PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS News

Hello players!

Welcome to the seventh Store update of 2023.
July's Store update introduces you to Marine Makeover skins, collaborative skins with Street Fighter, and a brand new [PROGRESSIVE] Atlantis - DBS weapon skin!

Also, keep an eye out for additional items that'll be added to the Store!

※ Starting this July, the Store Update announcement has been reorganized to provide players with a comprehensive overview of information.

[h2]Contraband Coupons and Keys[/h2]

• The weekly limits for Keys and Contraband Coupons at the Store have been expanded.
  • The weekly cap for Keys has been raised from 10 → 20.
  • The weekly cap for Contraband Coupons has been increased from 10 → 50.

※ 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.

[h2]Collaborative Goods: Street Fighter[/h2]

Street Fighter has come to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS to find the strongest of fighters. Get ready to take up the challenge and bring your game to the next level with the new Street Fighter skins! 



Sales Period

• PC
  • UTC: July 26, 2 AM - September 20, 2 AM
  • KST: July 26, 11 AM - September 20, 11 AM
• Console
  • UTC: July 26, 4 AM - September 20, 4 AM
  • KST: July 26, 1 PM - September 20, 1 PM

[h2]Marine Makeover[/h2]

Introducing the new Marine Makeover skins - a must-have when setting sail for new horizons on your voyage!



Sales Period

• PC
  • UTC: July 12, After live server maintenance - April 9, 2024, 2 AM
  • KST: July 12, After live server maintenance - April 9, 2024, 11 AM
• Console
  • UTC: July 20, After live server maintenance - April 18, 2024, 4 AM
  • KST: July 20, After live server maintenance - April 18, 2024, 1 PM

[h2]Hideout: Contraband Crate[/h2]

This month's Atlantis - Contraband Crates feature the [PROGRESSIVE] Atlantis - DBS, perfectly in sync with the Marine Makeover look! 

※ The unlockable cosmetics for PROGRESSIVE Weapon Skins can be found on the Hideout - Weapon page.



※ The probabilities for items obtainable from Contraband Crates can be found on the Hideout - Contraband - More Details - Probability to acquire page.

Sales Period

• PC
  • UTC: July 12, After live server maintenance - October 31, 2 AM
  • KST: July 12, After live server maintenance - October 31, 11 AM
• Console
  • UTC: July 20, After live server maintenance - October 31, 4 AM
  • KST: July 20, After live server maintenance - October 31, 1 PM

[h2]Hideout: Scrap Broker[/h2]

New Item

• [PROGRESSIVE] Atlantis - DBS

Sales Period

• PC
  • UTC: July 12, After live server maintenance - October 31, 2 AM
  • KST: July 12, After live server maintenance - October 31, 11 AM
• Console
  • UTC: July 20, After live server maintenance - October 31, 4 AM
  • KST: July 20, After live server maintenance - October 31, 1 PM

[h2]PUBG Esports: Team Edition Skins Vol. 2

[/h2]The second volume of Team Edition Skins presented by PUBG Esports Global Partner Teams has arrived!For more details, please check out the following LINK!



Sales Period

• PC
  • UTC: August 2, 2 AM - August 30, 2 AM
  • KST: August 2, 11 AM - August 30, 11 AM
• Console
  • UTC: August 2, 4 AM - August 30, 4 AM
  • KST: August 2, 1 PM - August 30, 1 PM

[h2]2022 Fan Art Contest Winners' Items[/h2]

Fanmade items from the 2022 Fan Art Contest LAND, LOOT, SURVIVE are finally here!



Sales Period

• PC
  • UTC: July 12, After live server maintenance - September 6, 2 AM
  • KST: July 12, After live server maintenance - September 6, 11 AM
• Console
  • UTC: July 20, After live server maintenance - September 14, 4 AM
  • KST: July 20, After live server maintenance - September 14, 1 PM

[h2]Collaborative Emote: Toca Toca[/h2]

Don't miss out on the new collaborative emote for the trending song Toca Toca by the Romanian dance group Fly Project!



Sales Period

• PC
  • UTC: July 19, 2 AM - October 18, 2 AM
  • KST: July 19, 11 AM - October 18, 11 AM
• Console
  • UTC: July 20, After live server maintenance - October 19, 4 AM
  • KST: July 20, After live server maintenance - October 19, 1 PM

[h2]PUBG - 2023 PlayStation®Plus Exclusive Bundle #3 (Bonus Edition)[/h2]

A free exclusive Bundle just for PlayStation®Plus players has arrived. Pick up your bundle and receive Floral Yukata Outfit and Floral Geta Slippers, on top of Hunter's Chests, Keys, and Contraband Coupons!



Sales Period

• Console (PlayStation®Plus)
  • UTC: July 20, After live server maintenance - October 19, 4 AM
  • KST: July 20, After live server maintenance - October 19, 1 PM

[h2]PUBG - 2023 Xbox Game Pass Exclusive Summer Pack[/h2]

A free exclusive Summer Pack just for Xbox Game Pass players has arrived. Pick up your Summer Pack and receive Floral Yukata Outfit and Floral Geta Slippers, on top of Hunter's Chests, Keys, and Contraband Coupons!



Sales Period
※ (23/7/22) The sales period for the item has been changed.

• Console (Xbox Game Pass)
  • UTC: July 21, 5:56 PM - September 19, 4 AM
  • KST: July 22, 2:56 AM - September 19, 1 PM

Have fun shopping!

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

Hello, PUBG Esports fans!

At last, the second volume of Team Edition Skins is finally arriving!

The second volume of the team-branded items will feature Team Edition Skins of the remaining four PUBG Esports global partner teams: Soniqs, Twisted Minds, Gen.G, and Four Angry Men.

[h2]PUBG Esports: Team Edition Skins Vol. 2
[/h2]
[h3]Team Edition Skins
[/h3]SONIQS SET (1,550 G-COIN)
- Soniqs Jacket
- Soniqs Pants
- Soniqs Gloves
- Soniqs - AKM
- Soniqs Spray

TWISTED MINDS SET (1,550 G-COIN)
- Twisted Minds Jacket
- Twisted Minds Pants
- Twisted Minds Gloves
- Twisted Minds - S1897
- Twisted Minds Spray

GEN.G SET (1,550 G-COIN)
- Gen.G Jacket
- Gen.G Pants
- Gen.G Gloves
- Gen.G - QBZ
- Gen.G Spray

FOUR ANGRY MEN SET (1,550 G-COIN)
- Four Angry Men Jacket
- Four Angry Men Pants
- Four Angry Men Gloves
- Four Angry Men - AKM
- Four Angry Men Spray

* 25% of PUBG net sales of Team Edition Skins sales will be distributed to the Global Partner teams. Do not miss your chance to support your favorite partner teams!
Sales Period
PC
- UTC: August 2, 2 AM - August 30, 2 AM
- KST: August 2, 11 AM - August 30, 11 AM
- CEST: August 2, 4 AM - August 30, 4 AM
- PDT: August 1, 7 PM - August 29, 7 PM

Console
- UTC: August 2, 4 AM - August 30, 4 AM
- KST: August 2, 1 PM - August 30, 1 PM
- CEST: August 2, 6 AM - August 30, 6 AM
- PDT: August 1, 9 PM - August 29, 9 P

Hello players.

Every week, the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat Team identifies and imposes permanent bans on an average of 60,000 to a maximum of about 100,000 accounts involved in the use, distribution, or sale of illegal software. Despite the significant number of bans, players continue to encounter cheaters. You might have wondered why progress seems slow, considering the large quantity of accounts banned each week. We have also recognized that a more comprehensive approach was necessary to address this issue effectively. Rather than solely relying on permanent bans, we realized the need for a fundamental solution involving the analysis and tracking of accounts utilizing illegal software. Given the severe impact of cheating on ranked matches, our focus today will be on discussing the accounts that are deliberately supplied for the purpose of cheating in ranked.

[h2]The Supply Routes for the Accounts Used for Cheating in Ranked[/h2]

In ranked matches, there exist various types of accounts that utilize illegal software. However, the majority of these accounts can be classified into two primary categories: 1. Hijacked accounts and 2. Accounts that exploit the Survival Mastery Level system.

Let's begin by examining hijacked accounts. Through the analysis of data pertaining to permanently banned players from 2022 onwards, it has been observed that approximately 85% of the accounts permanently banned within the ranked player base were created prior to PUBG's transition to a free-to-play model in January 2022. This does not mean that accounts that had been consistently using illegal software since before 2022 have only now been detected. It rather implies that it is highly probable that cheaters obtained other players' accounts and started using illegal software on those acquired accounts.

Moving on, there are accounts that exploit the Survival Mastery Level system. Alongside the sale of illegal software, certain illicit vendors have established so-called 'workshops' where players can gain Mastery Level experience points through repetitive actions facilitated by macros. These vendors offer newly created accounts that have achieved the required level 80 to partake in ranked matches. Alternatively, if a hijacked account is at a lower level, they sell it once it reaches level 80.

Having analyzed these two categories, it has become evident that addressing the supply routes of these accounts used for cheating is crucial in establishing a fair gaming environment.

[h2]Progress on Countermeasures[/h2]

To begin with, let's discuss our countermeasures to address Survival Mastery Level abuse. Previously, our approach primarily focused on specific patterns of abuse exhibited by players. This involved monitoring abnormal behavior, reviewing community reports, and analyzing the characteristics and patterns of abuse to establish ban criteria. However, we encountered two issues with this approach. Firstly, there was a possibility of overlooking new forms of abuse until they were reported and confirmed. Secondly, the low accuracy of abuse detection made it difficult to apply strong measures such as permanent bans.

To enhance our countermeasures, the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat Team initiated the development of a machine learning model that could learn the characteristics and patterns of Mastery Level abuse. Utilizing this model, we have expanded and refined the criteria for detecting disruptive players throughout May and June of this year. As a result, we have observed several positive changes. The number of bans issued against disruptive accounts has increased by over threefold compared to the period before the introduction of this model. Furthermore, the internal monitoring process for suspected disruptive players/accounts has shown continuous improvement, and the number of monitored account vendors has decreased. We have also observed an increase in the prices of these accounts.





Now, let's delve into our strategies in regard to hijacked accounts. As many players have pointed out, hijacked accounts have been causing numerous issues, including the use of illegal software. Although considerable efforts have been made to address this problem, they have proven insufficient. In response, we initiated the development of a model capable of detecting hijacked accounts in addition to the model that identifies Survival Mastery Level abuse. Currently, we have reached a stage where we can ascertain the scale and attributes of these accounts and leverage this information effectively. Moving forward, our plan entails enhancing the accuracy of the model and employing it for diverse anti-cheat measures and services.

[h2]Concluding Today's Anti-Cheat Dev Letter[/h2]

As discussed today, our current focus revolves around analyzing and addressing the underlying issues that give rise to cheating in ranked matches. Our aim is to disrupt the supply of accounts used for cheating by targeting the source.

As mentioned in our previous Anti-Cheat Dev Letter, we need your assistance to combat those who disrupt the gaming environment. Ensuring account security plays a vital role in preventing cheaters from hijacking accounts. Therefore, we urge you to prioritize account security to safeguard your valuable account from abuse. Specifically, for Steam players, please make sure that you have set up the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. We assure you that we will continue to diligently monitor and enhance our systems, ensuring that your efforts to protect your account are not in vain.

Stay tuned for future updates from the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat team as we will continue to share more about our ongoing efforts and progress!


Thank you.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat Team

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