Battle royale title PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has unveiled its esports roadmap for the 2026 season.
Subsequent yr consists of an expanded event calendar along with a rise in help funds and prize pool, with the intention of enhancing the ecosystem’s sustainability.
2026 marks the eighth season of the PUBG esports circuit. Notably, subsequent season will characteristic a swap from First-Particular person Perspective (FPP) to Third-Particular person Perspective (TPP) to bridge the hole between taking part in matches and watching occasions.
KRAFTON said that the transfer to TPP is designed to make ‘the sport extra accessible, relatable, and immersive for extra folks world wide with out dropping the depth and ability.’
“Over the previous yr, we’ve been in fixed dialogue with groups and gamers, holding greater than three official suggestions periods to share concepts, issues, and course,” stated KRAFTON.
“We additionally examined and verified our imaginative and prescient by means of the PUBG Gamers Tour. These occasions proved {that a} TPP-based aggressive scene could be each thrilling and sustainable.”
Alongside the change, the expanded calendar will embody 12 PUBG World Collection (PGS) tournaments happening all year long, alongside the return of the PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) in June 2026.
The 2026 season concludes with the PUBG World Championship (PGC) set to happen in December. Notably, KRAFTON didn’t disclose data surrounding the circuit’s prize pool.
Group Response
Following the disclosing of the roadmap and the swap to TPP, elements of the PUBG group have shared their frustration with shifting away from FPP motion. “The one steps it’ll take PUBG is backwards,” commented one fan. “TPP sucks in aggressive, and no one needs to observe it.”
Whereas the change of perspective has sparked debate, the expanded calendar affords groups extra alternatives to compete in PUBG’s high tier. Furthermore, the rise in help funds ought to make sure the long-term way forward for the scene.
