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PGI:

• PGI Booklet information added

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Bug Fixes:

• Implemented a change to reduce instances where the character would un-ADS unexpectedly.

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Custom Match:

• At least 10 players are required to start the match.
  
  • While this update is on the test servers, only 2 players will be required to start matches.

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Hey everyone,

PUBG 1.0 patch #18 has just been deployed to test servers. This patch features a new, Sanhok-exclusive DMR and vehicle, as well as custom matches for everyone via the new custom match open beta. As always, the patch will deploy to live servers once the testing period is complete.

Without further ado, let’s get into it!

PGI: Booklet

• To celebrate PGI (PUBG Global Invitational), we’ve added an in-game booklet which provides more detailed information about PGI
  
• You can find info about prize money, rules, maps, schedule, team info, ranking, and videos
  
• Click the right upper banner in the lobby to access the booklet
  
• Once PGI matches are live, you will be able to click on a banner to view the stream

https://youtu.be/fxvydQP_QE8

• The QBU is a new, Sanhok-exclusive DMR with a standard magazine of 10 rounds of 5.56mm ammo, which can be increased to 20 with an extended magazine.
  
• There is bipod attached to QBU—it will greatly reduce recoil when you shoot while prone.
  
• The QBU replaces the Mini 14 on Sanhok.

https://youtu.be/cCPcdIt-S80

• The Rony is a new pickup truck that can only be found on Sanhok (from the automaker that brought you the Mirado)!
  
• This truck holds up to 4 passengers and excels at moving across Sanhok's hilly landscapes.
  
• The Rony is one of the larger vehicles on Sanhok, so it can be used for cover as well as transportation!

• Custom match UI has been updated and custom match creation is available for all players, in open beta on our test servers. Our plan is to expand this test to live servers, once the system is proven to be stable.
  
• Read the full details in our Custom Match Update - Open Beta Test announcement.
  
  • Custom match list can now be viewed after selecting custom match game mode.
    
    • Normal mode: Classic battle royale rules—be the last person (or team) standing
      
    • Zombie mode: Play as either humans or zombies. Only one faction can win.
      
    • War mode: Team deathmatch with respawns. The team with the most points (kills and knocks) wins.
      
    • eSports mode: PGI 2018 eSports rule will be applied
  • After selecting your preferred game mode, custom matches can now be created using presets.
    
    • Each game mode currently has one default preset available.
      
      • Additional presets which will allow you to easily enjoy other game modes will be added in the future.
    • After creating the match, the settings can be adjusted using the options in the BASIC, RULES, and SPAWNS menus.
      
    • BASIC: Set session name, game mode, password, server region, map, weather, etc.
      
    • RULES: Set number of players, team size, gameplay, Blue Zone settings.
      
    • SPAWN: Set the types of weapons available and spawn rates.
  • Things to keep in mind when creating custom matches:
    
    • The number of total created custom games at once are limited.
      
    • At least 10 players are required to start the match.
      
      • While this update is on the test servers, only 2 players will be required to start matches.
    • You can keep the game in a waiting room for up to two hours
  • Custom game spectating feature has been disabled temporarily.
    
    • This feature will be reopened after maintenance work.

• In Options > Control tab, now gamepad related options will only be displayed when the gamepad is connected

• Fixed an issue where, when dragging items from a loot crate or the field, players couldn’t acquire items because the item amounts were automatically divided
  
• Fixed an issue where, when the backpack was full, players couldn’t throw away extended mags
  
• Fixed an issue where the camera would rotate 180 degrees upon death, making it difficult to understand which direction you were killed from.
  
• Fixed an issue allowing players to see through some buildings on Sanhok
  
• The crossbow zeroing will always remain at 25m even with a scope attached.

Thanks everyone,
The PUBG Team

Hi everyone,

Earlier this year, we promised to make custom matches available for more players. As our first step towards fulfilling that promise, we’re making custom match access available to everyone on our test servers. Our plan is to expand this test to live servers, once the system is proven to be stable.

When you create your own custom match, you can play PUBG your way. Customize every aspect of the game, from circle behavior, item/vehicle spawn rates, to loadouts and more. You can even create and customize War Mode and Zombie Mode game types, then invite as many (or few) players as you want to join. Create private matches for friends, or public games so the whole world can enjoy your creation.

Remember that this is a test, so some elements might be rough and we’ll need your feedback about the system. Is it easy to find games and create games? How easy is it to get a full lobby? What could be improved with the feature? Just let us know in the comments here (or anywhere else where we have an official presence), and we’ll continue to iterate over time to improve custom matches. Please be aware that if demand for custom matches is unexpectedly high, servers could become unreliable. We’ll keep you updated and fix problems quickly as they arise.

Throughout the open beta, custom games creation will be limited to 10,000 concurrent running games to ensure a stable service. Creating custom matches won't have an associated cost during this phase. However, due to the extremely large amount of resources required to allow custom games to be available to all players, we may change this in the future to ensure everything runs smoothly and the system remains sustainable long-term. We're open to your feedback on this system and we'll have more details on this aspect of the system later.

We’ve also made some improvements to the UX for custom matches which are rolling out at the same time. Let’s talk about all the changes!


First, whenever creating matches, you’ll first select the high-level mode type.

Once you’ve selected your mode, you’ll see a list of available custom matches that have already been created.


Basic details like map, team sizes, perspective, current player count, etc. are all shown here.

You can use the page numbers at the bottom to quickly navigate through the list, or click the “filter” button in the top-right to more easily sort through the available options.


When you’re creating your own match, each game mode has one default preset available and additional presets which will allow you to easily enjoy other game modes will be added in the future.

Here are a couple of images showing just some of the settings you can adjust:




Once you’ve created your match, you can easily move players around to adjust the team structure.


As before, you can set a password to keep your match private. Soon you’ll also be able to set a “spectate password” for events.


That’s all for now! Be sure to check out the new custom match UX when PC 1.0 Update #18 hits the test servers.

Thanks,
The PUBG Team

Hi everyone,

We’re excited to announce our final two teams joining us in Berlin.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XssG_Bvd89A
CGX is rather new to competitive PUBG, CGX managed to take the win for their region.

CGW started off rough, their teamwork and key plays allowed them to fight back into a second place finish.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTWmId1BiSY
Gen.G GOLD has consistently ranked highly in various tournaments but managed to come away with a first place victory for the PGI qualifiers!

Gen.G BLACK is composed of star players who have also placed well in tournaments to this point. They’ll now be representing South Korea at PGI!


With the roster now set, the PGI teams have just over a week to prepare for their biggest challenge to date, and a shot at the $2 million dollar USD prize pool! For more info on the tournament, check out the PGI homepage and we’ll see you at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany from July 25 to July 29!


#PGI2018 #RoadtoBerlin

Prime Day has officially started, which means the exclusive PUBG Deadmau5 skins are available for FREE to Twitch Prime members for a limited time!

From now through July 17th 11:59PM PT | July 18th 08:59 CEST | July 18th 15:59 KST, you can claim your free skins by visiting the PUBG Twitch Prime Loot Page.


This free bundle includes 7 exclusive items:

• The Mau5 Hat
  
• Tee-5hirt
  
• Mau5hoes
  
• 5porty Jacket
  
• 5lick Blazer
  
• Black Jean5
  
• Blue Jean5

For more information, or to sign up for your free 30-Day Trial, visit the PUBG Twitch Prime Loot Page and remember that these exclusive skins are only available for a very limited time!

Hi everyone,

Recently, we released our first ever Event Pass alongside our new map, Sanhok, to bring players a new way to track their progression and earn exclusive skins outside of the crate system. In the weeks since, we’ve received a great amount of feedback on this new system and how we can improve it next time around.

The Event Pass was debuted as a time limited event and unfortunately, due to service instability, longer maintenance times, and some bugs with some of the missions themselves, some players had difficulty enjoying the new content to its fullest extent. These issues will all be taken into consideration during future content planning and we thank you for your patience as we work through the kinks of this brand new system.

But thanking you for your feedback and promising to improve in the future doesn’t help you finish your current pass, so we’ve decided to run an event to help players scrape out a few more levels before the Event Pass ends on 7/21.


Simply log into the game between 7/13 and 7/15 and you will be given a one-time bonus of 400XP.

Duration: 7/13 5pm ~ 7/15 5pm PDT | 7/14 02:00 ~ 7/16 02:00 CEST | 7/14 09:00 ~ 7/16 09:00 KST

We are also providing a daily login bonus of 200XP on 7/15 through 7/20 (7/16 through 7/21 for CEST and KST). Simply login each day to receive your bonus!

Login bonus days reset at 5pm PDT | 2am CEST| 9am KST.


1. Bonus XP will appear as a pop-up once you log into the game.
2. Bonus XP Event 1 is a one-time reward for a total of 400XP.
3. Bonus XP Event 2 can be redeemed once per day, for a total of 1200XP.
4. If you have any trouble receiving these bonus rewards, please contact customer service.

Lastly, the period for Event Pass: Sanhok is almost over, so we wanted to clarify the final days of the schedule.

Sale of the Premium Event Pass will end on 7/19 7pm PDT | 7/20 04:00 CEST | 7/20 11:00 KST
Sale of the 5 Level Booster item will end on 7/21 5pm PDT | 7/22 02:00 CEST | 7/22 09:00 KST
The Event Pass: Sanhok Season will end on 7/21 5pm PDT | 7/22 02:00 CEST | 7/22 09:00 KST
Reward Settlement: 7/21 5pm ~ 7/28 5pm PDT | 7/22 02:00 ~ 7/29 02:00 CEST | 7/22 09:00 ~ 7/29 09:00 KST

During the reward settlement period, you will have the chance to claim any remaining rewards or XP.
You will not be able to acquire any unclaimed rewards or XP after the settlement period is over, so make sure you claim all outstanding rewards before that period is over.

Thank you for participating in our first ever Event Pass. While this is our first attempt at content like this, we will continue to monitor your feedback so that we can find new and better ways for you to earn great new rewards

Thanks,
--The PUBG Team

Hi everyone,

PGI is almost upon us, and we’re getting into the spirit with the release of several new sets of skins! This post will highlight all the upcoming PGI themed skins and how they can be obtained.

WASTELAND SET

As previously revealed, the Wasteland Set is exclusive to fans who join us in person at the PGI event in Berlin, Germany. This skin set will become marketable roughly 30 days after the event, but is otherwise exclusive and will not be available any other way. It’s a big deal to dedicate several days to celebrating a tournament in another country, and we want to make sure we properly thank those fans for their support.

SPORTY SET

The Sporty Set is a bit more accessible. Like, everybody gets it accessible. Simply log in to PUBG during PGI and you’ll unlock the complete Sporty Set! The Sporty Set will be available from 7/25 8am ~ 7/30 8am PDT | 7/25 17:00 ~ 7/30 17:00 CEST | 7/26 00:00 ~ 7/31 00:00 KST. This set will not be marketable, so be sure to log in during the event to receive yours before they’re gone forever!

TITLE SET

The Title set will be a special giveaway through PUBG Partners, PUBG community channels, and affiliated websites. Tune into your favorite streamer and keep an eye on social channels for your chance at a code for this set. This set is also not marketable. More details will be announced once schedules are finalized.

RINGSIDE SET

The Ringside Set will be available through various social channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and the Forums. Keep an eye on our official social channels to find out where and when these giveaways will happen!


We want to make sure that all of our fans have access to celebratory PGI skins in some way, from the casual player to die-hard skin collectors. These commemorative skin sets will only be available for a limited time, so be sure to pay close attention to official PUBG announcements to make sure you don’t miss your chance to secure the sets you want! And be sure to tune into the websites below to watch the tournament live from July 25 – 29!


PGI Website
Twitch
YouTube
Facebook
Mixer

Hi everyone,

PGI 2018 is now less than 2 weeks away and we’re continuing to announce the teams representing each area of the world. Today, we’re announcing the three teams joining the Invitational from the EU region!

https://youtu.be/X---Z-6olsM

Team Liquid won an impressive three games on the first day of the qualifying round, grabbing the top spot overall. But are they fluid enough to win even one game against some of the best teams in the world?

WTSG, short for Welcome to South Georgo, entered PGI with tremendous skills and stable performances, securing 2nd place overall in the EU qualifier. The beaches in Georgo may be nice, but WTSG has to make it through some tough competition before they can enjoy that vacation.

Pittsburgh Knights showed great consistency over the 3 day qualifier, ranking anywhere from 2nd to 6th, with a 3rd place finish overall. While impressive, they’ll have to tighten up that placement range if they are to walk away with the PGI title.

We’ll continue to announce more teams as we approach the tournament, but please join us in welcoming these three teams to the PGI roster! For more info on the tournament, check out the PGI homepage and we’ll see you at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany from July 25 to July 29!


#PGI2018 #RoadtoBerlin