As we've recently noticed a sharp increase in the number of potential Chargeback cases regarding certain PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS items (G-Coin), we went through a thorough investigation with Steam and have discovered these in-game transactions were confirmed to be chargeback frauds.
Therefore, we've placed permanent bans on the accounts pertaining to these fraudulent transactions.
As such misconducts cause negativity to everyone's gaming experience, certain account and service restrictions may apply based on our Terms of Service and Rules of Conduct.
If your account received any restrictions/bans when you've not done any fraudulent transactions, please submit a ticket to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Support and we'll reach out to you as soon as possible.
Lastly, we kindly remind every player to understand and comply with our Terms of Service and Rules of Conduct for a fair and enjoyable gaming experience.
As the finest teams from all around the world prepare for the battle at PCS7, we'd like to provide a bit more detailed information about our biggest tournament of the year, PGC 2022.
Read on for more details of the tournament.
PGC 2022 Tournament
The PUBG Global Championship 2022(PGC 2022) will be a complete Offline(LAN) tournament, inviting all 32 teams and over 128 players back to the arena.
Tournament Structure
The tournament will begin its journey on November 1st with a Group Stage and end with a Grand Final starting on November 18th.
Week 1 - Group Stage
The first week of PGC 2022 will start with the Group Stage to fight for a better chance for the Grand Finals.
Prior to the Group stage, teams will be divided into TWO groups: Group A & Group B.
Each group will compete for 3 days, 5 matches per day.
Based on the outcomes of the Group Stage,
The top 8 teams from each group will be placed in the Winners Bracket
The bottom 8 teams from each group will be placed in the Losers Bracket.
Week 2 - Winners/Losers Bracket
The second week of PGC 2022 consists of Winners & Losers Brackets.
Winners bracket
The Winners Bracket consists of 10 matches over 2 days.
The rewards for the winners of the group stage are huge. The top 8 teams in the Winners bracket will be granted a seat directly to the Grand Finals. The remaining 8 teams will be placed into the upcoming Losers Bracket 2 for another chance.
Loser's Bracket 1
The Losers Bracket 1 will contain the bottom 8 teams of Group A & Group B.
These 16 teams will compete in a 10 matches tournament over 2 days.
The top winning half will advance to the next Losers Bracket 2.
However, 7 teams from the bottom half will be sent to the Grand Survival with a team very last on the list eliminated.
Loser's Bracket 2
The Losers Bracket 2 consists of 10 matches over 2 days.
Only the top 4 teams will be granted tickets to the Finals.
The remaining 12 teams will be moving on to the Grand Survival.
Week 3 - Grand Final & Grand Survival
Grand Survival
The last week of the PGC 2022 will begin with a Grand Survival with a total of 19 teams.
12 teams from the Losers Bracket 2
7 teams from the Losers Bracket 1.
The bottom 3 teams from the Losers Bracket 1 will be included on the waiting list.
The Grand Survival will only grant 4 final chances to the Grand Finals where 16 teams will battle it out to become the last team standing. In each match, the team winning the Chicken Dinner will advance to the Grand Finals and the remaining 15 teams will be joined by the next team in the line.
Grand Final
After a short break after the Grand Survival, the battle-hardened veterans will be pushed to their limits in the final challenge for the PGC throne.
The Grand Final will take place over 4 days with 5 matches per day.
Whoever ranked on the top of the list will be announced to be the new champions of the PUBG GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Prize Pool
The total prize pool of the PGC 2022 starts with 2 million USD which will be distributed to the participating teams by their final results of the tournament.
The Final rankings will be decided based on the final placements from the Grand Final
Special Prize
MVP Player of the tournament will be granted an extra prize of $10,000
PGC 2022 Item sales profits
All participating teams will benefit from 30% of the profits earned from the sale of PGC 2022 store items. The profits will be distributed to the teams based on their final tournament rank. More information on the PGC 2022 items will be revealed later on.
More news on PGC 2022 will be available soon after the PCS7. Until then, for the latest PUBG Esports news, visit https://www.pubgesports.com/en/news/1754/pubgesports.com, and don’t forget to follow @pubgesports on social media.
PCS7 will be provided with live English broadcasts across all regions for our global fans, as well as other multiple languages with the best PUBG Esports talent and casters. Read on to find out more about the global talent line up and regional broadcasting channels.
Talents: James Carrol "Kaelaris", Tobias Wiinblad "TheNameIsToby", Martin Gøth "Avnqr", Richard Sharples "Saga", Sam Wright "Tech Girl", Mike Robins "hypoc", John Sargent "Jorosar", Liam Desposito "Chunks", Patrick Iu "Frosz", Ivo Schenk "Kowo"
We’re back for this month’s Special and Partner Drops walkthrough. Access the Event page from the lobby, press the ‘Join Event’ button and either complete missions or log in every day to receive abundant rewards!
Special Drops 1: McLaren Workshop Event
Our special collaborative event with McLaren is starting NOW! Head over to the McLaren announcement for details on the missions, rewards, and event period.
Special Drops 2: Autumn Login Event
Welcome to KRAFTON High.
Here’s your main project of the semester: log in consecutively every day, earn daily rewards, and prove you’re the best honor student.
Day 1: Victory Dance 96
Day 2: Contraband Coupon x 5
Day 3: Prep Stockings and Shoes
Day 4: Contraband Coupon x 5
Day 5: WWCD Wing Emblem Spray
Day 6: Contraband Coupon x 5
Day 7: Prep Skirt
Day 8: Contraband Coupon x 5
Day 9: Polymer x 100
Day 10: Red Suede Prep Jacket
Bonus Rewards
You can also earn bonus rewards if you’ve successfully logged in consecutively for certain days any time during the event period!
3 Consecutive Days: Contraband Coupon x 10
5 Consecutive Days: Contraband Coupon x 10
Event Period
PC & Console
PDT: September 6, After Live Server maintenance – September 19, 12 AM
CEST: September 7, After Live Server maintenance – September 19, 9 AM
KST: September 7, After Live Server maintenance – September 19, 4 PM
Special Drops 3: Bunny Pajama Party!
You’re finally invited to the cool kids’ bunny party.
The invitation says this year’s theme is “pajamas.” Complete daily missions, pick up the Bun Bun pajama set, and successfully join the party!
Missions
30 Points: Parachute 600m in total.
30 Points: Survive 30 minutes in total. Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.
40 Points: Get 4 total kills or assists.
Rewards
300 Points: Bun Bun Sweatshirt
300 Points: Bun Bun Sweatpants
200 Points: Bun Bun Shoes
200 Points: Bun Bun Ribbon
Event Period
PC & Console
PDT: September 6, After Live Server maintenance – September 19, 12 AM
CEST: September 7, After Live Server maintenance – September 19, 9 AM
KST: September 7, After Live Server maintenance – September 19, 4 PM
Special Drops 4: Crafting Boost Event
As a Workshop assistant, your mission is to gather those Chests and Credits for your cranky crafter.
Missions
30 Points: Survive 30 minutes in total. Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.
30 Points: Parachute 600m in total.
40 Points: Get 4 total kills or assists.
Rewards
300 Points: Hunter’s Chest x 1
200 Points: Credit x 100
200 Points: Polymer x 100
Event Period
PC
PDT: September 19, 12 AM – September 28, 12 AM
CEST: September 19, 9 AM – September 28, 9 AM
KST: September 19, 4 PM – September 28, 4 PM
Console
PDT: September 27, 12 AM – October 6, 12 AM
CEST: September 27, 9 AM – October 6, 9 AM
KST: September 27, 4 PM – October 6, 4 PM
Special Drops 5: Rider’s Adventure Event
Embark on a rider’s daily login adventure and obtain every reward!
Daily Rewards
Day 1: Crazed Maw – Helmet (Level 1)
Day 2: Contraband Coupon x 2
Day 3: Legendary League Basketball Shirt
Day 4: Contraband Coupon x 2
Day 5: Legendary League Basketball Sneakers
Day 6: Contraband Coupon x 3
Day 7: Lipovka Slacks
Day 8: Contraband Coupon x 3
Day 9: GG Fist Bump Spray
Day 10: Serpent’s Garden Jacket
Bonus Rewards
You can also earn bonus rewards if you’ve successfully logged in consecutively for certain days any time during the event period!
3 Consecutive Days: Contraband Coupon x 5
5 Consecutive Days: Victory Dance 100
Event Period
PC
PDT: September 28, 12 AM – October 11, 12 AM
CEST: September 28, 9 AM – October 11, 9 AM
KST: September 28, 4 PM – October 11, 4 PM
Console
PDT: October 6, 12 AM – October 19, 12 AM
CEST: October 6, 9 AM – October 19, 9 AM
KST: October 6, 4 PM – October 19, 4 PM
Special Drops 6: Chicken Dinner Teamwork!
Finish up this month’s Special Drops parade with your teammates – collect mission points and become a bunny squad!
Missions
30 Points: Use 3 First Aid Kits in total.
30 Points: Survive 15 minutes in a single match. Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.
40 Points: Revive 1 teammate.
Rewards
400 Points: B.A.S.A. Casual Hoodie
300 Points: B.A.S.A. Casual Shorts
200 Points: Fried Chicken Spray
Event Period
PC
PDT: September 28, 12 AM – October 11, 12 AM
CEST: September 28, 9 AM – October 11, 9 AM
KST: September 28, 4 PM – October 11, 4 PM
Console
PDT: October 6, 12 AM – October 19, 12 AM
CEST: October 6, 9 AM – October 19, 9 AM
KST: October 6, 4 PM – October 19, 4 PM
Partner Drops
Watch and support our Partners’ live streams within the Drops period and take home a Spray!
Welcome to this month’s store update. September is here with a fresh batch of collaborations, skins, and emotes. We hit off with the Crafter Pass: McLaren, PCS7 goods, a new Value Pack, some Burning Chicken outfits, a fancy Partner skin, a collaborative emote, five new weapon skins, and the reopening of Your Shop.
Let’s find out more below!
New Items and Skins
※ 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.
Crafter Pass: McLaren
Expect no restraints and no limitations with our collaborative items with McLaren, the luxury automotive manufacturer.
With the new Crafter Pass: McLaren, unlock missions and obtain costumes and Workshop materials!
Learn everything about our new collaboration and perks here.
PDT: September 6, After live server maintenance – November 1, 5 PM
CEST: September 7, After live server maintenance – CET November 2, 1 AM
KST: September 7, After live server maintenance – November 2, 9 AM
Console
PDT: September 14, After live server maintenance – PST November 9, 8 PM
CEST: September 15, After live server maintenance – CET November 10, 5 AM
KST: September 15, After live server maintenance – November 10, 1 PM
BP Skin
Your “noble steed” from Fantasy Battle Royale has galloped its way into the Store, purchasable with BP.
The “Noble Steed” Motorbike is a Special Skin. Learn more about our vehicle skin system update in the Patch Notes.
Items List
Individual Items
“Noble Steed” Motorbike (40,000 BP)
Sales Period:
PC
PDT: September 7, After live server maintenance – No end date
CEST: September 7, After live server maintenance – No end date
KST: September 7, After live server maintenance – No end date
Console
PDT: September 14, After live server maintenance – No end date
CEST: September 15, After live server maintenance – No end date
KST: September 15, After live server maintenance – No end date
PCS7
May the best squad win. Show your support on the upcoming PUBG Continental Series 7 with fresh Esports bundles!
PC Items List
※ (PC) Certain PCS7 items are purchasable with Esports Points (EP) at the Esports Point Shop.
Set
PCS7 Mega Bundle (2970 G-COIN)
Voting Coupon x 5
PCS7 Weapon + Parachute Set (1980 G-COIN)
Voting Coupon x 3
PCS7 Clothing Bundle (990 G-COIN)
Voting Coupon x 1
PCS7 Gear Set (990 G-COIN)
Voting Coupon x 1
PCS7 Emote Pack (500 G-COIN)
Voting Coupon x 1
PCS7 SKS Pack (990 G-COIN)
Voting Coupon x 1
PCS7 Mk12 Pack (990 G-COIN)
Voting Coupon x 1
PCS7 Parachute Pack (990 G-COIN)
Voting Coupon x 1
Individual Items
PCS7 – Pan (150,000 EP)
Hairstyle 33 (75,000 EP)
“PCS7” UAZ (150,000 EP)
PCS7 Champion Makeup (30,000 EP)
Nickname Change (30,000 EP)
Console Items List
Set
PCS7 Mega Bundle (2970 G-COIN)
PCS7 Weapon + Parachute Set (1980 G-COIN)
PCS7 Clothing Bundle (990 G-COIN)
PCS7 Gear Set (990 G-COIN)
Individual Items
PCS7 – SKS (990 G-COIN)
PCS7 – Mk12 (990 G-COIN)
PCS7 Parachute (990 G-COIN)
PCS7 – Pan (990 G-COIN)
Hairstyle 33 (500 G-COIN)
“PCS7” UAZ (990 G-COIN)
PCS7 Champion Makeup (990 G-COIN)
Nickname Change (500 G-COIN)
Emotes
PCS7 Dance – All-Out Brawl (500 G-COIN)
Sales Period:
PC
PDT: September 8, 7 PM – October 7, 1 AM
CEST: September 9, 4 AM – October 7, 10 AM
KST: September 9, 11 AM – October 7, 5 PM
Console
PDT: September 14, After live server maintenance – October 7, 1 AM
CEST: September 15, After live server maintenance – October 7, 10 AM
KST: September 15, After live server maintenance – October 7, 5 PM
Hit & Run Value Pack
Obtain a rowdy AWM skin and a handful of bonus G-COIN with our new Value Pack.
Items List
Hit & Run Value Pack ($9.99)
Sales Period:
PC
PDT: September 6, After live server maintenance – November 1, 7 PM
CEST: September 7, After live server maintenance – CET November 2, 3 AM
KST: September 7, After live server maintenance – November 2, 11 AM
Console
PDT: September 14, After live server maintenance – PST November 9, 8 PM
CEST: September 15, After live server maintenance – CET November 10, 5 AM
KST: September 15, After live server maintenance – November 10, 1 PM
Burning Chicken 2022
Ouch! Feel that heat? Make sure you don’t burn that Chicken Dinner with the new Burning Chicken sets!
Items List
Set
Burning Chicken Festival Outfit Set 1 (850 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Outfit Set 2 (1290 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Outfit Set 3 (1190 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Outfit Set 4 (500 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Helmet Set (650 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Backpack Set (650 G-COIN)
Individual Items
Burning Chicken Festival Romper (800 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Sparkle Boots (200 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Sparkle Hat (300 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Halter Top (700 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Leggings (500 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Studded Boots (200 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Alien Goggles (200 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Scarf (350 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Jacket (700 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Tac Jeans (350 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Rugged Boots (150 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Third Eye Shirt (200 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Stitch Jeans (350 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Boots (150 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Backpack (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival Backpack (Level 2) (500 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival – Helmet (Level 1) (500 G-COIN)
Burning Chicken Festival – Helmet (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
Emotes
Victory Dance 98 (700 G-COIN)
Victory Dance 99 (500 G-COIN)
Sales Period:
PC
PDT: September 20, After live server maintenance – March 21, 2023, 7 PM
CEST: September 21, After live server maintenance – CET March 22, 2023, 3 AM
KST: September 21, After live server maintenance – March 22, 2023, 11 AM
Console
PDT: September 20, 9 PM – March 21, 2023, 9 PM
CEST: September 21, 6 AM – CET March 22, 2023, 5 AM
KST: September 21, 1 PM – March 22, 2023, 1 PM
Partner Skin: MIXI Gaming
This month’s Partner collaboration is with VN Partner, MIXI Gaming!
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 Period:
PC
PDT: September 27, After live server maintenance – PST December 20, 6 PM
CEST: September 28, After live server maintenance – CET December 21, 3 AM
KST: September 28, After live server maintenance – December 21, 11 AM
Console
PDT: September 27, 9 PM – PST December 20, 8 PM
CEST: September 28, 6 AM – CET December 21, 5 AM
KST: September 28, 1 PM – December 21, 1 PM
Collaborative Emote: Hey Mama
The Korean dance crew’s choreography based on French DJ David Guetta’s Hey Mama has arrived on the Battlegrounds. Items List
Emote
Victory Dance – Hey Mama (1200 G-COIN)
Sales Period:
PC
PDT: September 27, After live server maintenance – PST December 26, 6 PM
CEST: September 28, After live server maintenance – CET December 27, 3 AM
KST: September 28, After live server maintenance – December 27, 11 AM
Console
PDT: September 28, 9 PM – PST December 27, 8 PM
CEST: September 29, 6 AM – CET December 28, 5 AM
KST: September 29, 1 PM – December 28, 1 PM
Weapon Skin Update
Contraband Crate
Sting your enemies with the new Epic weapon skin series.
Tier
Weapon Skin
Probability
Epic
[BATTLESTAT] Stinger – Beryl M762
0.75%
Epic
[BATTLESTAT] Stinger – SLR
0.75%
Epic
Over the Rainbow – K2
1.00%
Epic
Tick Tock – M416
1.00%
Epic
Gold Plate – AKM
1.00%
Elite
Serpent’s Garden – QBU
1.25%
Elite
Serpent’s Garden – AKM
1.25%
Elite
Serpent’s Garden – M416
1.25%
Elite
Over the Rainbow – UMP45
1.60%
Elite
Over the Rainbow – Mini14
1.60%
Elite
Over the Rainbow – SLR
1.60%
Elite
Gold Plate – SKS
1.70%
Elite
Silver Plate – SCAR-L
1.70%
Elite
Gold Plate – Groza
1.70%
Rare
Checkered Chrome – Groza
2.40%
Rare
Checkered Chrome – PP-19 Bizon
2.40%
Rare
Checkered Chrome – Mk47 Mutant
2.40%
Rare
Desert Digital – Kar98k
2.50%
Rare
Desert Digital – Mini14
2.50%
Rare
Gold Plate – UMP45
2.50%
Rare
Gold Plate – Sawed-Off
2.50%
Rare
Silver Plate – UMP45
2.50%
Rare
Silver Plate – Tommy Gun
2.50%
Rare
Gold Plate – Vector
2.50%
Special
Tri-Stripe – DP-28
2.60%
Special
Tri-Stripe – Deagle
2.60%
Special
Tri-Stripe – Crowbar
2.60%
Special
Two-Tone – P92
2.60%
Special
Two-Tone – Crossbow
2.40%
Special
Two-Tone – M16A4
2.40%
Special
Two-Tone – Mosin Nagant
2.40%
Special
Gold Plate – Win94
2.80%
Special
Silver Plate – VSS
2.80%
Special
Silver Plate – AUG
2.80%
Special
Desert Digital – Win94
2.80%
Special
Desert Digital – Micro UZI
2.80%
Special
Rugged (Orange) – M416
2.80%
Special
Rugged (Orange) – AKM
2.80%
–
Schematics x3
0.90%
–
Schematics
0.90%
–
Polymers x200
1.50%
–
Polymers x100
3.50%
–
Polymers x50
13.15%
Hideout
Sales Period:
PC
PDT: September 6, After live server maintenance – PST December 30, 6 PM
CEST: September 7, After live server maintenance – CET December 31, 3 AM
KST: September 7, After live server maintenance – December 31, 11 AM
Console
PDT: September 14, After live server maintenance – PST December 30, 8 PM
CEST: September 15, After live server maintenance – CET December 31, 5 AM
KST: September 15, After live server maintenance – December 31, 1 PM
New Items
Price
Stinger – Contraband Crate (Open 1)
200 G-COIN
Stinger – Contraband Crate (Open 10)
1800 G-COIN
Stinger – Contraband Crate (Open 1)
10 Contraband Coupon
Scrap Broker
Sales Period:
PC
PDT: September 6, After live server maintenance – PST December 30, 6 PM
CEST: September 7, After live server maintenance – CET December 31, 3 AM
KST: September 7, After live server maintenance – December 31, 11 AM
Console
PDT: September 14, After live server maintenance – PST December 30, 8 PM
CEST: September 15, After live server maintenance – CET December 31, 5 AM
KST: September 15, After live server maintenance – December 31, 1 PM
New Items
Price
[BATTLESTAT] Stinger – Beryl M762
1000 Scrap
[BATTLESTAT] Stinger – SLR
1000 Scrap
Your Shop
Your personalized shop is reopening this month. Let’s scrape up those discounted goods!
Service Period
PC
PDT: September 28, After live server maintenance – October 18, 7 PM
CEST: September 28, After live server maintenance – October 19, 4 AM
KST: September 28, After live server maintenance – October 19, 11 AM
Console
PDT: September 28, 9 PM – October 18, 9 PM
CEST: September 28, 6 AM – October 19, 6 AM
KST: September 28, 1 PM – October 19, 1 PM
Items and Skins End Date Reminder
※ 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.
Partner Skin: Netenho 2022
Don’t miss out on Netenho’s goods before they leave the store. Items List
Set
Netenho Set (1340 G-COIN)
Individual Items
Netenho’s Sweatshirt (500 G-COIN)
Netenho’s Sweatpants (500 G-COIN)
Netenho’s SCAR-L (990 G-COIN)
Sales End Date:
PC
PDT: September 20, 7 PM
CEST: September 21, 4 AM
KST: September 21, 11 AM
Console
PDT: September 20, 9 PM
CEST: September 21, 6 AM
KST: September 21, 1 PM
Partner Skin: SanYang 2022
SanYang’s items are warming up for their grand exit.
Items List
Set
SanYang Set (1340 G-COIN)
Individual Items
SanYang’s Hoodie (500 G-COIN)
SanYang’s Sweatpants (500 G-COIN)
SanYang’s SCAR-L (990 G-COIN)
Sales End Date:
PC
PDT: September 20, 7 PM
CEST: September 21, 4 AM
KST: September 21, 11 AM
Console
PDT: September 20, 9 PM
CEST: September 21, 6 AM
KST: September 21, 1 PM
Collaborative Items: Assassin’s Creed
With Abstergo Industries removed from Haven, the Assassins will now return to their homelands. Items List
Set
Assassin’s Creed All-in-One Bundle (3700 G-COIN)
Includes bonus items: Assassin’s Creed Backpack (Level 1), Assassin’s Creed Backpack (Level 2), Assassin’s Creed Charm, Assassin’s Creed Logo spray, Assassin’s Creed Altaïr spray, Assassin’s Creed – Ezio’s Family emote
Individual Items
Assassin’s Creed “Ezio” Costume (2000 G-COIN)
Assassin’s Creed “Altaïr” Costume (2000 G-COIN)
Assassin’s Creed Parachute (990 G-COIN)
Sales End Date:
PC
PDT: September 20, 7 PM
CEST: September 21, 4 AM
KST: September 21, 11 AM
Console
PDT: September 21, 9 PM
CEST: September 22, 6 AM
KST: September 22, 1 PM
PGC 2021 Winner
Make sure to pick up the commemorative items of PUBG Global Championship 2021’s winner team, NewHappy!
Items List
Set
NH-ESPORTS Set (1990 G-COIN)
Individual Items
NH-ESPORTS – Beryl M762 (990 G-COIN)
NH-ESPORTS Bandana (300 G-COIN)
NH-ESPORTS Jacket (990 G-COIN)
NH-ESPORTS Sweatpants (500 G-COIN)
NH-ESPORTS Shoes (300 G-COIN)
Sales End Date:
PC
PDT: September 27, 7 PM
CEST: September 28, 4 AM
KST: September 28, 11 AM
Console
PDT: September 27, 9 PM
CEST: September 28, 6 AM
KST: September 28, 1 PM
Bunny Express
Don’t forget the last delivery from Bunny Express.
We have previously announced that the PUBG Global Championships will return for 2022, yet were light on details. Despite PCS7 competition being in full swing, we would like to take a brief moment to announce what fans can expect afterwards and give some insight into how we plan to end the year (spoiler…it’s going to be with a bang).
Same Exciting PUBG Action, New Location
The adrenaline of PUBG Global Championships returns Nov. 1-20 as the top 32 teams from across four regions descend unto Dubai for a chance to compete for and win part of the $2,000,000 prize pool. As with years past, fans and players can expect the prize pool to increase further as 30% of the profits earned from upcoming to-be-announced PGC 2022 items will be added directly to the overall prize pool.
Participating Squads
The top 32 teams will be made up of 12 squads from Asia, eight from Europe, six from APAC, and another six from the Americas region. The confirmed list of participating teams will be determined based on final PGC Qualification Points, which have been acquired throughout the year, with PCS7 being the last opportunity for squads to prove their mettle.
Tournament Format Preview
Similar to last year, this year’s final PUBG Esports event will include a series of weekly tournaments that break out into a Group Stage, Winners/Losers Bracket, and Grand Survival to determine the top 16 teams of the Grand Final. These final squads will compete against each other in the Grand Final to fight for the right to call themselves the PGC 2022 Grand Champions.
PGC 2022 will be partnering with a wider initiative called the Dubai Esports Festival, which takes place from Nov. 9-20 and features a variety of events and activities meant to push the esports industry forward. We will be back with more detailed update on PGC 2022 soon before the PCS7 begins. Until then, for the latest PUBG Esports news, visit pubgesports.com and don’t forget to follow @pubgesports on social media.
Grand touring will never be the same on a McLaren GT in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. The lightest and quickest accelerating grand tourer from the British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive will take you and your partner around the world in a fashionable manner.
Born in Surrey, England, the GT features a 4-liter V8 turbocharged engine behind the passenger seat for ideal weight distribution. Talking about weight, weighing at just over 1,400 kg dry, the GT is a joy to drive. It is a supercar for an everyday driver.
The beauty of GT doesn't end there. You can go to the Workshop to configure your one-and-only GT so that you can be the center of attention all day, every day. Choose from a variety of eleven stunning exterior colors, two sleek wheels, and five different colors of brake calipers on your GT's state-of-the-art carbon ceramic brakes.
So, McLaren GT is here in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Go and make your own GT now!
New System: Vehicle Skin System Update
A new system enabling you to choose special vehicle skins for a fancier experience has arrived!
You are now required to press certain keys to equip vehicle skins.
Two new categories have been added to vehicle skins: Basic Skins and Special Skins.
These categories have been added to your Customize – Vehicle page.
You can select one Basic Skin and one Special Skin to choose from when you’re in-game.
Keys for equipping vehicle skins have been changed to the following:
Use vehicle without equipping skin (Basic interaction key)
PC: F
Xbox/Stadia: X
PlayStation®: ▢
Equip vehicle skin (Limited Interact)
PC: H
Xbox/Stadia: LB + X
PlayStation®: L1 + ▢
Players who’ve been using the above keybindings for vehicle use will have to change their keybinding settings again after this update.
Console players must head over to their custom controller presets to customize their keybinds for equipping vehicle skins.
You may modify the keybindings, but you are unable to remove them entirely.
Equipping vehicle skins
The list of Basic and Special skins you’ve selected at Customize will pop up for you to select.
If you’ve selected only one skin (either category) at Customize, the vehicle will equip its skin immediately.
Vehicle skin equip effect
A special effect has been added to vehicles when equipping skin.
The effect will be canceled if:
The vehicle moves (driving, collision, friction, etc.)
A player gets in the vehicle
The player moves too far from the vehicle after interaction
The vehicle receives damage (tire damage included)
When another player selects another skin
If the effect is canceled, the vehicle will maintain its original appearance.
If the vehicle received damage during the effect, the damage will remain on the vehicle.
With the Roadster Motorcycle no longer a world spawn vehicle, the El Solitario Desert Wolves skin has been categorized as a Special Skin.
Collaboration: McLaren
McLaren is here at PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.
Dress your Coupe RB with McLaren skins!
McLaren vehicle skins are purchasable as Special Skins.
The Coupe RB’s original features will not be affected by the McLaren skins.
McLaren Container
A special container will spawn in each starting point of Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Sanhok, Vikendi, and Deston. These special containers will open up to reveal a vehicle with a McLaren skin equipped.
Players who own a McLaren vehicle skin can interact with these containers.
Only the player who opens the container and/or their teammates can ride and drive the McLaren vehicle.
Players may interact with these containers until they board the plane.
Containers and the McLaren vehicle will be removed once a match starts.
The McLaren containers will be available to use for three months.
Available modes
Normal Matches, Ranked, Casual Mode, Custom Matches
Unavailable in Custom Match – Esports Mode.
New Pass: Crafter Pass
To allow players to experience the Workshop feature, the main rewards include items that can be used for McLaren Workshop. For those who have been waiting for the next round of the Survivor Pass, it’s not gone! Survivor Pass will be coming back in December, so stay tuned!
Clear daily, weekly, season, and achievement missions and obtain McLaren Tokens and craft McLaren items!
Make sure to use up obtained McLaren Tokens before their expiry date: PC: November 7 UTC. Console November 14 PST.
Expired McLaren Tokens will be removed from your Inventory and cannot be used/exchanged/refunded.
McLaren tokens are rewarded as bonus rewards from level 50.
Bonus level rewards (level 51 -): McLaren token
Requirements: All players who have the Premium Pass.
Due to legal issues, the Premium Crafter Pass will not be available in the Netherlands and Belgium. The Pass itself will be shown, but the Premium Pass or the items within the Pass will not be available for purchase in these regions.
Make Your Own GT
McLaren Special Vehicle skins and exclusive customize items are added.
Collect McLaren tokens and create McLaren GT – Elite trim (Volcano Yellow), McLaren GT – Standard trim (Silica White) and 18 customized items.
Crafter Pass: McLaren and McLaren Loot Cache bundle items will be sold until November 2.
All expired tokens will be taken away from the inventory and cannot be used or exchanged with other items once expired.
Service Period
PC
September 6, 7 PM PDT – November 6, 5 PM PDT
September 7, 4 AM CEST – November 7, 1 AM CET
September 7, 11 AM KST – November 7, 9 AM KST
Console
September 14, 9 PM PDT – November 14, 8 PM PDT
September 15, 6 AM CEST – November 15, 5 AM CET
September 15, 1 PM KST – November 15, 1 PM KST
Available items
Vehicle skin, color, wheel, brake caliper
Customize
To make navigation easier, the item categories that were visible as a drop-down menu will now all be shown on the page.
This applies to the Wardrobe and Vehicle pages.
You can now toggle your McLaren vehicle skins to have the vehicle shown with its doors open at the Lobby page.
McLaren Workshop Event
We have prepared this event to celebrate the launch of McLaren GT in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Read the following carefully. Clear all missions, and exchange your points for the rewards!
Event Mission
Complete the following daily missions during the event period to collect and exchange points for various rewards!
Mission
Points
Total survival time of 30 min (including spectating time in a duo or squad mode).
30
Ranked in top 20.
30
Two kills or assists in one match.
40
Event Rewards
Exchange points you acquired from missions for the following rewards!
Keys are not required to open the chests.
Event Schedule
PC
PDT: September 7, 2022, 0 AM – September 19, 2022, 0 AM
CEST: September 7, 2022, 9 AM – September 19, 2022, 9 AM
KST: September 7, 2022, 4 PM – September 19, 2022, 4 PM
Console
PDT: September 15, 2022, 0 AM – September 27, 2022, 0 AM
CEST: September 15, 2022, 9 AM – September 27, 2022, 9 AM
KST: September 15, 2022, 4 PM – September 27, 2022, 4 PM
It turns out you can have it all. Make your GT today.
Removed the "If you do not get a Set Imprint 4 times in a row, you are guaranteed 1 Set Imprint in the next opening." statement from the McLaren Prime Parcel.
Fixed the bug of being able to equip both the Lucha Royale Mask and glasses items at the lobby.
Fixed the issue of different total kills being shown in Profile and Mastery due to one of them including kills made in Casual Mode.
Fixed the bug of the character disappearing and the screen stuttering when you change the language setting at the Training Mode lobby.
Fixed the incorrect font use in the Custom Spawn Kit menu in Team Deathmatch.
(PC) Fixed the speed bug of the Coupe RB when you equip the McLaren vehicle skin and ride the
We've listened to your feedback on how you've been playing a bit too much of Deston recently, so we've decided to reduce its matchmaking rate of 40% to 20% (equal as other maps) so you could enjoy other maps as well. (Applied to Console Normal Matches as well.)
※ 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.
Deston
You can expect a new vehicle, new weather feature, and several map optimizations for Deston this update!
New Vehicle: Food Truck
The friendly, jolly food truck is here at the Battlegrounds – but without its food supply. If a food truck pulls up in front of you, don’t expect any yummy goods – it means enemies are here to barrage unexpected bullets through the van’s open windows!
The Food Truck…
Can carry up to 4 passengers.
2 in the front, 2 in the back
Features a large vertical and open window on one side of the van.
Has an awning positioned on the left side.
Health/HP: 3000
Max speed: ~107km/h
Max speed (boost): ~120km/h
Using the horn will instead play a special (and familiar) musical tune.
Only available in Deston.
Normal Matches, Custom Matches (Deston)
Unavailable in Custom Match – Esports Mode.
New Feature: Changing Weather
Go from dawn to early morning, late afternoon to sunset, or from a clear day to a stormy one with the new time-of-day weather feature, only at Deston! For a more realistic time and mood, we’re now providing simple progression from one lighting/weather state to another over the course of a single match.
One of the following cycles will be randomly chosen for each match:
Dawn to early morning
Clear weather to stormy weather
Storm to Clear weather
This feature does not support a full day-night cycle – only a short progression cycle will be shown with no drastic change to the the sun angle.
Only available in Deston.
Normal Matches
Map Optimizations
Added additional cover and loot to the island northwest of Ripton.
Added additional cover and fence adjustments to the southeast portion of Downtown Ripton, near the large art park.
Fixed blocked Ascenders on the steel bridge in Ripton.
Added additional vehicle cover to the roads going from Ripton to Los Arcos.
Added additional Ascenders to various skyscrapers downtown and to bridges in Ripton.
Reduced Lodge interior objects to smooth out player pathing.
Added Fuel Pumps to Buxley and Cavala.
Added additional structures to the area between Concert and Buxley.
Added additional cover near the swamp northwest of Buxley.
Added additional gameplay traversals in Ten Forts, Los Arcos, Turrita, El Koro, and Cavala.
Added Ascenders to 3-4 story apartments.
Made the concert stage floors less dark.
Fixed blocked pathing in seawall tunnels.
Added four additional Cell Towers.
Adjusted terrain in Holston Meadows.
Added more natural cover around following locations:
North and south of Buxley
North and east of Turrita
South of Arena
East of El Koro and inside El Koro
West of Assembly
North of Lodge
South of Sancarna
Animation Refresh
Remember our dev letter on the upcoming Animation Refresh? The update is finally here – our goal with this update is to enhance player experience by improving and refining PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ animation presentation while retaining existing timing and strategy.
The motions should feel different but familiar, and a lot of care and effort went into making sure no timings were changed in this process. Weapon operation
All weapon operation motions (both FPP and TPP) have been refreshed with tactically accurate motions.
A special focus on pacing and weight adds intensity and believability to an already immersive experience.
TPP Locomotion
Player move sets have been refreshed with the addition of starting and stopping motions.
This expanded player motion adds a realistic flavor to our characters, helping ground them in the world.
New Item: Heavy Stock
A new stock, Heavy Stock, is here with a heavier feel to provide a larger pool of weapon/attachment options and strategies.
The Heavy Stock with its relatively less recoil but slower zooming may be the perfect choice if you’re one who prefers stability than fast-paced combat throughout a match.
Attachable weapons
Assault Rifles (AR)
M416
ACE32
M16A4
Mk47 Mutant
Submachine Guns (SMG)
Vector
MP5K
Light Machine Guns (LMG)
M249
The Heavy Stock attached to the M416 and ACE32 may be modified for future skins.
Stats
Vertical/horizontal recoil control: +5%
Recoil recovery: +5%
ADS speed: -10%
Hip fire accuracy: -10%
Can hold up to 16.
Available modes
World spawns on every map.
Normal Matches, Ranked, Custom Matches
Team Deathmatch Spawn Kit
AR
M416 (Heavy Stock equipped as default)
M16A4
Mk47 Mutant
ACE32 (Heavy Stock equipped as default)
SMG
Vector
MP5K
LMG
M249
World
Haven
Your assassin duties have been fulfilled and Abstergo Industries and world objects of Assassin’s Creed have withdrawn.
Taego
Added player-sized hills, extra pathways, and lowered terrain to the following overly-advantageous areas/terrain to have it easier to move in vulnerable areas:
North and west area of Palace
East and north area of Terminal
Northeast and southeast area of Ho San
Road between Ho San and Buk San Sa
Stream between Kang Neung and Terminal
Road northwest of Airport (beside the stream)
Updated certain building colors and structures in towns.
Added more rocks and reeds to shorelines for extra cover.
The doors to the Secret Room have been moved 2m forward.
A new house with the concept of a senior center has been added.
AI Training Match
Shoot Indicator
Added a shoot indicator to AI Training Matches to have it easier for new players to adapt and survive even better.
The shoot indicator is only available in AI Training Matches.
When bots shoot, the indicator will display the bot’s shooting direction.
Visit the Career tab, Overview page: Biker Crate → 1000 BP
Send a friend request to a friend you want to play PUBG with: Survivor Crate → 2000 BP
Make a team with 2 or more players by inviting friends from the main menu, then start a match: Wanderer Crate → Contraband Coupon x5
Players who complete the above Tutorial missions after this update will receive the modified rewards.
Players who have completed the above Tutorial missions before this update but have not received their rewards yet, can receive the modified rewards.
The Random Crates you already possess in your Inventory before this update will not change to the updated rewards.
Training Mode
Many players weren’t aware that the Spawn Tool existed because a specific key had to be pressed to display the feature. Thus, we have applied the following improvements for better convenience.
The Spawn Tool will now pop up automatically after you enter Training Mode.
Players will also have the option to choose from the last weapon and inventory preset they set up in their previous Training Mode session, a Beryl M762 preset, or a SKS preset.
These options are not available for the 1v1 Arena.
New Interaction Key: Limited Interact
As we regularly develop and release new features, we needed an additional, secondary interaction key apart from the F key (for PC) for simultaneous situations, such as when players interact with a specific feature for different purposes. Therefore, we’ve added a new Limited Interact keybinding that is to be used for many more upcoming feature interactions.
Limited Interact default keys
PC: H
Xbox/Stadia: LB + X
PlayStation®: L1 + ▢
Console players must head over to their custom controller presets to customize these keys.
You may modify the keybindings, but you are unable to remove them entirely.
New System: Special Vehicle Skin
A new system enabling you to choose special vehicle skins for a fancier experience has arrived!
You are now required to press certain keys to equip vehicle skins.
Two new categories have been added to vehicle skins: Basic Skins and Special Skins.
These categories have been added to your Customize – Vehicle page.
You can select one Basic Skin and one Special Skin to choose from when you’re in-game.
Keys for equipping vehicle skins have been changed to the following:
Use vehicle without equipping skin (Basic interaction key)
PC: F
Xbox/Stadia: X
PlayStation®: ▢
Equip vehicle skin (Limited Interact)
PC: H
Xbox/Stadia: LB + X
PlayStation®: L1 + ▢
Players who’ve been using the above keybindings for vehicle use will have to change their keybinding settings again after this update.
Console players must head over to their custom controller presets to customize their keybinds for equipping vehicle skins.
You may modify the keybindings, but you are unable to remove them entirely.
Equipping vehicle skins
The list of Basic and Special skins you’ve selected at Customize will pop up for you to select.
If you’ve selected only one skin (either category) at Customize, the vehicle will equip its skin immediately.
Vehicle skin equip effect
A special effect has been added to vehicles when equipping skin.
The effect will be canceled if:
The vehicle moves (driving, collision, friction, etc.)
A player gets in the vehicle
The player moves too far from the vehicle after interaction
The vehicle receives damage (tire damage included)
When another player selects another skin
If the effect is canceled, the vehicle will maintain its original appearance.
If the vehicle received damage during the effect, the damage will remain on the vehicle.
With the Roadster Motorcycle no longer a world spawn vehicle, the El Solitario Desert Wolves skin has been categorized as a Special Skin.
Collaboration: McLaren
McLaren is here at PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.
Dress your Coupe RB with McLaren skins!
McLaren vehicle skins are purchasable as Special Skins.
The Coupe RB’s original features will not be affected by the McLaren skins.
McLaren Container Car
A special container car will spawn in each starting point of Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Sanhok, Vikendi, and Deston. These special container cars will open up to reveal a vehicle with a McLaren skin equipped.
Players who own a McLaren vehicle skin can interact with these container cars.
Only the player who opens the container and/or their teammates can ride and drive the McLaren vehicle.
Players may interact with these containers until they board the plane.
Containers and the McLaren vehicle will be removed once a match starts.
Available modes
Normal Matches, Ranked, Casual Mode, Custom Matches
Unavailable in Custom Match – Esports Mode.
And we have many more! Check out all the perks and news on the new Crafter Pass: McLaren, new Workshop McLaren Chests, Special Drop events, and many more in the McLaren GT in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS announcement.
Store
More specific previews are available for McLaren parcels at the Store.
Click on the preview pop-up for a more specific preview screen for vehicle skins and item sets!
Items’ expiry dates and item probabilities also available.
Customize
To make navigation easier, the item categories that were visible as a drop-down menu will now all be shown on the page.
This applies to the Wardrobe and Vehicle pages.
Workshop
Chest
New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.
PCS6
Survivor Pass: Punk Wave
UI/UX
Both the basic/advanced key guide options will have the key guides for turning on/off car engines show up on the screen.
The vehicle UI that shows up on the bottom left when you get in the driver’s seat of the Airboat, Pillar Security Car, or the Food Truck has been improved.
Performance
Made Inventory preview textures render only necessary to improve memory.
Made Inventory item slots generate beforehand to improve Inventory UI rendering speed.
Secured CPU capacity and dispersed work load to improve frame drop issues.
How was your two-week summer tour at Deston? Have you taken some nice photos up at one of the tallest buildings in Ripton, or down at the Lodge’s underground hideout, or in the murky depths of the Swamp?
We’d like to thank all of our tourist participants for taking their time to shoot a photo and post it online (when their Chicken Dinners were probably on the line). We’ve looked through every single one of your images and videos and completed in randomly selecting our 500 lucky winners of the Deston Summer Tour Event.
And finally today, we’re ready to announce who they are! But first, let’s remind ourselves what tour goods the lucky 500 will be taking home.
Tour Souvenirs and When You’ll Receive Them
※ The following reward delivery date is subject to change. Winners will be updated in the event of date changes.
Rewards
1,000 G-COIN
Deston Tour Spray
Rewards will be distributed by August 20 UTC.
The Lucky Tourists
And without further ado, let us announce the winners!
※ Even if you are included in the list below, unidentified accounts may not be able to receive rewards without notice.
KRAFTON Tour Agency congratulates you all with all our hearts. We hope you enjoyed our summer tour.
Before you leave, don’t forget to read the important notes on personal information, your submission, and your rewards below!
Important Notes
Additional personal information may be requested and collected from winners for the purpose of account verification and reward distribution.
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 granted.
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 before you receive your reward as there may be difficulties during the process.
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!
The winners’ screenshots/videos can be used by the company for promotional purposes, and the screenshots/videos may be transformed freely during the process.
Please reach out to PUBG Support when you have trouble receiving rewards.
Thank you for choosing KRAFTON Tour Agency, and we’ll see you on the next tour.
We’re giving our players the chance to enjoy the most out of this year’s summer vacations! Check out the two cool summer vacation events below. Clear all missions, collect points and exchange them into the most desirable rewards! These events won’t last forever so be sure to take part before it ends.
Special Drops 1: Summer Vacation Event 1
Event Mission
Complete the following daily missions during the event period to collect and exchange points for various rewards!
Event Schedule
PC
PDT: August 24, 2022, 0 AM – September 6, 2022, 0 AM
CEST: August 24, 2022, 9 AM – September 6, 2022, 9 AM
KST: August 24, 2022, 4 PM – September 6, 2022, 4 PM
Console
PDT: September 1, 2022, 0 AM – September 14, 2022, 0 AM
CEST: September 1, 2022, 9 AM – September 14, 2022, 9 AM
KST: September 1, 2022, 4 PM – September 14, 2022, 4 PM