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PUBG has a Red Dead Redemption 2-like spinoff on the way

The PUBG universe continues to expand, and one of the new upcoming games on the lineup is a Red Dead Redemption 2-type open-world game.

Publisher and developer Krafton Inc. confirmed Project Cowboy to South Korean outlet Bloter. "Project Cowboy is a new IP game for Battlegrounds," Krafton said, translated via PUBG content creator PlayerIGN. This will be a standalone version of a popular western-themed custom game that only uses guns from the old west. Krafton is already hiring for it, too, the job listings saying it'll be a "PUBG universe-based open-world shooting game, started by PUBG users' longing for this genre."

This is just the latest in several games that have been announced and revealed that expand on the battle royale game. There's The Callisto Protocol, a horror game that's a spiritual successor to Dead Space, PUBG: New State, which is about to hold an alpha test, and some form of sci-fi shooter that involves mechs and the sort that sounds a little like Titanfall appears to be happening, too. The rest of these all have a more science fiction vibe than gunslingers, and it seems like Krafton doesn't want to paint PUBG into a corner, either.

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Welcome to the first PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES of 2021, introducing PCS4!

Hello, PUBG Esports fans!

At last, we are finally heading towards the fourth series of PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES(PCS)!

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The PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES, which debuted with the PCS Charity Showdown in 2020, will be going through an overhaul for the upcoming PCS4 event. These are the changes we're making:

Latin America finally joins the grand challenge towards the region's top!
- The Latin America and North America regions have now consolidated to become the Americas.
PCS matches will now be held weekly over three weeks. Along with an increased total number of matches.
Last but not least, the prize pool has been increased.

PCS4 will be held across four different regions, with matches beginning on June 10 for Asia Pacific and the Americas, followed by Europe and Asia, beginning on June 12.

Regional breakdown:

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

Tournament Schedule

Asia Pacific / Americas
- June 10-11
- June 17-18
- June 24-25
Asia / Europe
- June 12-13
- June 19-20
- June 26-27

Total Matches

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

Greater, Bigger Prize pool

PCS4 has a significant prize pool of 1 Million USD split equally across the four participating regions; in addition, 30% of PUBG net sales, from PCS4 item sales will be added to the total prize pool, an increase of 5% from the last event..

Each region will have a starting prize pool of $250K.
30% of PUBG net sales of PCS4 item sales goes directly to the participating teams.

Prize Pool

Basic Prize : $210,000

Week 1 : $70,000
Week 2 : $70,000
Week 3 : $70,000

SERIES WINNER : $20,000

Special Prize : $20,000

KILL LEADER ($5,000)

Prize granted to a player with most kills.
Prize will be distributed evenly in case of a tie.

All PCS Team ($10,000)

Prize granted to 4 best performing players from the Series.

INSANE SQUAD ($5,000)

Prize granted to the team which showed the most impressive moment in the Series.

Pick'em Challenge

The Pick'em Challenge event, which gives fans a chance to benefit directly from the livestream action, is returning for the course of the three-week event.

Sale period of the PCS4 items
- PC: After the maintenance on June 2, 2021 – 6 pm on June. 24th, 2021 KST
- Console: 11am on June. 10, 2021 – 11am on July. 14th, 2021 KST
The PCS4 Pick 'em Challenge event period
- After the maintenance on June. 2nd, 2021 – 6 pm on June. 24th, 2021 KST
Sales period of the Esports Shop
- After the maintenance on June. 2nd, 2021 – 11 am on July. 14th, 2021 KST
Pick'em reward claiming period
- June. 29th, 2021 - 11am on July, 14th, 2021 KST

Which team will be the first regional champions of the year 2021! Witness the victory yourself in PCS4, June!

PUBG Fashion Week Social Media Event

Hello PUBG fans!

For some Battlegrounds Survivors, fashion is just as important as winning that coveted chicken dinner. They take the near limitless combinations of outfits in the game and make something personal and unique to take with them on every drop. That’s why we’re holding the first-ever PUBG Fashion Week, where players can show off their style and take home great prizes for their creativity!

Here’s how the two event categories will work:

1. Fashionista

Use a variety of skins to create your own stylish fashion set!

2. Fashion Pioneer

Complete an avant-garde fashion set that represents your fashion philosophy using only three single pieces!

Outfit your character in your creation and take a screenshot to post on your social media accounts with the required information. This info includes the required hashtags, your PUBG in-game nickname, and which platform you’re playing PUBG on. Our team will review entries that meet all the required criteria and choose winners!

Winners will each receive free clothing skins from an upcoming release to add to their already impressive wardrobe.

You can check out more details below and we look forward to seeing what you put together!

How to Participate

Take screenshots for the Fashionista or Fashion Pioneer themes or both!
Post screenshots to your social media along with the required information:
- #PUBGFashionWeek
- Country #Hashtag (see the list below for yours)
- Field of Entry #Hashtag
  - Fashionista: #PUBGFashionista
  - Fashion Pioneer: #PUBGPioneer
- For example, if you're participating from Canada:
- Ingame Nickname: PUBG_01 / Steam / #PUBGFashionWeek #PUBGNA #PUBGFashionista

PUBG In-game Nickname PUBG Platform (Steam, Kakao, Xbox, PlayStation, Stadia) Required #Hashtags

List of #Hashtags by country

Common Hastag

Country Hashtag

PUBGFashionsta

PUBGPioneer

#PUBGFashionWeek

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Arabic

#ببجي_أسبوع_الموضة

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Canada /

United States

#PUBGNA

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

China

#绝地时装周#

#绝地俏佳人#

#绝地麻辣鸡#

France

#PUBGChic

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Germany

#PUBGModenschau

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Indonesia

#PUBGFashionWeekID

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Italy

#SettimanaModaPUBG

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Japan

#PUBGファッションウィーク

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Korea

#PUBG패션위크

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Philippines

#PUBG_Angas

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Poland

#TydzieńModyPUBG

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Russia

#НеделяМодыPUBG

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Spain

#SemanaFashionPUBG

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Taiwan

#絕地時裝週

#絕地時尚伸展台

#絕地潮流尖端

Thailand

#พับจีแฟชั่นวีค

#PUBGFashionista

#พับจีแฟชั่นนิสต้า

#PUBGPioneer

Turkey

#PUBGModaHaftası

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

#PUBGCatwalk

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Vietnam

#TuanLeThoiTrangPUBG

#PUBGFashionista

#PUBGPioneer

Eligible Social Media Channels
- Twitter
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Weibo

Schedule and Regulations

You may post your entries until May 30th, 2021 11:59 PM (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.)
You must participate with a screenshot of your account.
Please be sure to keep the original file for submitted screenshots. We may request this at a later date.
When posting on social media, be sure to make it public so that everyone can see it.
When posting, you must include the following information to be eligible. Please don't forget!
- #PUBGFashionWeek
- Country #Hashtag (see the list below for yours)
- Field of Entry #Hashtag
  - Fashionista: #PUBGFashionista
  - Fashion Pioneer: #PUBGPioneer
- PUBG In-game Nickname
- PUBG Platform (Steam, Kakao, Xbox, PlayStation, Stadia)
- Required #Hashtags
All applications must be posted through either Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Weibo.
If there are applicants with the same set of skins, participating work submitted first will be given priority.

Rewards

The winners in each category theme will be rewarded with new clothing skins (excluding bags, parachutes, and weapon skins) to be released in Q3 2021.

Rewards will be limited to items that can be purchased with G-Coins.
- Esports items and pass are excluded.
Items will be distributed in single items, not in sets.

Terms of Service

The company has the full authority over the criteria and method of winner selection, and one cannot challenge this.
Entries submitted for the event can be used by the company for the promotional purpose.
Entries found to have cheated in any way will be disqualified (eg. stealing screenshots.)
The event details and period can be changed or cancelled without participant's consent or prior notice.
The prize can be replaced with another giveaway of the same value without participant's consent or prior notice.
The prize is not transferable, and one cannot request cash or other types of giveaway in exchange for the determined prize.
Participants agree that any conflicts or claims related to the event or giveaways are handled under the laws of the Republic of Korea.

The PUBG Team.

End of Season 11 Ranked and Rewards

Hello Survivors!

After weeks of fierce competition on the Battlegrounds, the Season 11 Ranked Season is soon coming to an end, with just a few short weeks remaining. Drop in, gear up, and secure those rewards!

Ranked rewards will be distributed to all eligible players on July 2nd, once server maintenance is complete. Read on for full details on the Season 11 Ranked rewards.

[h2]Honor Based Rewards[/h2]
An additional focus is being placed on your most recent Ranked achievements, with honor-based rewards such as nameplates and emblems now only available to display for the duration of the new season.

We hope this change encourages players to continue their ranked progression while also adding a little more prestige to those hard-earned rewards each season.

Ranked in-game cosmetics, such as parachute skins, etc., will remain available to use throughout all seasons.

Players who reach the highest ranks will receive additional rewards, such as animated nameplates and emblems to make the grind just a little sweeter.

At the beginning of Season 12, all eligible players will be granted their Season 11 rewards, including nameplates/emblems available for the duration of the season.
Honor-based rewards from Season 11 will be removed at the start of next season.

[h2]Season 11 Ranked Mode Rewards[/h2]
Ranked rewards are granted based on your rank at season end. Players who reach at least Gold V will receive the Season 11 Ranked Parachute skin!

Those who fight their way to Platinum or higher will also be rewarded with a unique Animated Emblem. Master or higher players will also receive an Animated Nameplate.

The Top 500 players from each region will receive a unique Top 500 Animated Emblem and Animated Nameplate to show their status as world-beaters. Top 500 players will be displayed in-game on the LEADERBOARD.

Finally, view all your Season 11 Ranked stats by checking out the STATS screen under the CAREER tab in-game once the season wraps up.

Season 11 Emblem & Nameplates
- Players who played at least 10 Ranked Matches will earn an emblem and nameplate matching their end-of-season rank.
- Platinum Tier and above receive an Animated Ranked Emblem.
- Master Tier and above receive an Animated Nameplate.
- Top 500 players are rewarded with a Unique Animated Emblem and Nameplate.
- Honor-based emblems will now be shown on your PUBG ID and displayed to enemies when you successfully take them out. Emblems will also be visible in the Death Cam and to spectators.

Season 11 Skin

Players Gold V and above will receive an exclusive Season 11 Ranked Parachute Skin.

[h2]Ranked Schedule[/h2]

Season 11 Ranked Mode will end once servers go into maintenance on June 2nd KST (PC) / June 10th KST (Console).
Season 12 Ranked Mode will begin when servers go live with the live server update next month.

[h2]How will my Rewards be Delivered?[/h2]
All rewards are granted automatically at the beginning of the new season. You may collect them from the pop-up screen shown upon your first log-in of the new season.

--The PUBG Dev Team

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