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Hello Survivors,

Today, we're announcing our upcoming, long-term map rotation service for PUBG: Battlegrounds.



[h3]Normal Mode[/h3]
Fixed Maps: Erangel / Miramar / Sanhok

Rotation Maps


[h3]Ranked Mode[/h3]
Fixed Maps: Erangel / Miramar

Rotation Maps

(The content of this plan may be subject to change according to development and service conditions.)
※ The plan above applies to both PC and Console platforms.

Starting with Season 14, Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok will be permanent fixtures to the 5-map Normal Mode map rotation. The remaining two map slots will be filled by a small and large map, with the specific maps changing each season.

We know decisions like this always come with questions, so we’ve prepared an FAQ that includes details on changes to help the matchmaking system better facilitate regional needs for future seasons.

[h2]FAQ
[/h2]I don't see Codename: Kiki on the rotation plan!
Codename: Kiki's release has unfortunately been delayed to mid-2022 as our development plans have recently shifted towards another big project that is coming very soon (no, it's not another game).

This major change of plans is also why we weren't able to deliver the second Dev Plan announcement. As for Kiki's release timing and the upcoming project, we'll be sharing more news in the coming months.

Why is Taego being removed from Featured Map and added to the rotation from Season 14?
While Taego has been a popular selection as the Featured Map for some regions, we understand that for others, the matchmaking experience hasn’t been as positive.

Currently, our matchmaking system doesn’t facilitate unique Featured Map settings per region, but we’re actively developing this feature and plan to release it alongside our next map. This will allow us to implement more region-specific matchmaking solutions.

Why are Miramar and Erangel in Ranked Mode permanently?
Erangel and Miramar are the two maps most synonymous with PUBG Esports and Ranked, known and loved by both players and viewers alike; we intend for them to be mainstays.
  
Why are you making us play the smaller maps like Sanhok, Karakin, and Paramo in Ranked?
Ranked is intended to be the competitive version of Normal Mode, with small maps included. While we understand this is a point of contention within the community, we’re still actively monitoring player sentiment and can still make additional adjustments to certain gameplay settings used, such as max player numbers. Please keep the feedback coming.

Why isn't Haven a part of Ranked?
Haven is our smallest map, coming in at 1x1 km. Due to its size, unique gameplay mechanics, and feedback after implementing Squads, we found Haven wasn’t the right fit for Ranked. With that said, we’re still exploring how we can best utilize Haven and its unique features in the future.
  
How will this map rotation plan work if a new map gets released?
We’ll share details on our next map and how it fits into the updated matchmaking system closer to its release.

See you on the Battlegrounds.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Team

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Hello PUBG Esports fans!

With PUBG 2021 Rank Decision matches approaching near, we'd like to announce the group selection results of the Rank Decision.

Hello Survivors.

The Black Friday Event you've all been waiting for is back again! For a limited time only, we're giving away double the G-Coin of your purchase. So don't miss your chance, jump right in!

[h2]Black Friday Double G-Coin Promotion[/h2]

- You can receive double the amount of G-Coin during the promotion period.
- The promotion applies to both PC and Consoles. For consoles, G-Coin will be provided in DLC containing double the amount.
- All items can only be purchased once.

PC (Steam and Kakao)

• Purchase 500 G-Coin + 520 G-Coin Bonus = Total 1,020 G-Coin
  
• Purchase 2,500 G-Coin + 2,900 G-Coin Bonus = Total 5,400 G-Coin
  
• Purchase 5,000 G-Coin + 6,000 G-Coin Bonus = Total 11,000 G-Coin

Console

• Double G-Coin I (Purchase 500 G-Coin + 500 G-Coin Bonus = Total 1,000 G-Coin)
  
• Double G-Coin II (Purchase 2,000 G-Coin + 2,600 G-Coin Bonus = Total 4,600 G-Coin)
  
• Double G-Coin III (Purchase 5,000 G-Coin + 7,000 G-Coin Bonus = Total 12,000 G-Coin)

[h2]Event Period[/h2]
PC (Steam and Kakao) & Console

• PST: November 10 2021, 8 AM - December 7 2021, 4 PM
  
• CET: November 10 2021, 5 PM - December 8 2021, 1 AM
  
• KST: November 11 2021, 1 AM - December 8 2021, 9 AM

Console

• PST: November 10 2021, 8 PM - December 7 2021, 4 PM
  
• CET: November 11 2021, 5 AM - December 8 2021, 1 AM
  
• KST: November 11 2021, 1 PM - December 8 2021, 9 AM

We'll see you all on the Battlegrounds this Black Friday Season with double the excitement.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Team

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Hello PUBG Esports fans! 

PUBG esports finale of the year, PUBG GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 is soon approaching!

32 teams from four different regions that have gone through a year-long of fierce competition have finally made their way to the final battlegrounds to battle out the global number one team.

Read on for full details of the tournament and more



The PUBG Global Championship (PGC 2021) will begin its journey with a Rank decision match on Nov 19th and ending with a Grand Final ending on Dec 19th. Just like PGI.S earlier this year, PGC 2021 will be a LAN/Online hybrid tournament. The 32 qualified teams from around the globe will be invited to Paradise City in Incheon, Korea to compete for a prize pool of over 2 Million USD. Teams will also benefit from the sales of PGC store items, with 30% of the profit being added into the event prize pool. 

Now, let's get into the details of the tournament structure.


[h2]Rank Decision[/h2]


PGC 2021 starts with Rank Decision matches on Nov 19th as teams fight for entry positions 1st through 32nd for the upcoming Weekly Survival.

Prior to the Rank Decision matches, teams will be divided into four groups. Group selection will take place once teams invited to Korea have completed their quarantine. The results will be announced via the PUBG Esports website approximately a week before the Rank Decision.

After the group selection, teams will go through a full league to compete with other groups for 3 days, 6 matches per day. Based on the outcomes of the Rank Decision, teams will be lined up from 1st to 32nd to prepare for the Weekly Survival series.

[h2]Weekly Series: Weekly Survival & Weekly Final & BOTTOM 16[/h2]
Weekly Survival
Now things get serious.

Weekly Survival matches are 16 matches played over 3 days. The objective here will be to battle against 16 teams and become the last team standing. Each match, the team which wins the Chicken Dinner will advance through to the Weekly Finals. The remaining 15 teams will be joined by the next team from the BOTTOM 16 list and another match begins until all 16 slots are all filled in the Weekly Finals.

*As an exception, Weekly Survival matches and the Grand Survival will feature WWCD format and not use SUPER Point Rule.

[h3]Weekly Final[/h3]
The 16 winners of the Weekly Survival matches will compete in a 10 match tournament over the weekend. 

Here, the tournament will follow the traditional PUBG Esports tournament structure and SUPER Point Rule. Teams will be competing to earn points which will be crucial for advancing onto the Grand Finals.

• The winner of each Weekly Final will be granted with GUARANTEED slot at Grand Final
• The winner of each Weekly Final will be granted with a special Weekly Winner prize of $30,000.

[h3]BOTTOM 16[/h3]
The remaining 16 teams which failed to advance onto the Weekly Finals will compete in the BOTTOM 16 matches which take place on the upcoming Monday, after the Weekly Final.

• The BOTTOM 16 is composed of a total of 5 matches to determine the next lineup for next week's waiting list for Weekly Survival. 

[h2]The Grand Final & Grand Survival[/h2]


Last but not least, the Grand Finals. Top 16 battle-hardened veterans will be pushed to their limits in the final battle for the PGC throne.

[h3]Winner of Weekly Finals[/h3]

• The winner of each Weekly Finals (3 teams) will earn a slot at Grand Final

Top 9 teams 

• The top 9 teams with the highest overall points from the Weekly Finals will advance to the Grand Finals
  • If the same team manages to win more than a week, the next team in line will advance to the Grand Finals.
  • E.g. Team A wins W1 & W2 → Top 10 teams will advance to Grand Finals

The Grand Survival

A day before the Grand Finals, Grand Survival will be held with the remaining 19 teams, excluding the teams already qualified for the Grand Finals, to select the winners of the remaining seats.

• Grand Survival consists of 4 matches
• The winner of each match will secure their spot in the Grand Finals.

*As an exception, Weekly Survival matches and the Grand Survival will feature WWCD format and not use SUPER Point Rule.

[h3]The Grand Final[/h3]
The 16 teams successfully advanced to the Grand Finals will be challenged to compete in the final battle to claim the throne. 

• The Grand Final will take place over 3 days with 5 matches per day.
• PGC 2021 final rankings will be decided based on the final placements from the Grand Final
• Remaining teams that have failed to advance to the Grand Final will be ranked based on their accumulated points from Weekly Finals.

The total prize pool of the PGC 2021 starts with 2 Million USD which will be distributed by the participating teams final results of the tournament. Similar to previous events, 30% of all PGC 2021 item sales contribute towards the total prize pool via crowdfunding.

[h3]Special Prizes[/h3]

• Weekly Series Winner ($30,000 per Week)
• KILL LEADER ($10,000)
  • Prize granted to the player with the most kills
  • Prize will be distributed evenly in the case of a tie
• ALL-PGC TEAM ($20,000)
  • Prize granted to the 4 best performing players in the Series ($5,000 per player)
• INSANE SQUAD ($20,000)
  • Prize granted to the team which showed the most impressive moment in the tournament

PGC 2021 Item sales profits
All participating teams will benefit from 30% of the profits earned from the sale of PGC 2021 store items. Profits will be distributed to the teams based on their final tournament rank. Picking up some PGC 2021 exclusive gear will not only help support your favorite teams directly, but also will provide you with voting coupons for the upcoming Pick'em Challenge. More information on PGC 2021 Pick'em Challenge will be available soon!

For everything PUBG Esports, visit PUBGEsports.com 

Hello Survivors!

PUBG's existence was possible thanks to all our Partners who have shared the great moments of the Battlegrounds. So, to celebrate our long-lasting relationship, we have prepared a little something for all Partners and fans.

Starting from this October, we will be dropping the following items every month through our selected Partners channels. So, don't forget to tune in to your favorite Partner channels every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday because that little something is waiting for you all! Check out below for details.

[h2]Week One: Winner Winner Hat[/h2]


Have you ever wanted to become a chicken and run around the battlegrounds? Well, at least I have! Winner Winner Chicken Dinner is all yours. So now you can put on that chicken hat and call yourself chicken! Cock-a-doodle-doo!

Drops Period:

• PDT: November 5 2021, 0 AM - November 8 2021, 8 AM
  
• CET: November 5 2021, 8 AM - November 8 2021, 4 PM
  
• KST: November 5 2021, 4 PM - November 9 2021, 0 AM
  
• Acquiring the item is only possible by watching at least the first 30 minutes of the video clip.

[h2]Week Two: Victory Dance 74 Emote[/h2]
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]Atteeeention! Please, don't miss out on this unique Emote prepared just for the Partner Drops!

Drops Period:

• PDT: November 12 2021, 0 AM - November 15 2021, 8 AM
  
• CET: November 12 2021, 8 AM - November 15 2021, 4 PM
  
• KST: November 12 2021, 4 PM - November 16 2021, 0 AM
  
• Acquiring the emote is only possible by watching at least the first 30 minutes of the video clip.

Check out the participating Partner channels at this link!

All right then, I'll be seeing you all on the battlegrounds.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Team