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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS — Latest Updates & Patch Notes

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is currently the #2 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 732K concurrent players — holding steady at #2 for a second week.

Last official update Jun 3, 2026 (today) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.

Steam rank
#2
Peak (24h)
732K
Genre
Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Developer
PUBG Corporation
Released
Dec 21, 2017
Price
Free to Play
Steam reviews
1.76M

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.

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Latest updates & patch notes

  1. News

    The PUBG Saturday Custom Games return this weekend!

    The next edition of PUBG Saturday Custom Games is happening this Saturday, June 6 at 20:00 CEST, bringing the community together once again for custom matches, creator co-streams, and G-Coin giveaways. Tune in live on Twitch: Join the games, squad up with the community, and…

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  2. News

    Community Survey — Share Your Feedback With Us

    Hello players, We are running a new PUBG Community Survey, and we would like to hear directly from you. This survey is about your experience with PUBG community channels, such as Steam Forums, Discord, Reddit, and other places where you follow news, share feedback, ask…

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  3. News

    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Weekly Bans Notice (05/25~05/31)

    Read the full announcement here!

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  4. Event

    PUBG Nations Cup 2026 (PNC 2026) Ticket Sales

    Get ready for the fierce survival showdown among 24 all-star teams at PUBG Nations Cup 2026 (PNC 2026)! The highly anticipated Grand Final is heading to Jangchung Arena. Experience the electrifying energy of the live crowd and share the winning moments right alongside the…

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  5. News

    PUBG Global Series 6 Survival Stage

    Hello, PUBG Esports fans! As PGS Circuit 2 approaches, the 12 Global Partner Teams and 12 PGS invited teams return to Seoul for the next chapter of PUBG Esports competition. The PUBG Global Series continues with Circuit 2, featuring PGS 4–6 beginning on May 20. With EWC…

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  6. News

    PUBG Global Series 5 Final Stage Day 2

    Hello, PUBG Esports fans! As PGS Circuit 2 approaches, the 12 Global Partner Teams and 12 PGS invited teams return to Seoul for the next chapter of PUBG Esports competition. The PUBG Global Series continues with Circuit 2, featuring PGS 4–6 beginning on May 20. With EWC…

    Read the full notes on Steam →
  7. News

    PUBG Global Series 5 Final Stage Day 1

    Hello, PUBG Esports fans! As PGS Circuit 2 approaches, the 12 Global Partner Teams and 12 PGS invited teams return to Seoul for the next chapter of PUBG Esports competition. The PUBG Global Series continues with Circuit 2, featuring PGS 4–6 beginning on May 20. With EWC…

    Read the full notes on Steam →
  8. News

    PUBG Global Series 5 Survival Stage

    Hello, PUBG Esports fans! As PGS Circuit 2 approaches, the 12 Global Partner Teams and 12 PGS invited teams return to Seoul for the next chapter of PUBG Esports competition. The PUBG Global Series continues with Circuit 2, featuring PGS 4–6 beginning on May 20. With EWC…

    Read the full notes on Steam →
  9. Event

    PUBG Nations Cup 2026 Tournament Details

    Hello, PUBG Esports Fans! In our previous announcement, we shared the dates and the participating nations for the PUBG Nations Cup 2026 (PNC 2026). In this announcement, we'll walk you through the tournament format, ruleset, and other key details of the event. Let's take a…

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  10. News

    PNC 2026 Official Participating Teams Announcement

    Hello, PUBG Esports Fans! In our previous announcements, we shared the schedule and participating teams for the PUBG Nations Cup 2026 (PNC 2026). At last, we're excited to officially unveil the rosters of all 24 all-star teams set to take the stage in Seoul this June!96 all-star…

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  11. News

    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Weekly Bans Notice (05/18~05/24)

    Read the full announcement here!

    Read the full notes on Steam →
  12. News

    PUBG Global Series 4 Final Stage - Day 2

    Hello, PUBG Esports fans! As PGS Circuit 2 approaches, the 12 Global Partner Teams and 12 PGS invited teams return to Seoul for the next chapter of PUBG Esports competition. The PUBG Global Series continues with Circuit 2, featuring PGS 4–6 beginning on May 20. With EWC…

    Read the full notes on Steam →

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About PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

LAND Drop into an ever-growing and changing selection of maps to keep you challenged. Will you choose the safer outskirts and risk not getting enough loot or hot drop into the dense cities and fight from the moment you hit the ground? Every drop is different, it's up to you to make the best with what you find. LOOT With unique weapons, a variety of supplies, and special tools to outwit your opponents, how you outfit yourself is up to you! Kit out your favorite weapons with powerful attachments or risk going after the hotly contested Care Packages for unique loot to give you the edge you need to win. SURVIVE Stocking up is only the beginning…

Game details

System requirements (minimum)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space
Languages
English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Turkish, Thai, Italian, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian
Official site
www.pubg.com

Frequently asked questions

Is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS free to play?
Yes — PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is free to play on Steam.
What is the latest PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS update?
The most recent official update is "The PUBG Saturday Custom Games return this weekend!" (Jun 3, 2026), categorized as News. The next edition of PUBG Saturday Custom Games is happening this Saturday, June 6 at 20:00 CEST, bringing the community together once again for custom matches, creator co-streams, and G-Coin giveaways. Tune in live on Twitch: Join the games, squad up with the community, and…
How many people play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS peaked at 732K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #2 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #2 the previous week).
When was PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS released?
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS was released on Dec 21, 2017 by PUBG Corporation.
What kind of game is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is a Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play game, featuring multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jun 4, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.