A frosty new PUBG update adds some incredible high-risk, high-reward tension to its most iconic map
I didn't expect to find myself returning to PUBG: Battlegrounds at the start of 2026, although perhaps it shouldn't be too surprising given that you'll still find the battle royale game consistently ahead of even new powerhouse Arc Raiders on the Steam player charts. However, the new Erangel: Subzero variant of its most iconic map was an ironically warm reminder that it still has the chops to stand up to the latest contenders on the block. Now, PUBG update 39.2 makes it an even more compelling option, ramping up the risk/reward balance with a unique special zone.
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