PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS News: Update 43.1 and PGC 2026
This page covers the PC and console version of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. It is separate from PUBG Mobile and focuses on Update 43.1, its timed modes and the next confirmed PUBG esports championship.
Update 43.1 adds Jujutsu Kaisen, Solo Deathmatch and balance changes
KRAFTON’s Update 43.1 notes say the update deployed on PC on 10 September and consoles on 17 September. It brings the Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration world, LMG balance adjustments, DLSS 4.5 and FSR 4.1 support on PC, and hitbox tuning on console.
The limited-time Solo Deathmatch mode runs through 14 October on PC and 22 October on consoles. PC Duo Rumble is scheduled through 14 October in Asia, Europe and North America. Check your platform’s service notice for local maintenance and exact availability.
The next global PUBG esports date is the PUBG Global Championship (PGC) 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 1–13 December. KRAFTON has announced a 32-team field and a prize pool of at least US$1.5 million; final team rosters and match schedule should be taken from later organizer updates.
PUBG Update 43.1 — platform and event dates
The same patch has separate PC and console rollout and event end dates.
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| PC service update | 10 September 2026 |
| Console service update | 17 September 2026 |
| Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration | Available through the next update; check the live in-game timer |
| Solo Deathmatch | PC through 14 October; console through 22 October |
| Duo Rumble | PC, Asia / Europe / North America, through 14 October |
| PC graphics support | NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 4.1 |
| Console changes | Hitbox tuning |
Data source: official publisher or organizer page
PGC 2026 — confirmed championship information
The global championship is upcoming; team names and a complete match-by-match schedule must be verified against the event hub as organizers publish them.
| Field | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1–13 December 2026 |
| Location | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Teams | 32 |
| Prize pool | US$1.5 million or more |
| Next meta update | Update 44.2 planned for December; exact deployment date and details are not confirmed here |
Data source: official publisher or organizer page
What PUBG PC and console players should check
- Solo Deathmatch ends on different dates by platform. Check the in-game event tile before planning a final session, especially on console where the listed window runs to 22 October.
- The developer has said a second Meta Rotation Update is planned with Update 44.2 in December. The exact date and full map or balance changes are not yet confirmed in the cited developer letter.
- PC graphics features do not imply a performance guarantee; compare the in-game settings and your hardware before changing upscaling options.
Upcoming PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS esports
- PUBG Global Championship 2026: 1–13 December in Istanbul, Türkiye; 32 teams and at least US$1.5 million announced.
- The 2026 PGC team list and detailed daily schedule are not treated as confirmed until posted by PUBG Esports.
Official sources checked
Is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS the same as PUBG Mobile?
No. This news page covers the PC and console game. PUBG Mobile has a separate client, update schedule and esports coverage.
When does PUBG Update 43.1 Solo Deathmatch end?
The official notes list 14 October 2026 for PC and 22 October for consoles.
When and where is PGC 2026?
PUBG has announced 1–13 December 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, with 32 teams. Check the official event hub for the eventual roster and detailed match schedule.