Nov 29, 2022
Patch Notes - Update 21.1
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Sheepy
21.1 Highlights



Live Maintenance Schedule

※ The times shown below are subject to change.
  • PC
    • PST: December 5, 4:30 PM – December 6, 12:30 AM
    • CET: December 6, 1:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    • KST: December 6, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Console
    • PST: December 14, 8 PM – December 15, 4 AM
    • CET: December 15, 5 AM – 1 PM
    • KST: December 15, 1 PM – 9 PM
Map Service
  • Test Server
    • Featured Map: Vikendi
    • Normal Match: Erangel / Sanhok / Paramo
      • AS region: Squad
      • NA region: Squad – FPP
  • Live Server
    • Featured Map: Vikendi
    • Map Selection Region
      • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / Paramo
      • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego
    • Random Map Region
      • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / Paramo
      • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego
    • Console (Xbox, PlayStation®, Stadia)
      • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / Paramo
      • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome to the rebirth of Vikendi.

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




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



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

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

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

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



Introducing the new transportation system: Cable Cars. Round trip fares will cost you 300 BP.
  • There are two routes for each station, with only one Cable Car running per route.
  • Cable Cars move automatically.
    • You can board Cable Cars once Cable Cars arrive to their station.
  • Cable Cars will stop briefly at each station before moving on to the opposite route.
  • You may also board Cable Cars with a vehicle.
  • Available modes
    • Only available in Vikendi.
    • Normal Matches, Custom Matches
  • Dev’s Comment
A new transportation system: the Cable Car has arrived to present you new gameplay dynamics! Face off enemies traveling the opposite Cable Car route, or launch surprise attacks to enemies on the ground midair! Panzerfausts will also most likely spawn in most Cable Cars, so why not blast your enemies off their leisure Cable Car ride?
New Area: Lab Camp



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

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

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



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

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



The features only available in Deston have set their foot in Vikendi.
  • Map Utility Items will be provided to every player in Vikendi.
    • Ascender Attachment
    • Utility Parachute
  • Ascenders have been attached to buildings in Observatory and Coal Mine.
  • Ascender Towers are located throughout the map.
New Feature: Fuel Pump



The Deston-only Fuel Pumps are also joining the winter party. Fill up your vehicle or make Fuel Pumps explode to make your enemies fly into the snow!
  • Vikendi’s wintery concept has been applied to Vikendi’s Fuel Pumps.
New System: Crowbar Interaction



Players may now use Crowbars to interact with various map objects.
  • Cabinets scattered throughout the map can be opened with Crowbars to obtain various items.
  • Crowbars can also be used to open locked buildings, which are located throughout Vikendi.
  • Crowbars must be equipped to Interact with cabinets/locked buildings.
  • Dev’s Comment
We’ve added an interaction feature to an existing weapon to create new gameplay experiences. Unlock locked building doors for a new route or open cabinets for more items! (Since we’re all fans of Pans, why not create a new club for Crowbars?)
Vehicle: The Return of the Snowmobile



Streak through the snow with the Snowmobile.
  • Carries up to 2 players.
  • Max speed: 120km/h
  • Movement speed will no longer decrease on flat surfaces/concrete/roads/hard ground.
  • Players can now shoot from the driver’s seat with handguns.
  • Available modes
    • Snowmobiles will only spawn in Vikendi.
    • Normal Matches, Custom Matches
  • Dev’s Comment
How could we possibly leave out the Snowmobile from the land of snow? The popular Snowmobile has returned even better and faster this update – we’ve improved several factors such as its driving experience on different lands, etc. based on both community and internal feedback.
Train



  • Train noise has been reduced by approximately 30%.
  • Dev’s Comment
We’ve reduced the noise the train creates based on current gameplay feedback. And I’ve heard rumors you’d be able to board vehicles to the train as well..?

World
Erangel



  • Players can now board vehicles to the ferry.
  • Several improvements have been made to the ferry and pier for a more flexible vehicle navigation.
    • Certain objects have been removed from the ferry and pier.
    • The widths of certain bridges have expanded.
    • Planks have been added to parts where the height of the ferry and pier differed.
  • Ferry routes have been added to the minimap.



  • A new building has been added to the building below Hospital.



  • The location of fences have been readjusted.
  • New fences have been added.
  • The current building has been moved slightly to the left.
  • Streetlights and benches have been added to the area.



Sanhok



  • Celebrate the holidays with BROWN, CONY, SALLY, CHOCO and more as LINE FRIENDS land in Sanhok, Paradise Resort!
    • Players will not receive damage from colliding with the moving toy train.
    • The toy train will project a choo choo! noise.
World Decorations
  • PGC 2022 and Neymar Jr. objects have been removed from all maps.
Temporary Issue
There is an issue where the Secret Room Key is unable to open Secret Rooms in Taego and Paramo. We are currently investigating the issue but have unfortunately confirmed the fix required more time and will be difficult to apply this update. Therefore, Secret Room Keys will not spawn in Taego and Paramo during Update 21.1.
  • This applies to every mode.
  • This issue will be fixed in Update 21.2.
Gameplay
Vehicle Balance

Adjustments have been made to certain vehicles.




  • Zima
    • Health: 900 → 1200
    • The Trunk feature has been added.
      • Trunk capacity: 250
    • Vehicle movement and control has improved on snow/ice terrain.
    • An area of the vehicle relatively vulnerable to extra damage has been slightly reduced.
  • Porter
    • Health: 1200 → 1500
    • General speed has increased.
      • Max speed has not changed.
    • Vehicle control has improved.
  • Pony Coupe
    • General speed and torque in low RPM range has been slightly decreased.
      • Max speed has not changed.
  •  MiniBus
    • Health: 2000 → 2500
    • Torque in low RPM range has increased.
      • Max speed (normal) has increased to 87km/h.
      • Max speed (boost) has not changed.
    • Vehicle control has improved.
    • The vehicle’s tires’ health has slightly increased.
  • UAZ
    • Torque in low RPM range has increased.
      • Max speed has not changed.
  • Mirado
    • Torque in low RPM range has increased.
      • Max speed has not changed.
    • Vehicle control has improved.
  • Dev’s Comment
Balance adjustments have been applied to certain vehicles based on in-game graphs and continuous player/internal feedback.

We’ve first boosted performances of vehicles which were not used as often in Vikendi by improving their control/movement when running on top of ice/snow terrain.

We’ve also received frequent feedback that the relatively popular Zima seemed more vulnerable to damage (compared to other vehicles). The Zima’s health itself is not considered to be on the lower side of the graph, but we confirmed it was comparatively lower than other 4-by-4 vehicles. Thus, not only have we increased its health, but we’ve sprinkled extra features to the Zima this update.

Furthermore, the Porter and MiniBus showed comparatively low usage rates – therefore, performance improvements have been applied to these vehicles as well to hopefully boost their popularity. There was also a sharp contrast in popularity between the Pony Coupe and Porter in Taego, so the Porter is granted extra health and better control while the Pony Coupe faces slower speeds.

Lastly, to respond to the feedback on certain vehicles’ low speed in low RPM ranges, we’ve increased the torque for certain vehicles such as the UAZ, Mirado, etc.
Animation Improvements
Improvements have been made to certain character movements.
  • Reduced the character’s rather unnatural shoulder motions when sprinting with a weapon equipped.
  • Dev’s Comment
As we closely monitored our players’ feedback after our animation refresh back in Update #19.2, we’ve consistently received feedback that the shoulder movements were particularly looking rather unnatural. After thorough internal discussions, we’ve decided to repolish the animation mentioned above.

The updated animation is briefly featured in the 21.1 Highlights above, so make sure to check it out and share us your thoughts!
Collaboration: McLaren
  • The special vehicle containers have been removed from starting islands.
Ranked – Season 21
Begin a new competitive endeavor among the best of best at Season 21 of Ranked!
  • The leaderboard will reset after the Live Server maintenance.
  • Check out your final Tier from the previous season at the Career page.



Season 20 Rewards
Below are the rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous Ranked season.
Tier
Season 20 Rewards
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
Platinum Medal
Diamond
Animated Diamond PUBG ID Emblem
Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum, Diamond Medal
Master
Animated Master PUBG ID Emblem
Animated Master Nameplate
Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum, Diamond, Master Medal
Top 500
Bonus rewards for Top 500 players:
– Animated Top 500 PUBG ID Emblem
– Animated Top 500 Nameplate



  • TheParachute skin and Medals are permanent rewards.
  • The rest of the obtainable rewards are available for use during a single Ranked season.
  • Rewards can be found in your Inventory once Season 21 starts.
  • Once Season 21 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, every reward but the Parachute and Medal will be withdrawn from your Edit Profile page.
Training Mode
  • Players can now enter an ongoing Training Mode session.
    • A single session can hold a maximum of 20 players.
    • Players can only enter an ongoing session when approximately 10 minutes of the session remain.
    • This feature does not apply to players in queue for Ranked.
  • The starting countdown for Training Mode has been removed.
Custom Match
  • The modes/settings usingthe Vikendi map before Update #21.1have been removed.
    • Normal Mode: One Weapon Wonder
    • Team Deathmatch: Peshkova / Podvosto
    • Zombie Mode: Default Settings, Zombie Survival, Zombie Elimination, Zombie Royale
    • War Mode: Default Settings, Dead Factory, Bomb Kit (Dodgebomb), VSS Kit, Overpower Kit (Desert Knights), Sniper Kit (One Shot One Kill)
    • War Mode: Conquest: Default Settings
    • Esports Mode: Default Settings
  • Dev’s Comment
The Custom Match modes using the Vikendi map before Update #21.1 have been removed. We have plans to discuss possibly adding the new battlegrounds of Vikendi to Custom Matches in a future update.

And don’t forget, the Normal Mode: Default Settings will always be available to play for the new Vikendi map after this update, so we hope you enjoy!
  • Improvements have been made to Observer/Replay features.
    • The minimap size options have been reduced from 3 (max/medium/mini) to 2 (max/mini) sizes.
      • The max size has been reduced to the current medium size.
    • The head icon’s transparency for dead players has been fixed to 60%.
      • This applies to ADS mode as well, but the transparency for surviving players have been removed.
    • The replay timeline will not move the weapon icons.
    • The on/off toggle feature for team logos will now apply from players shown on minimap → every player in Esports Mode.
Team Deathmatch
  • The Peshkova / Podvosto maps of the Vikendi map before Update #21.1 have been removed.
Lobby



  • The background music “Winter Like No Other” has been applied as default.
  • A Vikendi theme has been applied to the basic lobby.
    • Players currently using the Customize – Lobby skin feature are required to switch their lobbies back to the basic skin to see the Vikendi theme lobby.
  • An end of match screen displaying your Survival Mastery XP/BP/Weapon Mastery XP/Medal rewards/mission progress will now be shown after every match.
    • Available in Normal Matches and Ranked.



  • Improvements have been made to the “Join Team” feature.
    • The “Join Team” feature will be the default button for friends’ profiles on Social.
    • You may also join the party of a friend who is in a match.
      • Once you join, you’ll be waiting at their lobby until their match concludes.
    • You may Invite or Join teams through chat as well.
      • Clicking the player’s nickname in the chatbox will display a menu with the Join Team/Team Invite buttons.
        • The “Remove Friend” button has been removed from the menu.
      • A “Team Invite” button has been added to the notification pop-up when a friend is online.



Settings
  • (PC) A key binding option for BZ Grenades has been added.
    • Access Settings → Key Bindings to customize your keys.
Customize
  • Preview slots for Gear skins have been added.
    • The preview slots will be divided per Gear level.
Survivor Pass: Vikendi Reborn



Survive the cold with the new Survivor Pass: Vikendi Reborn. Check out the full details on the upcoming December Store Update announcement!
Workshop



  • New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.
    • High Noon
    • PNC 2022
    • Emotes
      • PNC 2022 Dance – Champion’s Struggle
      • Victory Dance 88
      • Victory Dance 89
      • Cell Phone Photo
Performance
  • Game launch has been improved through player input logic optimization.
  • (Console) Data compression has improved memory usage and gameplay hitches on Xbox devices.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay
  • General in-game bugs have been fixed.
  • Fixed the issue of the inaccurate location of markers in Custom Match – War Mode: Conquest.
  • Fixed the issue where it’s possible to crawl under another player while prone.
  • Fixed the issue where a melee weapon floats in the air when placed on top of a Folded Shield and displays the Folded Shield damage effect.
  • Fixed the issue where a weapon, vehicle, or footstep sounds are not heard infrequently during a match.
  • (PC) Fixed the issue where the QBU’s prop does not fold when unequipping it while prone.
  • (Console) Fixed the issue where players end up sprinting when using the L-Stick after using a consumable item.
World
  • Fixed collision, texture, performance, and more general issues in Erangel.
  • Fixed the issue where the character’s movements look awkward when moving on the east cliff of Erangel’s Sosnovka Military Base.
  • Fixed the issue where throwables/melee weapons stick to a specific wall in Erangel when thrown.
  • Fixed the issue where chain-link fences in Erangel can not be destroyed by vehicles at high speed.
  • Fixed the issue where a character is able to penetrate through a door when standing on the corner of a certain balcony in Erangel.
  • Fixed the issue where debris of a destroyed door did not fall off and disappear immediately in Erangel.
  • Fixed the issue where the decal of a building in Erangel can be seen through smoke.
  • Fixed the issue where dropped items can fall through container gaps in Erangel.
  • Fixed the issue where a specific shed in Erangel does not render when observed from a certain distance.
  • Fixed the issue where the color of a certain building in Erangel chang
Nov 24, 2022
START VOTING FOR FAN ART CONTEST: LOOT!
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - OneTrueSteve
Hello players!


We’d first like to thank every one who participated in the second Fan Art Contest of the year.


With the contest’s theme based on one of the most popular equipment – the BACKPACK (LEVEL 2) – we’ve received many submissions from talented participants all around the globe! And of course, selecting the top five was extremely difficult as every design manifested outstanding qualities.


But without further ado, let us go ahead and announce the top five finalists. Out of the final five designs below, the final winner’s design will be nominated based on public vote’s results. The design will then be created and released as an in-game skin.


We encourage you all to vote for the Backpack design you’ll want to see and equip on the Battlegrounds! Voting will also earn you a cool Spray reward, so make sure you don’t miss out.

HOW TO VOTE
  • ACCESS THE [[url=https://ko.surveymonkey.com/r/7KGDJH2]2022 FAN ART CONTEST FINALIST VOTING PAGE[/url]] and vote for one out of the five designs.
    • Make sure to select carefully as each account is given only a single chance to vote. You will also NOT be able to change your vote once you submit!
VOTING AND WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT SCHEDULE

※ The following dates are subject to change. We will inform you in the event of schedule changes. 

  • PUBLIC VOTING PERIOD (CONTEST MENU OPEN PERIOD)
    • PST: November 23, 11 PM – December 7, 11 PM
    • CET: November 24, 8 AM – December 8, 8 AM
    • KST: November 24, 4 PM – December 8, 4 PM
       
  • WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
    • PST: December 12, 11 PM
    • CET: December 13, 8 AM
    • KST: December 13, 4 PM
CONTEST PRIZE
  • WINNER (1 PERSON)
    • 10,000 USD
      • The winner is responsible for the payment of taxes and charges applicable when receiving the prize.
  • FIVE FINALISTS (INCLUDING THE WINNER)
    • 50,000 G-COIN
  • VOTERS
    • In-game Spray – Buggy Trail
FAN ART CONTEST: LOOT – FINAL FIVE DESIGNS

1. DESIGN BY CRAZYNIGHT-**Z



2.DESIGN BY LOST_VOD**_



3. DESIGN BY GIPSYG**G



4. DESIGN BY DUZZ**G



5. DESIGN BY MAPS_**E


NOTICE
[/url]] should comply with the “Terms and Conditions” and the “Official Rules” shared via our prior notice. Find more details at [[url=https://global.battlegrounds.pubg.com/2022/10/06/fan-art-contest-loot/]2022 Fan Art Contest: LOOT[/url]].[/*]
  • [[url=https://global.battlegrounds.pubg.com/2022/10/06/fan-art-contest-loot/]2022 Fan Art Contest: LOOT
    • [/url]] announces the five finalists, and the final winner will be announced once public vote is over.[/*]
  • The public will vote through http://pubg.com/, where the finalists’ designs are displayed, and the winner earning the highest vote will receive the prize money of $10,000.
    • We will collect the winners’ personal information such as name, phone number, account information, copy of identification card etc. used to send the reward and pay taxes and public charges (paid by the winner). Also, the winner will be asked to give consent to the collection and usage of their personal information. You may decline the reward if you do not agree.
    • If the reward is declined, the prize will be given to the next eligible entrant based on the announced judging criteria.

  • Winners may not be eligible to receive rewards if they fall under any of the following conditions:
    • A. The applicant’s contact information has been entered falsely;
    • B. Any taxes and public charges owed by you have not been deposited by the notified deposit period;
    • C. The winner does not meet the age-rating requirement of the game;
    • D. The recipient of the actual prize does not match the name of the winner; 
    • E. The winner does not submit the required documents or pay relevant tax by the notified period; or
    • F. The winner does not accept or reject the prize within the allotted time.

  • The prize will be given after the champion is announced (After the Fan Art Contest: LOOT is over)

    • [/list]

    Thank you.


    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team
    Nov 23, 2022
    PUBG DEV TALK: VIKENDI REBORN - LIVESTREAM
    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - OneTrueSteve
    Hello players!


    We’ve already told you through our Dev Plan 2022 that Vikendi will be going through a large-scale revamp that includes new features, shifts to terrain/areas, and more.


    Vikendi received many love as PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ unique wintery map, but it also went through various in-game issues during its service. Thus, we decided to withdraw Vikendi from the pool for a while and work on improving several aspects of the map.


    After months of improvements, the overhauled Vikendi is now almost ready to reveal itself to you all. But before its grand update, we’d love to meet you via our upcoming “PUBG DEV TALK: VIKENDI REBORN” a livestream where the devs will talk about our new winter wonderland!


    In the upcoming livestream, we will explain what’s changed and why we’ve decided to remake Vikendi. There will also be a live Q&A session, so make sure to stay tuned!

    WHEN AND WHERE CAN WE WATCH THE LIVE TALK?
    PUBG DEV TALK EVENT

    We’ve prepared quick events for you to take home in-game rewards during the live show. Check out the details below!

    EVENT 1.
    • We’ll be revealing redeem codes during the live show. Make sure to use them quick to receive 20 Contraband Coupons! 
    EVENT 2.
    • Participate in our survey through the QR Code that’ll pop up during the live show. G-COIN will be delivered to randomly selected participants!
      • 10,000 G-COIN – 5 Participants
      • 5,000 G-COIN – 10 Participants
      • 2,000 G-COIN – 20 Participants
    • Participants will be qualified for the rewards only when they submit the survey DURING the live show. The randomly selected participants to receive G-COIN will be announced before the live show concludes.
      • Participants are required to enter their PUBG nicknames in the survey PRECISELY in order to receive the rewards.
    EVENT NOTES
    • Additional personal information may be collected for the purpose of this event (participant confirmation, winner selection, reward delivery, etc.).
    • Rewards will be successfully delivered within a day, after the live show concludes.
    • Please refrain changing your PUBG nickname BEFORE you receive your rewards as issues may occur during delivery.

    We’ve planned out several pleasant surprises for our PUBG DEV TALK: VIKENDI REBORN, so make sure to check in before our winter wonderland makes its comeback this December 6th!


    See you live!


    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team
    Nov 23, 2022
    NEYMAR JR. SIGNED MERCHANDISE EVENT
    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - OneTrueSteve
    Hello players!


    With Neymar Jr.’s return to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, we’ve prepared a special surprise for you all: a soccer ball with Neymar Jr.’s signature! There is no required procedure to participate: simply play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, receive the rewards from SPECIAL DROPS 2: NEYMAR JR. IS BACK!, and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to receive that autographed soccer ball!


    Will you be that lucky player to receive the soccer ball autographed by the renowned playmaker, Neymar Jr.?

    HOW TO PARTICIPATE

    1. Create a KRAFTON ID (if you do not have one yet) here: https://accounts.krafton.com/.


    2. Receive every reward from SPECIAL DROPS 2: NEYMAR JR. IS BACK! Check out the mission details at [[b]SPECIAL DROPS – NOVEMBER 2022[/b]].

    • Complete daily missions and exchange your obtained points with the following rewards:
      • 200 Points – Neymar Jr.’s Shirt
      • 400 Points – Neymar Jr. – Helmet (Level 3)
    3. Once you receive every reward from SPECIAL DROPS 2: NEYMAR JR. IS BACK!, you will be automatically entered for the Neymar Jr. Bonus Event.

    WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT AND REWARD DELIVERY

    A total of 4 random winners will be selected from players who have cleared SPECIAL DROPS 2: NEYMAR JR. IS BACK!. An email with all the details will be sent to the email addresses the 4 winners used to create a KRAFTON ID.

    • Random selection of the winners will begin once SPECIAL DROPS 2: NEYMAR JR. IS BACK! event period ends.
    • KRAFTON, Inc. (“KRAFTON”) collects personal information including addresses from the selected winners for merchandise shipment. Once you receive the email regarding your reward, please send a reply with all your required information.
    • Important Notes
      • The rewards will be delivered once every required information is collected from all winners by the end of December.
      • A winner will be reselected if we fail to contact a winner within 14 days or if a winner refuses to receive the reward. An email will be sent to the reselected winner.
      • Additional charges such as taxes may incur for the delivery of the rewards.
      • Rewards can not be transferred or granted to another person. If you do not wish to receive the reward, please let us know through email.
    IMPORTANT NOTES
    • KRAFTON, Inc. (“KRAFTON”) may collect additional personal information from winners for identity verification and reward delivery.


    Make sure you don’t miss out on receiving Special Drops rewards and an autographed soccer ball from Neymar Jr.!


    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team
    Nov 9, 2022
    SPECIAL DROPS – NOVEMBER 2022
    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - OneTrueSteve
    Hello players!

    Guess who’s back! With Neymar Jr., Special Drops event is back again. Clear as many missions as possible during the event and exchange your points with awesome rewards. Also, don’t forget to come back to the game every day to win the login event rewards! 
    SPECIAL DROPS 1: WINTER PREPARATION EVENT

    EVENT MISSION
    Log in every day for ten days to receive all rewards. Continuous login rewards are also prepared, so don’t forget to log in daily!
    EVENT REWARDS
    • Day 1: 86 Adventure Shoes X 1
    • Day 2: Soaring X 1
    • Day 3: CONTRABAND COUPON X 2
    • Day 4: POLYMERS X 100
    • Day 5: 86 Adventure Pants X 1
    • Day 6: Land Loot Survive X 1
    • Day 7: CONTRABAND COUPON X 2
    • Day 8: Single Preset Slot Coupon (7 Days) X 1
    • Day 9: CONTRABAND COUPON X 3
    • Day 10: 86 Adventure Jacket X 1
    • Day 11: CONTRABAND COUPON X 3
    • Day 12: 1/100
    • Day 13: CONTRABAND COUPON X 5
    • Day 14: 86 Adventure Hat
    EVENT REWARDS: CONTINUOUS LOGIN REWARDS
    • Day 5: Victory Dance 74 X 1
    • Day 10: Winner Winner Hat X 1
    EVENT SCHEDULE
    • PC
      • PST: November 8, 11 PM – November 28, 11 PM
      • CET: November 9, 8 AM – November 29, 8 AM 
      • KST: November 9, 4 PM – November 29, 4 PM
    • Console
      • PST: November 16, 11 PM – December 6, 11 PM
      • CET: November 17, 8 AM – December 7, 8 AM 
      • KST: November 17, 4 PM – December 7, 4 PM
    SPECIAL DROPS 2: NEYMAR JR. IS BACK!

    EVENT MISSION
    Neymar Jr. is back in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS! Complete the following daily missions during the event to collect and exchange points for various rewards!
    1. Survive 30 min in total. (30 points)
      1. In duo or squad mode, spectating time is counted.
    2. One kill or assist within 10 min after a match starts. (30 points)
    3. Reach Top 10. (40 points)
    EVENT REWARDS
    Exchange points you acquired from missions for the following rewards!
    • 400 points – Neymar Jr. – Helmet (Level 3)
    • 200 points – Neymar’s Shirt
    EVENT SCHEDULE
    • PC & Console
      • PST: November 22, 11 PM – December 4, 11 PM
      • CET: November 23, 8 AM – December 5, 8 AM
      • KST: November 23, 4 PM – December 5, 4 PM
    REGULAR DROPS: DAILY SUPPLY MISSION

    Clear as many daily missions as you can and receive rewards every day with the Daily Supply Mission!
    EVENT MISSION
    • Survive 4 minutes in a single match.
      • Survival time is based on the longest surviving teammate.
    • Survive 60 minutes in total.
      • Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.
    • Survive 120 minutes in total.
      • Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.
    • Survive 240 minutes in total.
      • Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.
    EVENT REWARDS
    • Supply Loot Cache
      • One Supply Loot Cache will be provided every time a player clears a mission.
      • A maximum of 4 missions can be completed in a single day; daily missions reset every day at 02:00 UTC.
        • Daily mission reset schedule: 11:00 KST / 03:00 CET / 18:00 PST
    EVENT REWARDS: CONTINUOUS LOGIN REWARDS
    EVENT SCHEDULE
    • PC
      • November 9 – Continuous
    • Console
      • November 17 – Continuous
    Thank you.

    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS TEAM
    Nov 8, 2022
    November Store Update 2022
    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Sheepy
    Hello players!

    As we quickly approach another year’s end, November’s Store update bustles in to help you prepare your end of year plans with various collaborative goods with Neymar Jr. and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Partner Forever! We’ve also prepared a Double G-COIN promotion and some sneaky Cat Burglar outfit, new Porcelain Power weapon skins, and many more!
    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.

    ※ The new Survivor Pass will return in December.
    Collaborative Skin: Neymar Jr. 2022
    Score big with Neymar Jr. Gear! Don’t miss out on every Neymar Jr. goods and bounteous bonus items with the Mega Bundle!



    Items List
    • Set
      • Neymar Jr. Mega Bundle (2550 G-COIN)
        • Includes bonus items: Neymar Jr. appearance, Neymar Jr.’s Backpack (Level 3), Neymar Jr. Logo Spray, Neymar Jr. 10 Spray, Neymar Jr.’s Shhh Ceremony Emote
      • Neymar Jr. Jersey Set (800 G-COIN)
      • Neymar Jr. Hoodie Set (990 G-COIN)
      • Neymar Jr. Weapon Set (1500 G-COIN)
    Sales Period:
    • PC
      • PST: November 22, After live server maintenance – February 21, 2023, 6 PM
      • CET: November 23, After live server maintenance – February 22, 2023, 3 AM
      • KST: November 23, After live server maintenance – February 22, 2023, 11 AM
    • Console 
      • PST: November 22, 8 PM – February 21, 2023, 8 PM
      • CET: November 23, 5 AM – February 22, 2023, 5 AM
      • KST: November 23, 1 PM – February 22, 2023, 1 PM
    Cat Burglar

    Show your enemies you’re the stealthiest player on the Battlegrounds with the new Cat Burglar set.



    Items List
    • Set
      • Cat Burglar Set (1590 G-COIN)
        • Includes bonus items: Cat Burglar Mask, Cat Burglar Cap, Cat Burglar eyes, Cat Burglar Gloves, Cat Burglar hands
    • Individual Item
      • Cat Burglar Jacket (990 G-COIN)
      • Cat Burglar Shorts (990 G-COIN)
      • Cat Burglar Boots (500 G-COIN)
    • Emote
      • Victory Dance 102 (500 G-COIN)
    Sales Period:
    • PC
      • PST: November 22, After live server maintenance – December 20, 6 PM
      • CET: November 23, After live server maintenance – December 21, 3 AM
      • KST: November 23, After live server maintenance – December 21, 11 AM
    • Console 
      • PST: November 22, 8 PM – December 20, 8 PM
      • CET: November 23, 5 AM – December 21, 5 AM
      • KST: November 23, 1 PM – December 21, 1 PM
    Emote Sales Period:
    • PC
      • PST: November 22, After live server maintenance – PDT May 23, 2023, 7 PM
      • CET: November 23, After live server maintenance – CEST May 24, 2023, 4 AM
      • KST: November 23, After live server maintenance – May 24, 2023, 11 AM
    • Console 
      • PST: November 22, 8 PM – PDT May 24, 2023, 9 PM
      • CET: November 23, 5 AM – CEST May 24, 2023, 6 AM
      • KST: November 23, 1 PM – May 24, 2023, 1 PM
    Double G-COIN
    What’s better than G-COIN? Double G-COIN bonus bundles!

    Double G-COIN promotion is back this Black Friday!



    PC Items List
    • 1,020 G-COIN (500 + 520 Bonus) ($4.99)
    • 5,400 G-COIN (2,500 + 2,900 Bonus) ($24.99)
    • 11,000 G-COIN (5,000 + 6,000 Bonus) ($49.99)
    Console Items List
    • Double G-COIN I (500 + 500 Bonus) ($4.99)
    • Double G-COIN II (2,000 + 2,600 Bonus) ($24.99)
    • Double G-COIN III (5,000 + 7,000 Bonus) ($49.99)
    Sales Period:
    • PC
      • PST: November 22, After live server maintenance – November 27, 4 PM
      • CET: November 23, After live server maintenance – November 28, 1 AM
      • KST: November 23, After live server maintenance – November 28, 9 AM
    • Console 
      • PST: November 23, 9 PM – November 28, 4 PM
      • CET: November 24, 6 AM – November 29, 1 AM
      • KST: November 24, 2 PM – November 29, 9 AM
    Partner Skin: Forever 2022

    The Partner skin of November is with Forever!



    Items List
    • Set
      • Forever’s Bundle (1340 G-COIN)
        • Includes bonus items: Forever Spray
    • Individual Item
      • Forever’s Dress (1000 G-COIN)
      • Forever’s S1897 (990 G-COIN)
    Sales Period:
    • PC
      • PST: November 29, After live server maintenance – February 21, 2023, 6 PM
      • CET: November 30, After live server maintenance – February 22, 2023, 3 AM
      • KST: November 30, After live server maintenance – February 22, 2023, 11 AM
    • Console 
      • PST: November 29, 8 PM – February 21, 2023, 8 PM
      • CET: November 30, 5 AM – February 22, 2023, 5 AM
      • KST: November 30, 1 PM – February 22, 2023, 1 PM
    Weapon Skin Update
    Contraband Crate
    Introducing the Porcelain Power series for Beryl M762 and Mini14.



    Tier
    Weapon Skin
    Probability
    Epic
    [BATTLESTAT] Porcelain Power – Beryl M762
    0.75%
    Epic
    [BATTLESTAT] Porcelain Power – Mini14
    0.75%
    Epic
    [BATTLESTAT] Crusader – SKS
    1.00%
    Epic
    Tick Tock – M416
    1.00%
    Epic
    Gold Plate – AKM
    1.00%
    Elite
    Marble Stock – AKM
    1.25%
    Elite
    Marble Stock – SLR
    1.25%
    Elite
    Marble Stock – ACE32
    1.25%
    Elite
    Unchained Afterlife – DP-28
    1.60%
    Elite
    Unchained Afterlife – K2
    1.60%
    Elite
    Unchained Afterlife – Mosin Nagant
    1.60%
    Elite
    Gold Plate – SKS
    1.70%
    Elite
    Silver Plate – SCAR-L
    1.70%
    Elite
    Gold Plate – Groza
    1.70%
    Rare
    Standard Slayer – AKM
    2.40%
    Rare
    Standard Slayer – UMP45
    2.40%
    Rare
    Standard Slayer – VSS
    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
    Standard Slayer – Crossbow
    2.60%
    Special
    Standard Slayer – G36C
    2.60%
    Special
    Standard Slayer – Groza
    2.60%
    Special
    Standard Slayer – P92
    2.60%
    Special
    Standard Slayer – MP5K
    2.40%
    Special
    Standard Slayer – S12K
    2.40%
    Special
    Standard Slayer – Sawed-Off
    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
      • PST: November 8, After live server maintenance – February 27, 2023, 6 PM
      • CET: November 9, After live server maintenance – February 28, 2023, 3 AM
      • KST: November 9, After live server maintenance – February 28, 2023, 11 AM
    • Console 
      • PST: November 17, After live server maintenance – February 27, 2023, 8 PM
      • CET: November 17, After live server maintenance – February 28, 2023, 5 AM
      • KST: November 17, After live server maintenance – February 28, 2023, 1 PM
    New Items
    Price
    Porcelain Power – Contraband Crate (Open 1)
    200 G-COIN
    Porcelain Power – Contraband Crate (Open 10)
    1800 G-COIN
    Porcelain Power – Contraband Crate (Open 1)
    10 Contraband Coupon
    Scrap Broker
    Sales Period:
    • PC
      • PST: November 8, After live server maintenance – February 27, 2023, 6 PM
      • CET: November 9, After live server maintenance – February 28, 2023, 3 AM
      • KST: November 9, After live server maintenance – February 28, 2023, 11 AM
    • Console 
      • PST: November 17, After live server maintenance – February 27, 2023, 8 PM
      • CET: November 17, After live server maintenance – February 28, 2023, 5 AM
      • KST: November 17, After live server maintenance – February 28, 2023, 1 PM
    New Items
    Price
    [BATTLESTAT] Porcelain Power – Beryl M762
    1000 Scrap
    [BATTLESTAT] Porcelain Power – Mini14
    1000 Scrap
    Your Shop

    Your personalized shop holding discounted goods is reopening this November!




    • Service Period
      • PC
        • PST: November 29, After live server maintenance – December 20, 6 PM
        • CET: November 30, After live server maintenance – December 21, 3 AM
        • KST: November 30, After live server maintenance – December 21, 11 AM
      • Console 
        • PST: November 29, 8 PM – December 20, 8 PM
        • CET: November 30, 5 AM – December 21, 5 AM
        • KST: November 30, 1 PM – December 21, 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.
    Spring Collection
    As the weather grows colder, we believe it’s time to offer a final salute to Spring.



    Items List
    • Set
      • Spring Walk Outfit Set (600 G-COIN)
      • Spring Evening Outfit Set (1250 G-COIN)
      • Spring Stroll Outfit Set (700 G-COIN)
    • Individual Items
      • Spring Dragon Backpack (Level 1) (500 G-COIN)
      • Spring Walk Backpack (Level 2) (500 G-COIN)
      • Spring Crane Backpack (Level 2) (500 G-COIN)
      • Spring Dragon – Helmet (Level 2) (500 G-COIN)
      • Tarnished – Helmet (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
      • Spring Walk Outfit (550 G-COIN)
      • Spring Walk Scarf (200 G-COIN)
      • Spring Evening Jacket (700 G-COIN)
      • Spring Evening Skirt (700 G-COIN)
      • Spring Evening Shoes (150 G-COIN)
      • Spring Stroll Dress (700 G-COIN)
      • Spring Stroll Shoes (150 G-COIN)
    • Emote
      • Victory Dance 86 (500 G-COIN)
      • Victory Dance 87 (400 G-COIN)

    Sales End Date:
    • PC
      • PST: November 8, 6 PM
      • CET: November 9, 3 AM
      • KST: November 9, 11 AM
    • Console 
      • PST: November 16, 8 PM
      • CET: November 17, 5 AM
      • KST: November 17, 1 PM

    Emote Sales End Date:
    • PC
    • PST: November 24, 6 PM
      CET: November 25, 3 AM
      KST: November 25, 11 AM
    • Console
      PST: November 24, 8 PM
      CET: November 25, 5 AM
      KST: November 25, 1 PM

    Partner Skin: 180cm
    Don’t forget to pick up Partner 180cm’s goods before they leave!



    Items List
    • Set
      • 180cm’s Bundle (1340 G-COIN)
        • Includes bonus item: Duck Hunter spray
    • Individual Items
      • 180cm’s Sweatshirt (500 G-COIN)
      • 180cm’s Sweatpants (500 G-COIN)
      • 180cm’s Mosin Nagant (990 G-COIN)
    Sales End Date:
    • PC
      • PST: November 15, 6 PM
      • CET: November 16, 3 AM
      • KST: November 16, 11 AM
    • Console
      • PST: November 15, 8 PM
      • CET: November 16, 5 AM
      • KST: November 16, 1 PM

    Happy shopping!

    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team
    Nov 1, 2022
    Patch Notes - Update 20.2
    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Sheepy


    20.2 Highlights
    Live Maintenance Schedule




    ※ The times shown below are subject to change.
    • PC
      • PST: November 8, 4:30 PM – November 9, 12:30 AM
      • CET: November 9, 1:30 AM – 9:30 AM
      • KST: November 9, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    • Console
      • PST: November 16, 8 PM – November 17, 3 AM
      • CET: November 17, 5 AM – 12 PM
      • KST: November 17, 1 PM – 8 PM
    Map Service
    • Test Server
      • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Deston
        • AS region: Squad
        • NA region: Squad – FPP
    • Live Server
    • Deston will be coming back to the Normal Match pool for this update. 
      • AS, SEA, KR/JP
        • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / Deston
        • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego
      • NA, EU, SA, OC, RU
        • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Karakin / Deston
        • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego
      • Console (Xbox, PlayStation®, Stadia)
        • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Karakin / Deston
        • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego
    ※ 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.

    Gameplay
    Vehicle Spawn Balance in Normal Matches



    Vehicle spawns have been adjusted in Erangel and Miramar for Normal Matches.
    • Erangel
      • UAZ: Increased by approximately 20%.
      • Dacia: Increased by approximately 26%.
      • Aquarail: Decreased by approximately 22%.
      • Buggy: Decreased by approximately 11%.
      • Boat: Decreased by approximately 23%.
    • Miramar
      • Pickup: Increased by approximately 8%.
      • Mirado: Increased by approximately 18%.
    • Dev Comment
    Based on player feedback on vehicle spawns in large maps like Erangel and Miramar, we’ve increased the spawn rates of relatively hard to find vehicles.
    Vehicle Skin
    • Removed the special effect when equipping Basic vehicle skins.
      • Pressing the Limited Interaction key will immediately equip Basic vehicle skins.
    • The special effect for Special vehicle skins will still apply.
    (PC) Radio Message
    • The key binding option for Inventory-related Radio Messages has been added to Settings.
    • Dev Comment
    The option that was missing from the settings from the last patch is being added this update.

    You may customize your keys in Settings → Key Bindings.
    Folded Shield




    Several improvements have been made to the Folded Shield based on our players’ feedback.
    Category
    Current
    After Update
    Description
    Weight
    40
    30
    Vehicle Speed(km/h)
    1 km/h 
    10 km/h
    Will explode if hit at a speed above 10 km/h.
    Grenade Damage
    100
    200
    Will get destroyed at this damage.
    Weapon Damage
    1500
    1800
    Will get destroyed at this damage.
    Installation Time
    3 sec
    1.5 sec
    Reuse Item
    Unable
    Able
    You can now put an installed Folded Shield back into your Inventory.
     *Item durability does not reset.
    Cancel Installation
    Unable
    Able
    You can now cancel installation.
    Canceling installation will have the Folded Shield return to your Inventory.
    Durability UI
    Unable
    Able
    Durability UI for the Folded Shield is now available in your Inventory.
    Multi Care Packages
    • Reduced the number of small Care Packages of the multi Care Package drops in Taego.
      • Current: Min. 5 / Max. 15
      • After Update: Min. 5 / Max. 10
    • Dev Comment
    Multi Care Package drops in Taego provide various powerful items, but we’ve also noticed teams obtaining these goods were ending up a bit overly advantageous throughout the game. Therefore, we’ve decided to reduce the possible max amount of small Care Packages.

    Item types and quantities will not change.
    Food Truck
    • Default health has decreased from 3000 → 2500.
    O12
    • You can now attach Canted Sight to the O12.
    Sound
    • The footstep sound as soon as you stop running/sprinting has been slightly decreased.

    Normal Match Matchmaking System



    • Improved the matchmaking system for Normal Matches to have it work better based on players’ MMR.
      • Matchmakings that used to be based on your pre-made party’s average MMR will now be based on your party’s highest MMR.
      • Each player’s match placement will now be based on individual placement, not the team’s.
      • Other factors of the matchmaking system have been polished as well.
    • Dev Comment
    We’ve thought about how we could improve gameplay in Normal Matches, so we decided it was time to overhaul the whole matchmaking system.

    The current matchmaking system is designed as matchmaking in Ranked (based on team’s average MMR), but we noticed through players’ feedback and gameplay that players were more in need of a casual environment where you can test new things out and experience more kills.

    This updated matchmaking system for Normal Matches will preserve current squad play mechanics while focusing on individual stats rather than a team as a whole. We will of course continue to monitor your opinions actively after this update and work on improving the matchmaking system moving forward.

    World
    Neymar Jr. Collaboration



    Collaborative objects such as billboards, building decorations, soccer balls, and Care Packages with Neymar Jr. have been added to every map.
    Tutorial – Basic Training



    • Improved key guide UI for each mission.
    • Added AI Training Match related pop-up to the end of Basic Training.
    • Rearranged pop-ups’ content and sequence.
    • Added new sound effects.
      • Mission clear
      • Steel door interactions
      • Default background sound
      • AI Training Match pop-up
    Custom Match
    • The number of presets you can save in Custom Matches have been increased from 10 to 50 presets.
    UI/UX
    Lobby Design
    • Updated the lobby’s bottom panel button designs to clarify their different states.
    • Updated the News/Event page and added a navigational menu at the top of the screen.
    • Updated Ranked leaderboard design.
    • Updated the colors of the general tier info.
    • (PC) Added an ESC key icon to full screen pages.




    Settings
    • Added a tab menu to Settings.
    • Reduced the number of options displayed on a single page.
    • Your options will be saved when you move between tabs, and pressing Apply will apply every change. 
    • Improved UI layout.
    Profile
    • Players who use inappropriate profile images will have their profile images changed to the default image.
    Workshop




    • New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.
      • Survivor Pass: Galaxy Squad
      • Spring Collection
      • Emotes
        • Victory Dance 85
        • Victory Dance 86
        • Victory Dance 87
        • Make It Rain
    • Two new item sets have been added to Special Crafting.



    Performance
    • Improvements to client performance and hitches by switching vehicle simulations to work on the server-side. However, this update may have moving vehicles at a certain distance appear slightly awkward.
      • This update will not apply to Stadia.
    Bug Fixes
    Gameplay
    • Fixed the issue of when a player carrying a knocked out teammate gets knocked out, the perspective of the player that was carried gets awkwardly fixated in FPP.
    • Fixed the Death Cam issue of showing the location a player got on the vehicle, not when the player got off.
    • Fixed the issue of being able to enter inside rocks after deploying an Emergency Pickup and being able to attack enemies from inside.
    • Fixed the issue of the Airboat exploding/passenger dying after the Airboat collides with a fence when a player is playing in high ping.
    • Fixed the issue of items still being spawned in Custom Match – Deston when their spawn rates are set to 0.
    • Fixed the issue of self-healing not being canceled properly when the Killer carries a knocked out Survivor in PUBG X Dead by Daylight Mode.
    • Fixed the issue of the generator’s repair complete sound effect not being played when no objects are between the Survivor and the generator.
    • (PC) Fixed the issue of teammates immediately reviving when a player tries to carry them while prone.
    • (PC) Fixed the Death Cam issue of not showing the UAZ a player was on when the player dies after the UAZ’s wheels explode.
    • (PC) Fixed the issue with parties not working properly after the party leader invites a member through Discord and leaves the team.
    • (PC) Fixed the issue of Instant Volume Reducer applying to a different match and players having to press F7 twice to deactivate the feature.
    • (PC) Fixed the issue of certain accounts unable to join Ranked through a friend invite.
    World
    • Fixed collision, texture, performance, and more general issues in Deston and Miramar.
    UX/UI
    • Fixed the issue of the background not showing up for certain item set previews in Customize – Utility.
    • Fixed the issue of the button not working on the screen of banned players.
    • Fixed the issue of the awkward size of the fist icon on the kill feed when a player dies from punches.
    • Fixed the issue of the key guide for heal items showing up when a player gets knocked out.
    • Fixed the issue of players being navigated to the incorrect screen after pressing the notification message on obtaining emblems/nameplates.
    • (PC) Fixed the issue of the “Open map and choose your kit” text in Team Deathmatch being shown on the top of the weapon select window.
    • (PC) Fixed the issue of a player’s Rich Presence not showing the correct status when the player’s spectating a player that killed them.
    • (PC) Fixed the issue of a player’s Ranked tier icon next to their nickname disappearing after a player returns to the lobby from the Stats page.
    • (Console) Fixed the issue of the item’s icon of certain items not showing up in Customize.
    • (Console) Fixed the issue of certain item’s tier colors not showing up after a player moves to another tab after equipping them.
    Items & Skins
    ※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.
    • Fixed the issue of the Scarecrow Gloves hindering the player’s field of view in ADS mode with Kar98k/Mosin Nagant.
    • Fixed the clipping issue on the ankles when certain shoes are equipped with certain leggings.
    • Fixed the issue of hands disappearing when a character wearing an Evening Bloom Dress equips a Ghillie Suit.
    • Fixed the awkward texture of the Moon Lizard Backpack (Level 1).
    • Fixed the clipping issue when a female character crouches/runs with a Distressed Jean Skirt and School Shoes with Leggings (Black) equipped.
    • Fixed the issue of the Camo Suit (Highland) hindering a female character’s field of view in FPP.
    • Fixed the issue of the applied Hairstyle 33 disappearing when a female character equips certain hats/hoodies.
    • Fixed the clipping issue on the ankles when a male character equips Desert Flower Jeans with Super Scary Tiger Shoes.
    • Fixed the issue of the color of the Night Hunter Mask changing when a male character equips the mask with certain hoodies.
    • (PC) Fixed the awkward texture of the Dead by Daylight “The Huntress” Costume’s pants.
    • (Console) Fixed the issue of a part of the Dead by Daylight “The Huntress” Mask disappearing when a player equips it with a PCS7 Hoodie.
    Oct 28, 2022
    What's in my PUBG lobby? - Winners
    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Sheepy


    Hello, all lobby customizers! 

    Soon after the introduction of Lobby Customization, we held the “What’s in my PUBG lobby?” to encourage customizing lobbies and show them off to the world. We were stunned and glad to see many players participating in the event. Thanks for all your support. 

    Three hundred players will be randomly selected and rewarded with 1,000 G-Coin to support their lobby decoration. Let’s find out who the winners are!
    Rewards Details
    • Reward: 1,000 G-Coin (Must be used within 30 days)
    • Distribution
      • PDT: October 28 2022, 0 AM
      • CEST: October 28 2022, 9 AM
      • KST: October 28 2022, 4 PM
    Lucky Winners (300)
    And without further ado, let us announce the winners!

    WINNERS LIST

    ※ Even if you are included in the list below, unidentified accounts may not be able to receive rewards without notice.

    Congratulations to all winners! And thank you to all of you who have participated in the event. 

    Before you go, 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 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.
    • Rewarded G-Coins must be used within 30 days.
    • Please reach out to PUBG Support when you have trouble receiving rewards.
    See you on the next event. 

    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team
    Oct 26, 2022
    PUBG X DEAD BY DAYLIGHT - Mission Complete Event
    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Sheepy
    Hello players,

    Congratulations, you’ve unlocked the next step of PUBG X DEAD BY DAYLIGHT: the Mission Complete Event.

    The required procedure is very simple: complete missions from the PUBG X DEAD BY DAYLIGHT Mission Event, receive rewards, upload a screenshot/video of you using the reward item in-game, and earn the chance to receive bountiful G-COIN!

    ※ As Console players receive their PUBG X DEAD BY DAYLIGHT Mission Event rewards on a later date, the Mission Complete Event’s participation methods will differ for PC and Console.
    PUBG X DEAD BY DAYLIGHT Mission Complete Event
    ※ This event is available on PC (Steam, KAKAO) and Console (Xbox, PlayStation®).



    How to Participate
    1. Obtain the Dead by Daylight Killers Spray or Dead by Daylight “The Nurse” Mask from the PUBG X DEAD BY DAYLIGHT Mission Event.
    2. PC users: Capture a screenshot or video of you using either or both of the reward items on any map. (Including PUBG X DEAD BY DAYLIGHT Mode.)
    3. Console users: Capture a screenshot of your “Claimed rewards will be delivered by November 11th 15:00 UTC” button of the PUBG X DEAD BY DAYLIGHT Mission Event page.
    4. Upload the screenshot/video to your social media account on one of the following platforms.
      • Twitter
      • Instagram
      • Facebook
    5. Please include the following information along with your entry:
      • Your PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS in-game nickname
      • Your game platform (Steam, KAKAO, Xbox, or PlayStation®)
      • Required hashtags
        • #PUBG
        • #DeadbyDaylight
        • #PUBGmissionevent
    Reward
    • 350 lucky winners will be randomly selected to receive 1,500 G-COIN (30 Days).
    Mission Schedule
    ※ The following dates are subject to change; updates will be given in the event of date changes.
    Submission Period
    Upload your submission within the following period! Winners will be randomly selected only from posts uploaded within the submission period.
    • PDT: October 26, 12 AM – PST November 7, 10:59 PM
    • CEST: October 26, 9 AM – CET November 8, 7:59 AM
    • KST: October 26, 4 PM – November 8, 3:59 PM
    Winners Announcement
    • PST: November 30, 11 PM
    • CET: December 1, 8 AM
    • KST: December 1, 4 PM 
    Important Notes
    • Submissions can be made only once per PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS account.
    • Only entries submitted through the provided platforms above (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) will be counted.
    • Your social media post is required to be Public (everyone can see it) without any viewer restrictions during the event period and until rewards are granted.
    • Participants who are not the original owners of their submissions will be immediately disqualified and have their rewards withdrawn any time without notice.
    • Console users who have not obtained their rewards but participated in this event will be immediately disqualified and have their rewards withdrawn any time without notice.
    • We advise you to not change your PUBG nickname after participating in this event as there may be difficulties during reward delivery.
    • Your screenshots/videos may be used in KRAFTON and/or PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS official channels.
      • Please hold on to your original files as we may ask for them later on!
    • The winners announcement to be posted on pubg.com and community pages may include your social media’s link/nickname/content.
    • The winners’ submission content can be used for promotional purposes by the company, and they may be transformed freely during the process.
    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team
    Oct 18, 2022
    Halloween with Dead by Daylight: LABS, Skins, Events, and Rewards
    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Sheepy


    Hey, are you okay? We don’t have much time, so listen carefully.

    The Killer’s out there in the Fog and our teammates are currently risking their lives to repair those generators.

    … I’ve just received word on the last generator’s location. Let’s go.

    Remember, we must escape together and report back what we discovered!

    LABS Mode Collaboration: PUBG X Dead by Daylight
    ※ Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer horror game from Behaviour Interactive Inc., where one player takes on the savage Killer role and the other four playing the Survivors. The Killer’s goal is to hunt down the Survivors while the Survivors work together to avoid getting killed.

    Download and learn more about the game here: https://www.deadbydaylight.com/



    The Killer's out there in the Fog and our teammates are currently risking their lives to repair those generators.

    One day, everything was consumed by the Fog. Just like that. Nobody knows why.

    Expeditions were dispatched - us right now - to study and report back the buried secrets of the Fog. But it didn't take us long to find out something more lurked out here...

    The Killer makes sure many teams don't come back from the Fog. In other words, not only do you have to reveal the Fog's mysteries and escape safely, but you also have to make sure you don't get slaughtered.

    We call it the Killer.

    The Killer makes sure many teams don’t come back from the Fog. In other words, not only do you have to reveal the Mist’s mysteries and escape safely, but you also have to make sure you don’t get slaughtered.

    But before you begin, make sure to read the expedition guideline below for a higher chance of survival.
    • Once a match starts, there will be a number of broken generators (3 greater than the number of Survivors) scattered throughout the map.
    • Survivors (three teammates) will have to work together to repair 1 more generator than the number of Survivors to activate the exit gates’ switches.
    • There will be a single Killer per match.
    • The Killer has one goal: do whatever they can to prevent every Survivor from escaping.
    Survivors’ Guide
    1. To win, avoid the Killer and open the exit gates to escape.

    2. Characteristics
    • Three character states exist in this mode.
    • Normal State
      • Sprinting or being damaged/knocked out will reveal your trail to the Killer for 10 seconds.
      • Your heart will beat faster and louder when the Killer is near you.
      • Sprinting will drain your exhaust gauge. If your exhaust gauge is fully depleted, you can not sprint until the gauge regains health.
      • Falling from a high place does not inflict damage, but it will take longer to stand upright again.
    • Damaged State
      • Receiving damage in normal state will bring you to a damaged state.
      • You will drop a consistent blood trail (lasting 4 seconds) behind you every second whenever you move.
      • You will also moan in pain, which may alert the Killer.
      • Using the Med Kit to heal yourself will turn you back to normal state.
        • Other Survivors can also heal you to turn you back to normal state.
    • Knocked Out
      • Receiving damage from damaged state will knock you out.
      • Your movement speed will drastically decrease.
      • You can not interact with any map objects.
      • The Killer or another Survivor will be able to carry you.
      • Your HP will slowly decrease for 4 minutes; you will die once your HP drops to 0.
      • You can slowly heal yourself even without the Med Kit, but another Survivor must heal you in order to go back to damaged state.
    3. Generators



    • Find broken generators and use the interaction key to fix every one.
    • A QTE will show up during repair – if you succeed, the repair gage slightly increases. If you fail, your location is revealed to the Killer and the generator’s repair gage slightly decreases.
      • ※ QTE: Quick Time Event is an onscreen prompt requiring players to perform certain actions for the next step.
    • More than one Survivor can repair a single generator together to speed up repair time.
    • Once the required number of generators is repaired, the location of the exit gates will show up as silhouettes on the screen.
    • Flip the switch on the exit gate with the interaction key to escape in time.
      • Must escape through the exit altogether within 2 minutes if no Survivor is knocked out or stuck in a Blue Zone Locker.
      • Must escape through the exit altogether within 4 or more minutes if at least 1 Survivor is knocked out or stuck in a Blue Zone Locker.
      • If every Survivor fails to escape within the specified time, the Killer wins.
    • If you’re the only Survivor alive, you can open the exit gate without having to repair any more generators.



     4. Against the Killer



    • Survivors can not kill the Killer.
    • Avoid getting damaged/knocked out and sent to the Blue Zone Lockeras a sacrifice by the Killer.
      • Blue Zone Locker: Holds knocked out Survivors for a certain amount of time before killing them.
      • Blue silhouettes of knocked out Survivors are shown to other Survivors.
    • When you’re knocked out and the Killer carries you, a QTE will pop up to give you a chance to stun the Killer and drop you.
    • Survivors can also knock over randomly spawned Pallets to either gain distance while running away, or to hit the Killer at the right timing to temporarily disorient them.
       
    5. Items



    • You can only hold one item at the same time.
    • Items are consumed on use.
    • At the beginning, Survivors are randomly given one starting item among the following four:
      • Smoke Grenade: Creates a temporary smoke field to hinder the Killer’s vision.
      • Lv. 1 Stun Grenade (2): Use to temporarily stun the Killer.
      • Lv. 1 Toolbox: Use to temporarily destroy the Blue Zone Locker. It can also be used to speed up generator repairs.
      • Lv. 1 Med Kit: Use to heal yourself and earn a speed boost when healing yourself and/or your teammates.
        • A QTE pops up during heal – if you succeed, the heal gage increases slightly. If you fail, the gage slightly decreases.
        • More than one Survivor (they don’t all have to be holding Med Kits) can heal a single Survivor together to speed up heal time.
    • Survivors can also find and pick up item crates during the match.
      • Lv. 2 Stun Grenade: Use to temporarily stun and hinder the Killer’s vision.
      • Smoke Grenade
      • Lv. 2 Toolbox
      • Lv. 2 Med Kit
    • If you are not holding any items, the silhouettes of lootable item crates are shown on the screen.
      • If you loot an item from the crate when you already have one, the item you were holding will be dropped.
    Killer’s Guide
    1. To win, find Survivors and kill them before they escape.

    2. Characteristics



    • Killers have faster movement speed than Survivors.
      • Falling from a high place does not inflict damage nor require any delay to stand upright again.
      • However, vaulting speed is much slower.
    • Silhouettes of Survivors who failed to heal themselves/teammates or repair a generator are shown on the screen.
    • Silhouettes of Survivors who rescue other Survivors from the Blue Zone Lockers are shown on the screen.
    • Generators being repaired can be damaged with the interaction key.
    • Knocked over pallets can be destroyed.
    3. Items
    • Killers can attack and/or knock out Survivors with the provided weapons:
    • A loaded Win94
      • Can obtain Win94 ammo by interacting with the Blue Zone Lockers.
    • Machete
      • You can knock out a Survivor immediately with the Machete when they’re vaulting or interacting with an object.
    • Sticky Bomb
      • A silhouette of the bomb you attached will show up on the screen.
      • Can obtain 1 more Sticky Bomb 5 seconds after using the first one.
      • You can hold up to 2 Sticky Bombs.
      • The Sticky Bomb does not knock out Survivors.
    4. Against Survivors
    • Knock out Survivors and carry them to Blue Zone Lockers to kill them.
      • The Killer will drop the Survivor if stunned by a Stun Grenade, etc.
      • If every Survivor is trapped in a Blue Zone Locker, they will die immediately and end the match with the Killer’s victory.
    • Killers must keep captured Survivors in a Blue Zone Locker for at least 2 minutes to kill them,
    • OR keep Survivors captured for the second time for at least 1 minute,
    • OR keep Survivors captured the third time to kill them immediately,
    • OR leave a knocked out Survivor on the ground for 4 minutes.



    Have you got everything down? You only have limited time for this expedition, so make sure to complete as many sessions as you can within the following period.
    Mode Schedule
    ※ PUBG X Dead by Daylight mode will run during the following period. Dates may be adjusted.
    • PC & Console
      • PDT: October 21, 12 AM – PST November 6, 11 PM
      • CEST: October 21, 9 AM – CET November 7, 8 AM
      • KST: October 21, 4 PM – November 7, 4 PM
    Gameplay Settings




    • Once a match starts, players will be asked to select between a Survivor/Killer role.
      • If roles are not selected before the countdown, roles will be randomly selected.
      • If every player chooses to be a Survivor, the Killer will be randomly chosen.
      • If 2 or more players choose to be a Killer, a single player will be randomly chosen as the Killer.
    • Survivor – TPP
    • Killer – FPP
    • Min/max number of starting players: 4
    Custom Match Settings
    Enjoy PUBG X Dead by Daylight even more with custom matches.
    • Service Period
      • PC & Console
        • PDT: October 21, 12 AM – PST December 7, 11 PM
        • CEST: October 21, 9 AM – CET December 8, 8 AM
        • KST: October 21, 4 PM – December 8, 4 PM
    • Settings
      • Number of starting players: Min. 4, max. 14
      • Number of Killers: Min. 1, max. 3
    Notes When Playing LABS
    • Press the LABS banner in the lobby to play PUBG X Dead by Daylight Mode.
    • LABS gameplay…
      • Do not provide XP or gameplay rewards.
      • Will not be reflected in Career/Match History.
      • Does not support replay.
    There are things you also need to do apart from… avoiding slaughter. Complete specific missions and receive rewards! Let me explain more below.
    PUBG X Dead by Daylight Event



    How to Participate
    • Access the PUBG X Dead by Daylight Mission Event page by pressing the event banner in the lobby.
    • Press the “Start Mission” button to begin.
    • Check out what missions and rewards are available.
    • Go back to the game and play PUBG X Dead by Daylight Mode.
    • If you’ve completed a mission, go back to the event page and press the “Claim Reward” button.
    • Enjoy your rewards!
    Missions and Rewards
    • Play 1 Match to receive a Dwight Unknown skin redeem code, redeemable in Dead by Daylight!
      • ※ Installation of the Dead by Daylight game is required to redeem the skin.
    • Play 5 Matches to receive a Dead by Daylight Killers Spray.
    • Reach 10 cumulative kills as a Killer to receive a Dead by Daylight “The Nurse” Mask.
    • (PC) Your rewards will be delivered to your Customize page as soon as you press the “Claim Reward” button in the event page.
    • (Console) Your rewards will be delivered to your Customize page by November 12 UTC.
    Event Schedule
    ※ The time and dates below are subject to change.
    • PDT: October 21, 12 AM – PST November 6, 11 PM
    • CEST: October 21, 9 AM – CET November 7, 8 AM
    • KST: October 21, 4 PM – November 7, 4 PM
    Important Notes
    • You are required to access the event page through the PUBG X Dead by Daylight Mission Event banner in the main lobby ONLY for your participation to be counted.
    • This event is available to every region and platform.
    • Matches playedin PUBG X Dead by Daylight mode only will be counted.
    • You can participate and receive each reward only once per account.
    • Please make sure to participate within the event period to receive rewards.
    • A minimum of 5 minutes (including spectating time) of gameplay will be counted as playing 1 Match.
    • It may take up to 30 minutes for your gameplay count to be reflected on the event page.
    • Matches played by abusing an unexpected in-game bug and/or through other unfair methods will not be counted.
    Lastly, before you set off to fix those generators, I heard they got some new outfits at the Store to help you look a bit more… fearsome against the Killer. Perhaps they’ll help you survive longer?
    Collaborative Store Items: Dead by Daylight
    ※ The sales periods shown below are subject to change.



    Items List
    • Set
      • Dead by Daylight Mega Bundle (2970 G-COIN)
        • Includes bonus items: Dead by Daylight Backpack Set, Dead By Daylight “Sacrificial Hook” – Pan, Dead By Daylight Killers Nameplate
      • Dead by Daylight “The Huntress” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)
      • Dead by Daylight “The Legion” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)
      • Dead by Daylight “The Clown” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)
      • Dead by Daylight “The Trapper” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)
    Sales Period:
    • PC
      • PDT: October 18, After live server maintenance – PST December 6, 6 PM
      • CEST: October 19, After live server maintenance – CET December 7, 3 AM
      • KST: October 19, After live server maintenance – December 7, 11 AM
    • Console
      • PDT: October 19, After live server maintenance – PST December 7, 8 PM
      • CEST: October 20, After live server maintenance – CET December 8, 5 AM
      • KST: October 20, After live server maintenance – December 8, 1 PM
    Custom Match Event with Partners
    We’ve also prepared an event with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Partners!

    Head off to the participating Partners’ channels (list provided below) during the event period, take part in their custom matches, and receive a Pumpkin Head and Golden G-Coin Box as rewards!

    Event Period
    • PC
      • PDT: October 21, 12 AM – PST December 6, 11 PM
      • CEST: October 21, 9 AM – CET December 7, 8 AM
      • KST: October 21, 4 PM – December 7, 4 PM
    • Console
      • PDT: October 21, 12 AM – PST December 7, 11 PM
      • CEST: October 21, 9 AM – CET December 8, 8 AM
      • KST: October 21, 4 PM – December 8, 4 PM
    Participating Partners List

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    Well, good luck surviving together… or becoming a feast for Killers.

    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team
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