Hello Survivors!Over the years, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has seen many changes since it debuted on Steam Early Access. In a humbling turn of events, fans around the world embraced our version of Battle Royale as they experienced the game’s tension, realistic gunplay, and edge of your seat action.Following this unprecedented success, BATTLEGROUNDS found its way to multiple other platforms, expanding to console and mobile players alike. But now, it’s time for BATTLEGROUNDS to make its biggest leap of all; Free to Play. BATTLEGROUNDS Free-to-play now gives us the opportunity to expand our community even more and bring all the thrills of the game to everyone, while providing new friends, faster matchmaking, and let’s be honest, more targets for our existing player base.BATTLEGROUNDS Free-to-play will also include a number of improvements we’ve been working on, which fans will see roll out on launch and in the months to follow. Now is truly the best time to play, so check out the details below, get ready to bolster your squad, drop in, and share that Chicken Dinner with as many friends as you can!
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS will be free for everyone to play! Players will start off with a Basic account, which allows access to most of the game’s features. However, please note that certain features will be limited to BATTLEGROUNDS Plus accounts. BATTLEGROUNDS Plus is a new product that gives PUBG fans a way to supplement their BATTLEGROUNDS experience while supporting the game. Plus is a one-time purchase and includes all of the following:
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus upgrade product/DLC will be sold for $12.99 USD after the free-to-play transition.
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus unlocks access to the following:
Survival Mastery XP +100% boost
Career – Medal tab
Ranked Mode
Creating Custom Matches.
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus includes the following items:
Captain’s Camo Hat
Captain’s Camo Mask
Captain’s Camo Gloves
Bonus 1300 G-COIN
Rewards & Benefits: Existing Players
It wouldn’t have been possible for us to come all this way without all our Survivors who have supported our game over the years. To show how much we appreciate the support, all players who have owned and played PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS before the free-to-play service transition will automatically receive the PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK, which includes a free BATTLEGROUNDS Plus upgrade and various rewards. These will automatically apply to your account after the free-to-play service conversion. The conditions for obtaining rewards and the method of receiving them may differ for each platform, so please check out the details below.
Acquiring Rewards
Steam: Players who purchased or acquired the game through a redeem code before the free-to-play transition on
PST: January 10, 2022 10 AM
CET: January 10, 2022 7 PM
KST: January 11, 2022 3 AM
Xbox/Stadia: Players who have created and setup the in-game nickname after purchase of the game before the free-to-play transition on
PST: January 10, 2022 10 AM
CET: January 10, 2022 7 PM
KST: January 11, 2022 3 AM
PlayStation®: Players who have already purchased PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS can purchase the PUBG - SPECIAL FREE TO PLAY TRANSITION PACK for free on the in-game Store from:
PST: December 12, 2021 11 PM – January 10, 2022 11 AM
CET: December 13, 2021 8 AM – January 10, 2022 8 PM
KST: December 13, 2021 4 PM – January 11, 2022 4 AM
※ For PlayStation® – Japanese accounts, please check the FAQ as different conditions apply.
Rewards
PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus
Costume skin set
Battle-hardened Legacy Corset
Battle-hardened Legacy Jacket
Battle-hardened Legacy Gloves
Battle-hardened Legacy Pants
Battle-hardened Legacy Boots
Shackle and Shanks Legacy – Pan
Nameplate – Battle-hardened Legacy
Rewards Distribution
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus: Automatically distributed to your account on your first login after the free-to-play transition.
Other rewards will automatically be distributed to your account inventory on your first login after the free-to-play transition.
Items can be found under the Customize – Utility tab.
Free-to-Play Service Transition & Maintenance Schedule
The free-to-play transition will happen at the end of Live Server Maintenance on January 12, 2022. This will apply to all platforms where PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is available. Please note that the maintenance time may take longer than usual, as we will be updating each platform’s store and distributing rewards to our existing players.
Free-to-play Service Transition: After the live server maintenance on January 12, 2022.
Server Maintenance Schedule
PST: January 10, 2022 10 AM – Until maintenance end on January 12, 2022
CET: January 10, 2022 7 PM – Until maintenance end on January 12, 2022
KST: January 11, 2022 3 AM – Until maintenance end on January 12, 2022
With the free-to-play service transition, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS title sale will end on:
PST: January 10, 2022 10 AM
CET: January 10, 2022 7 PM
KST: January 11, 2022 3 AM
Purchasing PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS before the scheduled termination entitles you to acquire BATTLEGROUNDS Plus and the PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK once the transition happens.
Xbox/PlayStation® Players
With the free-to-play service transition, subscriptions to Xbox Live or PlayStation® Plus are not required to play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS service on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation® Now will be discontinued according to the following schedule. As Xbox Cloud Gaming is a service offered to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ Xbox Cloud Gaming service will also end its service.
Xbox Game Pass Service End:
PST: January 11, 2022 2 AM
CET: January 11, 2022 11 AM
KST: January 11, 2022 7 PM
PlayStation® Now Service End:
PST: January 11, 2022 at 10 AM
CET: January 11, 2022 at 7 PM
KST: January 12, 2022 at 3 AM
Events
In addition to the various benefits introduced above, we have prepared several events to commemorate the free-to-play service transition of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Check out the event announcement for more information.
FAQ
What are you going to do about cheating and hacking?
There are some differences between Basic and BATTLEGROUNDS Plus in accessible game modes. This is partly aimed at giving additional benefits to those upgrading to the BATTLEGROUNDS Plus, but the ultimate reason for restricting the use of some major content is to prevent cheaters. In the case of Ranked Mode, fair play is required the most as it is a fierce competition of players competing over Rank Points(RP). If anyone can play in a Ranked match without any restrictions, there are concerns about the possibility of an increase in potential cheaters as well as the possibility of banned players returning to the game easily. In addition, in order to prevent actions such as promoting unauthorized programs through creating custom matches, some contents are only available through BATTLEGROUNDS Plus. Anti-cheat is more important than ever as PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is now free-to-play. We have prepared a separate detailed announcement regarding anti-cheat, so please read more for details.
Are you going to reward existing players?
Sure! PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS wouldn’t have been possible without you all.
Rewards
PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus
Costume skin set
Battle-hardened Legacy Corset
Battle-hardened Legacy Jacket
Battle-hardened Legacy Gloves
Battle-hardened Legacy Pants
Battle-hardened Legacy Boots
Shackle and Shanks Legacy – Pan
Nameplate – Battle-hardened Legacy
Rewards Distribution
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus: Automatically distributed to your account on your first login after the free-to-play transition.
Other rewards will automatically be distributed to your account inventory on your first login after the free-to-play transition.
Are any new game content being released alongside free-to-play?
We have a few surprises in store for later! Check out the details on our future Patch Notes.
What’s next for the game?
Right now, all of our team’s focus is on the free-to-play service transition. However, we will continue introducing game content that many players will find exciting and fun, as we have always done. For example, the codename “Kiki” unfortunately has been postponed to around mid-2022. In addition, as introduced in the Update 14.2 Patch Notes, the next Survivor Pass will be available to you around March 2022. For more details, watch out for future announcements. So please look forward to more to come!
I want to get a refund for the title I purchased. What should I do?
Refunds of BATTLEGROUNDS Plus or PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS are made based on the consumer protection law of each region and policies of each platform, so please reach out to each platform company for more detailed inquiries.
PlayStation® – Japan account players have different conditions to acquire the “PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK.” What are the requirements?
For PlayStation® – Japan accounts, we are unable to provide free products of a specific value due to local laws and platform policies. Therefore, please purchase the “PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK” for ¥100 from the PlayStation® Store to obtain the reward.
See you on the battlegrounds.PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team.
The adorable KAKAO FRIENDS have landed on the Battlegrounds!
Event 1: KAKAO FRIENDS LAND
Vikendi’s prehistoric amusement park Dinoland has been reconstructed into a KAKAO FRIENDS theme park! In this wintery and magical park, players will be able to meet various KAKAO FRIENDS such as RYAN, APEACH, MUZI and more!
Don’t forget to take memorable screenshots with your squad before KAKAO FRIENDS LAND closes doors. Oh, and keep your eyes wide open as you’ll be able to find KAKAO FRIENDS LAND billboards here and there in Vikendi. Just because KAKAO FRIENDS LAND looks cute doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous. Watch out, as enemies may always be lurking behind trees or buildings.
But who knows? If RYAN is in a good mood, he might be able to tell you where an enemy is hiding.
KAKAO FRIENDS LAND Opening Date
PC
PST: November 30, 2021 (After Live server maintenance)
CET: December 1, 2021 (After Live server maintenance)
KST: December 1, 2021 (After Live server maintenance)
Console
PST: December 8, 2021 (After Live server maintenance)
CET: December 9, 2021 (After Live server maintenance)
KST: December 9, 2021 (After Live server maintenance)
KAKAO FRIENDS LAND Closing Date
PC & Console
PST: January 11, 2022 (After Live server maintenance)
CET: January 12, 2022 (After Live server maintenance)
KST: January 12, 2022 (After Live server maintenance)
Event 2: KAKAO FRIENDS x PUBG Items and Skins
Meet KAKAO FRIENDS items and skins this winter!
With these items, players can transform into maneless lion RYAN, playful APEACH, meek TUBE, or sleek NEO. A handful of items have been prepared for those who’ve been on the edge of their seats waiting for another collaboration.
Items
KAKAO FRIENDS Ultimate Bundle: The RYAN Set, The APEACH Set, The TUBE Set, The NEO Set, RYAN’s Parachute, RYAN’s Pan, RYAN’s Heart Ceremony, APEACH’s Heart Ceremony, APEACH Crate Surprise spray, NEO Love Lap spray, RYAN Chicken Dance spray, TUBE and Friend spray.
The RYAN Set: RYAN’s Plushie Head, RYAN’s Bodysuit, RYAN’s Slippers, RYAN’s Backpack (Level 1, 2, 3)
KST: December 8, 2021 After Live server maintenance ~ January 6, 2022 11 AM
PST: December 7, 2021 After Live server maintenance ~ January 5, 2022 6 PM
CET: December 8, 2021 After Live server maintenance ~ January 6, 2022 3 AM
Sales Date (Console)
KST: December 9, 2021 After Live server maintenance ~ January 7, 2022 1 PM
PST: December 8, 2021 After Live server maintenance ~ January 6, 2022 8 PM
CET: December 9, 2021 After Live server maintenance ~ January 7, 2022 5 AM
Don’t miss out on this year’s PUBG x KAKAO FRIENDS collaboration! See you on the Battlegrounds. PUBG: Battlegrounds Team
The KAKAO FRIENDS : Lovable Characters with Life-Sized Personalities There are nine KAKAO FRIENDS in all : Ryan, Muzi, Con, Apeach, Frodo, Neo, Tube, Jay-G, and choonsik; each one has a distinctive style and personality. The KAKAO FRIENDS are not your ordinary, two-dimensional characters – no one is perfect and the KAKAO FRIENDS are no exception. They all have dreams and fears, strengths and weaknesses just like all of us. It’s the KAKAO FRIENDS’ lifelike personalities that make them beloved by people of all ages and all walks of life. We hope you find something in the KAKAO FRIENDS that reminds you of yourself or someone you love!
Welcome to the last shop update for 2021! Before it gets too cold this winter, lay your hands on some sizzling hot new items, skins, and contraband crates! But don’t just leave after checking out the new goods – read until the end for some important end date reminders of popular items that’ll be leaving the store this December.
New Items and Skins
※ The sales periods shown below are subject to change.
KAKAO FRIENDS X PUBG
The adorable collaboration with KAKAO FRIENDS is here!
“Our experience on this new batch of items was certainly unique as our PUBG’s battle royale concept is a bit estranged from the bright and cheery KAKAO FRIENDS. Nevertheless, one of the crucial factors for this project was to represent the distinctive colors of the KAKAO FRIENDS characters, so we looked up and compared several clothing brands during the planning process. We also focused on the main colors, body shapes and proportions of each character when designing each item as we wanted players to easily distinguish each KAKAO FRIENDS character at a single glance. If you want to stand out more than anyone else on the Battlegrounds, we highly recommend these KAKAO FRIENDS items this winter!” Premium Character Cell – Taehyun Kim, Yongwan Son
Items List
Set
KAKAO FRIENDS Ultimate Bundle (7460 → 5490 G-COIN) 26% SALE
The RYAN Set (3100 → 2490 G-COIN) 20% SALE
The APEACH Set (3680 → 2490 G-COIN) 32% SALE
The TUBE Set (1300 → 1240 G-COIN) 5% SALE
The NEO Set (1300 → 1240 G-COIN) 5% SALE
Emote
Victory Dance – Neo’s Crazy Night (500 G-COIN)
Victory Dance – TUBE’s Move (600 G-COIN)
Sales Period:
PC
PST: December 7 2021, 6 PM – January 5 2022, 6 PM
CET: December 8 2021, 3 AM – January 6 2022, 3 AM
KST: December 8 2021, 11 AM – January 6 2022, 11 AM
Console
PST: December 8 2021, 8 PM – January 6 2022, 8 PM
CET: December 9 2021, 5 AM – January 7 2022, 5 AM
KST: December 9 2021, 1 PM – January 7 2022, 1 PM
JEREMY LIN X PUBG
But that’s not all with the collaborations! Enjoy our collaborative items with the legendary professional basketball player, Jeremy Lin!
Items List
Set
Jeremy Lin's Outerwear Set (2290 → 1720 G-COIN) 25% SALE
Jeremy Lin’s Jersey Set (1300 → 1270 G-COIN) 2% SALE
Jeremy Lin Ultimate Bundle (4970 → 4000 G-COIN) 20% SALE
Individual Items
Jeremy Lin Jacket (990 G-COIN)
Jeremy Lin Tee (500 G-COIN)
Jeremy Lin Jeans (500 G-COIN)
Jeremy Lin Kicks (Blue) (300 G-COIN)
Jeremy Lin Basketball Jersey (500 G-COIN)
Jeremy Lin Basketball Shorts (500 G-COIN)
Jeremy Lin Kicks (300 G-COIN)
Jeremy Lin – SLR (990 G-COIN)
Jeremy Lin – AKM (990 G-COIN)
Sales Period:
PC
PST: December 14 2021, 6 PM – March 8 2022, 6 PM
CET: December 15 2021, 3 AM – March 9 2022, 3 AM
KST: December 15 2021, 11 AM – March 9 2022, 11 AM
Console
PST: December 14 2021, 8 PM – March 14 2022, 8 PM
CET: December 15 2021, 5 AM – March 15 2022, 5 AM
KST: December 15 2021, 1 PM – March 15 2022, 1 PM
Festive Season
‘Tis the season to be jolly with Festive Season!
Items List
Set
Polar Bear Pack (1600 → 1290 G-COIN) 19% SALE
Festive Bundle (3380 → 1990 G-COIN) 41% SALE
Season’s Greetings Set (1490 → 1090 G-COIN) 27% SALE
Santa Selfie Pack (700 → 500 G-COIN) 29% SALE
Individual Items
Polar Bear Mask (600 G-COIN)
Polar Bear Suit (800 G-COIN)
Polar Bear Feet (200 G-COIN)
Festive Fur Coat (990 G-COIN)
Plaid Sugarplum Top (700 G-COIN)
Plaid Sugarplum Skirt (990 G-COIN)
Holiday Ribbon Shoes (700 G-COIN)
Season’s Greetings Dress (990 G-COIN)
Pom Pom Slips (500 G-COIN)
Santa Selfie Hoodie (350 G-COIN)
Santa Selfie Pants (350 G-COIN)
Nameplate
Snow Globe (500 G-COIN)
Deadly Greetings (500 G-COIN)
Frosty (500 G-COIN)
Emote
Victory Dance 75 (600 G-COIN)
Sales Period:
PC
PST: December 16 2021, 6 PM – February 8 2022, 6 PM
CET: December 17 2021, 3 AM – February 9 2022, 3 AM
KST: December 17 2021, 11 AM – February 9 2022, 11 AM
Console
PST: December 16 2021, 8 PM – February 16 2022, 8 PM
CET: December 17 2021, 5 AM – February 17 2022, 5 AM
KST: December 17 2021, 1 PM – February 17 2022, 1 PM
WSUS Updates
Contraband Crate
New Items
Tier
Probability
[PROGRESSIVE] Yule Sleigh – Mini14
Legendary
0.90%
[BATTLESTAT] Gold Plate Jinglebolt – Kar98k
Epic
1.20%
Turquoise Delight – Kar98k
Epic
1.00%
Turquoise Delight – M16A4
Epic
1.00%
Ugly Holiday – Mk14
Elite
2.00%
Ugly Holiday – Tommy Gun
Elite
2.00%
Ugly Holiday – M416
Elite
2.00%
Gold Plate – Groza
Elite
1.70%
Tick Tock – QBZ
Elite
1.70%
Jungle Digital – AWM
Elite
1.70%
Gold Plate – AWM
Elite
1.70%
Silver Plate – SCAR-L
Elite
1.70%
Silver Plate – S12K
Elite
1.70%
Lethal Labyrinth – Groza
Rare
2.70%
Lethal Labyrinth – Mk47 Mutant
Rare
2.70%
Lethal Labyrinth – S12K
Rare
2.70%
Jungle Digital – SKS
Rare
2.50%
Turquoise Delight – P1911
Rare
2.50%
Gold Plate – UMP45
Rare
2.50%
Gold Plate – Sawed-Off
Rare
2.50%
Silver Plate – Vector
Rare
2.50%
Silver Plate – Tommy Gun
Rare
2.50%
Gold Plate – Vector
Rare
2.50%
Noxious Warfare – Crossbow
Special
2.90%
Noxious Warfare – P92
Special
2.90%
Noxious Warfare – Mosin Nagant
Special
2.90%
Noxious Warfare – M16A4
Special
2.90%
Clay-cracked Crowbar
Special
2.90%
Clay-cracked – DP28
Special
2.90%
Clay-cracked Machete
Special
2.90%
Gold Plate – Win94
Special
2.80%
Silver Plate – VSS
Special
2.80%
Silver Plate – AUG
Special
2.80%
Silver Plate – S1897
Special
2.80%
Silver Plate – DP-28
Special
2.80%
Rugged (Orange) – Kar98k
Special
2.80%
Rugged (Orange) – SCAR-L
Special
2.80%
Schematics
–
0.90%
Polymers x50
–
8.30%
Polymers x100
–
3.50%
Polymers x200
–
1.50%
Hideout
Sales Period:
PC
PST: November 30 2021, 6 PM – March 30 2022, 6 PM
CET: December 1 2021, 3 AM – March 31 2022, 3 AM
KST: December 1 2021, 11 AM – March 31 2022, 11 AM
Console
PST: December 8 2021, 8 PM – March 30 2022, 8 PM
CET: December 9 2021, 5 AM – March 31 2022, 5 AM
KST: December 9 2021, 1 PM – March 31 2022, 1 PM
New Items
Price
YULE SLEIGH – CONTRABAND CRATE (Open 1)
200 G-COIN
YULE SLEIGH – CONTRABAND CRATE (Open 10)
1800 G-COIN
YULE SLEIGH – CONTRABAND CRATE (Open 1)
10 Contraband Coupon
Scrap Broker
Sales Period:
PC
PST: November 30 2021, 6 PM – March 30 2022, 6 PM
CET: December 1 2021, 3 AM – March 31 2022, 3 AM
KST: December 1 2021, 11 AM – March 31 2022, 11 AM
Console
PST: December 8 2021, 8 PM – March 30 2022, 8 PM
CET: December 9 2021, 5 AM – March 31 2022, 5 AM
KST: December 9 2021, 1 PM – March 31 2022, 1 PM
New Items
Price
[PROGRESSIVE] Yule Sleigh – Mini14
3000 Scrap
Items and Skins End Date Reminder
Double G-COIN
Earn double the fun before they disappear from the G-Coin tab!
Items List
PC Items
1,020 G-COIN (500 G-COIN + BONUS 520 G-COIN)
5,400 G-COIN (2,500 G-COIN + BONUS 2,900 G-COIN)
11,000 G-COIN (5,000 G-COIN + BONUS 6,000 G-COIN)
Console Items
PUBG – Double G-coin I (500 + 500 BONUS)
PUBG – Double G-coin II (2,000 + 2,600 BONUS)
PUBG – Double G-coin III (5,000 + 7,000 BONUS)
Sales End Date:
PC & Console
PST: December 7 2021, 1 AM
CET: December 8 2021, 10 AM
KST: December 8 2021, 9 AM
Singles’ Day
Catch these furry friends before they flee from the store!
Items List
Set
Pupperscruff Costume Set (<s>1000</s>→ 800 G-COIN) 20% SALE
Dogspot Costume Set (1000→ 800 G-COIN) 20% SALE
Purrple Periwinkle Costume Set (1500→ 990 G-COIN) 34% SALE
Individual Items
Pupperscruff Hoodie (500 G-COIN)
Pupperscruff Leggings (500 G-COIN)
Dogspot Jumpsuit (800 G-COIN)
Dogspot Slips (200 G-COIN)
Purrple Periwinkle Hoodie (500 G-COIN)
Purrple Periwinkle Gloves (300 G-COIN)
Purrple Periwinkle Pants (500 G-COIN)
Purrple Periwinkle Boots (200 G-COIN)
Emote
Victory Dance 72 (500 G-COIN)
Victory Dance 73 (500 G-COIN)
Sales End Date:
PC
PST: December 7 2021, 6 PM
CET: December 8 2021, 3 AM
KST: December 8 2021, 11 AM
Console
PST: December 7 2021, 8 PM
CET: December 8 2021, 5 AM
KST: December 8 2021, 1 PM
PGC 2021
Are you enjoying the PUBG Global Championship 2021? Make sure to cheer for your favorite team until the very end with these PGC 2021 items!
Items List
PC Items
Set
PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos Duster Bundle + Voting Coupons (4060 → 3170 G-COIN) 22% SALE
PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos Jacket Bundle + Voting Coupons (4160→ 3170 G-COIN) 24% SALE
PGC 2021 Mega Bundle + Voting Coupons (6650→ 5940 G-COIN) 11% SALE
PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos Duster Bundle (4060 → 3170 G-COIN) 22% SALE
PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos Jacket Bundle (4160→ 3170 G-COIN) 24% SALE
PGC 2021 Mega Bundle (6650→ 5940 G-COIN) 11% SALE
Emote
PGC Dance – Splash Damage (500 G-COIN)
Individual Items
Contingent Chaos – P90 (990 G-COIN)
PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos – Pan (990 G-COIN)
PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos – Helmet (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
PGC 2021 Giltslate Contagion Backpack (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
“PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos” UAZ (990 G-COIN)
Hairstyle 28 (500 G-COIN)
Sales End Date:
PC & Console
PST: December 18 2021, 1 AM
CET: December 18 2021, 10 AM
KST: December 18 2021, 6 PM
Black Friday
Shadowstar, Crimson Hex, and Ohm will be leaving our planet soon.
Items List
Set
Shadowstar Costume Set (1990 → 1100 G-COIN) 45% SALE
Crimson Hex Costume Set (1700 → 1000 G-COIN) 41% SALE
Ohm Costume Set (2290 → 1200 G-COIN) 48% SALE
Individual Items
Shadowstar’s Top (700 G-COIN)
Shadowstar’s Skirt (990 G-COIN)
Shadowstar’s Gloves (300 G-COIN)
Crimson Hex’s Top (700 G-COIN)
Crimson Hex’s Pants (500 G-COIN)
Crimson Hex’s Gloves (300 G-COIN)
Crimson Hex’s Boots (200 G-COIN)
Ohm’s Jacket (990 G-COIN)
Ohm’s Costume (800 G-COIN)
Ohm’s Gloves (300 G-COIN)
Ohm’s Boots (200 G-COIN)
Sales End Date:
PC
PST: December 30 2021, 6 PM
CET: December 31 2021, 3 AM
KST: December 31 2021, 11 AM
Console
PST: December 30 2021, 8 PM
CET: December 31 2021, 5 AM
KST: December 31 2021, 1 PM
PUBG and EL SOLITARIO BIKES
Remember our collaboration with El Solitario? Well, the items below will be leaving the store soon so don’t miss the chance to become the coolest biker on the Battlegrounds.
Items List
Set
El Solitario Biker Set (2090 → 1550 G-COIN) 26% SALE
El Solitario Wolf Set (2090 → 1550 G-COIN) 26% SALE
Individual Items
El Solitario Desert Wolves (990 G-COIN)
El Solitario Snake Head – Helmet (Level 1) (500 G-COIN)
El Solitario Biker Suit (990 G-COIN)
El Solitario Biker Gloves (300 G-COIN)
El Solitario Biker Boots (Tan) (300 G-COIN)
El Solitario Wolf – Helmet (Level 1) (500 G-COIN)
El Solitario Wolf Bodysuit (990 G-COIN)
El Solitario Wolf Gloves (300 G-COIN)
El Solitario Biker Boots (Gray) (300 G-COIN)
Sales End Date:
PC
PST: December 30 2021, 6 PM
CET: December 31 2021, 3 AM
KST: December 31 2021, 11 AM
Console
PST: December 30 2021, 8 PM
CET: December 31 2021, 5 AM
KST: December 31 2021, 1 PM
Crazy Night on the Battlegrounds
It’s not too late to enjoy the remaining Crazy Nights on the Battlegrounds.
Items List
Set
Hermes Airfoil Set (2190 → 1490 G-COIN) 32% SALE
Reflective Jacket Club Set (2190 → 1490 G-COIN) 32% SALE
Sequin Swiftcolor Set (1400 → 990 G-COIN) 29% SALE
Pristine Noir Backpack Set (1000 → 700 G-COIN) 30% SALE
Disco Mosaic Helmet Pack (<s>1000 </s>→ 700 G-COIN) 30% SALE
Individual Items
Reactive Reflector Jacket (990 G-COIN)
Blinged-out Crop Top (Black) (700 G-COIN)
Striped Pants (Red) (500 G-COIN)
Sequin Swiftcolor Top (700 G-COIN)
Sequin Swiftcolor Flares (500 G-COIN)
Sequin Swiftcolor Shoes (200 G-COIN)
Pristine Noir Backpack (Level 1) (500 G-COIN)
Pristine Noir Backpack (Level 2) (500 G-COIN)
Disco Mosaic – Helmet (Level 1) (500 G-COIN)
Disco Mosaic – Helmet (Level 2) (500 G-COIN)
Emote
Victory Dance 65 (500 G-COIN)
Victory Dance 66 (500 G-COIN)
Sales End Date:
PC & Console
PST: December 30 2021, 7:59 PM
CET: December 31 2021, 4:59 AM
KST: December 31 2021, 11:59 PM
PUBG AND BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK will be staying with us until the end of this year, so don’t miss out on the items of your favorite girl group!
Items List
Set
ROSÉ’s BLACKPINK Bundle (2780 G-COIN)
Jisoo’s BLACKPINK Bundle (2780 G-COIN)
Lisa’s BLACKPINK Bundle (2780 G-COIN)
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PST: December 30 2021, 7:59 PM
CET: December 31 2021, 4:59 AM
KST: December 31 2021, 11:59 PM
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Starting from this update, our Patch Reports will now be released with the Live server update instead of the Test server update.
When shooting our amazing Patch Report videos a stable game build is required - however, the build we need becomes complete around the time when the Live server gets updated. Due to this hectic process, our creators inevitably undergo crunch mode. Therefore, we decided it would be best for both ourselves and our players to extend our working days and provide a better Patch Report by releasing it on a later date. We appreciate your understanding.
※ Please keep in mind that the features and updates we provide below may be modified or even possibly removed due to reasons such as bugs, in-game issues, and/or community feedback. We will update our players if such changes occur.
Map Service Update
We announced the long-term Map Service Plan to our players not so long ago, but after reviewing our players' feedback, we realized our plan was not something our players looked forward to. Therefore, after thorough internal debates based on our community's feedback, we have decided it would be best to change the map rotation service for Season 15 to the following:
Normal Match
Erangel / Miramar / Sanhok / Taego / Vikendi
Ranked
Erangel / Miramar / Taego
Taego will remain in the map rotation for Season 15 due to two reasons: first, our players' feedback, and second, our data showing us that Taego maintains its status as a very popular map. With these being the case, including Haven to the rotation would eventually cause stability issues as we'd have to adapt the map selection UI for regions with map selection without thorough testing. As for regions without map selection, players could feel frustrated having to play several matches before reaching the map they'd like.
Please note that our map service plan for Season 16 and later are still being discussed, but a separate announcement will be made to our players once decisions are made.
New Vehicle: Mountain Bike
Attention all triathletes! The Mountain Bike, a fan-requested vehicle is coming to the Battlegrounds. Unlike our other vehicles, the Mountain Bike can be found as a lootable item in its folded state. It can be located most often on the outskirts of the map, helping you have additional transportation methods.
Due to the lack of an engine, it hardly makes any noise, allowing for stealthy movement. Combined with Driver shooting, this can lead to some great surprises for your enemies.
Specifications
Maps: All maps in normal matches
Spawned in a folded form.
Unfold it into a rideable vehicle or store them in inventory.
Folds back into an item when stored back into the inventory.
Due to the absence of a speedometer, the current traveling speed is not displayed.
Does not spawn in Esports Mode.
Maximum number of passengers: One
Maximum speed:
Max speed without sprinting (85% Throttle): 50 km/h
Riding with 40% or more Boost (90% Throttle): 54 km/h
Riding with sprint tapping (100% Throttle): 62 km/h
HP: Cannot be destroyed, including the wheels
Item weight: 70
Fuel consumption: None
Sprinting Like in real life, you can sprint on the Mountain Bike by putting in some physical effort to mash the "Move Forward" key repeatedly to cycle faster. Being boosted makes it easier to reach max sprint speed. Higher tapping speeds increase sprint speed.
Jumping Additionally, you can put your BMX skills to the test by jumping with the Mountain Bike. Holding the "jump" key longer (up to half a second) will increase jump height. High speed and being boosted also increases the jump height.
Wheelies We hipsters don't ride on two wheels. We don't find the need to use all wheels because it just ain't cool! One, that's right, one wheel is all we need. Try to find the perfect balance by holding the "sprint" key and tapping "jump" in rhythm to find the hipster inside you.
Weapon Balance Update
Weapon Balance As a battle royale game where every match presents different situations, we believe each weapon category should have its purpose in certain types of encounters. Based on our data findings and community feedback we have made weapon balance changes.
P90
The P90 is making the most kills of any Crate weapon and is performing better on ranges where we want Crate ARs to dominate. So we decided to increase the recoil difficulty while supplying less ammo.
Increased horizontal and vertical recoil
Increased ADS deviation during full-auto burst
Lowered Care package ammo from 250 -> 200 bullets
Shotguns
The Shotguns in Battlegrounds continue to have a very limited role as seen in our data, to improve their usability we are increasing the effective range.
Increased damage drop-off range to improve effective range by several meters per shotgun
Increased hit probability on short range
Increased Sawed-Off damage by 1
Decreased Sawed-Off pellet spread
LMGs
LMGs in general are not considered useful enough based on our data, so we are slightly increasing their damage potential to improve the weapon's role. For MG3 we saw very little usage in our data compared to the other crate weapons so we are making it more powerful.
Reduced recoil when shooting in crouch and stand
Increased Body Damage multiplier from 1.0 to 1.05
Increased M249 damage by 1
Increased MG3 damage by 2
Decreased MG3 horizontal recoil
SMGs
While some players feel that SMGs have a strong position due to their relatively low recoil, we still see in data that their role in weapon balance is very limited. To incentivize more accurate firing we are increasing the Head Damage multiplier.
Increased Head Damage multiplier from 1.8 to 2.1
Increased PP-19 Bizon weapon accuracy during ADS full auto firing
Decreased UMP45 Damage at longer ranges
Decreased UMP45 weapon accuracy during ADS full auto firing
AUG
The AUG seems to be overtaken by the P90 and even by the user's ability to control the Beryl, thus we are making it slightly more powerful to improve its Crate weapon status.
Increased damage by 1
Increased damage drop-off range to improve effective range
Magazine Balance Based on our data over the years, we see that magazines in PUBG have not been very equally balanced. The Extended QuickDraw magazine offers an obvious upgrade over the Extended and QuickDraw magazines. The QuickDraw magazine is often left aside with players not even bothering to pick them up despite their advantage over having no magazine attachment at all.
We have tweaked our magazine attachments to add tactical decision-making and to improve the usefulness of the QuickDraw Magazine and Extended Magazine. Now every magazine attachment will be useful and offer its own play-style.
If you want to have up to 60% faster reloads, take a QuickDraw Magazine. If you want to have the highest magazine capacity, take an Extended Magazine. If you want to have a bit of both, take an Extended QuickDraw Magazine.
Example when applied to M416:
Default Magazine: 30 bullets
QuickDraw Magazine: 30 bullets and 60% faster reload
Extended Magazine: 42 bullets
Extended QuickDraw Magazine: 40 bullets and 15% faster reload
Additionally, we have added the QuickDraw Magazine Attachment to the Skorpion.
World Updates
Sanhok Update
Bootcamp
As being one of the most hottest drop zones in Sanhok, Bootcamp should be able to provide dynamic gameplay experiences. But we've been hearing that our players were not enjoying the reworked Bootcamp as the structure felt too crowded and complex for desirable tactical plays. Therefore, we decided to make Bootcamp undergo another big change and the best way to go at it was to shift the whole structure. Here are some of the main changes:
To reduce the complexity and bunched-up feeling of Bootcamp, the central tower has been repositioned from the center to the right. We have then considered different angles and distances and adjusted the layout of the other buildings around the center area to provide an open space for better shooting.
Players seemed to have too much of an advantage behind the parapet walls on the third floor of the central tower so we got rid of them and instead placed boxes made of stone on the rooftops.
We also narrowed the space between the second and third floor to reduce the advantage players had on the third floor.
We realized that the large windows on the second floor of the central tower were allowing a wide view of players' surroundings which resulted in frequent camping. Thus, we have shrunk the size of the windows.
Training areas have been added and scattered around the center as well to provide more cover and looting spots.
We moved the watchtowers to place one each in the north and south to prevent players from hoarding them.
Players didn't seem to have the best opportunities when they land a little late on Bootcamp. Therefore, we removed the 4 warehouses within Bootcamp and added 3 to the North (outside of Bootcamp) so even players who start late could earn a better chance at arming and hiding.
Shoreline
Players seemed to be feeling vulnerable around the shoreline areas so more rocks and trees have been added.
Weather
The lighting and weather effects in Sanhok seemed to be hindering our players' in-game sight, so we:
Increased brightness by 25% for Clouds and Sunset weather.
Decreased darkness from 66% → 33% when it turns Foggy/Rain during Overcast weather.
Vikendi Update
KAKAO FRIENDS
PUBG's new collaboration is with KAKAO FRIENDS! More information on this collaboration will be updated in a separate announcement on the day the Live Server gets updated.
Dinoland has transformed into KAKAO FRIENDS LAND.
KAKAO FRIENDS statues have been positioned here and there in KAKAO FRIENDS LAND.
Billboards for KAKAO FRIENDS have been added.
Buildings have been decorated with KAKAO FRIENDS ornaments.
Christmas
Christmas theme has been applied to Dinoland, Castle, and Winery.
Christmas weather has been added.
Players can use this weather setting in Custom Matches for Vikendi.
Ranked Season 15
Season 14 Ranked Mode Rewards Season 14 has now wrapped up and it’s time to enjoy your rewards, after a hard-fought season of Ranked. Rewards will be automatically distributed to your inventory upon login at the beginning of Season 15. Season 14 rewards are granted based on your final end-of-season rank.
Tier
Reward List
Bronze
Bronze PUBG ID Emblem
Silver
Silver PUBG ID Emblem
Gold
Gold PUBG ID Emblem
Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum
Animated Platinum PUBG ID Emblem
Ranked Parachute Skin
Diamond
Animated Diamond PUBG ID Emblem
Ranked Parachute Skin
Master
Animated Master PUBG ID Emblem
Animated Master Nameplate
Ranked Parachute Skin
Top 500
Bonus rewards for Top 500 players:
Animated Top 500 PUBG ID Emblem
Animated Top 500 Nameplate
Unlocked Rewards
TheParachute Skin is a permanent reward players keep forever and can equip as they please.
The rest of the earnable rewards are only 'Unlocked' for the duration of a single Ranked Season.
Only the unlocked rewards from a player's highest rank will be granted.
Unlocked Rewards can be found in the inventory at the start of the new Season.
Once the Ranked Season is over and the server maintenance begins, Unlocked Rewards will be collected from the inventory.
Training Mode Update
Every vehicle but the Scooter has been removed from Training Mode to prevent various sound and crash issues and to prevent players from getting bothered by other players' vehicles during shooting practice.
After we observe the change in memory usage issues, we will discuss about the feature of allowing players to choose a vehicle of their choice in Training Mode.
Action Wheel Update
An additional Action Wheel with 8 more slots has been added as we noticed that players did not seem to have enough space to fit and use all their spray and emote items.
Players will be able to find their additional Action Wheel in the Customize tab.
In the lobby or in a match, players can use their mouse wheel to switch between the first and second action wheel.
If players select spray items from their Action Wheel in the lobby, a message will pop up saying that sprays are unable to use.
Performance Update
There has been performance updates with the Hideout tab.
The loading speed when first accessing the page has been improved.
A feature that could help prevent accidental weapon upgrades has been added.
A message showing the current level has been added to the Upgrade button.
Once a player clicks the Upgrade button, an additional confirmation message will pop up.
Memory usage has been improved by removing unused and duplicate data files within the game.
Smoke Grenade Sound Update
Smoke grenade deployment sound and visual effects are now synchronized
The deploy sound stops ten seconds before the smoke cover fully disappears.
Smoke cover fadeout starts when sound effect is stopped, so player can start being visible from five seconds while inside smoke.
Known Issues
New Vehicle: Mountain Bike's tool tip is displayed only in English in all languages.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay
Fixed the issue of the Cancel Interaction key being bound to the F key even though the Interaction key was set to another.
Fixed the issue of the PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos - Beryl M762's rail blocking players' sight in ADS mode.
Fixed the issue of a player unable to join the Comeback BR after getting killed while disconnected from the game.
Fixed the issue of custom game sessions getting deleted due to unknown reasons.
Fixed the issue of a dirt bike with blown-out tires moving slowly by itself on the ground.
Fixed the smoke effect visual issues when using DX11 Enhanced.
Fixed the issue of a black line being shown on characters when players set their effect settings to low.
Fixed the issue of an empty screen being shown to players when a custom game session is deleted.
Fixed the issue of characters being shown in a consistent pose after pausing during replay.
Fixed the issue of creatures not being killed when shot
Fixed the issue of the SORT BY feature not working in the inventory.
Fixed the issue of the crosshair of a weapon with a scope equipped in ADS mode shaking severely when used in the backseat of a vehicle.
UI
Fixed the issue of the parachute reward from Ranked Season 13 being shown as two items in the inventory.
Fixed the issue of the kill message on the upper right screen not disappearing in matches.
Fixed the issue of the character glitching when changing items in the set item preview screen.
Fixed the issue of an empty space being shown on the lower left of the in-game chat box.
Fixed the issue of the awkward P90 magazine appearance in the inventory.
Fixed the issue of the killfeed text being cut off due to specific killfeed limit settings.
Fixed the issue of the Porter's inventory text looking awkward in a specific resolution.
Fixed the issue of the text being cut off after a teammate dies in Ranked when player sets game language to English.
Items & Skins
Fixed the clipping issue when a male character equips Shadowstar's Top with Moon Rabbit Jacket.
Fixed the issue of the Bunny Aeronautics - M416 and Bunny Aeronautics - Mini-14 looking severely dark indoors.
Fixed the issue of the Night Hunter Costume's bullet loops looking awkward in-game.
Fixed the clipping issue when the PUBG Varsity Jacket is equipped with most glove items.
Fixed the clipping issue of a female character's top and bottom when equipping specific jacket items.
Hello Survivors! Were you just thinking, "What am I gonna play tonight? I've gone through my entire library but I still can't find the ONE." Well, look no further! Today's another good day to play PUBG: Battlegrounds.
The Black Friday Event is on FIRE! To keep the flame burning we are proud to be back with a Black Friday Surprise Event! So jump in, hold tight and collect all the goodies! Leggo!
1 BP Event Details
Check out all the cool things that you can get for just a single BP! We have more than enough ready for you all. Login to the game every day during the six days of the event to collect all of them. You can open WSUS 7 times by logging in all six days and collecting Contraband Coupons. On the weekends, we have prepared a little more, don't miss them out.
Each product can only be purchased once per day per account.
Rewards
You can purchase the following rewards for just 1 BP.
New items are displayed everyday at:
PC(Steam and Kakao):
PST: 6 PM
CET: 3 AM
KST: 11 AM
Console(Xbox, PlayStation, Stadia):
PST: 8 PM
CET: 5 AM
KST: 1 PM
Rewards List
November 24
Contraband Coupon x10
November 25
Contraband Coupon x10
November 26
Contraband Coupon x10
Nickel G-Coin Random box
November 27
Contraband Coupon x10
RIP YOU Spray
Fully Boosted shirts
November 28
Contraband Coupon x25
Nickel G-Coin Random box
November 29
Contraband Coupon x10
Event Schedule
PC
PST: November 23 2021, 6 PM - November 28 2021, 6 PM
CET: November 24 2021, 3 AM - November 29 2021, 3 AM
KST: November 24 2021, 11 AM - November 29 2021, 11 AM
Console
PST: November 23 2021, 8 PM - November 28 2021, 8 PM
CET: November 24 2021, 5 AM - November 29 2021, 5 AM
KST: November 24 2021, 1 PM - November 29 2021, 1 PM
The PUBG Global Championship 2021 is only a day away!
As always, PGC 2021 will be provided with English broadcasts with the best PUBG Esports talent and casters. Multiple other languages will be also provided for all PUBG esports fans around the globe.
PGC 2021 Broadcast Schedule
Rank Decision / BOTTOM 16
Rank Decision
Friday
Group A&B
On Air : 12:40PM KST / 4:40AM CET / 7:40PM PST
Match Start : 1:00PM KST / 5:00AM CET / 8:00PM PST
Group C&D
On Air : 6:45PM KST / 10:45AM CET / 1:45AM PST
Match Start : 7PM KST / 11:00AM CET / 2:00AM PST
Saturday/Sunday
Group B&D / A&D
On Air : 12:45PM KST / 4:45AM CET/ 7:45PM PST
Match Start : 1:00PM KST / 5:00AM CET / 8:00PM PST
Steven "Toffees" Pierce, James "Kaelaris" Carrol, John "JoRoSaR" Sargent
Analyst
Dustin "Godspeed" Kane, Martin "Avnqr" Gøth, Stephanie "Klov3r" Naboshek, Michael "hypoc" Robins, Patrick "Frosz" Iu, Jordan "Elfishguy" Mays, Rick "Saga_Uk" Sharples
Caster
Cameron Davis, Liam "Chunks" Desposito, Matt "Matrym" Oates, Clinton "Paperthin" Bader, Mike "Porosaurus" Navarro, Tobias "TheNameIsToby" Wiinblad, Jake "Zenox" Brander
In addition to Global (English) streaming, PGC 2021 broadcasts in additional languages as shown below!
We're now only a week out from the PUBG GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP, so let's take some time to learn about the upcoming Pick'em Challenge and how to earn some sweet Esports Points and Free voting coupons!
PUBG ESPORTS TAB
The PUBG Esports tab is back with PGC 2021. The tab will live from November 12th through January 12th, 2022.
Check out the PUBG Esports tab in-game to learn more and stay updated with everything PGC 2021, including match and player information.
And, of course, don't forget to check out the Pick'em challenge events and Esports Point Shop; pick wisely and unlock some awesome skins.
PGC 2021 ITEMS
PGC 2021 CONTINGENT CHAOS DUSTER BUNDLE (25 VOTING COUPONS)
PGC 2021 CONTINGENT CHAOS JACKET BUNDLE (25 VOTING COUPONS)
PGC 2021 DANCE SPLASH EMOTE BUNDLE (1 VOTING COUPON)
PGC 2021 MEGA BUNDLE (60 VOTING COUPONS)
PGC 2021 Pick'em Challenge Reward Items
These goodies will be available for a win with your Esports points!
PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos - P90
PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos - Pan
PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos - Helmet (Level 3)
PGC 2021 Giltslate Contagion Backpack (Level 3)
"PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos" UAZ
PGC 2021 "HAIRSTYLE 28"
* 30% of PUBG net sales of PGC 2021 items will be distributed to the teams according to their final results.
** Pick'em Challenge is not available for the Console platform. However, all PGC 2021 items will be available for purchase from the store.
PGC 2021 items sale period:
November 12th 1100 (KST) - Dec 18th 1800 (KST)
Pick'em Challenge event period:
Rank Decision
Nov 12th 1100 (KST) - Nov 19th 1800 (KST)
Week 1
Nov 19th 1800 (KST) - Nov 27th 1800 (KST)
Week 2
Nov 27th 1800 (KST) - Dec 4th 1800 (KST)
Week 3
Dec 4th 1800 (KST) - Dec 11th 1800 (KST)
Week 4
Dec 11th 1800 (KST) - Dec 18th 1800 (KST)
Esports Shop items sale period:
Nov 12th 1100 (KST) - Jan 12th, 2022 1100 (KST)
Pick'em reward claiming period:
Dec 21st 1100 (KST) - Jan 12th, 2022 1100 (KST)
PGC 2021 Pick'em Challenge Details
The PGC 2021 Pick'em challenge will start on November 12th with final entries closing on Dec 18th at 1800 (KST).
Make sure to make your picks for all challenges before the event comes to an end!
Event 1: Weekly Final Top 4
The first challenge is to predict the top four teams of the week!
You can vote up to 8 teams and with correct predictions you will be able to collect sweet Esports Points.
Each week you can win 187,500EP by predicting the top 4 teams of that week!
In the case of Rank Decision and Grand Final matches, predict the top 4 teams of the Rank Decision and Grand Final matches.
Event 2: Weekly Kill Point MVP
Next challenge; guess the very team which you think will earn the most kills on the Weekly Finals.
In the case of Rank Decision and Week 4 matches, predict the team which will score the most kills during the Rank Decision and Grand Finals.
You can vote for up to 8 teams per week. Placing your vote at the very last moment will significantly bring up your chances to win!
Making a correct guess will earn you 150,000 EP!
FREE Voting Coupons and EP!
There are ways to earn a voting coupon and free EPs by simply watching and interacting during the tournament!
Free Voting Coupons
Visit the PUBG Esports tab in-game for a free voting coupon every week!
While watching PGC 2021, a code will pop up, which can be redeemed in-game for one free voting coupon!
Pay attention to the streams, especially on the following dates: Nov 19th, 25th, Dec 2nd, 9th, and 16th.
Twitch Drops
Stay tuned to the official PUBG Twitch broadcasts to receive free EP drops during the tournament! You can earn up to 40,000 EP via drops!
Viewers must have a KRAFTON ID linked to their platform (e.g. Steam) and Twitch Account to receive EP drops.
Participate in Pick & Go Bingo at the official PUBG Esports Twitch channel. Compete with nine other players randomly matched with you from the chat and score the highest points to earn free EP!
You earn points from each kill your selected teams make.
If all teams placed in a straight line earn a kill, it's a bingo! Each bingo will grant bonus points.
If a selected team placed in the center successfully wins a chicken dinner, you'll be granted 1,000 bonus points
Bonus placement points are also granted for teams placing in the top 8. Pick wisely!
The Grand finale of the 2021 PUBG Esports, PUBG Global Championship, is just around the corner! Which team will be crowned the global champion?
Join us in the excitement of PGC 2021, PUBG Esports, and the Pick'em Challenge!
Today, we're announcing our upcoming, long-term map rotation service for PUBG: Battlegrounds.
Map Service Plan
Normal Mode
Fixed Maps: Erangel / Miramar / Sanhok
Rotation Maps
Season
Large
Small
14
Taego
Paramo
15
Vikendi
Haven
16
Taego
Karakin
17
Vikendi
Paramo
18
Taego
Haven
19
Vikendi
Karakin
Ranked Mode
Fixed Maps: Erangel / Miramar
Rotation Maps
Season
Large
Small
14
Taego
Paramo
15
Vikendi
Sanhok
16
Taego
Karakin
17
Vikendi
Paramo
18
Taego
Sanhok
19
Vikendi
Karakin
(The content of this plan may be subject to change according to development and service conditions.) ※ The plan above applies to both PC and Console platforms.
Starting with Season 14, Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok will be permanent fixtures to the 5-map Normal Mode map rotation. The remaining two map slots will be filled by a small and large map, with the specific maps changing each season.
We know decisions like this always come with questions, so we’ve prepared an FAQ that includes details on changes to help the matchmaking system better facilitate regional needs for future seasons.
FAQ
I don't see Codename: Kiki on the rotation plan! Codename: Kiki's release has unfortunately been delayed to mid-2022 as our development plans have recently shifted towards another big project that is coming very soon (no, it's not another game).
This major change of plans is also why we weren't able to deliver the second Dev Plan announcement. As for Kiki's release timing and the upcoming project, we'll be sharing more news in the coming months.
Why is Taego being removed from Featured Map and added to the rotation from Season 14? While Taego has been a popular selection as the Featured Map for some regions, we understand that for others, the matchmaking experience hasn’t been as positive.
Currently, our matchmaking system doesn’t facilitate unique Featured Map settings per region, but we’re actively developing this feature and plan to release it alongside our next map. This will allow us to implement more region-specific matchmaking solutions.
Why are Miramar and Erangel in Ranked Mode permanently? Erangel and Miramar are the two maps most synonymous with PUBG Esports and Ranked, known and loved by both players and viewers alike; we intend for them to be mainstays.
Why are you making us play the smaller maps like Sanhok, Karakin, and Paramo in Ranked? Ranked is intended to be the competitive version of Normal Mode, with small maps included. While we understand this is a point of contention within the community, we’re still actively monitoring player sentiment and can still make additional adjustments to certain gameplay settings used, such as max player numbers. Please keep the feedback coming.
Why isn't Haven a part of Ranked? Haven is our smallest map, coming in at 1x1 km. Due to its size, unique gameplay mechanics, and feedback after implementing Squads, we found Haven wasn’t the right fit for Ranked. With that said, we’re still exploring how we can best utilize Haven and its unique features in the future.
How will this map rotation plan work if a new map gets released? We’ll share details on our next map and how it fits into the updated matchmaking system closer to its release.
The Black Friday Event you've all been waiting for is back again! For a limited time only, we're giving away double the G-Coin of your purchase. So don't miss your chance, jump right in!
Black Friday Double G-Coin Promotion
- You can receive double the amount of G-Coin during the promotion period. - The promotion applies to both PC and Consoles. For consoles, G-Coin will be provided in DLC containing double the amount. - All items can only be purchased once.