Hello players!

Today, we are pleased to announce the long-awaited PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2023 Roadmap. Before we unveil the roadmap, we would like to thank each and every one of you for the 6th Anniversary of PUBG. While it is truly mind-blowing that 6 years have already passed, we believe that everything we've accomplished over the years is all thanks to the generous support and feedback from our players. Seeing all of you enjoy PUBG has always been the biggest driving force for us to keep moving forward. We promise to never forget the determination and dedication we have shared with you over the past 6 years, and will continue to show them until the days we celebrate PUBG's 10th and 20th anniversaries.

Through this roadmap, we want to share with you our development plans for 2023, looking towards the future of PUBG. Of course, we have to state that everything we’re sharing today along with any mentioned timelines are all subject to change, but we have prepared this roadmap to introduce you to the exciting features that are underway for the coming year, hoping that you will join us in anticipating the future of PUBG. During this 6th year of PUBG, we hope you’ll continue your journey with us as new legacies are made, and old ones continue.

The roadmap outlines the intentions and plans of the PUBG team for in-game, out-game, and anti-cheat features, which we will present in a sequential order. So without further ado, let's dive into the details of the 2023 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Roadmap!





As we reflect on the past 6 years, we recognize that much has changed, including players, trends, and playstyles. Given these changes, we believe it is time for PUBG to review our journey and reexamine the features that were developed in our early days. Our plan for this year is to conduct a comprehensive review of all elements in order to lay the foundation for long-term service of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, while ensuring that the core gameplay remains intact.

To start off, the four modes that players most often encounter while playing PUBG are Tutorial, Normal Match, Ranked, and other modes with different in-game rules. These four modes also require a revamp to align with the changes that have occurred over the past 6 years. We intend to establish a seamless connection between these four modes, so that players can transition smoothly from Tutorial and Normal Match to Ranked and other modes. This will allow players to easily switch between Normal Match, Ranked, and other modes based on their personal preferences.


Our focus for this year will be specifically on Normal Match. To ensure that PUBG stands the test of time, we believe that Normal Matches must offer a healthy and immersive experience. If we enable players to fully experience the core gameplay of PUBG in Normal Matches, they will be more likely to engage in continuous gameplay and seek out a wider variety of experiences.

What we aspire to achieve through Normal Match is to reduce stress and increase enjoyment overall. While playing PUBG, there may have been dissatisfaction with having to experience stress even in Normal Matches, where the competitive elements are relatively low. In 2023, we aim to alleviate those stress factors and increase enjoyment by providing a variety of content. Changes planned to improve Normal Match include improving item/Blue Zone/vehicle spawn rates, revamping tactical gear, and adding a new revive system.

Let us give you more details on these changes. If the item spawn rate in the game is low, players will spend a lot of time farming, which leads to bigger letdowns upon death. We plan to address this issue by boosting item spawn rates and adjusting the overall balance of the Blue Zone, which will help to reduce the tedious early phase and ultimately shorten the total playtime to increase the pace. Of course, we will implement these changes in a manner that does not compromise PUBG's identity.

We are also planning to introduce a new revive system that is distinct from Comeback BR to alleviate the frustration and burden of dying after a long farming time. Whereas Comeback BR has a chance of success for dead players, the new system relies on surviving players since it is up to the surviving players to revive dead teammates. This can be useful for new players who find it difficult to engage in battles in Comeback BR. Also, the new revive system requires luck as well, so players will be able to enjoy Normal Match a little more lightly. This new system will initially be applied to 8km maps without Comeback BR.

Last but not least, there is also something planned for our tactical gear. While tactical gear has enabled various strategic plays since the release, there has been a tendency to prioritize weapons over tactical gear due to the risk of taking up the primary weapon slot. This year, we have prepared a tactical gear overhaul based on community feedback.

Overall, our intent is to minimize the stress in Normal Match by improving various elements without compromising the core gameplay.


Likewise, there will be winds of change blowing in Ranked, one of the core modes of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. As Ranked is the most sensitive mode when it comes to changes, we haven't been able to try many things so far. However, in order to sustain the live service and break free from the stagnant gameplay, we decided that we need to find new fun through suitable changes in Ranked. Therefore, we are determined to try various changes this year.

Here are the changes that will come to Ranked in 2023. First, we will apply all existing 8km maps to Ranked, and we plan to add new maps to Ranked immediately after stabilization. Of course, we will not include all maps at once, but use the map rotation system used in Normal Match and gradually adjust the probability, starting with a low probability.

Second, you will also be able to find the items and features that were only available in Normal Match, such as the Blue Zone Grenade, Folded Shield, and Emergency Pickup, in Ranked. We plan to selectively introduce equipment and weapons that are commonly used in Normal Match without significantly damaging the balance to help you feel the changes in Ranked. However, sensitive content that can be perceived differently in Ranked, such as the new revive system or Self-AED, will not be added.

Third, the rewards for Ranked will be enhanced. This will make players feel the attraction of playing Ranked itself and want to take on new challenges every season. We will also continue to improve Ranked through constant analysis and observation.




Following improvements in Ranked, there are also expected to be changes in Esports. Until now, official PUBG Esports matches have been conducted using a separate in-game Ruleset called S.U.P.E.R. However, since the introduction of Ranked, players have been able to experience Esports-like gameplay in game, which has created a gap between the existing Esports and Ranked rulesets. Therefore, we are going to reduce this gap by aligning the rulesets of Esports and Ranked.

Our ultimate goal is to provide players who demonstrate excellent skills in Ranked with a wide stage to showcase their ambition to compete with top-level players, and to offer Esports fans the same game experience as the professional players they support.

All updates applied to Ranked from now on will also be applied to official PUBG Esports matches, and the in-game Esports mode will be adjusted to the same settings as the Ranked mode. Specific application dates and changes are to be announced through https://pubgesports.com/en/main.


Let us now discuss the changes to the map rotation service. Currently, the map rotation system is only applied to Normal Match, but starting in 2023, it will also be applied to Ranked.

Firstly, for Normal Match, five maps will be available in a shorter rotation cycle than the previous one-month cycle after the April update. There were concerns that the one-month cycle was too long for players whose preferred maps were not included in the rotation, and waiting too long for a particular map led to decreased interest in PUBG. Therefore, the rotation cycle will be changed to a shorter one, to allow players to play their favorite maps more frequently.

Erangel and Sanhok will remain fixed, while the larger-sized maps such as Miramar, Taego, Deston, Vikendi, and the smaller-sized maps such as Karakin and Paramo will be included in the eight-map rotation. While we would like to satisfy everyone's needs by including all the maps, we will only operate five maps to prevent any negative effects on the matchmaking environment.

The aim is to provide a more flexible service in terms of map rotation cycle and map pool changes, as well as to create a suitable map rotation service for PUBG.

For Ranked, four maps will rotate every two months, over one season. Rather than applying all the maps at once, the plan is to gradually adjust the probability of the maps. The fixed maps for 2023 will be Erangel, Miramar, and Taego, so that players can directly experience the maps played in Esports. We are also considering adding Deston to the Ranked map pool.

Playing the same maps repeatedly decreases interest in the game. As there are various maps available, players' preferences are also diverse, so we hope to satisfy as many players as possible by changing the rotation cycle. We hope players can enjoy a diverse experience in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and we plan to apply these changes to the map rotation service in the upcoming April update.




Next on the agenda are changes to gunplay that were applied in the latest update. The overall goal of the gunplay update is to provide a variety of options by mitigating certain weapon imbalances and enhancing non-meta weapons. If a particular weapon in the game outperforms other weapons, it may be enjoyable for those who use it, but other players may not have as much fun. We hope that players will enjoy diverse gunplay with various options through strategic farming.

The primary objective of the 2023 gunplay update is to achieve a balance between 5.56mm and 7.62mm weapons. One result of our efforts to do so is the recent change to the weapon tiers. For instance, we have converted the AUG, which was previously exclusive to Care Packages, into a world spawn weapon to increase its accessibility as a widely used 5.56 AR weapon. We have also brought in FAMAS, a potent 5.56mm weapon, to exclusive locations such as Care Packages, to bolster the significance of 5.56mm weapons. You've all been pretty vocal about non-meta weapons such as M16A4 and Mk47 Mutant, so we increased their Single and Burst Rounds Per Minute (RPM).

Additionally, we are conducting R&D for underbarrel attachments and resistance to add new mechanisms and plan to add weapons that can induce interesting gameplay. This will allow players to make strategic choices with weapons they have not used often and eventually lead to a variety of choices that match each player's playstyle.


When it comes to PUBG content, maps are a crucial part of the equation. Our previous maps, Taego and Deston, received a lot of positive feedback from various regions all over the world. Through our experience, we've learned that the map's concept and atmosphere play a huge role in creating a fun and unique environment as well as influence how long the players will be able to enjoy the game.

This year, we're thrilled to announce the development of a brand new map, codenamed "Neon". The creation of this map was inspired by one of the most unique places on earth that combines both modern and traditional elements. While this map presents one of the biggest challenges we've ever faced, we're confident that it will be worth it in the end. The map will feature multiple areas, ranging from a modern city full of gleaming skyscrapers to a more traditional rural area that creates a truly unique atmosphere that hasn't been yet seen in PUBG.

Exploring the map will be an exciting adventure in itself, with multiple transportation options, including ground, air, and water. We are also working on a new gameplay system for Neon, that might become a new way of obtaining items which could change the dynamics of how the game is played.

And finally there are quite a few gameplay additions planned for this map like: new unique weapons, cars, dynamic weather, and other cool visuals, so prepare yourselves for an unforgettable PUBG experience at the end of this year.




Along with the new map, we're also planning to increase the scale of updates for our existing maps. This year, we're aiming to give our oldest maps, Erangel and Miramar, a fresh look with larger-scale improvements and the addition of new spots, while still maintaining the core concept.

We are adding new and improving old areas as well as making overall improvements to the map by adding more details and making the map feel more immersive. The Southern Island will undergo the biggest changes and will differ significantly when compared to the rest of the desert.

These updates are currently planned to be released somewhere in the second half of the year.

As for Erangel, we are approaching making changes to it with a bit of caution since it has a very symbolic meaning to PUBG and we would like you to have the best experience possible on this classic map.


Playing PUBG for the first time sometimes might be an overwhelming experience, especially for those who are not familiar with the genre. That's why we are committed to providing newcomers with a comprehensive and interactive onboarding experience.

Our goal is to create a tutorial that not only familiarizes new players with the core mechanics of the game, but also provides them with a safe and engaging environment to test out various weapons, gameplay scenarios, and tactics. On the other hand we want the tutorial to be time-efficient and straight to the point, so that new players can enter the battle and start exploring PUBG in the most fluid way.

Thus, our aim for this year is to make the tutorial experience engaging, informative, and enjoyable by trying many different things.




One of the major initiatives we have underway is the expansion of our mode service, which will provide players with more diverse and attractive experiences.

In 2023, we plan to introduce future updates that will bring a wealth of new modes into the game: from reimagined versions of our main mode like Intense Battle Royale to entirely new gameplay experiences that will combine the most fun elements from other FPS games, and might even pave the way to completely new genres. We are committed to delivering a diverse and exciting gaming experience to all of our players.


In addition, we are currently trying to prepare for the future of PUBG, that will make the game prosper for years on end.

We are currently testing out various options and attempting to port one of our maps to a new engine version. Please bear in mind that this is not yet decided whether this transition will be possible, however we will do our best to give it a try. While details are still being ironed out, we will make sure to give you updates in the future.

We have also been researching world modding, which has been a highly requested feature from our community. Ideally, with world modding, players will have the ability to create and share their own unique game modes and environments. Again, this currently is just a plan, but if everything works out this may become a new unique way to enjoy PUBG.

Additionally, we are exploring opportunities to incorporate building destruction, which might bring a whole new level of strategy to the game. Players will have the ability to alter their surroundings which might add a fresh dynamic to the classic PUBG gameplay formula.

Although some of these challenges may not become reality, we believe that they are worth pursuing and will inevitably lead to a new era for PUBG. We hope that you'll join us on this exciting journey towards an even more thrilling battle royale experience.




We'd now like to talk about the out-game elements of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, such as the Lobby, Store, Pass, and more. First and foremost, we want to discuss the three primary objectives of the out-game:

Firstly, we aim to make it easier for players to quickly find and join the matches they wish to play.

Secondly, we strive to provide unique and engaging social features, reports, progression, and other content that make the out-game experience just as fun as the in-game experience, encouraging players to return regularly.

Lastly, we focus on creating new challenges for players through various systems such as Progressive weapon skins, Passes, the Workshop, and more. We want players to feel a sense of satisfaction and achievement when they acquire the items they desire.

For our out-game roadmap for 2023, we reflected on the past 2 years. With the transition to a free-to-play service in 2022, we placed great importance on the care of new, returning, and existing players. We focused on developing Tutorial mode, improving UX/UI, and providing regular updates, such as new progressive weapon skins, the Workshop, and collaborative skins. We have received positive feedback from the community regarding these efforts.

Nevertheless, we acknowledge that there is still room for growth in developing out-game content that offers unique and engaging experiences for players. While we had updates on the end-of-match screen, Mastery Medals, Weapon Mastery system, and other features, we understand that these updates may not have fully satisfied players' expectations.


So, what can players expect from the out-game experience in 2023?

Firstly, we are focused on developing a service that can support multiple game modes simultaneously.

Secondly, we are committed to expanding the out-game experience by creating new, engaging content such as enhanced social features, so players can enjoy the game even when they are not on the battlegrounds.

Lastly, we will continuously improve our existing systems to provide new challenges and interests for all players.

With these goals in mind, we are excited to introduce some of the projects we will be working on throughout the year.




The Arcade revamp plan mentioned in last year's roadmap, is now set to be a mid-year goal for 2023.

Last year, we had several updates happening simultaneously, which made it challenging to fully execute the Arcade revamp. We've recognized the lack of diverse content in the Arcade, as it currently only services Team Deathmatch mode at the moment. While we did provide experimental elements and unique experiences through LABS modes, we understand that it was disappointing to only have access to them for a limited time.

As a result, we aim to incorporate various LABS modes into the Arcade as long-term or permanent content, providing an environment where players can choose the mode they want to play. Additionally, we plan to establish a reward system for mode play. Our current plan is to allow players to earn points through mode play and exchange them for items.




We plan to add the long-awaited Clan system around mid-year. The Clan system has been a highly desired feature not only by the community but also internally, and we are actively developing it at the moment. The initial Clan system will bring in existing Clans from external sources to our out-game, offering a greater sense of belonging and achievement for Clan members.

The core elements of the initial Clan system are Clan tags and Clan plates. Your Clan tag and plate will be displayed in various areas, such as in-game, PUBG ID, and other significant areas. While the first release may not include many features, we plan to actively improve it based on player feedback. We're also planning various Social-related updates, including the Reputation system, team member suggestion feature, Team Finder, and more.


Next, the Survivor Pass will undergo changes twice this year. In order to allow more players to enjoy the pass with ease, we are considering changes to the reward acquisition structure and reducing the overall difficulty. We believe that by changing the structure of the Pass, we can enhance its appeal, and by making it less challenging, we hope to help more players in reach the maximum level by the end of the Pass period.




We also have plans to upgrade Progressive weapon skins in the latter half of this year. We are considering adding new level-based effects to the skins, improving existing skins, adding variety to the color of certain parts of the weapons, or even re-polishing and re-releasing Progressive skins that were launched a long time ago. Additionally, we plan to unveil more appealing Progressive weapon skins throughout the year.

Regarding collaborations for 2023, we are exploring all possibilities, including partnership with a globally recognized vehicle brand similar to our previous collaboration with McLaren. We are also considering collaborations with a nostalgic brand, and more!

That concludes our 2023 out-game roadmap update. While minor details may change, our goals and priorities remain firm. We promise to achieve our long-term goals without losing sight of them, and we will do our best to ensure that you have a fun year thanks to out-game.




Let's shift our focus to the issue of illegal software, which players have been consistently providing valuable feedback on year after year. The PUBG team has been making great efforts to enhance the anti-cheat system since its launch. However, we are aware of the fact that players' expectations and standards are higher. Before going into the details for anti-cheat plans in 2023, let's first take a look back at last year.

2022 was a year in which we took on many challenges and made great efforts. As you all know, at the beginning of 2022, PUBG became free-to-play. As a result, the entry barriers to the game were greatly lowered, and there were concerns that the probability of encountering cheaters would increase. With the encouragement and concerns of our players, we put in even more effort. After the free-to-play service transition, we made even more rigorous and powerful monitoring and countermeasures to eradicate the use of illegal software, along with various attempts and challenges in terms of system.


We would like to elaborate on the attempts and challenges mentioned above. We have been making continuous efforts to improve our proprietary anti-cheat solution, Zakynthos, and to develop and enhance the system. In June and August of 2022, we tested the ACE anti-cheat solution to complement our existing system and explore ways to synergize, and we internally conducted research and development on various new solutions. As announced in mid-2022, we have been able to detect more unauthorized programs by continuously improving Zakynthos.

Besides our technological approach, we are also improving our report system in a more sophisticated manner. We are reducing the rate of false bans by utilizing the Report Trust Value system and machine learning technology. We have also strengthened our measures to crack down on abuses such as account renting and transfer, resulting in significant improvements in sanctions against those who interfere with other players' games.




Furthermore, we have also made efforts to sanction hardware used to run illegal software. We are aware of the community's doubts about whether hardware bans are actually being implemented, and we would like to take this opportunity to briefly share our hardware ban approach. Currently, depending on the situation, we selectively utilize measures that restrict account usage (ban) and shut down the game with a "detection of unauthorized hardware" message. Therefore, it may be difficult for players to clearly understand whether hardware bans are actually being implemented against cheaters.

With the implementation hardware bans, the ratio of cheaters suppressed from re-entry has increased by 304% compared to 2021, which is nearly three times as much. This indicates that we have effectively suppressed the entry of cheaters, even after the game became free-to-play. Despite this, we acknowledge that many players still experience inconvenience caused by illegal software and expect a better gaming environment.

So, what changes can players expect from PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' Anti-Cheat in 2023? We promise three keywords: strengthening countermeasures, suppressing re-entry, and enhancing communication with players.


To enhance our countermeasures, we are putting a lot of effort into advancing machine learning technology.

Machine learning technology refers to when the system will understand algorithms and patterns and learn how to respond. This year, we aim to utilize machine learning technology in a wider range of areas such as illegal software usage detection, abuse detection, and integration with our proprietary anti-cheat solution, Zakynthos. While it may be risky to explain the detailed plans and methods, our goal is to develop a core technology model and implement it right away in the first half of this year.


Preventing the re-entry of cheaters and devices is just as important as identifying and penalizing them early on. Therefore, the PUBG team has set it as a major goal for this year.

Through these continuous efforts, we aim to significantly ameliorate the concerns, dissatisfactions, and distrust that players may have in 2023. Meanwhile, we will continue to communicate with all players, partners, and gamers who have affection and interest in our game without any reservation. This action is also currently underway and players will be able to experience it from the first half of this year.

In addition to the three promises above, we will keep on making efforts to discover and execute systems and policies that can serve as hurdles for the re-entry of cheaters. This year, we will focus on preemptively counteracting by detecting overall abnormal behavior in advance, rather than just sanctioning specific behavior. We will step up our efforts to offer PUBG experiences that allow players to enjoy the game with a sense of security.


And that's a wrap for the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2023 Roadmap! Please note that while various content mentioned in our roadmap are in the works, there are also some contents that are still in very early stages to be mentioned. Additionally, everything we shared is subject to change, whether it’s as little as a different name for a system to completely scrapping some features that turn out to be different than we’ve envisioned.

Please look forward to our content coming in the remainder of 2023 and plenty more to be released thereafter! For now, join in on the 6th Anniversary festivities. Grab some fabulous rewards, and as always keep an eye on our official channels for information on when these amazing features will be ready for you to jump into!

Once again, we would like to express our utmost gratitude for your love and support over the past 6 years.


Happy 6th Anniversary!


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Join us for our special Dev Talk: A New 6eginning, where our team will host an unforgettable celebration of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' 6th anniversary. We will also share our upcoming Dev Plans for 2023 and giveaway exclusive rewards to selected viewers. So tune in to catch a glimpse of what's to come!

• More info about the Event : https://global.battlegrounds.pubg.com/2023/03/15/pubg-6years-6eyond

Hello players!

We would like to start by expressing our immense gratitude to all the players who are still with us on this PUBG:BATTLEGROUNDS 6th Anniversary.

To celebrate this milestone, we've prepared 6 various special drops, that include all kinds of rewards. So sit back, relax, and enjoy what the new anniversary drops have to offer!



Accumulate points by completing missions and use those to get the special 6th anniversary set! And who knows maybe years down the road you could even be considered one of the game's pioneers.

1. Enter the lobby. (10 points)
   
2. Survive 15 min in total. (20 points)
   
3. Survive 30 min in total. (30 points)
   
4. Survive 60 min in total. (40 points)

• 40 points - 6th Anniversary Jacket
  
• 30 points - 6th Anniversary Shorts
  
• 20 points - 6th Anniversary Fingerless Gloves
  
• 10 points - 6th Anniversary Boots
  
• 10 points - 6th Anniversary Logo (Spray)
  
• 10 points - Credit x100
  
• 10 points - Polymer x100

• PC
  • PDT: March 15, 12 AM ~ March 28, 12 AM
  • CET: March 15, 8 AM ~ March 28, 8 AM
  • KST: March 15, 4 PM ~ March 28, 4 PM

• Console
  • PDT: March 23, 12 AM ~ April 5, 12 AM
  • CET: March 23, 8 AM ~ April 5, 8 AM
  • KST: March 23, 4 PM ~ April 5, 4 PM

What better way to celebrate PUBG's 6th anniversary than by giving your opponents a gentle reminder of the occasion - with a friendly tap of your anniversary fry pan! And don't forget to complete your anniversary look with the matching backpack, helmet, and other exciting presents waiting to be added to your collection.

Log in consecutively every day during the event period to receive all rewards. Also includes bonus rewards for consecutive logins.


Daily Login Rewards

• Day 1: PUBG 6th Anniversary (Nameplate)
  
• Day 2: 6th Anniversary Logo (Emblem)
  
• Day 3: L3 Love (Spray)
  
• Day 4: 6th Anniversary - Helmet (Level 3)
  
• Day 5: Victory Dance - 6th Anniversary
  
• Day 6: 6th Anniversary Backpack (Level 3)
  
• Day 7: 6th Anniversary - Pan

Consecutive Login Rewards

• Log in for 2 consecutive days: Contraband Coupon x5
  
• Log in for 3 consecutive days: Contraband Coupon x5

• PC
  • PDT: March 15, 12 AM ~ March 28, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 15, 8 AM ~ March 28, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 15, 4 PM ~ March 28, 4 PM

• Console
  
  • PDT: March 23, 12 AM ~ April 5, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 23, 8 AM ~ April 5, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 23, 4 PM ~ April 5, 4 PM

Haven't tried the Intense Battle Royale mode just yet? Give it a try, and you'll surely end up having both an amazing new experience and some attractive rewards along with it. For those who have been consistently enjoying the mode - it's also a win-win!

• Play 1 match of Intense Battle Royale - Contraband Coupon x10
  
• Play 2 matches of Intense Battle Royale - Hunter's Chest x1
  
• Play 3 matches of Intense Battle Royale - Key x1
  
• Play 4 matches of Intense Battle Royale - Ezpz (Spray)

• PC
  • PDT: March 15, 12 AM ~ March 23, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 15, 8 AM ~ March 23, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 15, 4 PM ~ March 23, 4 PM

• Console
  • PDT: March 23, 12 AM ~ March 31, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 23, 8 AM ~ March 31, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 23, 4 PM ~ March 31, 4 PM

Spice up your weekend with some action-packed PUBG: Battlegrounds gameplay! Jump into the battleground and try to survive as long as you can. If you are lucky enough, you might just be the one to savor that yummy chicken dinner!

Besides, even just surviving for some time will result in a couple of sweet rewards so there is no need to feel pressured. Best of all, the event runs for two consecutive weekends, so how about doubling your rewards?

• Survive 15 min in total - Hunter's Chest x1
  
• Survive 30 min in total - Key x1

[h4]Event #4[/h4]

• PC
  • PDT: March 17, 12 AM ~ March 19, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 17, 8 AM ~ March 19, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 17, 4 PM ~ March 19, 4 PM

• Console
  • PDT: March 24, 12 AM ~ March 26, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 24, 8 AM ~ March 26, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 24, 4 PM ~ March 26, 4 PM

[h4]Event #5[/h4]

• PC
  • PDT: March 24, 12 AM ~ March 26, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 24, 8 AM ~ March 26, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 24, 4 PM ~ March 26, 4 PM

• Console
  • PDT: March 31, 12 AM ~ April 2, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 31, 8 AM ~ April 2, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 31, 4 PM ~ April 2, 4 PM

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Log in every day to obtain rewards. Bonus rewards for consecutive logins are included.

Daily Login Rewards

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

Consecutive Login Rewards

• Day 2: Contraband Coupon x5
  
• Day 3: Contraband Coupon x5

• PC
  • PDT: March 29, 12 AM ~ April 11, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 29, 8 AM ~ April 11, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 29, 4 PM ~ April 11, 4 PM

• Console
  • PDT: April 6, 12 AM ~ April 19, 12 AM
    
  • CET: April 6, 8 AM ~ April 19, 8 AM
    
  • KST: April 6, 4 PM ~ April 19, 4 PM

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• Only New Players can participate in the event.
  • New Players: players who joined PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 14 days ago or less.
    
  • The event starts automatically after a New Player enters the game's lobby and will last for 14 days.

Daily Login Rewards

• Day 1: Survivor-in-Training Hoodie
  
• Day 2: Peculiar Greeting (Emote)
  
• Day 3: PUBG Creed Vest
  
• Day 4: PUBG Creed - Helmet (Level 2)
  
• Day 5: PUBG Creed Pipe
  
• Day 6: Contraband Coupon x10
  
• Day 7: Contraband Coupon x20

Consecutive Login Rewards

• Log in for 2 consecutive days: Summer Surf - Mini14
  
• Log in for 3 consecutive days: Highside Slick Backpack (Level 1)

• PC - Permanently available starting from:
  • PDT: March 15, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 15, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 15, 4 PM

• Console - Permanently available starting from:
  • PDT: March 23, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 23, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 23, 4 PM

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• Only returning players can participate in the event.
  • Returning Players: Players who have been inactive for 28 days or more since their last login.
    
  • The event starts automatically after a Returning Player enters the game's lobby and will last for 14 days.

Daily Login Rewards

• Day 1: 5,000 BP
  
• Day 2: Hunter's Chest x2
  
• Day 3: Hunter's Chest x2
  
• Day 4: Key x2
  
• Day 5: Contraband Coupon x10
  
• Day 6: Contraband Coupon x10
  
• Day 7: Contraband Coupon x20

Consecutive Login Rewards

• Log in for 2 consecutive days: Contraband Coupon x20
  
• Log in for 3 consecutive days: Key x2

• PC - Permanently available starting from:
  • PDT: March 15, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 15, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 15, 4 PM

• Console - Permanently available starting from:
  • PDT: March 23, 12 AM
    
  • CET: March 23, 8 AM
    
  • KST: March 23, 4 PM

Thank you.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Hello players!

The 6th year anniversary of PUBG is just around the corner, and we're beyond grateful for the incredible support you've shown us over the past 6YEARS; as we look to the future, we're more excited than ever to see what lies 6EYOND.

To mark this special occasion, we've prepared an exciting bundle of events and updates that will take our anniversary celebrations to the next level. Get ready for an upcoming Dev Talk where we'll share insights into the game's development and future plans, as well as bountiful events and more surprises!


Join us for a special Dev Talk: A New 6eginning where our team will host an unforgettable celebration of our PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' 6th year anniversary and also dive into our upcoming plans for 2023!

But that's not all - we'll also be hosting surprise events during the show that will give out tons of G-COIN and redeem codes, making this anniversary celebration even more exciting. And to add to the fun, we'll have a live Q&A session where you can ask our developers your burning questions.

This is your chance to celebrate six years of PUBG live with us and get a sneak peek at what's to come in the year ahead. Don't miss out on this opportunity - mark your calendars and get ready for an epic event!

• Livestream date
  
  • March 18 (Sat)
    
    • 8 AM CET
      
    • 4 PM KST
      
    • 12 AM PDT
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• Watch the livestream on our official channels! English, Korean, and Chinese translations will be provided.
  
  • (EN) YouTube (Global)
    
  • (EN) PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Twitch
    
  • (EN) Steam
    
  • (KR) YouTube
    
  • (CN) Douyu
    
  • (CN) Huya
    
  • (CN) Bilibili
    
  • (CN) Weibo
    
  • Partner Stream
    
    • Watch our live show through your favorite Partners' stream and receive a redeem code for the QBZ Schematic Sweatshirt! You can obtain only one redeem code per account.
      
    • 
      
    • Check out the list of participating Partners here

1. Introducing the very first release of our 2023 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Roadmap! Our in-game, out-game, and anti-cheat teams are excited to share what we have in store for this year - syncing Ranked and Esports, a new map, Arcade improvements, anti-cheat plans, and more.

2. Event 1: To celebrate our 6th birthday, we'll be randomly selecting participants to receive 2,000 G-COIN! To enter, simply send a message through our 6th Birthday! Message to PU6G event (details below).

3. (PC) Event 2: Grab Contraband Coupons and Spray redeem codes on a first-come, first-served basis that can only be redeemed during the live show!

• Console players will be able to receive these rewards through Special Drops - Happy 6th Year!
  
  • Missions and Rewards
    
    • Enter the lobby and receive 20 Contraband Coupons.
      
    • Survive 15 min in total and receive the 6th Anniversary Survivor Spray.
  • Event Schedule
    
    • Console
      
      • PDT: March 25, 12 AM - March 26, 12 AM
        
      • CET: March 25, 8 AM - CEST March 26, 9 AM
        
      • KST: March 25, 4 PM - March 26, 4 PM

4. Event 3: Put your PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS knowledge to the test with our surprise quiz! Six lucky participants who correctly guess the right answer will receive 5,000 G-COIN.

• As part of this event, we may collect additional personal information to confirm participants, select winners, and deliver rewards.
  
• Rewards will be delivered within one day after the live show concludes.
  
• To ensure smooth delivery, we kindly ask that you refrain from changing your PUBG nickname until you have received your rewards. This will help prevent any issues that may occur during the delivery process.

Our ongoing 6th Birthday! Message to PU6G event will also make its surprise appearance during our mentioned Dev Talk. Participate during the live show as well for a chance to win additional rewards! Every one of your messages mean a lot to us.

In the meantime, you can participate any time during the event period for a chance to win some real-life goodies!

Announcement link

Submit your messages here


We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with acclaimed street artist Tristan Eaton to celebrate our 6th year anniversary!

Eaton's remarkable art will be featured in various parts of our game, including the loading screen, world objects in Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, and more.

Brace yourselves for the visual feast of Eaton's bold and dynamic designs made up of a bit of everything of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS during our celebration!




To add to the excitement, we have prepared a wealth of Special Drops that will not only grant exclusive 6th Year skins, but also Hideout and Workshop rewards in abundance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock a treasure trove of rewards and add them to your collection as we mark this special occasion together!

Check out the Special Drops - March 2023 (6th Year Edition) announcement for every detail.


And finally, we are proud to present our latest original background music, PUBG 6th Anniversary (6years & 6eyond), that encapsulates the essence of our journey thus far. This soundtrack takes you on a nostalgic ride through the past six years of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, while also evoking a sense of grandeur that reflects the enthusiasm and energy of our community as we look ahead to the future together!

For you to stream this music endlessly on various music streaming platforms, this soundtrack has been added to our lobby BGM and Spotify, and it will be uploaded on YouTube on March 21st. Don't miss out on this chance to relive and celebrate our journey with us!

Spotify
YouTube:

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May our anniversary celebrations extend far beyond our sixth year together, even until our 66th anniversary. By then, we and the game may have aged a bit, but we hope to still see our beloved Survivors fiercely battling on the Battlegrounds!

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Hello players!

Welcome to the third Store update of 2023. March's Store update introduces you to another collaborative goods with BLACKPINK, eerie Mad Science skins, and a brand new PROGRESSIVE Weapon Skin for the AUG!

Also, be careful not to miss out on the items that will leave the Store soon! 


※ 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.


Our collaboration with BLACKPINK is back bringing in another skin bundle! Are you all Ready For Love?



Items List

PC

• Set
  • BLACKPINK All-In-One Bundle (4,490 G-COIN)
  • BLACKPINK JISOO Set
    
  • BLACKPINK JENNIE Set
    
  • BLACKPINK ROSÉ Set
    
  • BLACKPINK LISA Set
    
  • Bonus item
  • Victory Dance - Ready For Love

Console

• Set
  • BLACKPINK All-In-One Bundle (4,490 G-COIN)
  • BLACKPINK JISOO Set
    
  • BLACKPINK JENNIE Set
    
  • BLACKPINK ROSÉ Set
    
  • BLACKPINK LISA Set
    
  • Bonus item
  • Victory Dance - Ready For Love
  • BLACKPINK JISOO Set (1,750 G-COIN)
    
  • BLACKPINK JENNIE Set (1,750 G-COIN)
    
  • BLACKPINK ROSÉ Set (1,750 G-COIN)
    
  • BLACKPINK LISA Set (1,750 G-COIN)

Sales Period

• PC
  • PDT: March 14, After live server maintenance - June 13, 7 PM
    
  • CET: March 15, After live server maintenance - CEST June 14, 4 AM
    
  • KST: March 15, After live server maintenance - June 14, 11 AM

• Console 
  • PDT: March 22, After live server maintenance - June 13, 9 PM
    
  • CET: March 23, After live server maintenance - CEST June 14, 6 AM
    
  • KST: March 23, After live server maintenance - June 14, 1 PM

The Battlegrounds' hospital has gone completely mad - either join in on their lunacy or choose to be locked up as one of their lab experiments!



Items List

• Set
  • Mad Science Mega Bundle (4,990 G-COIN)
  • Mad Patient Set
    
  • Mad Nurse Set
    
  • Mad Science Set
    
  • Mad Science Weapon Set
    
  • Mad Science Gear Set
    
  • Bonus Items: Mad Science Jammer Pack, Come Get Me! (Emote), Mad Scientist: Madness Nameplate
  • Mad Patient Set (1,550 G-COIN)
    
  • Mad Nurse Set (1,550 G-COIN)
  • Bonus Item: Mad Nurse's Gloves
  • Mad Science Set (1,550 G-COIN)
  • Bonus Item: Mad Science Mask
  • Mad Science Weapon Set (1,500 G-COIN)
    
  • Mad Science Gear Set (700 G-COIN)
• Individual Items
  • Victory Dance 108 (500 G-COIN)

Sales Period

• PC
  • PDT: March 28, After live server maintenance - September 5, 7 PM
    
  • CEST: March 29, After live server maintenance - September 6, 4 AM
    
  • KST: March 29, After live server maintenance - September 6, 11 AM

• Console 
  • PDT: April 5, 9 PM - September 13, 9 PM
    
  • CEST: April 6, 6 AM - September 14, 6 AM
    
  • KST: April 6, 1 PM - September 14, 1 PM

The AUG, now discoverable as a world spawn item, steals the spotlight with its new Neon Dream skin! Obtain [PROGRESSIVE] Neon Dream - AUG and show your true colors on the battlegrounds! 

※ The unlockable cosmetics for PROGRESSIVE Weapon Skins can be found on the Hideout - Weapon page.




Sales Period

• PC
  • PDT: March 14, After live server maintenance - June 29, 7 PM
    
  • CET: March 15, After live server maintenance - CEST June 30, 4 AM
    
  • KST: March 15, After live server maintenance - June 30, 11 AM

• Console 
  • PDT: March 22, After live server maintenance - June 29, 9 PM
    
  • CET: March 23, After live server maintenance - CEST June 30, 6 AM
    
  • KST: March 23, After live server maintenance - June 30, 1 PM

Sales Period

• PC
  • PDT: March 14, After live server maintenance - June 29, 7 PM
    
  • CET: March 15, After live server maintenance - CEST June 30, 4 AM
    
  • KST: March 15, After live server maintenance - June 30, 11 AM

• Console 
  • PDT: March 22, After live server maintenance - June 29, 9 PM
    
  • CET: March 23, After live server maintenance - CEST June 30, 6 AM
    
  • KST: March 23, After live server maintenance - June 30, 1 PM

※ The items shown below may reappear through other in-game platforms (such as the Workshop, Your Shop, etc.) and/or events and promotions even after their sales periods.


Obtain Colored Smoke Grenade skins from Contraband Crates before they fade out!



Sales End Date

• PC
  • PDT: March 30, 7 PM
    
  • CEST: March 31, 4 AM
    
  • KST: March 31, 11 AM

• Console 
  • PDT: March 30, 9 PM
    
  • CEST: March 31, 6 AM
    
  • KST: March 31, 1 PM

Sales End Date

• PC
  • PDT: March 30, 7 PM
    
  • CEST: March 31, 4 AM
    
  • KST: March 31, 11 AM

• Console 
  • PDT: March 30, 9 PM
    
  • CEST: March 31, 6 AM
    
  • KST: March 31, 1 PM

Grab the Burning Chicken sets from the Store before they get overcooked!



Items List

• Set
  
  • Burning Chicken Festival Outfit Set 1 (850 G-COIN)
    
  • Burning Chicken Festival Outfit Set 2 (1,290 G-COIN)
    
  • Burning Chicken Festival Outfit Set 3 (1,190 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)

Sales End Date

• PC
  • PDT: March 21, 7 PM
    
  • CET: March 22, 3 AM
    
  • KST: March 22, 11 AM

• Console 
  • PDT: March 21, 9 PM
    
  • CET: March 22, 5 AM
    
  • KST: March 22, 1 PM

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



Service End Date

• PC
  • PDT: March 14, 7 PM
    
  • CET: March 15, 3 AM
    
  • KST: March 15, 11 AM

• Console 
  • PDT: March 14, 9 PM
    
  • CET: March 15, 5 AM
    
  • KST: March 15, 1 PM

Have fun shopping!

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Hello players!

Today, we would like to talk about an issue that may seem trivial at first glance, but that made many players uncomfortable at one time or another. There are many things that can be annoying when playing a game, and encountering cheaters is definitely one of them. In a gaming environment where personal skill should be the most accurate indicator of a player's performance, cheating often leads to the opposite result. The PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team is aware of the fact that players have suffered a lot due to cheating in the game, so we have been making continuous efforts to provide a clean and safe environment. Although there is still some room for improvement, through this Dev Letter, we would like to inform you about the reorganization of the report system.

Player reports are an important resource when it comes to identifying and suspending cheaters. Cheaters are also aware of this and therefore have been trying to avoid or reduce the chance of getting reported. For example, it has been confirmed that cheaters are abusing the system by not getting kills or placing first on purpose.

As a result, the community has consistently asked for improvement that will enable them to report a broader group of players, not just the players who fall into the categories of 'players who have recorded kills' or 'players caught on the spectator screen.' In the January 2023 update, we have made changes so that players who made assists or made other players DBNO can also be reported. There were concerns for an increase in false bans, but we prevented the risk of false bans by classifying report cases/circumstances through the ML model, and therefore an increase in accuracy (probability of temporarily sanctioning cheaters) has been confirmed.

This change is the first step in improving the report system, and we would like to share in advance about our future plans. As mentioned earlier, player reports are an important resource for classifying and counteracting suspected cheaters. However, since the current report system has been used for more than 5 years since the official launch of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (December 2017), there are parts that do not fit the current status of the game, so we plan to improve this gradually in the future. Future plans include the following.


First of all, we plan to reorganize/adjust the current report categories so that we can look into and respond to players' reports of cheaters more accurately. For example, if someone repeats a specific action in the game, they may be abusing the system to gain more experience points, but the current system does not have a suitable category for reporting such behavior. Also, there is a need for report categories for players that make advertisements/promotions through voice chat, etc., or players who group up with cheaters.


The current report system provides four detailed categories ("The player's aim automatically snapped onto the target", "The player attacked without line of sight of the target", "The player's movement speed was unusually high", "The player's weapon recoil was absent"), but the following two problems are making it difficult to accurately grasp the context.

1. The currently available report categories might not accurately describe the current illegal software functions in some cases. For example, 'an act of tracking or finding an unlocated player' rather than 'attacking without line of sight of the target' is a description that better fits the functions of illegal software.
   
2. About 89% of player reports are delivered with three or more detailed reasons selected, making it difficult to identify the specific type of illegal software. We are also considering introducing an interface that encourages players to choose the most suitable reason rather than multiple ones, or that allows players to actually describe the situation in detail.

The major improvements that we are currently planning are as above, but we also highly value player input and feedback. The PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team is always paying close attention to community feedback, and we will continue to listen to your voices and refer to them for improvement.

Also, the reports you are sending even at this moment are also valuable and important data, so it will be very helpful if you actively use the report system. We highly appreciate all your voices and want to thank you all for your interest. Despite some shortcomings, we promise that we will do our best to create a more pleasant and safe gameplay environment in the future.

This Dev Letter was a brief introduction of the changes to the report system and our future plans. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team will continue to strive to communicate with players frequently and receive feedback regarding cheaters. We'll be back with our next topic!


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Hello players!

The battlegrounds are heating up as we approach our historic 6th anniversary. It's hard to believe that it's been 6 years since we first met, but time sure flies when you're having fun!

We want to take this opportunity to thank our amazing players for being a part of this journey with us. To celebrate this milestone we're currently preparing a range of exciting content and events that we can't wait to share with you. And today we would like to start off with one of the most meaningful events.


We would like to celebrate PUBG:BATTLEGROUND's 6th anniversary, with our beloved players taking center stage. Get creative and share your unique message to commemorate this special occasion with us!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive some exclusive goodies!

• How to participate

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• Click on the survey link below.
  
• Fill out the survey form.
  
• Write a message to wish PUBG:BATTLEGROUNDS a happy 6th anniversary. In addition to your congratulatory message, feel free to include any questions, encouragement, or comments you've always wanted to ask the PUBG:BATTLEGROUNDS team.
  
• Hit submit to complete your entry.

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• Rewards
  
  • 100 entries will be selected randomly and will receive physical PUBG goodies.
    
    • Prizes will include: PUBG 6th Anniversary Metal Poster, Postcard, and Stickers
  • Winners will be contacted to claim their prizes.
    
    • If you happen to be one the winners, we will notify you separately via the email you provided in the survey. Please make sure to check your mailbox.

Entry Period
• PST: March 8, 11:00 PM - PDT March 23 4:59 PM
  
• UTC: March 9 7:00 AM ~ March 23 11:59 PM
  
• KST: March 9, 4:00 PM - March 24, 8:59 AM
• Winner Announcement
  
  • PDT: April 7, 00:00 AM
    
  • UTC: April 7, 7:00 AM
    
  • KST: April 7, 4:00 PM
• Reward Distribution Date
  
  • KST: April 13, (expected delivery date - May 31 at the latest)
• Apply for the event: (LINK)

• Entrants can submit more than one survey form; however, an entrant can win only once.
  
• We are going to collect, store and use information about you to operate this promotion. For more details about processing your information please visit “Privacy Policy” .

• By participating in this Event you agree to the Official Rules, which can be found here:
  
• 6TH BIRTHDAY! MESSAGE TO PU6G Event - Official Rules

※ The times shown below are subject to change.

PC

• PDT: March 14, 5:00 PM – March 15, 1:30 AM
  
• CET: March 15, 1:00 AM – 9:30 AM
  
• KST: March 15, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Console

• PDT: March 22, 6 PM – March 23, 2 AM
  
• CET: March 23, 2 AM – 10 AM
  
• KST: March 23, 10 AM – 6 PM

• Fixed the issue where your DBNO revive time settings are not applied to Custom Matches.
  
• Fixed the issue where you are instantly revived once you use a Self-AED at the same time as when a teammate tries to revive you from DBNO.
  
• Fixed the glitch when you press the News button after pressing the Events button.
  
• Fixed the issue where you hear a certain sound when you rotate the preview of a vehicle at Customize - Vehicle.
  
• Fixed the issue where you can sometimes see through terrain when you are spectating a knocked out player in FPP.
  
• Fixed the issue where the game sound volume appears to be too low at times.
  
• (PC) Fixed the issue where a replay is created after you force quit the game even with the replay feature disabled.
  
• (PC) Fixed the issue where you are sometimes unable to use the Interact key.
  
• (Console) Fixed the issue where when a team member attempts revival with a Self-AED, the Self-AED disappears, the revival attempt is canceled, and you are no longer able to use the Self-AED.

TEST SERVER

• Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Sanhok
  
  • AS region: Squad
    
  • NA region: Squad – FPP

LIVE SERVER

MAP SELECTION REGION

• FEATURED MAP QUEUE HAS BEEN CLOSED.
  
• Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / PARAMO
  
• Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego

RANDOM MAP REGION

• Normal Match: Erangel (20%) / Miramar (20%) / Deston (20%) / TAEGO (20%) / PARAMO (20%)
  
• Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego

CONSOLE (XBOX, PLAYSTATION®)

• Normal Match: Erangel (20%) / Miramar (20%) / Deston (20%) / TAEGO (20%) / PARAMO (20%)
  
• Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego

※ PLEASE NOTE THE FEATURES AND UPDATES INTRODUCED BELOW MAY BE MODIFIED OR EVEN POSSIBLY REMOVED DUE TO REASONS SUCH AS BUGS, IN-GAME ISSUES, AND/OR COMMUNITY FEEDBACK. ALSO, IMAGES USED BELOW ARE PROVIDED AS VISUAL GUIDELINES – FEATURES MAY TURN OUT LOOKING DIFFERENT IN THE ACTUAL GAME AS BUILDS ARE CONTINUOUSLY DEVELOPED AND FIXED BEFORE THEY GO LIVE.

Introducing FAMAS, the latest addition to our Care Package goods. This sleek and powerful French-made assault rifle packs a punch with its high rate of fire, making it a force to be reckoned with in various combat situations. With its unique design and deadly capabilities, FAMAS is sure to become a new favorite for those seeking a reliable AR to dominate your enemies on the Battlegrounds.

• Fire Modes: Single, Burst, and Full-Auto
  
• Can attach up to the 6x Scope.
  
• Ammo: 5.56mm
  
• Damage per shot: 39
  
• Effective range: 400m
  
• Rate of fire: 900 RPM
  
• Available modes
  
• Spawns in Care Packages, Secret Rooms, Lab Camps, Supply Drops, and Pillar Boxes ONLY.
  
• Available on every map.
  
• Normal Matches, Ranked, Training Mode, Team Deathmatch, Custom Matches, Sandbox Mode (PC)
  
• Unavailable in Custom Match – Esports Mode.

WEAPON BALANCE
※ The changes below apply to both Normal and Ranked matches.

AUG

1. AUG has been removed from Care Packages and will now be a world spawn weapon.
   
2. Available on every map.
   
3. Damage: 42 → 41
   
4. Rate of fire: 700 → 750
   
5. Bullet velocity: 940m/s → 890M/S
   
6. Effective range: 90~500 → 60~450
   
7. Recoil has been generally readjusted (slightly increased).

M416

• Damage: 41 → 40
  
• Horizontal recoil has slightly increased.

M16A4 and Mk47 Mutant

• Single/Burst RPM: 600 → 800

Shotguns (S686, DBS, O12, S12K, S1897)

• Normal Match: Spawn rate (including number of ammo) has reduced by approximately 30% on every map.
  
• Ranked: Spawn rate (including number of ammo) has reduced by approximately 20% on every map.
  
• Spawn rates for ARs, DMRs, and SMGs have slightly increased instead.
  

P90

• Added to Care Packages and Secret Rooms in Ranked.
  
• Fixed the issue where P90s that were supposed to spawn with a certain rate in Care Packages were not spawning properly.
  
• At least 200 ammunition will spawn together with the P90.

Heavy Stock

• Added to Care Packages in Ranked.
  
• Will now spawn more often.
  
• Therefore, Tactical Stocks’ spawn rates have slightly decreased.
  

< Dev’s Comment >

We’re nudging some healthy balance updates to several of our well-known weapons this update. We constantly strive to create a balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience and in order to achieve this goal we analyze months’ worth of player data, monitor community feedback, and conduct extensive testing.

AUG: We’ve observed that the 5.56mm’s overperformance appears to have stabilized following the Mk12 readjustment in our last update. However, we have also noted the limited options for 5.56mm AR weapons, particularly when compared to the diverse selection of 7.62mm weapons. This is why we’ve decided to make significant changes to our arsenal ecosystem starting this update – we’ve brought in FAMAS, a powerful 5.56mm weapon, to exclusive locations such as Care Packages. Furthermore, we are introducing the AUG as a world spawn weapon and adjusting its stats accordingly to make it more potent but also more challenging to handle compared to the M416. These changes will establish the AUG as a formidable choice among 5.56mm ARs.
M416: The M416 is widely favored among ARs due to its excellent balance of firepower and stability, and its impressive performance in combat. However, to introduce new changes, we have determined that a minor adjustment to the M416 was necessary.
M16A4 and Mk47 Mutant: The M16A4 and Mk47 Mutant, which lack the Full-Auto mode, are currently underperforming. We have also taken note of our community’s desire to see the return of high-risk, high-reward weapons from the early days of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. As a result, we have increased the Single and Burst RPM of the M16A4 and Mk47 Mutant to a higher level, based on your feedback and internal testing.
Shotguns: We also understand your frustrations with encountering shotguns after shotguns and getting instantly knocked out, especially early in game. To preserve the concept and authenticity of shotguns, we’ve decided to reduce the spawn rates of shotguns and their corresponding ammo instead of adjusting their performance. With this change, we hope it’ll make it more challenging for players to rely excessively on shotguns during early-game. We’ve also slightly increased the spawn rates for ARs, DMRs, and SMGs instead to see more various combats from the start.
As we mentioned in our previous Dev Letter: Gunplay Development Direction, we wish to create a diverse gameplay environment where players are able to freely choose the weapon that best fits their playstyle, rather than feeling as if they’re in need to use a particular weapon to compete. We understand the importance of maintaining fair balance in the game, and we are committed to continually monitoring your plays and feedback.

LOOT RECOMMENDATION IMPROVEMENTS
※ The features below may be toggled off through settings.

• The loot recommendation feature will now highlight lootable WEAPON ATTACHMENTS.
  
• Your Inventory will also highlight recommended ammo/attachments/equipment you have looted.

• Cheers to our upcoming 6th Year Anniversary! Decorative objects such as billboards and more have been added to Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok.

• Deston
  
  
• Added several hills in the valley between Barclift and Turrita to block more sightlines while traveling between towns and to make it a little safer to travel.
  
• Added a dirt race track on the peninsula south of Sancarna to help block sightlines and create an interesting space to traverse while moving through the lowland area between the main road and the hill.
  

• Erangel’s Hall of Fame has been updated to commemorate the winning team, Natus Vincere, of PGC 2022. The Hall of Fame includes:
  
  • Photos
    
  • Trophy
    
  • Crest
    
  • Uniform
    
  • Honor Board
    
  • Poster

• AUG has been added to Team Deathmatch and Custom Matches.
  
• Mk12 and ACE32 have been added to Esports Mode.
  
  • AUG remains a Care Package weapon in Esports Mode.
    
  • AUG has been removed from Esports Mode – Global Rule Settings.

• The in-game UI for weapon and attachment descriptions has been revamped to convey information more clearly and effectively.
  
• The updated UI will display essential details, such as Damage per Bullet, DPS, Rate of Fire, Muzzle Velocity, Stability, and Effective Range.
  
• The UI for displaying a weapon’s category and required ammunition type has also undergone improvements.
  
• In addition to the weapon-related updates, the Lobby UI has also received a general facelift, resulting in more cohesive and organized designs.

A Tier system has been added to Survival Mastery. Level up beyond 500 and receive new rewards along the way!

• You may now move up a single Tier and begin again from Level 1 every time you level up from Level 499.
  
• The maximum Tier you can reach is Tier 5.
  
• New Rewards
  
• NORMAL REWARD : Instead of the usual BP, you will now receive a Supply Loot Cache per level up regardless of your Tier. (Receive up to 499 Supply Loot Caches max!)
  
• TIER-UP REWARD : Receive a Survival Mastery Medal. The Medal will be upgraded for each Tier you level up.

• The Overview page on both your Career and Profile tabs will display your current leaderboard rank of the Season.
  
• The highest rank you’ve reached of all time will also be displayed (starting from at least Platinum V).

CHEST

• New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.
  
• Survivor Pass: Deston
  
• Bunny Academy
  
• PCS7
  
• Burning Chicken Festival
  
• Two new item sets have been added to Special Crafting.

• (Steam) A game file integrity check pop-up will show when you open the client with damaged files.
  

BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY

• General in-game bugs have been fixed.
  
• The option to make smoke effects from explosions appear natural against the lighting, depending on the weather, was found to be missing in certain weather conditions. As a result, it has been reintroduced and is now available again in the following maps:
  
• Miramar – Clear
  
• Taego – Clear
  
• Deston – Overcast
  
• Karakin – Sunset
  
• Training Mode – Sunset
  
• Fixed collision, texture, performance, and more general issues in Training Mode.
  
• Fixed the issue where attacks coming from a certain range pass through cover and damage you.
  
• Fixed the issue where a Crossbow’s Bolt remains on the Drone even after you recall it.
  
• Fixed the issue where the character’s arm bends awkwardly when you lean/peek while crouching and moving.
  
• Fixed the issue where a moving Emote is immediately played, skipping the standing animation, when you use it while crouching/prone.
  
• Fixed the issue where the thermal effect does not show up for the Thermal 4x Scope in Replay/Death Cam.
  
• Fixed the issue where the sound of the Porter/Pony Coupe suddenly reduces from a certain perspective.
  
• Fixed the crash issue regarding the use of Mortars.
  
• Fixed the irregular crash issue when the Inventory is open.
  
• (PC) Fixed the irregular issue where a different player far off receives damage from your fires.
  
• (PC) Fixed the irregular flickering of the Blizzard Zone’s visual effects.
  
• (PC) Fixed the issue where you are unable to unmute yourself on voice chat when you enter a new session after you mute yourself using shortcut keys in a previous match.
  
• (Console) Fixed the issue where the Limited Interact feature does not work when ADS is binded to the LB button.
  
• (Console) Fixed the issue where the sound of a thrown Spike Trap is different per perspective.
  
• (Console) Fixed the issue where the sound of a Motorbike/Buggy suddenly stops after a certain time.

WORLD

• Fixed collision, texture, performance, and more general issues in Vikendi.
  
• Fixed the issue where you can hold onto the Emergency Pickup and teleport to the place it was before it got pushed aside by the train in Vikendi.
  

UX/UI

• Fixed the issue where the item name and tier is displayed when you hover over the Saw-tooth Machete on the preview page of the Super Soldier Set.
  
• Fixed the issue where the notification icon does not disappear from a received Key Fragment in the Workshop.
  
• Fixed the issue where the Replace Attachment interaction UI displays the incorrect weapon icon.
  
• (PC) Fixed the issue where the Sticky Bomb icon was missing in Replay – Highlight when a player makes a kill with a Sticky Bomb.
  
• (PC) Fixed the issue where the killfeed does not show up when the remaining number of alive players decrease during a match.
  
• (PC) Fixed the issue where numerous Key Fragments are created and are shown as a minus amount after you craft a Key with Key Fragments at the Workshop.
  
• (PC) Fixed the issue where you are able to click only a part of the Acquired/Unacquired button at the Hideout – Weapon page.
  
• (PC) Fixed the issue where a friend who is displayed as offline is displayed as In a Match when they enter a match.
  
• (Console) Fixed the issue where the Cancel interaction UI is displayed as the previous keybinding when you change your Interact/Limited Interact to different keys during a match.
  
• (Console) Fixed the indefinite line of the Preview button on the Store – Add-Ons page.

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

• Fixed the clipping issue when you use certain weapons with the Phoenix Jacket equipped.
  
• Fixed the clipping issue when you equip the Big Bad’s Hood with the Black Bunny Headband.
  
• Fixed the issue where a female character’s wrists turn transparent when equipping the Twitch Rivals Bomber Jacket with the Sleek Punk Top.
  
• Fixed the clipping issue when a male character equips fuffenz’s Shirt with High Waisted Shorts (Blue).
  
• Fixed the issue where the character’s arm is displayed awkwardly when holding Shotguns in Customize.
  
• Fixed the clipping issue when you equip a Helmet (Level 2) with an Apocalypse Hairstyle and NieR:Automata – 9S’s Combat Goggles equipped.
  
• Fixed the issue where your sight is partially covered in ADS with the Azure Dragon Jacket equipped.
  
• (PC) Fixed the irregular clipping issue when a female character crouches or switches primary weapons with the Venus Club Outfit equipped.

Greetings players!

Have you been missing the new Intense Battle Royale mode while it was gone? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Intense Battle Roayle is finally back and is going to be just as intense as before! Hop into PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and experience the fastest and most thrilling Battle Royale experience!

INTENSE BATTLE ROYALE BASIC RULES & FPP CUSTOM MATCHES
Like always, Intense Battle Royale will be available through the LABS banner in the main lobby.

You can also get familiar with the basic rules of the mode, by checking our previous LABS: Intense Battle Royale Mode announcement before you jump straight into battle.

And if you still haven’t experienced this mode even once, the Intense Battle Roayle overview video will surely help you to get started!



Additionally, Intense Battle Royale is also available IN BOTH TPP AND FPP MODES FOR CUSTOM MATCHES. So, gather your squad, find a worthy opponent and fight to the last team standing!

Intense Battle Royale will be available through the LABS banner in the lobby during the period below. INTENSE BATTLE ROYALE WILL REGULARLY MAKE ITS COMEBACK THROUGH LABS SO STAY TUNED!

PC

• PST: February 27, After live server maintenance ~ PDT: March 31, 12 AM
  
• CET: February 28, After live server maintenance ~ CEST: March 31, 9 AM
  
• KST: February 28, After live server maintenance ~ March 31, 4 PM

CONSOLE

• PST: March 7, 8:30 PM ~ PDT: March 31, 12 AM
  
• CET: March 8, 5:30 AM ~ CEST: March 31, 9 AM
  
• KST: March 8, 1:30 PM ~ March 31, 4 PM

• Current LABS system supports only one mode at a time. As a result, once the Intense Battle Roayle’s schedule is complete, it will be replaced by another mode. Similarly, the Intense Battle Royale mode will return once the current mode’s schedule is finished. This cycle of mode rotation will continue in the future.
  
• LABS games do not provide XP or gameplay rewards.
  
• LABS gameplay will not be reflected in the Career page.
  
• LABS gameplay will not be reflected in Match History.
  
• LABS gameplay will not count towards Survivor Pass missions.
  
• LABS gameplay does not support the Replay System.
  
• Get ready to be blown away by the speed and excitement of Intense Battle Royale in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS!

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team.

Hello players!

How did you enjoy the Fastest Chicken Dinner Challenge with Intense Battle Royale mode?

We’d like to thank all of our players for taking the time to capture and share your winning moments, even in the midst of all the intense battles and breathless moments. We’ve looked through every single one of your images and videos and finished selecting the winners of the Fastest Chicken Dinner Challenge.

And finally today, we’re ready to announce who they are! But first, let’s remind ourselves what rewards the speedy winners will be taking home.

※ The following reward delivery date is subject to change. Winners will be updated in the event of date changes.

CHALLENGE REWARDS

• CHICKEN DINNER SPRAY AND A BRONZE G-COIN BOX (30 DAYS)
  
• Rewards will be delivered starting from MARCH 2 UTC.

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.

FCDC Winners List

We congratulate you all with all our hearts. We hope you experienced some thrilling moments during the Fastest Chicken Dinner Challenge.

Before you leave, please take a moment to read the important notes on personal information, your submission, and your rewards below!

• Your social media post is required to be PUBLIC (everyone can see it) without any viewer restrictions during the event period and until rewards are delivered.
  
• Your screenshots/videos may be used in KRAFTON and/or PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ official channels.
  
• Therefore, please hold on to your original files as we may ask for them later on!
  
• The winners announcement on our official websites/community sites may include your social media link/account/content.
  
• Additional personal information may be requested and collected from winners for account verification and reward delivery.
  
• WE ADVISE YOU TO NOT CHANGE YOUR PUBG NICKNAME BEFORE YOU RECEIVE YOUR REWARD AS ISSUES MAY ARISE DURING THE PROCESS.
  
• Winners who have submitted screenshots/videos that are not their own will be immediately disqualified and have their rewards withdrawn even after delivery.
  
• The winners’ screenshots/videos can be used by the company for promotional purposes, and the screenshots/videos may be transformed freely during the process.
  
• The G-COIN reward will expire in 30 days.
  
• Please reach out to PUBG SUPPORT when you have trouble receiving rewards.
  
• Good job fighting for the fastest Chicken Dinner! We’ll see you again at the next event.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team