PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS News

PUBG gets a new way to keep track of live events in-game

There's a new way to keep track of events going on in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, following an update that folds in a handy new in-game feature. Plus, developer Krafton has detailed two new events running in the battle royale game this month.

"Today, we're introducing our newly improved in-game Events Page to showcase ongoing and upcoming events to participate in and earn rewards," Krafton announces in a new blog post. This is a pretty basic but handy feature that lets you browse a list new events going on, and jump into them more easily by hitting a 'participate' option. From the snapshots included in the post, we can see the duration of the event displayed, along with rewards up for grabs (which can only be grabbed while an event's live), and your progress towards goals.

The new Event Page can be found via a 'care package' icon in the right-hand corner of the game's lobby screen, and you'll now see notifications pop up in PUBG's notifications hub when event-related news drops.

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PUBG's latest Labs mode looks like a mash-up of Mario Kart and Mad Max

The latest PUBG Labs mode is in, and it'll look familiar if you're a fan of Mario Kart. It's just called Racing Mode for now, but it features everything you'd expect - you pick a vehicle, race your buds to the finish, and pick up power-up boosts and ammo to try and throw them off.

Before you start, you've got to select your vehicle. You've got the motorcycle, buggy, Couple RB, dirt bike, and Mirado. Each of them has its stats, but they've each got a unique weapon, too. You won't be able to attack players or destroy stuff until your ten seconds in, and players who do get taken out will get a five-second grace period to stop them from being eliminated off spawn.

Both race tracks take place on the Miramar map and are one way. You'll need to make your way through checkpoints to progress through the race, and those checkpoints will be your respawn points, too. Oh, and be careful about going off track as you'll blow up if you're gone for too long.

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The $77 million PUBG cheating empire smashed by the Chinese cops—and the founder who escaped

Cheating has been around in video games forever, but the industry's meteoric success over the last few decades has turned it into a genuine side business. You don't need to look hard to find them: any game worth making cheats for will have someone, somewhere, beavering away on a method of breaking the rules. And, almost always, charging for it...
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Update 12.1 - Now Live!

Update 12.1 has arrived on the Battlegrounds!

We’re excited for you to get your hands on our biggest Miramar update to date! Sweeping changes have been made map-wide, including improved textures and an overhaul to lighting. Major points of interest will still feel familiar but fresh, with adjustments to building interiors and reduced object clutter to enhance ease of movement throughout the map.

Put your marksman skills to work with the armor-piercing Lynx AMR sniper rifle and traverse the updated desert landscape of Miramar on the new Quad off-road vehicle.

We appreciate everyone who had time to play the changes on the test server and graciously offer feedback. Based directly on your feedback, we’ve reduced bloom in certain weather settings to improve visibility.

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Please keep the feedback coming; we’ll continue to monitor your feedback closely.

That’s not all; tomorrow we’re adding a new limited-time mode to PUBG LABS – Racing Mode! Check out the Racing Mode announcement to learn more and view the full patch rundown in the patch notes.

See you on the Battlegrounds.

PCS4 Pick'Em Challenge

Hello PUBG Esports fans!

The fourth iteration of the PUBG Continental Series is right around the corner! Get ready, as PCS4 commences June 10th; watch the best teams from across the globe compete to be crowned their region's best.

The competition will be fierce on and off the Battlegrounds, as we're back with the Pick'Em Challenge for PCS4. Use your PUBG Esports knowledge to predict winners and win prizes.

Read on for full details on how to participate, watch and show support to your favorite teams!

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[h2]PUBG ESPORTS TAB[/h2]
The PUBG Esports tab has returned! Esports fans, starting from June 2nd for PC, check out the Esports Tab to get information on your favorite players and teams, match schedules, tournament stats, and more.

Take a deep dive into key performance indicators from regional qualifiers and find out which teams and players to keep an eye on once the tournament gets underway, and help make your best predictions for the Pick'Em Challenge.

[h2]ESPORTS ITEMS[/h2]
Check out the new PCS4 items available in store.

Crash Test AKM & Coupon Bundle + (1 voting coupon)
Crash Test Gear Bundle + (1 voting coupon)
Crash Test Costume Set + (1 voting coupon)
Crash Test Motorbike & Coupon Bundle + (1 voting coupon)
Crash Test SKS & Coupon Bundle + (1 voting coupon)
Crash Test Emote & Coupon Bundle + (1 voting coupon)
Crash Test Value Pack + (5 voting coupon)
Crash Test Weapon & Bike Bundle + (3 voting coupon)

* 30% of PUBG net sales of PCS4 items will be distributed to teams across the four regions. Half of it being added to the overall prize pool and the remaining half being distributed equally to the participating teams.

PCS4 items sale period:
- PC: After maintenance June 2 – June 24, 6 pm KST
Pick'Em Challenge event period:
- After maintenance June 2 – June 24, 6 pm KST
Esports Shop items sale period:
- After maintenance June 2 – July 14, 11 am KST
Pick'Em reward claim period:
- June 29 - July 14, 11 am KST

[h2]Pick’Em Challenge Details[/h2]
Matches for the PCS4 Pick'Em Challenge begin on June 2nd with Pick'Em entries closing just before the last match of PCS4 on June 24th at 18:00 KST. Don't forget to participate in all the challenges before it's too late!

[h2]Event 1: Pick the Winner[/h2]
The first event is very simple: predict who you believe will become the four regional champions of PCS4.

Vote for up to 7 teams per region, with correct predictions granting 100,000 EP per correct regional selection. Correctly guess the winner of all four regions to win a grand total of 400,000 EP!

[h2]Event 2: Team Face-off [/h2]
Free to enter, correctly guess the winner of two rival teams to earn EP. Each region has 4 team pairs to vote on, so do your research and predict which team will perform better; it's free, don't forget to participate for a chance to win free rewards!

EP payouts are based on total voting amounts, predicting an underdog win can net you a much bigger EP payout than simply selecting a winning favorite. EP payouts range from 800 to 7200 depending on the vote disparity between favorite and underdog.

Check out the event summary page to take a glance at the live voting status and collect rewards.

[h2]FREE Voting Coupons and EP![/h2]
There are plenty of opportunities to earn free voting coupons and EP just by watching and interacting during the tournament! Up to 14 voting coupons can also be earned by purchasing PCS4 items.

During PCS4 this time around, a code will pop up right after the last match of the week is over! Be quick enough to enter the code in-game to get one free voting coupon!
Pay close attention during PCS4 live streams, as just like in previous PCS events, you’ll occasionally see codes on-screen during the broadcast that can be redeemed for EP.
Remember the Chicken Challenge from PGI.S? It's back!
- Participate in the Chicken Challenge while watching PCS4 on official PUBG Esports Twitch channels and cast your vote to predict the match-winner!
- The votes will close 11 minutes after the match starts and the 2nd circle appears. Make your pick wisely!

All four PUBG regions are participating and the more you watch, the better your odds of scoring unique skins. You can earn up to 50,000 EP by entering codes and participating in the Chicken Challenge.

Now that you know everything about PCS4, the first leg of the PUBG Continental Series of 2021, which teams do you think will be crowned tournament champions?

Get ready to jump into all the action and excitement of PCS4, PUBG Esports, and the Pick'Em Challenge!