PUBG Battlegrounds (PC & Console) — What’s New

1. PUBG 2025 Roadmap: Gameplay Expansion & World Updates

Krafton has rolled out a wide-reaching 2025 roadmap for Battlegrounds, aiming to revamp the core experience:

• World Enhancements: No new map yet—but beloved maps will be transformed with features like destructible terrain on Erangel, Miramar, and Taego. Seasonal events, vehicle interaction, and vibrant world elements (gas tanks, animal AI, vending machines) are on the way. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
• Gameplay Deepening: New actions—like enhanced vehicle interactions and H-key features—plus tools like camouflage nets, improved Flare Gun UI, and better combat feedback are planned. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSReddit
• Modes & Co-development: Popular modes like TDM, Hot Drop, and Survivors Left Behind are getting upgrades. New event modes—including Project Cyclops and a future “PAYDAY”-style mode—are in development through co-creation with external studios. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
• Contender System: A high-end character system called Contender will bring dynamic visual transformations and exclusive progression—details coming soon. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

2. Update 36.2 & UGC Alpha Launch

• Update 36.2 brings patch notes, map rotation insights, and the debut of the UGC Alpha, previewing a user-generated content platform. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS+1

3. Anti-Cheat and Collaborations

• A new anti-cheat roadmap is now live, indicating ongoing efforts to curb cheating. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
• In a fun crossover, PUBG x aespa brings music-art style content to the battlefield. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS+1

4. Support for Older Consoles Ending

• Support for PS4 and Xbox One versions of PUBG: Battlegrounds will end in November 2025, shifting focus entirely to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Polygon

PUBG Mobile — Updates & Competitive Highlights

1. Version 3.9 Update: Transformers Crossover

The July 8, 2025 3.9 update introduces:

• PUBG Mobile x Transformers crossover: Players can summon Optimus Prime or Megatron during matches for epic vehicle-robot combat.
• New weapon: ASM Abakan (5.56mm, three fire modes).
• Added attachments, the Shutdown map, Zombie Uprising 2.0 in Metro Royale Ranked Arena, and new social hub features. Indiatimes

2. PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 (PMWC)

• Held in Riyadh, the Grand Finals ran from August 1–3, 2025, featuring 16 elite teams battling for a $3 million prize pool. The Economic TimesThe Times of IndiaWikipedia
• The Yangon Galacticos emerged as champions, with Weibo Gaming as runner-up. Wikipedia+1

3. PUBG Esports: Global Series

• PGS 7 & 8 in Shanghai took place from April 28 to May 18, featuring 24 teams per event and a $300,000 prize pool each. RedditWikipedia
• Additionally, the PUBG Nations Cup 2025 was held in Seoul, with Vietnam winning over China. Wikipedia

4. Community Feedback & Bug Fixes

• Updates in February and March 2025 resolved issues like UI bugs, stuck scopes, and glitches in game modes like Sacred Quartet. Reddit
• Players reported lag, unresponsive controls, and ping spikes following new updates. Community and Devs acknowledged the issues and began working on fixes. Reddit
• Metro Royale Chapter 24 concluded, with Chapter 25 launching alongside version 3.7—promising themed areas, new mode, and more content. Reddit

Strategic Shift: PUBG’s Broader Vision

Krafton is steering PUBG towards becoming a more expansive “gameplay platform”—similar to Fortnite or Roblox:

• The upcoming PUBG 2.0 evolution will empower players with tools to create and share custom game modes.
• The shift aims to diversify play experiences and attract a wider audience. The Verge

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