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PUBG's new labs mode is about surviving a horde of zombies

Zombies are invading PUBG, but only for a wee while. The PUBG team is testing a new Zombie Survival mode in Labs, which sees you and the squad try to survive ten stages of zombies. The more you slay, the more coins and weapons you earn.


Each game you play has ten stages, and they last for three minutes each. You can progress to the next stage by killing every zombie or by surviving to the end of the stage's time limit - If just one of your crew survives, that's fine, too. After you clear the stage, your squad gets a 20-second break before the next round begins. If you die in one round, you'll come back in the break before the next stage kicks off.


The zombies you'll be facing spawn once a stage starts. As you proceed along, though, the number of them will increase. They'll also get harder, better, faster, stronger, with some special ones showing up to keep you on your toes.


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SPECIAL DROPS - SUMMER SEASON



Hello Survivors!

It’s hot, which means we’re already welcoming the warmest time of the year – summer. PUBG is delighted to introduce this season’s summer event, Special Drops – Summer Season.

Grab your sun hat and read on for more details on how to earn great rewards this summer!

[h2]EVENT MISSIONS[/h2]
Clear as many missions as possible during the event period to collect and exchange points for your desired rewards.
MISSION TITLE
MISSION DESCRIPTION
POINTS
Loot 70 Items
Loot 70 items in a single match.
20
Loot 150 Items
Loot 150 items in total.
20
Revive a Teammate
Revive a downed teammate.
25
Get 2 Kills or Assists
Get 2 kills or assists in a single match.
35

 
[h2]EVENT SCHEDULE[/h2]
The event will last for two weeks on both PC and Console platforms.
  • PC
    • PDT: August 4, 0 AM – August 17, 0 AM
    • CEST: August 4, 9 AM – August 17, 9 AM
    • KST: August 4, 4 PM – August 17, 4 PM 
  • Console
    • PDT: August 12, 0 AM – August 25, 0 AM
    • CEST: August 12, 9 AM – August 25, 9 AM
    • KST: August 12, 4 PM – August 25, 4 PM 
[h2]EVENT REWARDS[/h2]
You can exchange the points you have acquired through missions for these rewards shown below.
Point
150
400
400
100
Item
Summer Bucket Hat (Teal)
Floral Shirt (Teal)
Summer Shorts (Gray)
Mocks (Teal)
SURVIVE THIS SUMMER’S HEAT WITH OUR EVENT AND DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!

WE’RE ALWAYS GRATEFUL FOR OUR PLAYERS’ CONTINUED SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK – SEE YOU ON THE BATTLEGROUNDS.

[h2]FAQ[/h2]WHERE DO I FIND THE EVENT PAGE?
  • Access the event page by clicking the Care Package icon at the top right corner of the main lobby screen.
  • Push notifications are also sent via the notification center. 
EVENT POINTS
  • Points acquired from each event will expire once the event period ends.
  • Don’t forget to use up all your points prior to the event’s end!

PUBG LABS: Zombie Survival


Hello Survivors!

PUBG LABS is back with a horde of zombies! In Zombie Survival, you and your squad will have to survive 10 stages of various zombie waves. The more zombies you take down, the more coins and weapons you earn.

Read on for more details.
[h2]MATCH RULES[/h2]
Defeat swarming zombies with your squad and survive until the very last stage.
  • Zombie Survival has a total of 10 stages that last 3 minutes each.
  • To get to the next stage:
    – Kill every zombie OR
    – At least one player has to stay alive until the end of the stage’s time limit.
  • After clearing a stage, your squad gets a 20-second break before moving on to the next stage.
    – The player(s) who died in the previous stage will come back alive and continue to the next stage.
  • The game will end if the entire squad gets wiped out.
[h2]ZOMBIES[/h2]
  • Zombies spawn once a stage starts.
  • As you proceed along the stages, the number of zombies will increase, the zombies will get stronger, and special zombies will appear.

 
[h2]SURVIVAL COINS AND EQUIPMENT[/h2]
  • SURVIVAL COINS
    • Earn Survival Coins by killing zombies.
    • The Survival Coins go to your inventory (can collect up to 999).
    • You can’t drop Survival Coins.
    • When players respawn, the players are given the same amount of coins they gained when the game began.
  • EQUIPMENT
    • The basic set of equipment each player receives at the beginning of the game is:
      • Deagle
      • 60EA .45 ACP
      • Backpack (Level 3)
      • 1 Frag Grenade
    • You can purchase equipment with coins by entering your inventory.
    • Stronger weapons require more coins.

 
[h2]SCORES[/h2]
  • You gain scores by killing zombies.
  • You can check your score by looking at the world map.
  • Your team’s final scores will be shown after the game.

[h2]SERVICE SCHEDULE[/h2]
This summer’s PUBG LABS: Zombie Defense will be open during the following period.
  • PC
    • PDT: August 4, 0 AM – August 16, 0 AM
    • CEST: August 4, 9 AM – August 16, 9 AM
    • KST: August 4, 4 PM – August 16, 4 PM
  • Console
    • PDT: August 12, 0 AM – August 23, 0 AM
    • CEST: August 12, 9 AM – August 23, 9 AM
    • KST: August 12, 4 PM – August 23, 4 PM
[h2]GAMEPLAY SETTINGS[/h2]
  • Both TPP & FPP Available
  • Squad Only
  • DBNO Disabled
  • Teamkill Disabled
[h2]NOTES WHEN PLAYING IN LABS[/h2]
  • LABS games do not provide XP or gameplay rewards
  • LABS gameplay will not be reflected on the Career page
  • LABS gameplay will not be reflected on Match History
  • LABS gameplay will not count towards Survivor Pass missions
  • LABS gameplay does not support replay.
  • LABS gameplay will not count towards BATTLESTAT even if you kill zombies

The PUBG Team 

BLACKPINK in your BATTLEGROUNDS: Squad up with BLACKPINK



Hello Survivor and BLACKPINK fans!

New squad on the Battlegrounds! It’s the BLACKPINK in PUBG! We have prepared game updates and BLACKPINK’s favorite themed items to welcome the newest squad so don’t miss them out!

BLACKPINK IN YOUR BATTLEGROUNDS

To celebrate the collaboration with BLACKPINK, we have added BLACKPINK themed elements in many different maps. Find them all while they are around!

[h2]DECALS ON BUILDINGS[/h2]
  • Available Modes
    • Normal Match
    • Esports Mode
    • Ranked
  • Available Maps
    • Erangel
    • Miramar
    • Vikendi
  • Available Between
    • PC: August 8 – September 7
    • Console: August 12 – September 15
[h2]AIRPLANE TAIL[/h2]
  • Available Modes
    • Normal Match
    • Esports Mode
    • Ranked
  • Available Maps
    • Erangel
    • Miramar
    • Sanhok
    • Vikendi
    • Karakin
    • Taego
      • Not available on Emergency Landing planes
  • Available Between
    • PC: August 8 – September 7
    • Console: August 12 – September 15
[h2]SUPPLY CRATE AND SMOKE[/h2]
During the event, the color of the smoke will change to the BLACKPINK concept (except in color-blind mode), and BLACKPINK Supply Crates will drop throughout the map. You can also find the BLACKPINK LV.3 helmet from the Supply Crates!
  • Available Mode
    • Normal Match
  • Available Maps
    • Erangel
    • Miramar
    • Sanhok
    • Vikendi
    • Karakin
    • Taego
  • Available Between
    • PC: August 8 – September 7
    • Console: August 12 – September 15
  • More about the BLACKPINK LV.3 Helmet
    • BLACKPINK LV.3 Helmet is an individual item.
    • If a player is wearing another helmet skin, the corresponding skin will be displayed. The Blackpink helmet will be displayed only when the other skin is unequipped.
PUBG X BLACKPINK ITEMS

A total of 38 items, including stage costumes that BLACKPINK wears, are coming to the Battlegrounds! BLACKPINK Face items not included.

[h2]ITEMS[/h2]
Each member’s bundle includes Hair, Clothing, Weapons, Emotes, and Nameplate items. BLACKPINK Face items not included.
  • JISOO’s BLACKPINK Bundle
  • JENNIE’s BLACKPINK Bundle
  • ROSÉ’s BLACKPINK Bundle
  • LISA’s BLACKPINK Bundle
  • BLACKPINK Mega Bundle
    • JISOO’s BLACKPINK Bundle
    • JENNIE’s BLACKPINK Bundle
    • ROSÉ’s BLACKPINK Bundle
    • LISA’s BLACKPINK Bundle
    • BLACKPINK Spray
    • Parachute
[h2]AVAILABLE BETWEEN[/h2]
  • PC: August 8 – September 7
  • Console: August 12 – September 15
[h2]NOTE[/h2]
All Face items included in the collaboration items are not BLACKPINK’s faces. All collaboration items do not include BLACKPINK Face items. The displayed face are items that can be purchased regardless of this collaboration.

BLACKPINK SPECIAL DROPS EVENT

Finally, to celebrate the collaboration between PUBG and BLACKPINK, we are having a Special Drops event! Complete all the missions and collect your rewards!
[h2]MISSIONS[/h2]
TITLE
MISSION DESCRIPTION
POINTS
Parachute
Parachute 600m in total.
20
Survive 15 minutes
Survive 15 minutes in a single match. Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates. 
25
Heal up
Heal 250 total health.
25
Top 10
Reach Top 10.
30

[h2]REWARDS[/h2]
POINTS
700
600
200
200
ITEM
BLACKPINK – Helmet (Level 3)
BLACKPINK Backpack (Level 3)
Contraband Coupon x10 
Contraband Coupon x10 

In addition, more events are to come where real BLACKPINK LV.3 helmets and autographed CDs will be given away, so don’t miss out! Detailed event-related information will be provided at a later notice.

BLACKPINK in your BATTLEGROUNDS!

PUBG Team.