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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
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[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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Hello, PUBG Esports fans!

PUBG Global Series 2, powered by Gamers8, the world's largest gaming and esports festival is now only around a month away!

As the ongoing PGS 2 qualifiers wrap up, the top 24 teams from around the world will soon descend upon Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

[h2]PUBG GLOBAL SERIES 2 x Gamers8
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The PGS 2 tournament will take place from August 10th to 20th at the Baker Alshidi Theater in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In partnership with Gamers8, the event will be open to the crowd throughout the tournament! Exciting, right?

To grab your tickets, simply click on the following LINK.

- All matches are expected to start at 1500 on-site. (1100 UTC)

[h2]Tournament Structure
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[h3]Group Stage
[/h3]The journey begins with a Group Stage. Here, the participating teams will fight for better chance to advance to the Grand Finals.

- Prior to the Group Stage, teams will be divided into THREE groups: Group A, B, and C
- Each group will compete against other groups over 3 days of the Group stage.
ㅤㅤ- Day 1: Group A, B
ㅤㅤ- Day 2: Group B, C
ㅤㅤ- Day 3: Group C, A
- Each day of the Group Stage will consist of 6 matches
- Based on the outcomes of the total Group Stage results,
ㅤㅤ- The top 16 teams will be placed in the Winners Bracket
ㅤㅤ- The bottom 8 teams will be placed in the Losers Bracket.

[h3]Winners & Losers Bracket
[/h3]Teams will then move on to the Winners & Losers bracket, where they will face challenges to secure their tickets to the Grand Finals.

Winners Bracket
- The Winners Bracket consists of 12 matches over 2 days.
- The rewards for the winners of the group stage are huge. The top 8 teams in the Winners bracket will be granted a seat directly to the Grand Finals. The remaining 8 teams will be placed into the upcoming Losers Bracket for another chance.

Losers Bracket
- The Losers Bracket consists of 12 matches over 2 days.
- The Losers Bracket will contain the bottom 8 teams from Group Stage and the bottom 8 teams from the Winners Bracket.
- Only the top winning half will advance to the Grand Finals.
ㅤㅤ- The remaining bottom 8 teams will be eliminated from the tournament.

[h3]Grand Finals
[/h3]After a day of break, 16 teams will push their limits in the final battle for the ultimate chicken dinner.

- The Grand Finals will take place over 3 days with 6 matches per day.
- The top team to be ranked in first place once the final match is complete will be declared the grand champion of the PUBG Global Series 2.

[h2]PGS Points
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Only the top 16 teams of the tournament will be granted with PGS points!
- After PGS 2 is concluded, the top 4 teams with the most PGS points from PGS 1 & 2 will be granted with a ticket to the PUBG Global Championship 2023!
- Please note, the PGS point system is an independent point system. PGS points are not added to the PGC points acquired in Regional Tournaments.

[h2]Prize Pool[/h2]


The total prize pool of PGS 2 is an astonishing $2,000,000, which will be distributed to the participating teams based on their final standings in the tournament.

[h2]Ruleset
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The PGS 2 Tournament will now officially feature Taego into our global PUBG Esports' map pool. Please note that the new map will have a lower ratio compared to our classic maps as it is gradually introduced.

Moreover, PGS 2 will be running with patch #24.2 where we will be seeing Panzerfaust and Mortar in the tournament! We can't wait to see how these new items will impact the game's meta. Rest assured, we will closely monitor community feedback to provide the best competitive gameplay experience.