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PGC 2021 Broadcasting Channels and Talent



Hello, PUBG Esports fans! 

The PUBG Global Championship 2021 is only a day away!

As always, PGC 2021 will be provided with English broadcasts with the best PUBG Esports talent and casters. Multiple other languages will be also provided for all PUBG esports fans around the globe.
PGC 2021 Broadcast Schedule

[h2]Rank Decision / BOTTOM 16[/h2]
Rank Decision
  • Friday
    • Group A&B
      • On Air : 12:40PM KST / 4:40AM CET / 7:40PM PST
      • Match Start : 1:00PM KST / 5:00AM CET / 8:00PM PST
    • Group C&D
      • On Air : 6:45PM KST / 10:45AM CET / 1:45AM PST
      • Match Start : 7PM KST / 11:00AM CET / 2:00AM PST
  • Saturday/Sunday
    • Group B&D / A&D
      • On Air : 12:45PM KST / 4:45AM CET/ 7:45PM PST
      • Match Start : 1:00PM KST / 5:00AM CET / 8:00PM PST
    • GROUP A&C / B&C
      • On Air : 6:45PM KST/ 10:45AM CET / 1:45AM PST
      • Match Start : 7PM KST / 11:00AM CET / 2:00AM PST
BOTTOM 16
  • Monday
    • On Air : 6:55PM KST / 10:55AM CET / 1:55 AM PST
    • Match Start : 7PM KST / 11:00AM CET / 2:00AM PST
[h2]Weekly Series / Grand Survival / Grand Final[/h2]
Weekly Series
  • Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
    • On Air : 6:45PM KST/ 10:45AM CET / 1:45AM PST
    • Match Start : 7PM KST / 11:00AM CET / 2:00AM PST
Weekly Final
  • Saturday/Sunday
    • On Air : 6:45PM KST/ 10:45AM CET / 1:45AM PST
    • Match Start : 7PM KST / 11:00AM CET / 2:00AM PST
Grand Survival
  • Thursday
    • On Air : 6:45PM KST/ 10:45AM CET / 1:45AM PST
    • Match Start : 7PM KST / 11:00AM CET / 2:00AM PST
Grand Final
  • Friday/Saturday/Sunday
    • On Air : 6:45PM KST/ 10:45AM CET / 1:45AM PST
    • Match Start : 7PM KST / 11:00AM CET / 2:00AM PST



PGC 2021 Global (English) Feed


Where to watch:


In addition to Global (English) streaming, PGC 2021 broadcasts in additional languages as shown below!

Regional Broadcast & Channels

PGC 2021 Pick'em Challenge

Hello PUBG Esports fans!

We're now only a week out from the PUBG GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP, so let's take some time to learn about the upcoming Pick'em Challenge and how to earn some sweet Esports Points and Free voting coupons!
[h2]PUBG ESPORTS TAB[/h2]
The PUBG Esports tab is back with PGC 2021.
The tab will live from November 12th through January 12th, 2022.

Check out the PUBG Esports tab in-game to learn more and stay updated with everything PGC 2021, including match and player information.

And, of course, don't forget to check out the Pick'em challenge events and Esports Point Shop; pick wisely and unlock some awesome skins. 



PGC 2021 ITEMS
  • PGC 2021 CONTINGENT CHAOS DUSTER BUNDLE (25 VOTING COUPONS)
  • PGC 2021 CONTINGENT CHAOS JACKET BUNDLE (25 VOTING COUPONS)
  • PGC 2021 DANCE SPLASH EMOTE BUNDLE (1 VOTING COUPON)

  • PGC 2021 MEGA BUNDLE (60 VOTING COUPONS)
PGC 2021 Pick'em Challenge Reward Items

These goodies will be available for a win with your Esports points!
  • PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos - P90
  • PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos - Pan
  • PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos - Helmet (Level 3)
  • PGC 2021 Giltslate Contagion Backpack (Level 3)
  • "PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos" UAZ
  • PGC 2021 "HAIRSTYLE 28"


* 30% of PUBG net sales of PGC 2021 items will be distributed to the teams according to their final results.

** Pick'em Challenge is not available for the Console platform. However, all PGC 2021 items will be available for purchase from the store.

  • PGC 2021 items sale period:
    • November 12th 1100 (KST) - Dec 18th 1800 (KST)
  • Pick'em Challenge event period:
    • Rank Decision
      • Nov 12th 1100 (KST) - Nov 19th 1800 (KST)
    • Week 1
      • Nov 19th 1800 (KST) - Nov 27th 1800 (KST) 
    • Week 2
      • Nov 27th 1800 (KST) - Dec 4th 1800 (KST)
    • Week 3
      • Dec 4th 1800 (KST) - Dec 11th 1800 (KST)
    • Week 4
      • Dec 11th 1800 (KST) - Dec 18th 1800 (KST)
  • Esports Shop items sale period:
    • Nov 12th 1100 (KST) - Jan 12th, 2022 1100 (KST)
  • Pick'em reward claiming period:
    • Dec 21st 1100 (KST) -  Jan 12th, 2022 1100 (KST)
[h2]PGC 2021 Pick'em Challenge Details[/h2]
The PGC 2021 Pick'em challenge will start on November 12th with final entries closing on Dec 18th at 1800 (KST).

Make sure to make your picks for all challenges before the event comes to an end!

Event 1: Weekly Final Top 4

The first challenge is to predict the top four teams of the week!

You can vote up to 8 teams and with correct predictions you will be able to collect sweet Esports Points.

Each week you can win 187,500EP by predicting the top 4 teams of that week!
  • In the case of Rank Decision and Grand Final matches, predict the top 4 teams of the Rank Decision and Grand Final matches.


Event 2: Weekly Kill Point MVP

Next challenge; guess the very team which you think will earn the most kills on the Weekly Finals.
  • In the case of Rank Decision and Week 4 matches, predict the team which will score the most kills during the Rank Decision and Grand Finals.

You can vote for up to 8 teams per week. Placing your vote at the very last moment will significantly bring up your chances to win!

Making a correct guess will earn you 150,000 EP! 

[h2]FREE Voting Coupons and EP![/h2]
There are ways to earn a voting coupon and free EPs by simply watching and interacting during the tournament!

Free Voting Coupons
  • Visit the PUBG Esports tab in-game for a free voting coupon every week!
  • While watching PGC 2021, a code will pop up, which can be redeemed in-game for one free voting coupon!
    • Pay attention to the streams, especially on the following dates: Nov 19th, 25th, Dec 2nd, 9th, and 16th.


Twitch Drops

Stay tuned to the official PUBG Twitch broadcasts to receive free EP drops during the tournament! You can earn up to 40,000 EP via drops!
  • Viewers must have a KRAFTON ID linked to their platform (e.g. Steam) and Twitch Account to receive EP drops.


Pick & Go

Participate in Pick & Go Bingo at the official PUBG Esports Twitch channel. Compete with nine other players randomly matched with you from the chat and score the highest points to earn free EP!
  • You earn points from each kill your selected teams make.
    • If all teams placed in a straight line earn a kill, it's a bingo! Each bingo will grant bonus points.
    • If a selected team placed in the center successfully wins a chicken dinner, you'll be granted 1,000 bonus points
    • Bonus placement points are also granted for teams placing in the top 8. Pick wisely! 


The Grand finale of the 2021 PUBG Esports, PUBG Global Championship, is just around the corner! Which team will be crowned the global champion?

Join us in the excitement of PGC 2021, PUBG Esports, and the Pick'em Challenge!

PUBG's Kiki map and Survivor Passes delayed until mid-2022

A new PUBG: Battlegrounds patch has just dropped, and hidden within the patch notes for PC update 14.2 are a few little snippets about the future of the game - and unfortunately, it's not good news for long-term players.


While players can look forward to a firing mortars or trying out the M79 smoke grenade launcher, a new and improved PUBG ranked mode, or even getting to grips with the new down-but-not-out swimming feature, they won't be looking forward to Kiki - the upcoming map - or Survivor Pass content, as both have been delayed for some time.


That's because Krafton's development team have been pulled to work on "another big project". It's unclear what the project is, but the map rotation plan blog states that is not another game (scrap PUBG 2, then) but it's a "major change of plans" that will be communicated in the next couple of months. Whatever it is, though, has had a severe impact on PUBG's roadmap.


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Map Service Plan - November 2021


Hello Survivors,

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

Map Service Plan


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

Rotation Maps
Season
Large
Small

14
Taego
Paramo
15
Vikendi
Haven
16
Taego
Karakin
17
Vikendi
Paramo
18
Taego
Haven
19
Vikendi
Karakin


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

Rotation Maps
Season
Large
Small

14
Taego
Paramo
15
Vikendi
Sanhok
16
Taego
Karakin
17
Vikendi
Paramo
18
Taego
Sanhok
19
Vikendi
Karakin

(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

PGC 2021 Rank Decision Group Selection Results

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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.