Drum roll)


Congratulations, LOST_VODKA_!


Your design has won an astounding 28.97% of total votes! Your design will now undergo a transformation to an in-game Backpack (Level 2) skin and be added to the Store.



The following rewards will be delivered to the winners and voters:

• THE FINAL WINNER
  
  • $10,000 USD (The winner is responsible for the payment of applicable taxes and charges.)
    • To be delivered once the individual contract with the final winner is fulfilled.
• FIVE FINALISTS (INCLUDING FINAL WINNER) 
  
  • 50,000 G-COIN
    • G-COIN rewards will be delivered to your account by February 10, 2023 (UTC).
• VOTERS
  
  • In-game Spray – Buggy Trail
    • The Spray reward will be delivered to your account by February 10, 2023 (UTC).

• PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW.
• We may require additional information such as your PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS nickname, etc. through THE E-MAIL YOU USED TO PARTICIPATE in the Fan Art Contest.
• The in-game skin of the final winner’s design is scheduled to be released in 2023. The release schedule is subject to change and any changes will be notified through a separate announcement. 

• Participation in this contest is subject to the Terms & Conditions and the Official Rules shared via the [[url=https://global.battlegrounds.pubg.com/2022/10/06/fan-art-contest-loot/]2022 Fan Art Contest: LOOT

[/url]] notice. For more details, refer to the prior notice [[url=https://global.battlegrounds.pubg.com/2022/10/06/fan-art-contest-loot/]2022 Fan Art Contest: LOOT[/url]].[/*]

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITONS CAREFULLY. YOU MAY CHOOSE TO ACCEPT THE REWARD OR WITHDRAW FROM THE CONTEST. 

Your e-mail address, PUBG nickname, and information on the platform (such as Steam/PlayStation®/Xbox) will be collected and used for the purpose of operating the contest (confirmation of participation, winner selection, reward distribution, prevention of unfair and illegal participation) and WILL BE STORED FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE CONTEST (HOWEVER, IF THERE ARE SPECIAL PROVISIONS, RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS SHALL APPLY).

For more information on the use of personal information, please read our PRIVACY POLICY.

By submitting, you agree that KRAFTON Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) reserves the right to use the winning Backpack (Lv. 2)design (hereinafter referred to as “awarded design”).

If selected as the awarded design, additional personal information such as the name, contact information, bank account information, and a copy of your ID may be collected and used to provide the rewards and process tax and public charges (which the winner is responsible for). In this case, there will be an additional procedure for collecting personal information and obtaining consent to use them.

The Company reserves all rights to the entries to the extent permitted by relevant laws and regulations, and in no event shall the winner require additional compensation other than the compensation provided for the use of the awarded design for in-game implementation, sales, etc. as set forth in the policy.

In the event of a dispute related to an entry, the Company shall not be obliged to intervene in conflicts occurring between participants or participants and a third party, and the Company shall not be liable to compensate for any damages.

In addition, participants are liable for any disputes that occur in relation to the entries.

The Company cannot be held liable for any issues that result from the creation, disclosure, distribution, etc. of the entries and is thereby not responsible for providing compensation for damages. 

The winner must submit an original file (.PSD, .AI, etc.) of the awarded design; please hold on to your original files.

The winner agrees to the modification or the reconstruction of the awarded design during the process of implementing in-game content.

The awarded design can be used by the Company for promotional purposes.

The Company reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the contest without notice or consent from the participants in the event of any fraud or other circumstances undermining the impartiality or the integrity of the contest. This is valid regardless of the reason, whether it is due to a human or a technical error. If a solution to restore the integrity of the contest cannot be found, the Company reserves the right to select a winner from all eligible entries received prior to the cancellation, modification, or suspension of the contest.

The winner may be disqualified if he or she falls under any of the following cases; the title and the prize may be forfeited even after they have been granted.

• Where the participant does not consent to the terms and conditions and the collection and use of personal information.
• Where the submitted information on the participant is false or where the participant cannot be contacted through the provided contact information 
• Where the tax and public charges have not been deposited within the notified period
• Where the winner does not meet the age requirement for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
• Where the actual person receiving the prize does not match the name of the announced winner
• Where necessary documents are not submitted or taxes have not been paid 
• Where the winner refuses to accept the prize or there is ambiguity in the response for receipt of the prize

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Once again, congratulations and we’ll be seeing you all at the next Fan Art Contest!


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Hello players!


Before we salute 2022 farewell, we’d first like to welcome you to the last Store update of the year.


This December, we have a new Survivor Pass celebrating Vikendi’s revitalization, a Value Pack, and… COLORED SMOKE GRENADES?! Your Shop and previous Store items will also be leaving us this month, so don’t miss out and end your year nicely with a merry shopping spree!


We also wish to thank our players for all your love and opinions on our Store updates this year. Unique items are being continuously prepared for a fresh new year, so make sure to come back again next month!


※ THE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW MAY REAPPEAR THROUGH OTHER IN-GAME PLATFORMS (SUCH AS THE WORKSHOP, YOUR SHOP, ETC.) AND/OR EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS EVEN AFTER THEIR SALES PERIODS.


※ The sales periods shown below are subject to change.


※ Due to legal regulations, the Survivor Pass is not available for purchase in Belgium and the Netherlands.


The new SURVIVOR PASS: VIKENDI REBORN has arrived along with one of the biggest updates for Vikendi! Survive the cold, complete missions, and obtain rewards.



ITEMS LIST

• Set
  • Survivor Pass: Vikendi Reborn Weapon & Level Pack (3270 G-COIN)
  • Survivor Pass: Vikendi Reborn Weapon Pack (990 G-COIN)

SALES PERIOD:

• PC
  • PST: December 5, After live server maintenance – January 17, 2023, 4 PM
  • CET: December 6, After live server maintenance – January 18, 2023, 1 AM
  • KST: December 6, After live server maintenance – January 18, 2023, 9 AM
• Console 
  • PST: December 14, After live server maintenance – January 25, 2023, 8 PM
  • CET: December 15, After live server maintenance – January 26, 2023, 5 AM
  • KST: December 15, After live server maintenance – January 26, 2023, 1 PM

Gear up with the Flurry – P90 and dominate the snow field!



PC ITEMS LIST

• Set
  • Flurry P90 Value Pack ($9.99)
    • Includes bonus G-COIN

CONSOLE ITEMS LIST

• Set
  • Flurry P90 Value Pack ($9.99)
    • Includes bonus G-COIN

SALES PERIOD:

• PC
  • PST: December 5, After live server maintenance – January 17, 2023, 6 PM
  • CET: December 6, After live server maintenance – January 18, 2023, 3 AM
  • KST: December 6, After live server maintenance – January 18, 2023, 11 AM
• Console 
  • PST: December 14, After live server maintenance – January 25, 2023, 8 PM
  • CET: December 15, After live server maintenance – January 26, 2023, 5 AM
  • KST: December 15, After live server maintenance – January 26, 2023, 1 PM

The last Contraband Crates of the year hold a bit of a surprise: meet the new skin set, COLORED SMOKE GRENADES!


Obtain Colored Smoke Grenade skins from Contraband Crates and throw Smoke Grenades to see either orange, purple, or azure smoke seep out in-game.

• A Throwables category has been added to the Customize page.

SALES PERIOD:

• PC
  • PST: December 5, After live server maintenance – PDT March 30, 2023, 7 PM
  • CET: December 6, After live server maintenance – CEST March 31, 2023, 4 AM
  • KST: December 6, After live server maintenance – March 31, 2023, 11 AM
• Console 
  • PST: December 14, After live server maintenance – PDT March 30, 2023, 9 PM
  • CET: December 15, After live server maintenance – CEST March 31, 2023, 6 AM
  • KST: December 15, After live server maintenance – March 31, 2023, 1 PM

SALES PERIOD:

• PC
  • PST: December 5, After live server maintenance – PDT March 30, 2023, 7 PM
  • CET: December 6, After live server maintenance – CEST March 31, 2023, 4 AM
  • KST: December 6, After live server maintenance – March 31, 2023, 11 AM
• Console 
  • PST: December 14, After live server maintenance – PDT March 30, 2023, 9 PM
  • CET: December 15, After live server maintenance – CEST March 31, 2023, 6 AM
  • KST: December 15, After live server maintenance – March 31, 2023, 1 PM

※ THE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW MAY REAPPEAR THROUGH OTHER IN-GAME PLATFORMS (SUCH AS THE WORKSHOP, YOUR SHOP, ETC.) AND/OR EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS EVEN AFTER THEIR SALES PERIODS.


The Halloween representatives: Dead by Daylight costumes will be returning to the Fog.



ITEMS LIST

• Set
  • Dead by Daylight Mega Bundle (2970 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus items: Dead by Daylight Backpack Set, Dead By Daylight “Sacrificial Hook” – Pan, Dead By Daylight Killers Nameplate
  • Dead by Daylight “The Huntress” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)
  • Dead by Daylight “The Legion” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)
  • Dead by Daylight “The Clown” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)
  • Dead by Daylight “The Trapper” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)

SALES END DATE:

• PC
  • PST: December 6, 6 PM
  • CET: December 7, 3 AM
  • KST: December 7, 11 AM
• Console
  • PST: December 7, 8 PM
  • CET: December 8, 5 AM
  • KST: December 8, 1 PM

Thank you all for enjoying PUBG Global Championship 2022. Make sure to grab these cool esports skins before they leave the Store/Esports Point Shop!



PC ITEMS LIST


※ (PC) Certain PGC 2022 items are purchasable with Esports Points (EP) at the Esports Point Shop.

• Set
  • PGC 2022 Mega Bundle + Voting Coupon x 10 (5900 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus items: Hairstyle 35, PGC 2022 Parachute, PGC 2022 Aced Charm, PGC 2022 Spray, PGC 2022 Aced Backpack (Level 2), PGC 2022 Iridescent Danger – Helmet (Level 2), PGC 2022 Aced – SLR, PGC 2022 Aced – Beryl M762, 500,000 EP
  • PGC 2022 Iridescent Danger Bundle + Voting Coupon x 3 (3200 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus items: PGC 2022 Aced – SLR, 210,000 EP
  • PGC 2022 Tac-Tech Bundle + Voting Coupon x 3 (3200 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus items: PGC 2022 Aced – Beryl M762, 210,000 EP
  • PGC 2022 Emote Set + Voting Coupon x 1 (990 G-COIN)
• Individual Items
  • Hairstyle 36 (80,000 EP)
  • PGC 2022 Aced – Groza (210,000 EP)
  • PGC 2022 – Pan (210,000 EP)
  • PGC 2022 Aced Backpack (Level 3) (80,000 EP)
  • PGC 2022 Tac-Tech – Helmet (Level 3) (80,000 EP)
  • “PGC 2022” Coupe RB (210,000 EP)
  • PGC 2022 Emblem (70,000 EP)
  • BP x 1000 (5,000 EP)
  • Key Fragment (6,500 EP)
  • Nickname Change (70,000 EP)

CONSOLE ITEMS LIST

• Set
  • PGC 2022 Mega Bundle (5900 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus items: Hairstyle 35, PGC 2022 Parachute, PGC 2022 Aced Charm, PGC 2022 Spray, PGC 2022 Aced Backpack (Level 2), PGC 2022 Iridescent Danger – Helmet  (Level 2), SLR, Beryl M762
  • PGC 2022 Iridescent Danger Bundle (3200 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus items: SLR
  • PGC 2022 Tac-Tech Bundle (3200 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus items: Beryl M762
• Individual Items
  • Hairstyle 36 (500 G-COIN)
  • PGC 2022 Aced – Groza (990 G-COIN)
  • PGC 2022 – Pan (990 G-COIN)
  • PGC 2022 Aced Backpack (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
  • PGC 2022 Tac-Tech – Helmet (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
  • “PGC 2022” Coupe RB (500 G-COIN)
  • PGC 2022 Emblem (500 G-COIN)
• Emote
  • PGC 2022 Dance – Rise Up, Beat Down (990 G-COIN)

SALES END DATE:

• PC
• The PC sale end time has been readjusted to align with the closure of the Esports page. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. 
  • PST: December 6, 6 PM
  • CET: December 7, 3 AM
  • KST: December 7, 11 AM
• Console
  • PST: December 6, 8 PM
  • CET: December 7, 5 AM
  • KST: December 7, 1 PM

Desperado, the Urban Cowgirl, the Deputy, the Wanted, and the Lawman are planning to walk out of the Battlegrounds and back into the sunset.



ITEMS LIST

• Set
  • Desperado Costume Set (1490 G-COIN)
  • Urban Cowgirl Costume Set (1490 G-COIN)
  • Deputy Costume Set (1490 G-COIN)
  • Wanted Set (650 G-COIN)
  • Lawman Set (650 G-COIN)
• Individual Items
  • Desperado Hat (300 G-COIN)
  • Desperado Duster (990 G-COIN)
  • Desperado Shirt (300 G-COIN)
  • Desperado Pants (500 G-COIN)
  • Desperado Boots (200 G-COIN)
  • Urban Cowgirl Hat (300 G-COIN)
  • Urban Cowgirl Glasses (300 G-COIN)
  • Urban Cowgirl Jacket (990 G-COIN)
  • Urban Cowgirl Shorts (500 G-COIN)
  • Urban Cowgirl Boots (200 G-COIN)
  • Deputy’s Hat (300 G-COIN)
  • Deputy’s Scarf (300 G-COIN)
  • Deputy’s Jacket (990 G-COIN)
  • Deputy’s Pants (500 G-COIN)
  • Wanted Backpack (Level 2) (500 G-COIN)
  • Wanted – Helmet (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
  • Lawman Backpack (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
  • Lawman – Helmet (Level 2) (500 G-COIN)
• Emote
  • Victory Dance 88 (500 G-COIN)
  • Victory Dance 89 (500 G-COIN)
  • Cell Phone Photo (300 G-COIN)

SALES END DATE:

• PC
  • PST: December 13, 5 PM
  • CET: December 14, 2 AM
  • KST: December 14, 11 AM
• Console
  • PST: December 21, 8 PM
  • CET: December 22, 5 AM
  • KST: December 22, 1 PM

EMOTE SALES END DATE:

• PC
  • PST: December 21, 5 PM
  • CET: December 22, 2 AM
  • KST: December 22, 11 AM
• Console
  • PST: December 21, 8 PM
  • CET: December 22, 5 AM
  • KST: December 22, 1 PM

Don’t miss out on Partner MIXI Gaming’s collaborative goods!



ITEMS LIST

• Set
  • MIXI Gaming Set (1340 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus item: MIXI Gaming Spray
• Individual Items
  • MIXI’s Hoodie (500 G-COIN)
  • MIXI’s Sweatpants (500 G-COIN)
  • MIXI’s SCAR-L (990 G-COIN)

SALES END DATE:

• PC
  • PST: December 20, 6 PM
  • CET: December 21, 3 AM
  • KST: December 21, 11 AM
• Console 
  • PST: December 20, 8 PM
  • CET: December 21, 5 AM
  • KST: December 21, 1 PM

As the Cat Burglar notices there’s nothing much left to steal on the Battlegrounds, it decides to slink out the Store.



ITEMS LIST

• Set
  • Cat Burglar Set (1590 G-COIN)
    • Includes bonus items: Cat Burglar Mask, Cat Burglar Cap, Cat Burglar Gloves
• Individual Item
  • Cat Burglar Jacket (990 G-COIN)
  • Cat Burglar Shorts (990 G-COIN)
  • Cat Burglar Boots (500 G-COIN)
• Emote
  • Victory Dance 102 (500 G-COIN)

SALES END DATE:

• PC
  • PST: December 20, 6 PM
  • CET: December 21, 3 AM
  • KST: December 21, 11 AM
• Console 
  • PST: December 20, 8 PM
  • CET: December 21, 5 AM
  • KST: December 21, 1 PM

French DJ David Guetta’s Hey Mama Dance is soon to leave the Store as well.



ITEMS LIST

• Emote
  • Victory Dance – Hey Mama (1200 G-COIN)

SALES END DATE:

• PC
  • PST: December 26, 6 PM
  • CET: December 27, 3 AM
  • KST: December 27, 11 AM
• Console 
  • PST: December 27, 8 PM
  • CET: December 28, 5 AM
  • KST: December 28, 1 PM

It’s not too late to dance along to South Korea’s girl group Momoland’s Bboom Bboom!



ITEMS LIST

• Emote
  • Victory Dance – BBoom BBoom (Part 1) (600 G-COIN)
  • Victory Dance – BBoom BBoom (Part 2) (600 G-COIN)
  • Victory Dance – BBoom BBoom (Part 1 + 2) (800 G-COIN)

SALES END DATE:

• PC
  • PST: January 9, 2023, 6 PM
  • CET: January 10, 2023, 3 AM
  • KST: January 10, 2023, 11 AM
• Console
  • PST: January 10, 2023, 8 PM
  • CET: January 11, 2023, 5 AM
  • KST: January 11, 2023, 1 PM

Your Shop will be temporarily closed very soon. Pick up those discounted goods before they’re gone!

• SERVICE END DATE
  
  • PC
    • PST: December 20, 6 PM
    • CET: December 21, 3 AM
    • KST: December 21, 11 AM
  • Console 
    • PST: December 20, 8 PM
    • CET: December 21, 5 AM
    • KST: December 21, 1 PM

Happy end-of-year shopping!


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Hello players!


Special Drops is back this month to warm your hearts against the biting cold. Let’s go ahead and check out new missions and festive gifts!



Collect materials and craft your own end-of-year gifts at the Workshop and Hideout! Complete the following daily missions to collect and exchange points for rewards!

• Break 4 windows in total (30 points)
• Use 1 First Aid Kit (30 points)
• Survive 30 minutes in total (40 points)
  • Survival time includes the time spent spectating your teammates. (Duo/Squad)

• Contraband Coupon x10 (2 times)
• Credit x100
• Polymer x100

• PC
  • PST: December 5, 11 PM ~ December 18, 11 PM
  • CET: December 6, 8 AM ~ December 19, 8 AM 
  • KST: December 6, 4 PM ~ December 19, 4 PM
• Console
  • PST: November 14, 11 PM ~ December 27, 11 PM
  • CET: November 15, 8 AM ~ December 28, 8 AM 
  • KST: November 15, 4 PM ~ December 28, 4 PM

Welcoming gifts are prepared for new/returning players of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS! Obtain the Tadpal Jacket, Red Suede Prep Set, and/or PUBG 5th Panniversary – Pan and more just by accessing the game every day, starting this week!


Log in consecutively every day during the event period to receive all rewards. Bonus rewards for consecutive logins are also prepared, so don’t miss out!

• You must be either a new or returning player to be eligible for this event.
• New Player: players who have joined PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 14 days or less ago.
• Returning Player: players who have been inactive for 28 days or more since their last login.
• Based on the first login date during the event period.

DAILY LOGIN REWARDS

• Day 1: Survivor-in-Training Hoodie
• Day 2: Tadpal Jacket
• Day 3: CONTRABAND COUPON x20
• Day 4: Red Suede Prep Set
• Day 5: 5,000 BP
• Day 6: Hunter’s Chest x2
• Day 7: Crazed Maw – Helmet (Level 1)

CONSECUTIVE LOGIN REWARDS

• Log in for 2 consecutive days: PUBG 5th Panniversary – Pan
• Log in for 3 consecutive days: 300 G-Coin (7 days)

• PC & Console
  • PST: December 7, 11 PM – December 17, 11 PM
  • CET: December 8, 8 AM – December 18, 8 AM
  • KST: December 8, 4 PM – December 18, 4 PM

Spend the end-of-year season with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Complete daily missions and take home a festive hat!

• Loot 70 items in total
• Survive for 30 minutes in total
  • Survival time includes the time spent spectating your teammates. (Duo/Squad)

Complete the event missions and earn the following rewards.

• Contraband Coupon x10
• Festive Flurry Hat

• PC & Console
  • PST: December 22, 11 PM – December 24, 11 PM
  • CET: December 23, 8 AM – December 25, 8 AM
  • KST: December 23, 4 PM – December 25, 4 PM

From every ending comes a new beginning. Join us as we celebrate the beginning of a new year with Contraband Fest! Log in every day to obtain your New Year’s gifts at the Hideout.


Log in every day to obtain rewards.


DAILY LOGIN REWARDS

• Day 1: Contraband Coupon x1
• Day 2: Contraband Coupon x2
• Day 3: Contraband Coupon x3
• Day 4: Contraband Coupon x4
• Day 5: Contraband Coupon x5
• Day 6: Contraband Coupon x5
• Day 7: Contraband Coupon x10

CONSECUTIVE LOGIN REWARDS

• Day 5: Contraband Coupon x5
• Day 7: Contraband Coupon x5

• PC & Console
  • PST: December 31 2022, 11 PM – January 13 2023, 11 PM
  • CET: January 1 2023, 8 AM – January 14, 8 AM
  • KST: January 1 2023, 4 PM – January 14, 4 PM

Partner Drops is back again for December. Gain exclusive Partner Drops through Partners’ live streams!

• Receive a FESTIVE FLURRY SWEATER by watching at least 30 minutes of a Partner’s live stream.

• PC & Console  
  • PST: December 5 2022, Once live server opens – January 17 2023, 7 AM
  • CET: December 6 2022, Once live server opens – January 17 2023, 4 PM
  • KST: December 6 2022, Once live server opens – January 18 2023, 0 AM

• Drops are only available through our PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Partners.
• Rewards are obtainable within the Drops period only.
• To receive rewards, you must have a KRAFTON ID and link it to your gaming platform AND Twitch/each region’s streaming platform.
• Korea, China, and Thailand viewers will be receiving redeem codes instead of Drops due to their different streaming platforms.
• Rewards can be acquired after the Live Server Update on Console platforms.

Check out our Partners’ channels below!



(Link: https://global.battlegrounds.pubg.com/full-partner-list/)


Thank you.


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Hello players,

After two weeks of the deadly game of hide-and-seek, the collaborative mode PUBG X Dead by Daylight has come to a wrap. We hope you enjoyed experiencing different mechanisms from our classic battle royale gameplay.

Today, we’re delighted to announce the randomly selected 350 winners of the Mission Complete event!

And as always, we’d like to thank you all for participating and completing missions within the Fog.
The randomly selected 350 winners will receive 1,500 G-COIN (30-day)!

• UTC: December 1 (Thu), 7AM
• CET: December 1 (Thu), 8 AM CET
• KST: December 1 (Thu), 4 PM KST
• PST: November 30 (Wed), 11 PM PST

※ The delivery dates above are subject to change. Winners will be updated in the event of date changes.

※ Winners will receive their reward within the stated date.

PUBG-X-DEAD-BY-DAYLIGHT-Mission-Complete-Event-Winners

• Your social media post is required to be PUBLIC without any viewer restrictions during the event period and until rewards are delivered.
• Your screenshots/videos may be used in KRAFTON and/or PUBG’s official channels.
  • Therefore, please hold on to your original files as we may ask for them later on!
• Your social media link/account/content may be included in the winner announcement on official websites/community sites. 
• Additional personal information may be requested and collected from winners for account verification and reward delivery.
• We advise you to not change your PUBG nickname before you receive your reward as issues may arise during the process.
• Winners who have submitted screenshots/videos that are not their own will be immediately disqualified and have their rewards withdrawn even after delivery.
• Winners who have not completed the missions will be immediately disqualified and have their rewards withdrawn even after delivery.
• The G-COIN reward will expire in 30 days.
• Please reach out to PUBG SUPPORT if you happen to experience issues receiving the reward.

LABS mode has come to an end, but the PUBG X Dead by Daylight mode is still available to play in Custom Match!

• (PC & Console) PUBG X Dead by Daylight – Custom Match End Date: 
  • UTC: December 8 (Thu), 7 AM
  • CET: December 8 (Thu), 8 AM
  • KST: December 8 (Thu), 4 PM
  • PST: December 7 (Wed), 11 PM

See you at the next event!

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

21.1 Highlights




※ The times shown below are subject to change.

• PC
  • PST: December 5, 4:30 PM – December 6, 12:30 AM
  • CET: December 6, 1:30 AM – 9:30 AM
  • KST: December 6, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Console
  • PST: December 14, 8 PM – December 15, 4 AM
  • CET: December 15, 5 AM – 1 PM
  • KST: December 15, 1 PM – 9 PM

• Test Server
  • Featured Map: Vikendi
  • Normal Match: Erangel / Sanhok / Paramo
    • AS region: Squad
    • NA region: Squad – FPP
• Live Server
  • Featured Map: Vikendi
  • Map Selection Region
    • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / Paramo
    • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego
  • Random Map Region
    • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / Paramo
    • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego
  • Console (Xbox, PlayStation®, Stadia)
    • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / Paramo
    • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego

(PC) The FPP queue for Solo, Duo, and Squad will no longer be available in KR/JP regions. Not only have we needed to align our available services with other platforms, but we’ve also confirmed the current FPP matchmaking in these regions were not striving enough to maintain the queue.

※ Please keep in mind the features and updates shown below may be modified or even possibly removed due to reasons such as bugs, in-game issues, and/or community feedback. Also, the images shown below are provided as visual guidelines – they may look different in the actual game as builds are continuously developed and fixed before they go live.

It all started with the sudden climate change ravaging Vikendi’s lands that once flourished with greenery and crystal clear skies. Habitants of Vikendi were forced to retreat the area as blizzards drove cities to the point they were no longer able to function. No traces of life were to be found for months.

Now a desolate snowfield, the northern part of Vikendi is covered with sheets of snow – meanwhile in the south, glimpses of new land begin to peep out; survivors of the cold start to gather back, clutching on to desperate hopes of a new domain.

Starting now, Vikendi commences its comeback as a harsh winterland and is prepared to pit players into its ruthless depths of snow.

Welcome to the rebirth of Vikendi.

Test out Vikendi Reborn TODAY as soon as the Test Server opens!

• Vikendi…
  • Is available as a Featured Map.
  • Has expanded from a 6x6km map to a 8x8km map.
  • Is composed of various environments such as glaciers, snowfields, and greenery.
  • Presents sharp slopes and heavy snow in the north, with relatively less snow and flatter terrain in the south.
  • Features Clear and Cloudy weathers.

• Dev’s Comment

As we resurrect the snowy concept of Vikendi, we also wanted to respond to several in-game issues our community had faced before our previous Vikendi’s remaster. One of the main feedback regarded the restrain players felt on their eyes due to the whiteness of Vikendi’s snow when playing the map for more than a certain period of time. To resolve this issue, we’ve conducted continuous tests by adjusting the overall colors of the map and even utilizing the clouds to cast shadows over the snow to reduce whiteness.

We’ve also adjusted the overall topography of the map to remove the disadvantages and overly advantageous factors that once existed in specific areas.

Always remember that PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team will continue to monitor your feedback after this update, so keep those suggestions and opinions coming! See you at the revitalized winter wonderland!

Make sure to visit the Vikendi Website (https://vikendi.pubg.com/) and head off on a tour through Vikendi’s new landmarks, features, and many more!



Introducing the new transportation system: Cable Cars. Round trip fares will cost you 300 BP.

• There are two routes for each station, with only one Cable Car running per route.
• Cable Cars move automatically.
  • You can board Cable Cars once Cable Cars arrive to their station.
• Cable Cars will stop briefly at each station before moving on to the opposite route.
• You may also board Cable Cars with a vehicle.
• Available modes
  • Only available in Vikendi.
  • Normal Matches, Custom Matches

• Dev’s Comment

A new transportation system: the Cable Car has arrived to present you new gameplay dynamics! Face off enemies traveling the opposite Cable Car route, or launch surprise attacks to enemies on the ground midair! Panzerfausts will also most likely spawn in most Cable Cars, so why not blast your enemies off their leisure Cable Car ride?



Meet the new Lab Camp, a new area holding high value items in the northwest!

• Lab Camps are scattered around the frozen lake in the northwest.
  • Each Lab Camp differs in size and structure.
• Supply Drops, a new type of crate spawning certain items with certain probability distributions, will spawn in Lab Camps.
  • Yellow Supply Drops: Boost items, Throwables, M79, or Level 3 Equipment may spawn.
  • Red Supply Drops: Weapons available in Vikendi (including ammo) may spawn.
    • You may even find Care Package weapons if you’re very lucky!
  • Blue Supply Drops: Attachments available in Vikendi.
• Alarms are installed in certain Lab Camps. They will immediately activate once items are extracted from Supply Drops.
  • Activated alarms will emit a loud siren and red lights for a certain period of time.
  • Interacting with Supply Drops while the alarm is activated will not restart the alarm’s activation.
    • Interacting with Supply Drops after an alarm’s activation time will reactivate the alarm.

• Dev’s Comment

Introducing a new area that can be used as another loot-rich area for players. Lab Camps are located around the frozen lake, where building s are relatively hard to find.

But everything can’t just simply go as planned – make sure to take items from those Supply Drops as fast as you can before you excite that sensitive alarm!

And if you’re extra lucky today, you might be able to find super rare Supply Drops that hold even more and better loot. Good luck!



It’s not Better Luck Next Time when you die during a match. Comeback BR has arrived to Vikendi to present you not only one, but three opportunities!

• Players will spectate their team member(s) once they die during specific phases of the match.
• Once Comeback BR’s countdown is over, a loading screen will pop up and move the appropriate players to the Comeback BR arena.
  • Every player’s health will reset.
  • Every item/equipment/boost a player had before death will be removed.
• During a Comeback BR Phase,
  • Players who survive will return to the match with every item they obtained in the arena.
    • A total of three Comeback BR Phases will proceed during a single match.
      • The first, second, and third Comeback BR Phases will proceed consecutively during certain phases of the match. The Comeback BR participant recruitment phase will be shown on the top left of the world map screen.
      • Players who only die during a Comeback BR Phase participant recruitment phase will be able to participate in a Comeback BR Phase.
      • After a player returns to a match after a Comeback BR Phase and dies again, they’ll be able to join the next Comeback BR Phase if they die within the participant recruitment phase.
  • Players who die will spectate their teammates until the next Comeback BR Phase.
    • Players who die in the first/second Comeback BR Phase are provided the opportunity to retry in the next Phase.
• A dead player waiting for a Comeback BR Phase to start will instantly lose the match if every teammate dies in the match and/or if they quit the match.
• A Comeback BR Multidrop will be available per Comeback BR Phase.
• A separate Blue Zone from the match will be activated in Comeback BR.
• Various items (including Backpacks) will spawn in the arena.
  • A single arena will be used for every Comeback BR Phase per match. Therefore, item spawns/deathboxes/destroyed structures will not reset per Phase.

• Dev’s Comment

We believed this update was the appropriate timing for us to implement Taego’s Comeback BR feature to Vikendi.

Additional adjustments have been made to Vikendi’s Comeback BR based on feedback we’ve received on Taego’s current Comeback BR system such as providing not only one but several opportunities to achieve that chicken, adjusting the countdown time, reducing the arena’s size, adding Backpacks and more items, etc. for a possibly better combat experience. Oh, and don’t forget the multi care packages falling from the sky!



The features only available in Deston have set their foot in Vikendi.

• Map Utility Items will be provided to every player in Vikendi.
  • Ascender Attachment
  • Utility Parachute
• Ascenders have been attached to buildings in Observatory and Coal Mine.
• Ascender Towers are located throughout the map.