PUBG: Battlegrounds Celebrates 9th Anniversary with Update 40.2 The PUBG: Battlegrounds team announced the release of Update 40.2 on March 10, 2026, coinciding with the game’s 9th anniversary. The update includes a series of celebratory events, map adjustments, and gameplay improvements to mark the milestone. Players are invited to participate in festivities across all modes, including Normal Match, Ranked, and Custom Match, as the game transforms into a vibrant celebration of its nine-year journey. A central feature of the anniversary is the 9th Anniversary statue located on the starting island of every map. Players can interact with the statue by throwing a Holographic Stun Grenade at it. After a set number of successful hits, the statue will morph into the player’s character appearance. The statue and the grenade are available in all maps, and the feature applies to both Normal Match and Ranked play. The anniversary celebrations also include a spectacular drone show that will illuminate the battlefield, adding a visual spectacle to the festivities. This event is available in Normal Match, Ranked, and Custom Match - Normal Mode. Additionally, players can engage in the Rondo-themed festivities, where a mysterious Chicken Man has been spotted. Hunting down the Chicken Man rewards players with a Lucky Egg, which can also be obtained randomly through the 9th Anniversary Draw. The draw is accessible at three Rondo Pop-up Store locations, offering a chance to acquire one of thirteen random items, including weapons, Level 3 gear, and a special 9th Anniversary Ghillie Suit. Decorative elements have been added to the game world, with specially themed Supply Crates and Care Packages across Rondo. Commemorative billboards, created in collaboration with ALLDAY PROJECT and other partners, are also visible.#rondo #pubg_battlegrounds #allday_project #vikendi #workshop
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Map Service Update 40.2 Details PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS released a report detailing regional map preferences and rotation schedules for Update 40.2, announced on March 10, 2026. The report outlines how map selection is determined through an analysis of player behavior, including playtime, match count, select rate, and leave rate across all game modes. Due to rounding, the total percentage of map preferences may not sum to exactly 100%. The data for map preferences was collected from December 31 to February 23, 2026. Based on this analysis, the game will implement specific map rotations for Update 40.2. PC players will see the next rotation every Wednesday at 02:00 UTC, while console players will receive updates every Thursday at 07:00 UTC. For the Rondo world updates, the Etc. map slot will be occupied during Weeks 1–3 of the update. This ensures all players can experience the new content. Additionally, Rondo will have double the normal matchmaking probability during these initial weeks. The report also highlights regional map preferences. For the KAKAO platform, Erangel, Taego, and Sanhok are permanently included in the Fixed Map pool. On consoles, the Fixed maps for all regions are Erangel (25%), Miramar (25%), Taego (25%), and Rondo (25%). The game’s ranked map service is updated seasonally. Players can expect changes to the map rotation as the update progresses. The PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS team emphasized that the update aims to balance player experiences across different regions and map types. The report also notes that 8x8 km maps have approximately double the matchmaking probability compared to smaller maps, reflecting their popularity among players. This adjustment is part of the broader effort to maintain competitive balance and player engagement.#pubg_battlegrounds #kakao #rondo #etc #miramar
