PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS News

[h2]Welcome to Krafton ID[/h2]



Krafton Inc. is expanding its world with new games and experiences, and we would like to extend this new expanding world to our players. We are very excited to introduce to you Krafton ID, our integrated account system for Krafton games and services.

Registering for your Krafton ID grants you access to information about Krafton games as well as an added benefit of security for your game identity. We are currently developing perks, giveaways and more exclusively for Krafton ID account holders. 

Good news if you’re a PUBG Account holder, you are already registered for a Krafton ID! All you have to do is log in using your PUBG Account information. The PUBG Account program has been folded in Krafton ID.  
We will be launching the new Krafton ID program on September 8, 2021 (EST)!

[h2]FAQ[/h2]

1. What is Krafton ID?
   • Krafton ID is an integrated account system shared by games Krafton Inc. publishes. As of now, PUBG is the only game that uses Krafton ID, but there are existing and new games with a plan to use Krafton ID in the future.
   • Krafton ID will live in accounts.krafton.com, a brand new website that will provide all accounts-related services for Krafton game players.
   • Players can link various game platforms and online services with their Krafton ID to enjoy promotional partnerships and drops.
   • Krafton ID will be used to power security features that better protect player's valuable private information.
2. What happens to my PUBG Account?
   • If you already have a PUBG Account, it will automatically be converted to Krafton ID. You will be able to log into Krafton ID with the same email address and password that you used for PUBG Account.
   • All of the rewards you received through PUBG Account will remain unchanged. 
3. Do I need to take any action regarding my PUBG Account?
   • No. Your PUBG Account will be converted to Krafton ID automatically without a need for you to take an action.
4. Is my personal information being transferred?
   • There will be no transfer of your personal or game data. Any information linked to your old PUBG Account will be stored and managed by the same entity within Krafton.
5. What difference does this change make?
   • The purpose of this rebranding is to provide a place where any Krafton game user can come for account and security services to play the games. 
   • This change will also unlock opportunities for Krafton to devise and provide creative promotional programs and perks to enrich player experiences for existing and future Krafton games.
   • Krafton ID will evolve to be a critical piece of our service including cross-game features that allow Krafton to provide a more versatile and flexible player experience.

We are excited about this change that will unlock the potential of what an accounts system can power--from promotions to cross-title services. See you at accounts.krafton.com soon!

The PUBG Team.

Hello Survivors!

Have you been enjoying the most out of the BLACKPINK X PUBG collaboration? To take the collaboration to the next level, we are holding a photo contest! Equip your BLACKPINK items to your character and take an epic picture! Read carefully on the details below and don’t miss out!

[h2]HOW TO PARTICIPATE[/h2]

• 
  Take a screenshot of yourself equipped with BLACKPINK items and post it on your social media channels! As long as it’s your own work, all screenshots are welcome!
• Submit your entries on any of the following social platforms (one per entry, please).
  • 1. Twitter
  • 2. Instagram
  • 3. Facebook
  • 4. Weibo
• When you post your screenshot, please include the following information.
  1. PUBG in-game nickname
  2. Platform you play on(e.g. Steam, Xbox, PSN, Stadia)
  3. Hashtags
     • a. #PUBG_BLACKPINK_PHOTOCONTEST
     • b. SEA: #BLACKPINKinSEAarea / JP: #BLACKPINKフォトコンテスト / KR: #펍지블랙핑크 / TWHK: #BLACKPINK粉墨求生 / EU/UK: #BLACKPINKinEUarea / ES: #BLACKPINKentuarea / DE: #BLACKPINKinPUBGDE / FR: #ConcoursBLACKPINK / TR: #BLACKPINKYarışması / LATAM(ptBR): #BLACKPINKinBRASIL / LATAM(esMX): #BLACKPINKinLATAM

[h2]REWARDS[/h2]
We will carefully review all entries, then distribute 10,000 G-Coin to the final winners. Among the final winners, the best six will receive additional BLACKPINK merchs! Final winners will be announced on the official website at the end of September.

• First Prize
  • Helmet with BLACKPINK’s autograph
  • “THE ALBUM” CD with BLACKPINK’s autograph
  • One BLACKPINK instant selfie took by one of the members (guess who!)
• Five Awards
  1. One “THE ALBUM” CD with BLACKPINK’s autograph for each winners

[h2]SCHEDULE AND REGULATIONS[/h2]

• Event schedule is as follows. Only entries posted within the period will be reviewed, so don’t forget to participate within the period!
  • PDT: August 20, 0 AM – September 10, 4:49 PM
  • CEST: August 20, 9 AM – September 11, 1:59 AM 
  • KST: August 20, 4 PM – September 11, 8:59 AM
• You must keep your original file in case we need to request it later.
• All entries must be submitted through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Weibo.
• Submissions need to be open to the public without any restriction to view.
• When you post your screenshot, please include the following information.
  • 1. PUBG in-game nickname
  • 2. Platform you play on(e.g. Steam, Xbox, PSN, Stadia)
  • 3. #PUBG_BLACKPINK_PHOTOCONTEST
  • 4. SEA: #BLACKPINKinSEAarea / JP: #BLACKPINKフォトコンテスト / KR: #펍지블랙핑크 / TWHK: #BLACKPINK粉墨求生 / EU/UK: #BLACKPINKinEUarea / ES: #BLACKPINKentuarea / DE: #BLACKPINKinPUBGDE / FR: #ConcoursBLACKPINK / TR: #BLACKPINKYarışması / LATAM(ptBR): #BLACKPINKinBRASIL / LATAM(esMX): #BLACKPINKinLATAM
• Do not use symbols that hint at any religion, organization, or political orientation
• Do not violate the rights of any other person or company by using their trademarks, music, logos, names, or images without their express written consent
• Do not use any content that are commercial or promotional (of other brands) in nature /are obscene, offensive; sexually explicit, derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group; promotes alcohol abuse, illegal drugs, tobacco, actual firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing) or a particular political agenda; defames, misrepresents or contains disparaging remarks about other people or companies or communicates messages or images inconsistent with the positive images and/or good will to which we wish to associate; and/or violates any law.
• Entries that defame the artist or defame the reputation of the artist will not be accepted. 

Hello, PUBG Esports Fans!

Welcome back to PUBG Esports, with the fifth tournament of the PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES (PCS)!

PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES 5 is a crucial global event in the PUBG Esports ecosystem, as players fight for precious points required to advance to the PUBG Global Championship later this year.

Read on for full details and regional schedule.


PCS5 will be held across four regions, with matches beginning on September 16 for the Americas and APAC, followed by Europe and Asia starting on September 18.

• Asia – Korea, Japan, China, and Chinese Taipei
  
• Asia Pacific – Southeast Asia and Oceania
  
• Americas - North America and Latin America
  
• Europe - Europe, Middle East, and Africa

[h2]Tournament Schedule[/h2]

• Asia Pacific / Americas
  
  • September 16-17
    
  • September 23-24
    
  • September 30 - October 1
• Asia / Europe
  
  • September 18-19
    
  • September 25-26
    
  • October 2-3

[h2]Total Matches[/h2]

• 36 matches in total per region (6 matches per day)

[h2]The Prize Pool[/h2]
The PCS5 prize pool starts at 1 million USD, split evenly across the four participating regions. Similar to previous events, 30% of all PCS5 item sales contribute towards the total prize pool via crowdfunding.

In a nutshell:

• Each region starts with a base prize pool of 250,000 USD
  
• 30% of PUBG's net sales of PCS5 items is shared directly with participating teams

[h2]Prize Pool[/h2]

• Basic Prize : $230,000
  
  • Week 1: $60,000
    
  • Week 2: $70,000
    
  • Week 3: $100,000

• Special Prizes: $20,000
  
  • KILL LEADER ($5,000)
    
  • Prize granted to the player with the most kills
    
  • Prize will be distributed evenly in the case of a tie
• ALL-PCS TEAM ($10,000)
  • 
    Prize granted to 4 best performing players in the Series
• INSANE SQUAD ($5,000)
  • Prize granted to the team which showed the most impressive moment in the Series
• Winner of the Special prize will be carefully chosen by the selection group.

[h2]PCS5 Pick'em Challenge[/h2]

The Pick'em Challenge event is back with the return of the PCS5!

PCS5 Items sales period

• PC: September 8, 2021 - September 30, 2021 1700 KST
  
• Console: September 16, 2021 1100 KST - October 20, 2021 1100 KST

PCS5 Pick'em Challenge event period

• September 8, 2021 - September 30, 2021 1800 KST

PCS5 Pick'em reward claiming period

• October 5, 2021 - October 20, 2021 1100 KST

Esports shop sales period

• September 8, 2021 - October 20, 2021 1100 KST

Stay tuned to witness the crucial moments of PCS5, en route to the 2021 PUBG Global Championship later this year. Watch and participate in the live event, when PCS5 begins on September 16!

For everything PUBG Esports, visit PUBGEsports.com.

Hello Survivors!

First of all, we want to thank you all for expressing your excitement and sending us your thoughtful feedback throughout our adventure of various events and collaborations – and we hope you’ll continue to do so!

Speaking of events, we hope that you’re enjoying your Son Heung-min helmets that were obtainable from the latest event that’s been going on in the battlegrounds for the past two weeks. 

If you were, then great, as we have finally picked our winners among the users who had earned the SON HEUNG-MIN – HELMET (LEVEL 3) item during the Special Drops – ‘Sonny’ Son Heung-Min Event. 

Therefore, without further ado, we will now be announcing the LUCKY SONNY event winners who will be taking home their prize: another Son Heung-min helmet, but in real life!  

(Drumroll, please.)

• (Steam) JHANDC**
• (Steam) BLACK—**
• (Steam) ZAODIANXIHU**
• (Steam) NA-TAEHE**
• (Kakao) NICE_J**

Congratulations!

We ask of the lucky five players above to send the following information to [email protected] BY AUGUST 18TH, 2021:

• A SCREENSHOT of your character (alone; no team picture!) at the lobby where we can clearly see your nickname
• YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA NICKNAME that we can contact (Instagram / Twitter / Weibo / Discord / Naver Cafe / etc.)
  (We’ll be sending you DMs for additional verification and home address confirmation.)

If any winner from above does not reply back to us by August 18th, we’ll, unfortunately, be giving their spot to another player – no one wants to see that happening, so if you spot a familiar nickname on that list, make sure to inform them of the good news!

PUBG congratulates you once again; hope to see you on the Battlegrounds!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• KRAFTON, Inc. (“KRAFTON”) collects personal information including addresses for merchandise shipment after selecting the final winners, and destroys all personal data a month after the shipment is complete. If you do not agree to this, you will not be eligible to participate.

Genre-defining battle royale PUBG: Battlegrounds is free to play this week, all week, on Steam. This now-yearly festival is like as not the best time to really get into a plane and then jump out of it and then kill everyone you meet, one where you're guaranteed that a good chunk of the people you meet will also have never done it as well. You've probably heard of this game before. (Hint: It used to be called Playerunknown's Battlegrounds.)..
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