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Predict the champions of PCS3! PCS3 Pick’Em Challenge is now available.



Hello PUBG Esports fans! 

Pick’em Challenge is back with the PUBG Continental Series 3 (PCS3)!


[h2]Availability of PCS3 Items[/h2]
PC
11am on Oct. 28, 2020 - 5pm on Nov. 19, 2020 KST

Console
After the maintenance on Oct. 29, 2020 KST - 5pm on Nov. 19, 2020 KST

[h2]PCS3 Pick’Em Challenge Voting Period[/h2]
PC
11am on Oct. 28, 2020 - 6pm on Nov. 19, 2020 KST

Console
After the maintenance on Oct. 29, 2020 - 6pm on Nov. 19, 2020 KST

[h2]Distribution of Esports Points (EPs) and availability of special items[/h2]
PC & Console
Nov. 24 - 11am on Dec. 9, 2020 KST



Twenty-five percent of the revenue from PCS3 items will be equally distributed among the four regional events. Exactly 12.5% of the 25% will go to the prize pool, and the other 12.5% will be allocated evenly to all participating teams.

[h2]Esports Shop is back![/h2]


Starting with PCS3, the Esports Shop is reopening as an in-game space for PUBG Esports fans. You can use the shop and claim the final rewards and items from the Pick’Em Challenge with Esports Points. You can earn EPs by winning Pick’Em Challenge games or watching PCS3 live streaming.

[h2]Main events of Pick’Em Challenge[/h2]


There are two types of Pick’Em Challenges for PCS3, and you can earn EPs by participating in the event.

1. PICK THE WINNER



In the main game of the Pick’Em Challenge, you predict the champion of each region with one voting coupon per region.

[h2]List of the PCS3 Items[/h2]
  • PCS3 Tagged Out - AKM + one voting coupon
  • PCS3 Smoke Stacked - SKS + one voting coupon
  • PCS3 Golden Flurry - VSS + one voting coupon
  • PCS3 Tagged Out - UAZ + one voting coupon
  • PCS3 EMOTE + one voting coupon
  • PCS3 OUTFIT set + one voting coupon
  • PCS3 ALL-IN-ONE set + five voting coupon
  • PCS3 WEAPON set + three voting coupon

If you win the game to predict the champions, you will get 100,000 EPs that can be used at the Esports Shop in each region. For example, if you successfully predict the champion of one region, you will be awarded 100,000 EPs, and if you predict the champion of all regions, you can get a total of 400,000 EPs. You cannot vote for the same team twice, and you can only vote once for each team.

2. TEAM FACEOFF



The second game that lets you rack up EPs is the Team Faceoff, and you’ll win EP for each winner you select between which of two teams will rank higher in the tournament.

Team Faceoff can be played for FREE, no voting coupons required! If you successfully predict the winning teams, you will get EPs based on the winning team’s final percentage of votes. 

More chances to get additional voting coupons and EPs for FREE.
  • Obtaining EPs for free on Twitch

There will be Twitch Drops and Quizzes during PCS3 live streaming on PCS3 Twitch broadcast channels, and you can acquire more EPs while watching.

For more information including event details, account linking, and acquired EPs status, check out the event page below.
Twitch Drops & Quiz Event page: https://event.pubgesports.com

Twitch Drops
In order to get rewards, you need to link Twitch, Steam(or Console platforms), and PUBG Account each other.

*How to link accounts*
  • Click here to create/sign in PUBG account
  • Link Twitch and Steam(or Console platforms) accounts in Platform page.

With Twitch Drops, you can get up to 30,000EPs based on your watching time.
Enabled channels:
Twitch Live Quiz



In PUBG official Twitch channels listed below, live quizzes will be generated randomly during live streamings.
You can get EPs based on the highest EPs you get from regions.

Enabled channel:
https://www.twitch.tv/pubg

For more information about obtaining voting coupons and EPs for free on Twitch, please Click Here to check out everything!

Obtaining a voting coupon for free by watching the tournament in select regions:



You can also get a voting coupon while watching PCS3 live broadcasts. 

A unique code for a voting coupon will be displayed during the broadcast, and people who quickly type in the code on the ”ADD EVENT CODE” section of the Pick’Em Challenge event tab or Store in-game will each receive a voting coupon on a first come-first served basis. You can only obtain one voting coupon per account through this event.

For Console players, we will announce the details soon of how to acquire your codes.

Pick’Em Challenge FAQ


[h2]Voting[/h2]
Where can I vote?
Go to the Esports Tab > Pick’Em Challenge Event Tab in-game to cast a vote.

Where can I see the status of voting coupons I own?
Go to the Esports Tab > Pick’Em Challenge Event Tab to see the status of the voting coupons you own.

What happens if I get a refund after I have already voted?
Once you refund the item after you have already voted, the vote will be invalid. 

What happens if I have the voting coupon, but the voting period has ended?
If the voting period has ended, you cannot vote anymore. The voting coupon will disappear as soon as the Pick’Em Challenge period ends.

Can I vote again for the same team?
You can only vote once for each team. If you have many voting coupons, you may vote for other teams as well.

[h2]Rewards[/h2]
What do I get as a reward?

If you successfully predict the champion in the two types of Pick’Em Challenge games introduced above, you will earn Esports Points (EP). With the EPs obtained, you can obtain the final reward of the Pick’Em Challenge under PCS3 at the Esports Shop.

When do I get the Esports Points (EP)?
The EP is provided starting from Nov. 23, 2020 (KST) after PCS3 ends. You can use the points at the shops until 11 am on Dec. 9, 2020 (KST). If you don’t get them, please contact the Support team for further inquiries.

Will I continue to have the EPs even if I don’t use all of the points that I gained from this Pick’Em Challenge? 
The EP you obtained from the Pick’Em Challenge under the PCS3 will remain until 11am on Dec. 9, 2020 and it will disappear after that.

Can I trade the items that I purchased in the in-game Store at the Steam store?
The purchased items from Store can not be traded at the Steam Community Market


Can I trade the items that I acquired with EP in Esports Shop at the Steam store?
The acquired items with EP in Esports Shop(listed below) can be traded at the Steam Community Market after Dec. 16, 2020 KST. 

  • PCS3 Blue Bullion - SLR
  • PCS3 Tagged Out - M24
  • PCS3 Tagged Out Parachute
  • PCS3 Smoke Stacked - Helmet (Level 3)
  • PCS3 Golden Flurry Backpack (Level 3)


[h2]Free Voting Coupons and EPs[/h2]
How can I get a Twitch Drop and Quiz Rewards?
In order to get rewards, you need to link Twitch, Steam(Or Console platforms), and PUBG Account each other. 

*How to link accounts* Click here to create/sign in PUBG account
Link Twitch and Steam accounts in Platform page.

When can I get rewards acquiring from Twitch Drops?
If you linked accounts, obtained EPs from Twitch Drops will automatically be getting into the PUBG account that you’ve linked, and you can check the reward details by clicking [Drops] among the information on the top right of the Twitch account.

What is the criteria of getting rewards from Twitch Drops?
With Twitch Drops, you can get up to 30,000EPs and based on how much you watched PCS3 live streaming on Twitch . 

Q. When can I get rewards acquiring from Twitch Live Quiz?
A. Earned EPs through the Twitch Quiz will be provided after PCS3 ends. If you don’t get them, please contact the Support team for further inquiries.

What is the criteria of getting rewards from Twitch Live Quiz?
You can get EPs based on the highest EPs you get from regions.

For example, if you get 8,000 EP in NA, 5,000 EP in Europe, 10,000 EP in APAC, and 15,000EP in ASIA, you will get 15,000EP which is the highest points you earned. You will not get the cumulative amount of EP, only the highest region’s amount.

For more information including event details, account linking, and acquired EPs status can be found on the event page below.

Twitch Drops & Quiz Event page: https://event.pubgesports.com
 
Which Twitch channels would activate Drops and cumulate my watching time?  PUBG Twitch channels listed below will activate Drops.https://www.twitch.tv/pubg

https://www.twitch.tv/starladder_pubg_ru

https://www.twitch.tv/pubgtvturkiye

https://www.twitch.tv/pubgkorea/

https://www.twitch.tv/pubg_japan_official

https://www.twitch.tv/pubgthailandofficial

https://www.twitch.tv/pubg_taiwan

https://www.twitch.tv/PUBG_BR

Which Twitch channel would activate Live Quiz?
PUBG Official Global channel (https://www.twitch.tv/pubg) will activate Live Quiz.

PCS3 Participating Teams, schedules, and more



Hello PUBG Esports fans!

The best PUBG teams across four regions are ready to rumble for the next global PUBG Esports competition. The PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES 3(PCS3) is around the corner!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg3kT9OFWPw
PCS3 will be held across four regions from November 5 to 22, including:
  • Asia – China, Chinese Taipei, Japan, and Korea
  • Asia Pacific (APAC) – Indonesia, Malaysia, Oceania, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
  • Europe: Europe West, Europe East, Middle East & Africa
  • North America


While the total combined prize pool for these regional tournaments is $800,000, each tournament will have a prize pool of $200,000. Plus, 25% of all PCS3 sales items profits will be applied to the additional prize pool.

The PCS3 prize pool consists of:
  • $200,000 prize pool for each region.
  • 25% of PCS2 item profits sales will be distributed back to pro teams across the four regions: 12.5% of the profits will be added to each of the regional prize pools, and 12.5% will be distributed equally amongst the participating teams.


Let’s check out PCS3 Finalists across all four regions and schedules!

[h2]PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES 3 ASIA[/h2]


PCS3 ASIA Schedules
  • Week 1: 11/5-6 @ 7pm KST / 5pm ICT / 2am PST / 11am CET
  • Week 2: 11/12-13, @ 7pm KST / 5pm ICT / 2am PST / 11am CET
  • Week 3: 11/19-20, @ 7pm KST / 5pm ICT / 2am PST / 11am CET
PCS3 ASIA Participating Teams



China
Four Angry Man, Multi Circle Gaming, Newhappy, Infantry, Petrichor Road, Tianba

Chinese Taipei
Global Esports Xsset, K7 Esports

Japan
Detonation Gaming White, Sunsister

Korea
Afreeca Freecs, Gen.G, Griffin, OGN Entus, OP.GG Sports, VRLU Ghibli

[h2]PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES 3 NORTH AMERICA[/h2]


PCS3 NORTH AMERICA Schedules
  • Week 1: 11/5-6 @ 4pm PST / 11/6-7 @ 1am CET / 9am KST / 7am ICT
  • Week 2: 11/12-13 @ 4pm PST / 11/13-14 @ 1am CET / 9am KST / 7am ICT
  • Week 3: 11/19-20 @ 4pm PST / 11/20-21 @ 1am CET / 9am KST / 7am ICT
PCS3 NORTH AMERICA Participating Teams

  • Any Trolls In Chat, Comets, Dodge, Duel, Fabled, Guadalajara Gascans, Houston Hardshifts, Illusion, Oath Gaming, One Eye Open, Shoot To Kill, Soniqs, Tactical8, Team Veritas, The Rumblers, Zenith Esports

[h2]PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES 3 APAC[/h2]


PCS3 APAC Schedules
  • Week 1: 11/7-8 @ 5pm ICT / 2am PST / 11am CET / 7pm KST
  • Week 2: 11/14-15 @ 5pm ICT / 2am PST / 11am CET / 7pm KST
  • Week 3: 11/21-22 @ 5pm ICT / 2am PST / 11am CET / 7pm KST
PCS3 APAC Participating Teams



Indonesia
From The Future, Victim Rise

Oceania
Team Ferox, Fury

Malaysia/Singapore
Battle Arena Elites

Philippines
Angel Alliance

Thailand
Buriram United Esports, Daytrade Gaming, Magic Esport, Sharper Esport, Purple Mood E-Sport

Vietnam
Cerberus Esports, DivisionX Gaming, LG Divine, Unicorn Cyber Danang, Hydra Gaming

[h2]PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES 3 EUROPE[/h2]


PCS3 EUROPE Schedules
  • Week 1: 11/7-8 @ 7pm CET / 10am PST / 11/8-9 @ 1am ICT / 3am KST
  • Week 2: 11/14-15 @ 7pm CET / 10am PST / 11/15-16 @ 1am ICT / 3am KST
  • Week 3: 11/21-22 @ 7pm CET / 10am PST / 11/22-23 @ 1am ICT / 3am KST
PCS3 EUROPE Participating Teams

  • Bystanders, Digital Athletics, ENCE, Etiget Esports, FaZe Clan, Natus Vincere, Northern Lights, Omaken Sports, PinkPony, Redline, Saunabois, shiftW, Team Liquid, Tornado Energy, TSM, WinStreak

PUBG will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S from day one

The game that really helped kick start the battle royale genre is coming to next-gen consoles. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will be available on the PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series Xx and Xbox Series S from day one, according to PUBG Corp.


The game, which first hit Steam in early access in March 2017, will be available to download on the new consoles next month. But while players will be able to snake their way through wheat fields and hop, jump, and skip their way around Paramo's melting terrain, it won't come with too many graphical improvements.


That's because the Xbox Series X game will leverage the Xbox One X game build, and the Xbox Series S game will leverage the Xbox One S build. This means that the game will run at 60 FPS on the Series X and 30 FPS on the Series S. The PS5 game will also use the PS4 Pro build, which apparently runs up to 60 FPS.


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We're giving away PUBG Season 9 merch


Update 9.1 - Now Live!

PUBG Season 9 is now live!

Chopper in to the mysterious highlands of Paramo, a new 3x3 map featuring our first dynamic map, active lava flows from the nearby volcano, and plenty of new ways to play! Grab your squad and take on the new map in TPP OR FPP!

With Season 9 also comes a brand new Ranked Season with the much-requested Solo Ranked Mode! Now, you can drop into the Ranked Battlegrounds and test your skills against solo opponents and you climb the ladder to glory.

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We're also starting this season with a new weapon balance pass to tone down the Beryl and SLR a bit and are implementing a new way for you make purchases in the game. G-Coin is PUBG's new currency and is meant to give you and us more options around purchases. You'll receive bonus G-Coin for buying bigger bundles and can now also receive it as a reward.

Speaking of rewards, Survivor Pass: Highlands has the gear you need to take on Paramo in style! This pass will be shorter than previous ones, but now features G-Coin in some rewards, letting you save up a bit towards your next pass or whatever else you want! Pick up Survivor Pass: Highlands today and get leveling!

For full details on Update 9.1, you can check out our patch notes. For now, grab your squad and drop into the highlands!

PUBG now has an official lore site

October 15, 2020 The PUBG lore site has now launched.


In July last year, ahead of the battle royale game's Season 4, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds got its first batch of official lore. A cinematic trailer explored the "the first lone survivor of Erangel" - the multiplayer game's setting - and, since then, we've seen other nuggets of PUBG's backstory appear. Now, an official website dedicated to PUBG lore has launched.


Developer PUBG Corp. recently tweeted another 'lore drop' about its new map Paramo (which has just hit the PUBG test server), teasing that there was "more at lore.pubg.com". At the time, the website wasn't fully launched - it just had a background image alongside an option to "get notified" by email of more information when available and was "launching soon" according to a Google search of the site. But now, there's plenty more to check out.


"You want to know more about the Battlegrounds, right?", the site's 'welcome' page reads. "Who runs them? Why? What is a 'chicken dinner'? Well, you've come to the right place.


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