PUBG: Battlegrounds
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PUBG: Battlegrounds Turns 9 – 3 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to Drop In
PUBG: Battlegrounds is celebrating its ninth anniversary with a free Event Pass: All Day Party, available on Xbox Series X|S and for Xbox Game Pass members. The event features limited-time rewards, the return of the Aston Martin collaboration, and a new partnership with K-pop group AllDay Project. Players can earn rewards simply by logging in daily during the celebration period.
Danger Zone
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of March 9th to March 15th. The notice addresses the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
PUBG Global Series 1 Kicks Off Today With Revolutionary Circuit Format
The PUBG Global Series 1 has launched with a new circuit format, replacing standalone tournaments with a connected three-week competition where performance carries over between series. This innovative approach aims to increase competitive relevance and viewer engagement by creating a continuous narrative across multiple events. Despite the exciting format change, the event will be streamed only, lacking a live audience due to venue constraints.
Best PvP Games in 2026: Most Popular Competitive Multiplayer Games Right Now
This guide highlights the top Player versus Player (PvP) games dominating the competitive gaming landscape in 2026, based on player counts and popularity. It covers titles across genres like tactical shooters (Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT), battle royales (PUBG: Battlegrounds, Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Warzone), and MOBAs (League of Legends, Dota 2), as well as popular mobile titles. The article also discusses the enduring appeal of PvP games, the importance of balanced gameplay, strong matchmaking, and community support for long-term success.
Morning Gatherings and Events
PUBG: Battlegrounds is celebrating its 9th anniversary with a series of in-game events. These events will offer players various activities and rewards as part of the ongoing celebration.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice detailing the number of accounts banned for cheating during the week of March 2nd to March 8th. The notice highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain fair play within the game.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS CELEBRATES 9TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW IN-GAME EVENTS, UPDATE 40.2, AND ALLDAY PROJECT COLLABORATION
KRAFTON, Inc. is celebrating the 9th anniversary of PUBG: Battlegrounds with new in-game events, the release of Update 40.2, and a music collaboration with ALLDAY PROJECT. The update includes improvements to the Vikendi map and Arcade modes, alongside anniversary-themed content and rewards for players.
Morning Patches
This article provides a roundup of recent patch notes and updates for several games. Notable updates include Patch Notes 1.19.0 for ARC Raiders, a Steam Client Update from March 9th, Patch Notes - Update 40.2 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and the release of an offline mode for Turnbound.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for February 2026 across PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play titles in various regions. Resident Evil 4 and its zombie-themed content dominated the charts in both US/Canada and Asia for PS5.
Danger Zone
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of February 23rd to March 1st. This notice highlights the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
Dev Letter: Aim Punch 2
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is implementing an updated aim punch system based on player feedback from Gunplay Labs. The second iteration, Aim Punch 2, introduces distance-based reductions and rebalances aim punch values for SMGs and Shotguns to improve mid-to-long range engagements and overall gunplay balance. The developers plan to further refine the system by assigning unique aim punch values to individual weapons in the future.
April Store Update 2025
PUBG: Battlegrounds is receiving its April 2025 store update, introducing a new Contender character named Hanna and a steampunk-themed Survivor Pass. The update also features a new Progressive weapon skin for the SKS, the Chrono Cannon, and the return of the personalized 'Your Shop' feature. New cosmetic items and upgrade materials for Hanna are available through various bundles and the Scrap Broker.
Call Of Duty players are 66 times more likely to cheat than Battlefield 6 fans
A study by Surfshark reveals that Call Of Duty players are 66 times more likely to search for cheats than Battlefield players. The analysis, based on global search volume, also highlights Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege as games with high interest in cheating. The study suggests that robust anti-cheat software may deter players from searching for hacks, and warns that high search volumes for cheats can pose cybersecurity risks.
Krafton surpasses $2bn in revenue for the first time in its history
Krafton has achieved a record-breaking year, surpassing $2.05 billion in revenue for the first time in its history, driven primarily by its PUBG franchise which saw double-digit growth. The company also reported a significant increase in operating profit and detailed revenue breakdowns across mobile, PC, and console platforms. Krafton plans to focus on expanding its intellectual properties and transitioning into an AI-first company, with 15 projects in development.
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, Path Tracing and G-SYNC Pulsar Supercharge Gameplay With Enhanced Performance and Visuals
NVIDIA announced DLSS 4.5 at CES, introducing Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and a second-generation transformer model for enhanced performance and visuals in over 250 games. The company also debuted RTX Remix Logic for modding classic games with dynamic graphics effects and showcased NVIDIA ACE technology for AI-powered NPCs in titles like Total War: PHARAOH and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. New G-SYNC Pulsar monitors offering superior motion clarity and adaptive technology are also now available.
PUBG's extraction shooter spin-off, Black Budget, is finally going to be playable next month
Krafton and PUBG Studios have announced that PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction shooter spin-off of PUBG: Battlegrounds, will begin its first closed alpha tests on PC in December. The tests will run from December 12-14 and December 19-21, available to players in North America, Europe, and Asia. The game is described as a tactical extraction shooter with PvPvE elements, focusing on exploration and discovery on a mysterious island trapped in a time loop.
What game do you hate and love at the same time?
This article discusses player opinions on games they both love and hate simultaneously, with one user highlighting PUBG: Battlegrounds as a thrilling yet frustrating experience due to perceived lag and one-hit knockouts. The discussion touches on the time-consuming nature of First-Person Shooters and Battle Royale games.
