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PUBG Summer Mission Event WinnersSep 27, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHello players! As the balmy days of summer come to a close, we're excited to announce the winners of our Summer Mission Event - congratulations to these dedicated individuals who diligently collected Summer Stamps and have secured the opportunity to reap substantial rewards! Rewards and Winners (click here) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/de54c008d2a9aeeb77b9b3516bbcb55dd22be743.png Important Notes - The G-COIN and Nameplate rewards will be distributed in sequence, beginning from the date of this announcement. - In the event of your successful selection as a winner, we will communicate with you via the email address linked to your KRAFTON ID to announce the result and guide you through any necessary subsequent procedures. When applying for this event, ensure that the email address registered with your KRAFTON ID is correct and accessible. Please note, we do not resend notifications in case of non-receipt or deletion of emails due to incorrect information. - If you're chosen for a physical reward, we might require additional personal information such as your name, address, contact number, and a copy of your identity verification document. This is necessary to confirm the winner's identity, ship the prizes, handle taxes (covered by our company), and provide related customer support services. In such cases, we will guide you through a separate consent process for the collection and usage of this personal information. - Please ensure your in-game nickname remains unchanged until you receive your rewards as issues may arise during the winner verification process. - Rewards are distributed based on your nickname used during event participation. Thus, please note there may be difficulties in reward distribution if you changed your nickname after participating. - You hold the right to refuse the event winnings or the collection and use of your personal information. Should you choose to do so, please indicate your refusal to accept the reward by replying to the email we initially sent. - The G-COIN, awarded as an in-game prize, has a usage validity period of 7 days. - The gaming PC, provided as a physical reward, may be substituted with a different product depending on the circumstances in individual countries. - For the seamless conduct of the event and other promotions, your personal information may be entrusted to third parties for processing. - The retention period for your personal information, gathered in association with this event and other promotions, spans six months from the event's conclusion. However, if legal regulations stipulate otherwise, those will take precedence. - The PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Edition Razer Gaming Set, awarded as a reward, comprises the Razer Viper V2 Pro – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Edition, Razer Huntsman V2 – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Edition, Razer Barracuda X – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Edition. - For comprehensive information concerning the handling of your personal information, kindly refer to our Privacy Policy (https://pubg.com/en/clause...Arcade: Halloween Battle RoyaleSep 27, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHello players! As the brisk breezes of late September herald a ghostly resurgence, Halloween Battle Royale returns to set the stage for some spooky festivities! Ready yourselves to choose from four spine-chilling classes, showcase frightful teamwork, and proclaim your eerie triumph beneath the glow of the crimson moon. If your memories of the mode's rules have faded into the mists of time, fear not - we've prepared a guide below for all souls brave enough to join the fray. Basic Rules {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/5becc3ca8cad21b28caf1961c5e8404e8220a543.jpg Players will be asked to transform into their preferable class, board the Ghost Ship, jump down into dark Erangel and fight to be the last standing. Halloween Battle Royale mode is available to play at the Arcade. Once matchmaking is done, a window will pop up where players can choose to be either an Executioner, Ranger, Pyromancer, or Cleric. Players will have time to choose their class in the pre-game lobby; they can also bring the class window back up by pressing F8 for PC or X for Console. The first circle will be shown on the map once players hop on the Ghost Ship. At the same time, players will be equipped with their respective class's Level 1 weapon, ring, and necklace. Players will have to loot ingredients to upgrade their weapons. Fight foes with your class skills, show great teamwork with your squad, and win Halloween Battle Royale. Halloween Battle Royale Classes Now's the time to introduce the four different classes: Executioner, Ranger, Pyromancer, or Cleric. Since there are no limits to the number of a certain class in a single squad, teammates should get tactical and put their heads together to think about what combination they could come up with. However, keep in mind that each class requires its own exclusive ingredients to grow stronger! Therefore, it would be efficient to share loot among different classes, but it's obviously not the best to share the loot you would need if your squad is made up of four Executioners. Another important note: once players upgrade their Level 1 weapons to Level 2, they can choose between two different types of weapons. Each weapon has different skills so make sure to craft and wield wisely! But do not fear; players can switch between the two weapons in every upgrade stage. Executioner {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/10e4ba2c28f0ae866187ad069d6e1dbed00d7483.jpg "I'm here for the SLAUGHTERFEST!" An Executioner is your classic melee warrior that can chase down or pull enemies in for brutal combat. Default Weapon: Axe of Swiftness Executioners can dash towards enemies. Alternate Weapon (Craftable from Level 2): Halberd of Restraint Executioners can pull in enemies within a certain area. Executioners also generate class-exclusive items throughout the game. Stun Ball: Stuns enemies for 2 seconds. Liquid Courage: Enhances moving speed and boosts HP for a certain amount of time.{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/a9dd1468766c410997b0416af8bac758a35a9909.jpg Ranger ...PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Weekly Bans Notice (9/18~9/24)Sep 27, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/c43c203c8387f11e258db04fc7bda3c7bec9f5cf.png Hello players! We are sharing the banned players list for 9/18~9/24 to raise awareness about the abuse of illegal software and consequences of misconduct. Please refer to the list of players who have been banned for violating rules of conduct. Investigation Period: 2023/09/18~2023/09/24 List of permanently banned accounts {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/25f9cdaa7393f37cab02b051cdeee7ac34aafc66.jpg ※ The banned players list attached on this page shows the in-game nicknames of the permanently banned accounts, and the first 3 letters of each nickname have been replaced with "*". ※ Please report illegal software and misconduct through in-game reports first and if you need additional assistance, please contact PUBG Support. ※ To ensure that your valuable account is not abused or banned for using illegal software/misconduct, please make sure you sign up for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. ※ How to Set Up Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator We highly value your interest and opinions that contribute to PUBG's anti-cheat efforts. We will do our best to provide a fair gaming environment. Thank you. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat TeamNAVI PGC 2022 Champion Edition Skins - Available NOW!Sep 26, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHello, PUBG Esports fans! As we gear up for the upcoming PGC 2023, we're thrilled to unveil the PGC 2022 Champion Edition Skins. Unlike previous offerings, these sets are enriched with gear skins, meticulously designed by the reigning champions themselves, Natus Vincere. Dive into the game with a skin that not only enhances your visuals but also resonates with the heartbeat of champion-level gameplay! NAVI PGC 2022 Champion Edition Skins {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/996edcca2536863a0fa7d8bab3869d9a9fe05af8.jpg NAVI PGC 2022 Champion Edition SET (1,050 G-Coin) - NAVI PGC 2022 Champion Edition Backpack (Level 3) - NAVI PGC 2022 Champion Edition - Helmet (Level 3) - NAVI PGC 2022 Champion Edition - Vest (Level 2) - NAVI PGC 2022 Champion Edition - Pan * 25% of the NAVI PGC 2022 Champion Edition SET sales will be distributed to the team Natus Vincere. Sales Period PC: September 27, 2 AM - October 25, 2 AM (UTC) Console: September 27, 4 AM - October 25, 4 AM (UTC)Dev Letter: Anti-Cheat 2023 1H ReviewSep 26, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/e5047db847bac91c33655eff4910c688a5ae161a.jpg Hello players. As we near the latter half of 2023, we've seen some significant changes within PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS since the unveiling of our 2023 Roadmap. Among the various topics that have garnered your inquiries, there's one that particularly stands out: What steps are we taking to address cheating? In today's Anti-Cheat Dev Letter, we embark on a retrospective journey through the first half of 2023 and offer a glimpse into our future plans. We'll delve into the Anti-Cheat initiatives undertaken since our previous Anti-Cheat Dev Letter in December 2021 and give you a sneak peek at our plans for the remainder of 2023. 2021 ~ 2023 Understanding Metrics and Current Status Our Anti-Cheat Team analyzes various internal metrics to track the state of illegal software. Today, we'll focus on the most important one, the "Percentage of Suspected Cheaters," to explain the current state of Anti-Cheat. As outlined in our December 2021 Dev Letter, we've reduced the percentage of suspected cheaters by around 47% since the second half of 2021. This was achieved by deploying our proprietary Anti-Cheat system, Zakynthos, and making enhancements to our hardware ban system. However, from October 2022, the situation deteriorated as it showed a resurgence in the percentage of suspected cheaters due to several challenges, including an uptick in the circumvention of hardware bans. In response, we have embarked on two missions: to fortify our countermeasures and to prevent cheaters from re-entering the game. As a result, since June 2023, we have observed metrics aligning with or surpassing previous benchmarks. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/96e6d420a61f21292b03971c714cca6a7c4f5b69.jpg While the current percentage of suspected cheaters represents an improvement relative to the past, our work is far from complete. Our commitment is to ensure that the impact of our Anti-Cheat measures is palpable to our players, and we pledge to share our progress in a detailed and transparent manner. Today, we'd like to share some of the vital Anti-Cheat activities undertaken in the first half of 2023 and outline the additional work planned for the latter half of the year to ensure a fair gaming environment. Anti-Cheat Activities in '23. 1H First, we will share the major Anti-Cheat activities carried out in the first half of 2023. Enhancing Countermeasures against Cheating To improve player experience concerning illegal software, we primarily focused on bolstering our cheater detection capabilities. We've directed considerable efforts toward refining our proprietary Anti-Cheat solution, Zakynthos, with the incorporation of new features aimed at swifter and more accurate cheater detection. Consequently, in the first half of this year, we successfully pinpointed and banned approximately 1.7 million accounts—a 39% increase compared to last year's timeframe. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/0ebd352f5831f30fbf6a456c44224cc4747808...PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Weekly Bans Notice (9/11~9/17)Sep 20, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/c43c203c8387f11e258db04fc7bda3c7bec9f5cf.png Hello players! We are sharing the banned players list for 9/11~9/17 to raise awareness about the abuse of illegal software and consequences of misconduct. Please refer to the list of players who have been banned for violating rules of conduct. Investigation Period: 2023/09/11~2023/09/17 List of permanently banned accounts {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/bdf4f2119efc21b83b857b3e1a2b27496bc982cd.jpg ※ The banned players list attached on this page shows the in-game nicknames of the permanently banned accounts, and the first 3 letters of each nickname have been replaced with "*". ※ Please report illegal software and misconduct through in-game reports first and if you need additional assistance, please contact PUBG Support. ※ To ensure that your valuable account is not abused or banned for using illegal software/misconduct, please make sure you sign up for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. ※ How to Set Up Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator We highly value your interest and opinions that contribute to PUBG's anti-cheat efforts. We will do our best to provide a fair gaming environment. Thank you. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat TeamPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Weekly Bans Notice (9/4~9/10)Sep 13, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/c43c203c8387f11e258db04fc7bda3c7bec9f5cf.png Hello players! We are sharing the banned players list for 9/4~9/10 to raise awareness about the abuse of illegal software and consequences of misconduct. Please refer to the list of players who have been banned for violating rules of conduct. Investigation Period: 2023/09/04~2023/09/10 List of permanently banned accounts {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/a29305f46771f00f96cdb156a5479bc7c3b36bfd.jpg ※ The banned players list attached on this page shows the in-game nicknames of the permanently banned accounts, and the first 3 letters of each nickname have been replaced with "*". ※ Please report illegal software and misconduct through in-game reports first and if you need additional assistance, please contact PUBG Support. ※ To ensure that your valuable account is not abused or banned for using illegal software/misconduct, please make sure you sign up for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. ※ How to Set Up Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator We highly value your interest and opinions that contribute to PUBG's anti-cheat efforts. We will do our best to provide a fair gaming environment. Thank you. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat TeamPUBG Nations Cup 2023: Pick'em ChallengeSep 12, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHello, PUBG Esports fans! After a long break, the Pick'em Challenge for the PUBG Nations Cup is now back! PUBG ESPORTS TAB {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/0314bd11e0c2dbb8a074cd6a40198252574a8c89.png Jump into the Esports tab from the main menu. Here, you can learn general information about the PNC 2023 Tournament. You can also click on the button at the bottom left corner to head on to the official PUBG Esports website to see details of the tournament. Browse through the Esports tab to participate in Pick'em Challenge! PUBG Nations Cup 2023 ITEMS {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/02b5d5b964fb7da801b62366fdf83d55892c02ad.png PNC 2023 ITEMS - PNC 2023 MEGA BUNDLE ( +5 VOTING COUPONS) - PNC 2023 STRIKER SET (+2 VOTING COUPONS) - PNC 2023 TRAILBLAZER SET (+2 VOTING COUPONS) - PNC 2023 Dance - Lights Out (+1 VOTING COUPON) Pick'em Challenge Reward Items ​These goodies will be available for a win with your Esports points! - PNC 2023 Perfect Angle – FAMAS - PNC 2023 – Pan - PNC 2023 Backpack (Level 3) - PNC 2023 Vest (Level 3) - PNC 2023 Emblem - Hairstyle 49 * 25% of PNC 2023 Skin sales will be distributed to the teams according to their final results. ** Pick'em Challenge is not available for the Console platform. However, all items will be available for purchase from the store. *** The items shown in this post may reappear through other in-game platforms (such as Your Shop, etc.) and/or events and promotions even after their Store sales periods. PNC 2023 Pick'em Challenge Schedule {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/9b790a7414cac06c3f4e3c737bcfdf02104b22dc.png The PNC 2023 Pick'em Challenge begins now on August 30th! You will be able to purchase epic PNC 2023 items and acquire voting coupons to cast your vote! With your voting coupons, participate in the Pick'em Challenge to earn sweet EPs and contribute to the grand prize pool to support your favorite team directly! Make sure to make your picks before the vote closes! PNC 2023 Item Sales Period - PC / Console: August 30th ~ September 27th, UTC 02:00 (KST 11:00) PNC 2023 Pick'em Challenge Voting Period - August 30th ~ September 15th, UTC 08:00 (KST 17:00) PNC 2023 Pick'em Reward Claiming Period - September 19th ~ September 27th, UTC 02:00 (KST 11:00) PNC 2023 Pick'em Challenge Details The PNC 2023 Pick'em Challenge is simple but won't be that easy! Cast your vote with your keen Esports insight to the winner of the PNC 2023. If your chosen ranks 1st~4th place of the tournament, you will be granted with a matching prize! Prize - Winner of the Tournament - 300,000 EP - 2nd Place - 180,000 EP - 3rd Place - 60,000 EP - 4th Place - 30,000 EP In-game Event - Visit in-game lobby event tab and grab the mission! - Couple simple matches will be enough to complete the mission to pick yourself up a free voting coupon!PNC 2023 Broadcasting Channels and TalentsSep 12, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHello, PUBG Esports fans! Wondering where you can watch the PUBG Nations Cup 2023? Scroll down to find broadcast links for you! PNC 2023 will be providing English Broadcast for global PUBG Esports audience with multiple other languages with our best PUBG Esports talents and casters. PUBG Nations Cup Calendar {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/72d6aaf3fcc08ea259e11f8aa9cd2e8490b617bf.png PUBG Nations Cup 2023 Main Event - Day 1 - September 15th - Day 2 - September 16th - Day 3 - September 17th Broadcast Time - All matches are expected to start at 18:00 KST local time. (09:00 UTC / 11:00 CEST / 16:00 ICT / 02:00 PDT) PNC 2023 Global (English) Feed {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/74bd4f269f37b538a5fec2a9e874b3c5579a3ae3.png Where to watch: PUBG Esports Official Broadcasts - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pubg_battlegrounds ㅤ- Twitch Map feed: https://www.twitch.tv/pubgesportsmap - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PUBGEsports ㅤ- Youtube Map feed: https://www.youtube.com/c/PUBGEsports - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pubg.esports.official - Talents: Paperthin, State, Bella In addition to Global (English) streaming, PNC 2023 broadcasts in additional languages as shown below! Regional Broadcast & Channels - Korea ㅤ- https://www.youtube.com/c/배틀그라운드이스포츠 ㅤ- https://www.twitch.tv/pubgkorea ㅤ- http://bj.afreecatv.com/pubg ㅤ- https://tv.naver.com/battlegroundnv ㅤ- Talents: Sanghyun Park, Jisoo Kim, Jungmin Shin, VINO, Heeju Kim, Bella, Salute, Seongjang, LashK - China ㅤ- www.douyu.com/100 ㅤㅤ- Map feed: www.douyu.com/5818871 ㅤ- https://www.huya.com/660004 ㅤㅤ- Map feed: https://www.huya.com/11718767 ㅤ- https://live.bilibili.com/11218604 ㅤㅤ- Map feed: https://live.bilibili.com/46939 ㅤ- https://weibo.com/u/5911162580 ㅤ- Talents: Msjoy, Xie Yan, Xin Ba, Feng Zheng, Mifan, Seven, BT - Japan ㅤ- https://www.twitch.tv/pubgjapan ㅤ- https://www.youtube.com/c/PUBGBATTLEGROUNDSJAPAN ㅤ- Talents: OooDa, Junyou Yamauchi, Shinichirooo, Kawahara John Michael - Chinese Taipei ㅤ- https://www.twitch.tv/pubg_taiwan ㅤ- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-d4kobKAe8of5TXKOEUZg ㅤ- Talents: AsSen, KMoMo, Krapy, Nia, Paul, Rex - Thailand ㅤ- https://www.youtube.com/@PUBG_TH ㅤ- https://www.facebook.com/pubg.battlegrounds.th ㅤ- twitch.tv/pubgthailandofficial ㅤ- tiktok.com/@pubgthailandofficial ㅤ- twitch.tv/fpsthailand - Vietnam ㅤ- https://youtube.com/PUBGBattlegroundsVietnam ㅤ- https://facebook.com/pubg.battlegrounds.vietnam/ ㅤ- https://www.tiktok.com/@pubg_battlegrounds_vn ㅤ- https://youtube.com/500brospubg ㅤ- https://nimo.tv/pubgvn ㅤ- Talents: Lynx, Trọng Linh, Bomman, Duy Đức, Gary Lã, Hana, Fujin - India ㅤ- https://www.youtube.com/c/PUBGEsports - Türkiye ㅤ- https://www.twitch.tv/pubg_battlegroundstr - Germany ㅤ- https://www.twitch.tv/pubg_de - Czech Republic ㅤ- twitch.tv/amidivine - Spanish ㅤ- www.twitch.tv/PUBGLATAM ㅤ- https://www.youtube.com/PUBG_BattlegroundsLATAM ㅤ- https://www.facebook.com/pubg.battlegrounds.latam - Portuguese (Brazil) ㅤ- www.twitch.tv/PUBG_BR ㅤ- www.youtube.com/PUBG_BR ㅤ...PUBG Nations Cup 2023 Tournament StructureSep 12, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHello, PUBG Esports fans! As we await for grand finals of the PGS 2, we'd like to introduce the details of the upcoming PUBG Esports' global event, PUBG Nations Cup 2023! PNC 2023 PNC 2023 returns to Seoul, South Korea, the very city of its first edition back in 2019! And the teams will be dropping into Sangam afreeca Colosseum for another clash over the prize pool of $300,000 + Crowdfunding from September 15th to 17th. A total of 16 teams will be participating in PNC 2023. - Defending Champion: United Kingdom - Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Denmark, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye, United States, Vietnam if you have missed our full roster, you can check them out here: PNC 2023 Full Line-up Tickets The Sangam afreeca Colosseum will be open for tickets accompanied by a range of exciting on-site events awaiting the fans to enjoy! More detailed info will be provided in the upcoming announcement, but here's some brief info to prepare yourselves: - The online ticket box will be open on August 24th, at 18:00 KST. - Ticket Price ㅤ- 'R' Seats: 30,000 KRW ㅤ- 'S' Seats: 20,000 KRW ㅤ- Watch party: 10,000 KRW Tournament Structure {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/72d6aaf3fcc08ea259e11f8aa9cd2e8490b617bf.png PUBG Nations Cup 2023 Main Match - PNC 2023 will take place over 3 days, from September 15th to 17th. ㅤ- Each day will consist of 6 matches with a total of 18 matches. - PNC 2023 will have Erangel, Miramar, Taego, and Vikendi in its map pool. *All matches are expected to start at 9:00 UTC / 11:00 CEST / 16:00 ICT / 18:00 KST / 2:00 PDT Prize Pool {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/9824d1b621d16d71bef506b9df27a4db232b9f4f.png The prize pool of PNC 2023 starts at $300,000! Plus, with the return of the crowdfunding project, the overall prize pool will be increased via PNC 2023 Pick'em Challenge. The overall prize pool will be distributed to all participants based on the final rankings of the tournament. PNC 2022 Item sales profits Participating teams of the PNC 2023 will benefit from the profits of the sales of PNC 2023 items! Participating in Pick'em Challenge and picking up exclusive PNC 2023 gears will help support your favorite teams directly! More information on PNC 2023 Pick'em Challenge and included gears will be available shortly as the tournament approaches! Ruleset {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/d46b826b98771c0065e54320c15d30d04e9ba72a.png PUBG Nations Cup 2023 features Vikendi in the global PUBG Esports map pool! - Vikendi, including Taego, will have a lower ratio compared to our classic maps as it is gradually introduced. PNC 2023 will be based on patch #25.1 identical to the very ranked mode you can play in-game. We will take a closer look at how Vikendi and updated Miramar affect our PUBG Esports meta. Please, leave your thoughts on how upcoming maps will impact the game!PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS x Prime GamingSep 7, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHello players! PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is still going strong together with Prime Gaming! Whether you're an existing Prime member or considering joining, there are a bunch of in-game rewards waiting to be claimed, so how about giving it a try? Also, the rewards update quite frequently so make sure to visit our Prime Gaming page regularly. Ready to get started? Keep on reading! How to Claim Rewards Access our Prime Gaming page. Click the "Claim Now" button below the claimable reward. Sign in to or sign up for an Amazon Prime account. You need an Amazon account to sign up for Prime. If you don't have an Amazon account, you can create one by clicking "Create Your Amazon Account." After signing up for Amazon Prime, you will be required to add a payment method. You can start your 7-day free trial first and pay the monthly payment after the trial. After you successfully set up your Amazon Prime account, you will be redirected to the reward claiming window. Press "Go to KRAFTON" to link your KRAFTON ID to your Amazon Prime account. You are required to agree to allow Prime Gaming the rights to access your game account information. After confirmation, you will be redirected to our Prime Gaming page. Click "Complete Claim" to receive your reward! Access the game and you will see your rewards automatically granted to your Inventory. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/4c286c10da41a40d5d532ba140082e83efbd04cd.jpg FAQ Do I have to be an Amazon Prime member to receive the rewards? Yes, your Prime membership must be maintained during the monthly reward claimable dates to receive the rewards. Can I cancel my Prime membership? Yes, you can cancel your membership anytime. To cancel, go to your Account & Settings page on primevideo.com and click "End Membership." I started my 7-day free trial but I got charged $1.00 USD. Amazon Prime will initially extract $1.00 USD from your bank account to confirm your payment method. The $1.00 USD will be returned a few days later. Will every game platform linked to my KRAFTON ID receive the rewards? Yes, every game platform tied to your KRAFTON ID will automatically receive the claimed rewards! Help! I linked the wrong PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS account to my KRAFTON ID. Submit a ticket through PUBG Support and we'll assist you as quickly as possible. Thank you. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS TeamSeptember Store Update 2023Sep 6, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/9a8d441e839690a0a9a46e6ce6e16ba5f090192f.png Hello players! Welcome to the ninth Store update of 2023. September's Store update introduces the Bad Bunnies Collection, Bunny Patrol - Mk12 with a new skin type Chroma, and the return of Mr. Ma, Harley Quinn, and the Joker! Also, keep an eye out for additional items that'll be added to the Store! 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 Suicide Squad Returns "Hi guys, sorry I'm late!" Step into the chaotic world of mischief and mayhem as the infamous duo, Harley Quinn and the Joker, makes a sensational return to the battlegrounds! This villainous pair is back in action after a five-year hiatus at the passionate requests of players. Prepare to embody their electrifying personas and wreak havoc in style. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/55f451f21ad7b7e56115cbe1e12f506ebbff3985.png ※ Multiple purchase discounts do not apply. Sales PeriodPCUTC: September 27, 2 AM - October 25, 2 AMKST: September 27, 11 AM - October 25, 11 AMConsoleUTC: September 27, 4 AM - October 25, 4 AMKST: September 27, 1 PM - October 25, 1 PM Bad Bunnies Collection Be on the lookout for the uncontrollable Bad Bunnies on the battlegrounds! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/73e6ed7098d6f50ad87bbd1cf33f13d96606d40a.png Sales PeriodPCUTC: September 6, After live server maintenance - November 8, 2 AMKST: September 6, After live server maintenance - November 8, 11 AMConsoleUTC: September 14, After live server maintenance - November 16, 4 AM KST: September 14, After live server maintenance - November 16, 1 PM Weapon Skin Update Hideout Updates Contraband CrateTo provide a wider variety of obtainable items, the items that compose the Contraband Crates have been updated.Scrap BrokerContraband Coupon is now obtainable with 2 scrap, with a weekly cap of 10 purchases. Hideout: Contraband Crate This month's Contraband Crates feature Bunny Patrol - Mk12 along with Chroma, a new type of skin that allows you to modify the color and effects of your Progressive Weapon Skins. Read more about Chroma in Patch Notes - Update 25.2! ※ The unlockable cosmetics for PROGRESSIVE Weapon Skins can be found on the Hideout - Weapon page. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/92ce706bf6aa020b831331e92193e89d5c15ea3f.png ※ The probabilities for items obtainable from Contraband Crates can be found on the Hideout - Contraband - More Details - Probability to acquire page. Sales PeriodPCUTC: September 6, After live server maintenance - February 7, 2024, 2 AMKST: September 6, After live server maintenance - February 7, 2024, 11 AMConsoleUTC: September 14, After live server maintenance - February 15, 2024, 4 AMKST: September 14, After live server maintenance - February 15, 2024, 1 PM Hideout: Scrap Broker New Items Bunny Patrol - Mk12 (Purple) Bunny Patrol - Mk...PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Weekly Bans Notice (8/28~9/3)Sep 6, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/c43c203c8387f11e258db04fc7bda3c7bec9f5cf.png Hello players! We are sharing the banned players list for 8/28~9/3 to raise awareness about the abuse of illegal software and consequences of misconduct. Please refer to the list of players who have been banned for violating rules of conduct. Investigation Period: 2023/08/28~2023/09/03 Checking the list of permanently banned accounts Anti-Cheat Update Following reports from specific regions, we identified an unauthorized software feature enabling continuous firing with the Mortar on August 29. We promptly fixed this issue by implementing the appropriate countermeasure at 2 AM UTC on August 30. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/2c0f86e7daf35fd58c52e02b56c3205b88c24b4c.jpg ※ The banned players list attached on this page shows the in-game nicknames of the permanently banned accounts, and the first 3 letters of each nickname have been replaced with "*". ※ Please report illegal software and misconduct through in-game reports first and if you need additional assistance, please contact PUBG Support. ※ To ensure that your valuable account is not abused or banned for using illegal software/misconduct, please make sure you sign up for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. ※ How to Set Up Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator We highly value your interest and opinions that contribute to PUBG's anti-cheat efforts. We will do our best to provide a fair gaming environment. Thank you. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat TeamSpecial Drops - September 2023Sep 6, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings players! "Fall" into action with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS! Get ready for a series of challenges with the Weekly Survival Challenge and obtain exclusive Aston Martin Loot Cache rewards that will take you one step closer to obtaining the highly desired new Aston Martin skins. Embrace the autumn season with log-in events filled with various goodies, and don't miss the chance to "Catch the Cyber Rabbit"! From survival tests to fierce combat, each mission will surely push you to your limits. Ready to claim your rewards and make this season unforgettable? *Event details can be checked via the in-game lobby event page. Weekly Survival Challenge {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/4a6ef120a45f5be7a3d996a1c7137ef124d581b6.jpg Event Missions & Event Rewards Survive 30 minutes in total Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates. Reach the top 10 Reach the top 5 Event Rewards (Weekly Reset) Aston Martin Loot Cache x4 (Total: 16) Event Schedule PC UTC: September 6, 2023, 7:00 AM - October 3, 2023, 7:00 AM Console UTC: September 14, 2023, 7:00 AM - October 11, 2023, 7:00 AM Check-in My Emoji {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/571755249f98532f3e8f3e9caf7f6a5ab10b8bbf.jpg Event Mission Daily / Consecutive Login event Event Rewards Daily Aston Martin Loot Cache x2 Contraband Coupon x10 Credit x100 Supply Loot Cache x3 Hunter's Chest x1 3000 BP Lv. 3 Zip Up (Spray) Lv. 3 Angry (Spray) Consecutive 2000 BP Contraband Coupon x10 Event Schedule PC UTC: September 6, 2023, 7:00 AM - September 19, 2023, 7:00 AM Console UTC: September 14, 2023, 7:00 AM - September 27, 2023, 7:00 AM Golden Autumn Check-in {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/34d1b1c20cea7d17ccae69c1804cfa05c2b2f042.jpg Event Mission Daily / Consecutive Login event Event Rewards Daily Aston Martin Loot Cache x2 Contraband Coupon x20 Hunter's Chest x3 Key x1 Shoot Me the Money (Spray) WWCD! (Spray) Consecutive Contraband Coupon x10 Polymer x200 Event Schedule PC / Console UTC: September 27, 2023, 7:00 AM - October 9, 2023, 7:00 AM Golden Autumn Mission {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/5d937e0f3c8c736b98c227da647af707739dcd38.jpgEvent Missions Survive 15 minutes in a single match Survival time is based on the longest surviving teammate Reach top 10 Deal 1200 total damage to enemies Get 2 kills or assists in a single match Get 12 total kills or assists Loot 300 total items Use 15 Bandages in total Use 8 First Aid Kits in total Total Rewards Supply Loot Cache x3 Credit x100 Contraband Coupon x50 5000 BP Hunter's Chest x2 Key x2 Event Schedule PC / Console UTC: September 27, 2023, 7:00 AM - October 9, 2023, 7:00 AM Catch the Cyber Rabbit! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/f18f79d5653ce79e88d9c3994d88d2511fb48319.jpg Event Missions Loot 1 Vest (Lv. 2) and 1 Helmet (Lv. 2) in a single match Survive 30 minutes in total Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates Get 1 kill or assist within 10 minutes of the start of a match Event Rewards Red Velvet Bunny Ears Red Velvet Mask Red Velvet Survivor Gloves Victory Da...PUBG Care Package - Additional Q&ASep 5, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHello players. On August 25th, we presented the first episode of PUBG Care Package - a live developer talk - for the South Korean region. During the live stream, our In-game Unit Director, Tae-hyun Kim, joined us for a heart-to-heart conversation to address a number of topics that players have been asking about. Before we delve into the details, we'd like to explain why this live stream was directed to a specific region. Since PUBG is offered to an international audience, our content is usually curated for a global audience. However, when it comes to real-time, two-way interactive content, language barriers present a challenge to covering all regions simultaneously. As we explored more effective means of genuine communication, it dawned on us that the foremost priority is to talk with our players in a timely manner. Hence, we had to start with what we could do at the moment. Consequently, we piloted the first episode of PUBG Care Package in South Korea, and now we're aiming to gradually extend our live developer talks by encompassing the right cast and methods for different regions. We'd like to reach out to players in other parts of the world by offering subsequent content based on our discussions that took place during the live stream. We hope you'll see this as the first step in our efforts to genuinely communicate with you, and we ardently anticipate your ongoing engagement with future episodes of PUBG Care Package. The three main topics covered in this first episode of PUBG Care Package are: 1. Tactical Gear Carrier, 2. Dragunov, and 3. AUG. The major changes including these main topics that will be implemented in Update 25.2 are as below. For detailed information, please refer to Patch Notes - Update 25.2 and the Dragunov and Aug Follow-up announcement. - Temporary deactivation of Tactical Gear and Tactical Gear Carrier - Changes to Dragunov - removal of probabilistic damage system and more - AUG adjustments - Fixing issues for the Aston Martin Special Vehicle Skins In addition to the main topics listed above, we're sharing the questions and answers that were covered in the live stream in this announcement. --- Q. Are there plans to either rebalance or entirely remove Tactical Gear? A. We initially designed Tactical Gear with the hope that players could experience team play in a richer and more varied manner. Particularly, we aimed for newcomers to the battlegrounds to feel encouraged, enabling them to contribute effectively to their teams and enjoy the gameplay experience even more. Given this feedback, we've decided to temporarily deactivate Tactical Gear for Update 25.2, with plans for a potential reintroduction in a future patch. During the Tactical Gear's deactivation period, we'll be re-evaluating the role and functionality of Tactical Gear from the ground up. We aim to integrate your feedback so it complements the game's core mechanics while enhancing your overall gameplay experience. Q: Since the AUG received some readjustments, is ...PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Weekly Bans Notice (8/21~8/27)Aug 30, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/c43c203c8387f11e258db04fc7bda3c7bec9f5cf.png Hello players! We are sharing the banned players list for 8/21~8/27 to raise awareness about the abuse of illegal software and consequences of misconduct. Please refer to the list of players who have been banned for violating rules of conduct. Investigation Period: 2023/08/21~2023/08/27 Checking the list of permanently banned accounts {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/55d7b679fe4b5a586ea998db876709e4cd1d45ae.jpg ※ The banned players list attached on this page shows the in-game nicknames of the permanently banned accounts, and the first 3 letters of each nickname have been replaced with "*". ※ Please report illegal software and misconduct through in-game reports first and if you need additional assistance, please contact PUBG Support. ※ To ensure that your valuable account is not abused or banned for using illegal software/misconduct, please make sure you sign up for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. ※ How to Set Up Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator We highly value your interest and opinions that contribute to PUBG's anti-cheat efforts. We will do our best to provide a fair gaming environment. Thank you. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat TeamPatch Notes - Update 25.2Aug 29, 2023 - Community Announcements25.2 Highlights Live Maintenance Schedule ※ The times shown below are subject to change. - PC: September 6, 12 AM - 8:30 AM (UTC) - Console: September 14, 1 AM - 9 AM (UTC) Live Server Updates - Fixed an issue where the End of Match screen would automatically transition when team members who remained in-game leave for the lobby. - Fixed an issue where, when the Additional Action Queuing is enabled, changing seats in a vehicle while shooting would maintain ADS mode. - In Team Deathmatch - Boardwalk map, we fixed an issue where the Care Package plane would remain stationary for an extended period. - (PC) Fixed an issue where players reaccessing the game during the plane drop would either instantaneously die or continue playing while tied to their parachute. - The map rotation below has been updated based on player feedback. Map Service ※ Please note that PC players can anticipate map changes every Wednesday at 2 AM UTC, while Console players can expect the same every Thursday at 7 AM UTC. ※ In Random Map regions, larger maps have a 25% chance of being selected, while smaller maps have a 12.5% probability. - (PC) Test Server ㅤ- Normal Match: Miramar ㅤㅤ- AS region: Squad - TPP ㅤㅤ- NA region: Squad - FPP - Live Server - Normal Match ㅤ- Week 1: Erangel / Taego / Deston / Sanhok / Karakin ㅤㅤ- PC: September 6 ~ September 13 ㅤㅤ- Console: September 14 ~ September 21 ㅤ- Week 2: Erangel / Miramar / Vikendi / Sanhok / Paramo ㅤㅤ- PC: September 13 ~ September 20 ㅤㅤ- Console: September 21 ~ September 28 ㅤ- Week 3: Erangel / Taego / Deston / Sanhok / Karakin ㅤㅤ- PC: September 20 ~ September 27 ㅤㅤ- Console: September 28 ~ October 5 ㅤ- Week 4: Erangel / Miramar / Vikendi / Sanhok / Paramo ㅤㅤ- PC: September 27 ~ October 4 ㅤㅤ- Console: October 5 ~ October 12 ㅤ- Week 5: Erangel / Taego / Deston / Sanhok / Karakin ㅤㅤ- PC: October 4 ~ October 11 ㅤㅤ- Console: October 12 ~ October 19 - Live Server - Ranked ㅤ- Ranked: Erangel (30%) / Miramar (30%) / Taego (30%) / Deston (10%) ㅤ- The map service for Ranked is updated on a season-by-season basis. ※ Please note that the features and updates described below are subject to change or removal due to issues such as bugs, in-game problems, and community feedback. The images used are intended as visual references only; the actual game may look different as the builds are continually developed and refined before release. Gunplay Dragunov Dragunov is now available in the game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/2489b27d74b8bc1529d20882f4946de34def6478.jpg - Weapon type: Designated Marksman Rifles (DMR) - Ammo: 7.62mm - Fire Mode: Single - Damage: 60 - Effective range: 500m - Muzzle velocity: 830m/s - Rate of fire: 150 RPM - Muzzle attachment: Every AR, DMR muzzle attachment. - Magazine attachment: Every AR, DMR magazine attachment. - Stock attachment: Cheekpad - Can attach up to the 15x Scope. - World-spawns. - Dragunov is available in Normal Matches, Ranked, Training Grounds, and Custom Matches. ㅤ- In the case of Arcade, Dragunov can be use...Dragunov and AUG Follow-upAug 29, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHello players, Starting from August 8th, we carried out a week-long survey focusing on the Dragunov and AUG. We meticulously analyzed the feedback received in 14 different languages, examining trends from various regional communities and in-game play metrics. This helped us reflect on the experiences we want to provide through future updates. Instead of simply documenting these insights in the Patch Notes, we decided it would be more meaningful to share our thought process and intentions in a dedicated announcement. Our conclusions we wish to share today are based on the survey results from 18,637 participants, and a comprehensive look at gun usage patterns and win rates. In Update 25.2, you'll be able to meet the Dragunov without the probabilistic damage system. We are also planning to adjust the AUG's performance. We realize this will not meet every player's expectations, but through these incremental adjustments, we are committed to steadily advance towards a more balanced gunplay environment. We will certainly continue to listen to and apply your feedback, especially when it comes to upcoming in-game systems and gunplay. Dragunov Of the 18,637 responses we received, 22.1% came from users who had tried the Dragunov on the Test Server. However, we believe that all of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS players' opinions are equally important, so we carefully reviewed the responses from both testers and non-testers. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/980348adee97c8badb99f4a26c5222ed22ba6982.jpg First, we found that the introduction of the Dragunov was necessary in terms of expanding the options for the 7.62mm DMRs. Across all respondents, about 70% mentioned that the gun itself should be introduced, while the probabilistic damage system should not exist in the game, whether it's Normal Match or Ranked. We found that the 20% of respondents who had experienced Dragunov's damage on our Test Server held a much more robust opinion, stating that anything beyond players' control through experience and effort detracts from the enjoyment. We concur and have entirely removed the mentioned system. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/a8dfddc94282a863f9ff072075fb376aee69d53a.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/121e961bf338cc9190ae857b6ed66108b12700e5.jpg Apart from that, the majority deemed the Dragunov's damage, rate of fire, muzzle velocity, and recoil "appropriate." However, without the probabilistic damage system, we believed the Dragunov might become a challenging and ineffective firearm to use. Thus, we redesigned the Dragunov to deliver greater headshot damage compared to other DMRs, highlighting its unique distinction. Also, by eliminating the luck factor, we maintain the high-risk, high-reward concept of the weapon. Additionally, we're aiming to implement distance-based damage attenuation ensuring that enemies can't be taken down with a single shot at close to medium ranges or beyond to preserve the unique advantage of the SR. We welcome further feedback, so try it out and share your...PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Weekly Bans Notice (8/14~8/20)Aug 23, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/c43c203c8387f11e258db04fc7bda3c7bec9f5cf.png Hello players! We are sharing the banned players list for 8/14~8/20 to raise awareness about the abuse of illegal software and consequences of misconduct. Please refer to the list of players who have been banned for violating rules of conduct. Investigation Period: 2023/08/14~2023/08/20 Checking the list of permanently banned accounts {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27971017/2890cbdc4ef3f1b972db23325ae9611968a67e15.png ※ The banned players list attached on this page shows the in-game nicknames of the permanently banned accounts, and the first 3 letters of each nickname have been replaced with "*". ※ Please report illegal software and misconduct through in-game reports first and if you need additional assistance, please contact PUBG Support. ※ To ensure that your valuable account is not abused or banned for using illegal software/misconduct, please make sure you sign up for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. ※ How to Set Up Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator We highly value your interest and opinions that contribute to PUBG's anti-cheat efforts. We will do our best to provide a fair gaming environment. Thank you. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat TeamPUBG Karakin release date: the next map coming to PlayerUnknown's BattlegroundsAug 21, 2023 - PCGamesNWhen is the PUBG Karakin release date? PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' next map now has a name, it's called Karakin and it will be the fifth map to drop in PUBG. The new map has been teased by PUBG Corp for some time now, but has finally been confirmed along with more details including screenshots, a video, and it's incredibly small 2x2 km map dimensions. Set on an island off the coast of North Africa, this desert map is designed for just 64 players and will have structurally weak buildings, designed to collapse from bullet penetration and the upcoming sticky bomb explosions. The map will also feature the Black Zone, missiles that will hail down on randomised parts of the map, changing the layout in each match and flushing out any camping players. The map, as you can see from the video below, has clusters of small buildings and rocky mountains, but an otherwise barren and open setting. Here's everything you need to know about the PUBG Karakin release date and when you can expect to tear through PUBG's next map. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Street Fighter 6 is coming to Steam's biggest battle royale Krafton might have just saved PUBG, and it's going wild on Steam There are bears in PUBG now PUBG is on Sale for the First Time Ever After Losing Half of its Player Base on SteamJun 21, 2018 - GitHypDespite still being at the top of Steam as the most played game, things haven’t been going too well for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds over the past few months. With Fortnite continuing to grow in popularity, and new battle royale games on Steam like Realm Royale stealing a few players away, PUBG’s numbers have been on the decline since peaking at 3.2 million concurrent players back in January. In May, PUBG’s average had dropped by 50% when compared to January’s average of 1.6 million concurrent players. And June has been just as bad with an average of only 809k players and reviews from players recently turning to mostly negative. Now, the team at Bluehole are trying to put a positive spin on the game’s declining popularity by recently announcing that PUBG has reached 400 million players worldwide (with Mobile and Xbox included) and to celebrate the milestone the publisher is discounting the game by 33% on Steam. So far, the sale doesn’t seem to be helping the game… and player counts have continued to decline even after PUBG’s first two days of being marked down to $19.99. But with Valve’s Steam Summer Sale about to start any day now, PUBG should see a boost in sales. Last summer, PUBG was the hottest selling game during the Summer Sale, despite being one of the only games sold throughout the sale at its full retail price. Now discounted for the first time ever, Bluehole has clearly marked PUBG down to attract more buyers during Steam’s busiest sales week of the year. And with gamers losing control of their wallets during the beloved Summer Sale, PUBG is likely to see a wave of new players very soon… whether or not it can retain those players is what we’ll be keeping a close eye on in the coming months.February Marks the First Month That PUBG’s Player Base Has DeclinedFeb 12, 2018 - GitHypOver the past year, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has seen a meteoric rise on a level that no other game has ever come close to matching on Steam. But after having one of the best years ever for a new PC game, it looks like PUBG’s growth has finally hit a ceiling. Shortly after leaving early access, PUBG started 2018 strong reaching a new all-time high of 3.2 million concurrent players with an average of 1.5 million players per hour. PUBG’s numbers in December and January didn’t just set new records on Steam, but absolutely crushed the previous record of 1.2 million simultaneous players held by Valve’s own Dota 2. But after hitting 3.2 million players last month, PUBG’s community has been on the decline week after week. So far in February, PUBG hasn’t been able to break 3 million players and this past weekend’s peak was down 17% with only 2.6 million players. [caption id="attachment_326726" align="aligncenter" width="786"] PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Peak Concurrent Players on Steam via GitHyp[/caption] Brendan Greene (aka PlayerUnknown) had commented back in the summer that he was looking to follow League of Legends’ growth and was shooting for 100 million active users a month. A feat which didn’t seem as crazy as it sounded with PUBG being the first game to top Dota 2 on Steam and the first game to top LoL on Twitch back in August. While PUBG is certainly not going to die out any time soon like H1Z1, going head-to-head with League of Legends doesn’t seem possible now due to a few factors leading to the game’s first month in the red. For starters, the developers themselves have been aggressively banning over a million active players each month for cheating. While most PC gamers would approve of Bluehole’s decision regarding bans, players haven’t been happy about the dev's focus on the Xbox One and mobile releases while many major technical issues persist in the full PC version. [caption id="attachment_326727" align="aligncenter" width="786"] Average Viewers per Hour on Twitch in February 2018 via GitHyp[/caption] Another huge factor in PUBG’s decline is the success of Fortnite. The free-to-play cartoony take on PUBG’s battle royale mode has also been exploding in popularity recently. Last week, Epic Games took to Twitter to claim they’ve broken PUBG’s record with 3.4 million concurrent players. Although Epic doesn’t make their player counts available to the public, interest among streamers and viewers on Twitch seems to backup that number. Over the past month, Fortnite just barely edged out PUBG with an average of one thousand more viewers each hour on Twitch. Twitch’s most popular streamer and best free advertisement PlayerUnknown could ever ask for, Dr DisRespect, also took the entire month of January off for personal reasons. Despite often criticizing the game’s technical problems, his viewer base was usually what put PUBG at the top of Twitch and his hiatus has certainly hurt the game’s growth. With the Doc now back at the top of Twitch promoting PUBG over Fortnite, it’ll be interesting to see where PUBG goes from here. His record-breaking return wasn't enough to help PUBG regain the #2 spot on Twitch over Fortnite last week... and if the Doc can’t help stop the bleeding, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds could be in trouble if the developers don’t make some big changes soon.Only One of 2017's Top 10 Most Played Games on Steam was Released in 2017, Compared to Five in 2016Jan 3, 2018 - GitHypLast year, GitHyp reported 2016’s Most Played Games on Steam, and many were shocked to find how similar 2016 was compared to 2015. Although five new games cracked the top 10 when they launched in 2016, not even one managed to hold its position at the top by the end of the year. So how was 2017? Sadly, even worse. Despite more games than ever being released each day on Steam, only one new game cracked the top 10 in 2017, and that was PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. In 2016, there were five new games that made it into the top 10 on Steam: 3) No Man's Sky w/ 212k peak players, 4) XCOM 2 w/ 132k peak players, 5) Dark Souls III w/ 129k peak players, 8) Tom Clancy’s The Division w/ 114k peak players, and 9) Total War: Warhammer w/ 112k peak players. In 2017, PUBG took the number one spot on Steam's top 10 with a record-breaking peak of 3 million players. The next closest new game was Divinity: Original Sin II at #12 with 93k players.
  1. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds -- 3 million peak players (new)
  2. Dota 2 -- 1 million peak players (#1 in 2016)
  3. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive -- 815k peak players (#2 in 2016)
  4. Payday 2 -- 248k peak players (#34 in 2016)
  5. Grand Theft Auto V -- 171k peak players (#6 in 2016)
PUBG’s phenomenal growth also overshadowed one the year’s other biggest success stories: Payday 2’s extraordinary comeback. The four-player co-op shooter released all the way back in 2013 on Steam, but the developer’s unique promotion of giving away five million free copies back in June helped it too explode in popularity over the summer. Just like in 2016, the rankings for new games in 2017 was even worse when looking at average player counts. PUBG also held the #1 position here. While the second biggest launch of the year, Divinity: Original Sin II, dropped from #12 to #58 overall with an average of only 6k players per hour. Payday 2 ended the year with an average of 32k pph, 3x more than its average in 2016. Steam’s highest played new games based on averages were those that benefited from releasing at the very end of 2017. Football Manager 2018 took #14 with 27k pph while Call of Duty: WWII's multiplayer took #25 with 15k pph. Both launched in November and WWII’s player base has already dropped drastically.
  1. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds -- 550k avg. players per hour (new)
  2. Dota 2 -- 532k avg. players per hour (#1 in 2016)
  3. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive -- 370k avg. players per hour (#2 in 2016)
  4. Grand Theft Auto V -- 53k avg. players per hour (#4 in 2016)
  5. Team Fortress 2 -- 52k avg. players per hour (#3 in 2016)
With so many new games missing from the top of Steam, some of the year's biggest stories were the bombs. Conan Exiles started out as one of the most played and streamed games in 2017, but the early access title lost 97% of its player base in the first four months. Ubisoft's For Honor was the year's biggest flop dropping from a peak of 71k players all the way down to an average of 4.4k players. While LawBreakers ended up even worse than 2016's disappointing Battleborn launch with the beta for CliffyB's new shooter peaking at 7.5k players and struggling to break 50 concurrent players by the end of 2017. Other singleplayer games that were considered on many Best of 2017 lists also didn't bring in huge player counts at launch. Prey peaked with 24k players at #61 and ended 2017 with 1.7k pph at #152. Resident Evil 7 peaked with 20k players at #74 back in February, lost 90% of its playerbase one month later, and new free DLC wasn’t enough to help raise its average of only 863 pph at #262. And one of the most rage-inducing/beloved indie games in years, Cuphead, peaked with 19k players at #82 and ended with an average of 3.6k pph at #82. Looking back at 2017 in review, gamers just weren't as hyped for new titles on Steam as they were in 2016. Most looking for a new experience flocked to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Its explosive growth dethroned Valve's own top games, CS:GO and Dota 2, and as a result became Steam's new #1 game -- even with mixed reviews and most claiming it doesn’t deserve to be called "Game of the Year." But aside from PUBG, 2017 was an even worse year than before for new games looking to build their player bases.PUBG Just Surpassed Dota 2 and Destiny 2’s Highest Concurrent Player PeaksSep 16, 2017 - GitHypPlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds absolutely dominated Summer 2017 with its player base growing by 3000% since hitting early access back in March. The survival shooter has been breaking records week after week, and now, it has set the record for arguably the most important stat on Steam: All-Time Peak Concurrent Players. Last week, PUBG became the second game ever to pass 1 million concurrent players on Steam. An impressive feat for a six-month-old game -- especially considering that the only other game to hit seven figures on Steam has been Valve’s own Dota 2 -- which peaked at 1.2 million players back in March 2016. Today, just one week after joining the dos commas club, PUBG has added another 300k gamers to its player base and set the new all-time peak player record on Steam at 1.3 million players. [caption id="attachment_291248" align="aligncenter" width="770"] PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Peak Concurrent Players on Steam via GitHyp[/caption] To put PUBG’s player base success into perspective, Dota 2 has been the most popular game on Steam for years and Valve’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive was the previous No. 2 with a peak of 845k players. Bungie recently touted on Twitter that Destiny 2 also had 1.2 million concurrent players during its launch last week. Unfortunately, only Bungie and Activision know whether that number has gone up or down since then, and sadly even when Destiny 2 comes to PC next month, the sequel won’t be released on Steam for GitHyp to continue tracking the player counts. PlayerUnknown himself, Brendan Greene, has stated in prior interviews that he’s looking to follow League of Legends’ growth with hopes of PUBG some time in the future having 100 million active users a month. Although that number seems crazy at the moment, PUBG’s player base has shown no signs of slowing down and the survival shooter was actually the most watched game on Twitch in August, taking the No. 1 spot from LoL for the first time in years.PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Hits 1 Million Concurrent Players on SteamSep 8, 2017 - GitHypPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has been on an unstoppable run breaking records all summer long. In August, the survival-based shooter dethroned League of Legends as the most watched game on Twitch. And now, it’s the second game ever to break 1 million concurrent players on Steam. Just one month ago, we reported that PUBG’s player base passed Counter-Strike: Global Offensive for the first time to rank in at No. 2 on Steam. A few weeks later, it broke CS:GO’s all-time record of 845k players. As predicted, PUBG is now challenging Dota 2 on a daily basis for the No. 1 spot on Steam. But what’s more shocking, is that the popular battle royale game is already gunning for the No. 1 all-time peak player count record currently held by Valve’s most popular IP. [caption id="attachment_289354" align="aligncenter" width="770"] PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Peak Players per Hour on Steam via GitHyp[/caption] Today, PUBG brought in a new peak of 1,028,540 players. Dota 2 at its peak back in March 2016 hit 1.2 million players. Despite its viewer base on the rise, Dota 2 hasn’t seen over 1 million players since January 2017 and its player base has slightly declined over the past year. Back in June, we reported that PUBG was impressively adding 25k+ new players each week. We expected its growth to continue, but admittedly not anywhere near the ridiculous rate it has been on as of late. More recently, the shooter has been adding over 100k new players each week and is still growing. Based off PUBG’s current explosive growth, the survival shooter is on track to also break Dota 2’s all-time concurrent player record in just the next couple weeks.For the First Time in Years, League of Legends Wasn’t the Most Watched Game on Twitch Last MonthSep 5, 2017 - GitHypSince GitHyp started tracking Twitch’s most watched games back in 2015, League of Legends has been the undefeated champion holding the top spot every single month. But with LoL’s viewership down 15% compared to last year and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds exploding in popularity this summer, August 2017 was the first month that the most popular game in the world didn’t take the No. 1 spot on Twitch. Just like its rising player base on Steam, PUBG’s viewership on Twitch has grown tremendously over the past few months. The battle royale stand-alone had an impressive 70k viewers per hour when it debuted back in March. However, unlike other recent new releases over the past few months which have seen their hype die down after launching, interest in PUBG has actually continued to grow – most recently pulling in 100,864 viewers per hour last month. August 2017’s Top 5 Most Watched Games on Twitch via GitHyp:
  1. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – 100k viewers per hour / 393k peak viewers / 69.8 million viewers
  2. League of Legends – 97k viewers per hour / 377k peak viewers / 67.6 million viewers
  3. Dota 2 – 66k viewers per hour / 845k peak viewers / 46.4 million viewers
  4. Hearthstone – 63k viewers per hour / 209k peak viewers / 44.2 million viewers
  5. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive – 35k viewers per hour / 286k peak viewers / 24.2 million viewers
Looking at Twitch’s Top 5 in August, developer Bluehole’s PUBG beat Riot Games’ League in all three major categories: viewers per hour, peak viewers, and total viewers. The only stat PUBG didn’t hit No. 1 for was peak viewers, which went to Valve’s Dota 2 during The International 7’s $24 million tournament. Part of what contributed to PUBG becoming the new king of the hill on Twitch was the game’s own first-ever LAN invitational at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. With $350,000 in prize money on the line, PUBG brought in a new all-time peak of 393k viewers on Twitch during the four-day tournament. Many have debated if PUBG’s unique multiplayer format can truly work as an eSport. That question remains to be seen as the game continues to evolve in Early Access, but the popular survival shooter is without question off to an exciting start – especially considering that it had more total viewers and a higher average viewer count than Dota 2 during the 4-year-old MOBA’s own best month ever on Twitch.PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Just Passed CS:GO with a New Peak of 518k PlayersAug 4, 2017 - GitHypPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has exploded in popularity over the past few months. We first reported back in April that it debuted at #3 on Steam with a peak of 60k concurrent players during its first weekend. Now, four months later, PUBG has hit a new peak of 518k concurrent players. Not only is the 763% increase in players impressive, but the more newsworthy feat is that this new peak number has dethroned the long-reigning #2 most played game on Steam, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, at its own peak of 509k players today. [caption id="attachment_282030" align="aligncenter" width="770"] PlayerUnknown's Peak Concurrent Player Counts on Steam via GitHyp[/caption] When PUBG debuted, it was going head-to-head with H1Z1: King of the Kill for the Battle Royale genre. We originally predicted that it would dethrone H1Z1, but it’s shocking that PUBG is already taking on CS:GO with all signs pointing to it soon surpassing Valve’s beloved shooter for good. Looking at the growing playerbase trend, PUBG isn't showing any signs of slowing down and likely has another game already in its sights. Back in June, PUBG was adding around 25k-50k new players to its playerbase each week. In July it was going up by 40k-60k each week. At this continued growth rate, PUBG will be battling with Valve’s most played game on Steam, Dota 2, in just a few more months with a quarter million concurrent players.PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Debuts at #3 on Steam and #1 on TwitchApr 3, 2017 - GitHypAfter fighting its way back to the top of Steam, H1Z1: King of the Kill now has some new competition. Brendan Greene aka PlayerUnknown, the original developer of the ARMA/DayZ Battle Royale mod (who also worked on King of the Kill), has just released his own take on the survival genre. And in just the first week of early access, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has already become the No. 3 most played game on Steam. While it’s off to a great start, Battlegrounds is still far from topping the King. The two games’ peaks occur at opposite times of the day, so who occupies the No. 3 position changes based on what time you look. King of the King still edges out Battlegrounds holding the No. 3 spot a few more hours each day, but the more important stat is King of the King’s much higher player count numbers during its peak hours. Battlegrounds has been peaking at around 60k concurrent players during afternoons in the US. Those player counts drop by half throughout the night in the US, which is when King of the Kill begins seeing its playerbase rise to over 100k. King of the Kill's all-time highest peak was 124k concurrent players last month, but Battlegrounds is catching up quick and over this past weekend hit a new peak of 86k players. [caption id="attachment_254747" align="aligncenter" width="770"] PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Peak Player Counts Per Day Since Launch via GitHyp[/caption] The success of PlayerUnknown’s new last person standing standalone is in large part due to the game's rising popularity on Twitch. Just as how Twitch’s top streamers embraced H1Z1 over DayZ and helped King of the Kill explode in popularity six months ago, we're now seeing those same streamers switching to Battlegrounds and bringing their viewers with them. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is constantly hitting over 100k concurrent viewers on Twitch where it has taken the No. 1 spot multiple times over fan favorites such as League of Legends, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike. Meanwhile, after peaking at 89k viewers last month, H1Z1 has dropped out of Twitch’s top 10 most viewed games and now averages highs around 30k viewers per hour. Although nowhere near as drastic as the drop-off in viewers after the launch of Battlegrounds, King of the Kill’s player counts have also started to slightly decline after the game reached its record-setting peaks two weeks ago. With the two games now going head-to-head, it’ll be interesting to see which game-changing features help the two games stay at the top of Steam and which game-breaking issues or new entries in the genre cause either of the two to fall off.

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