KRAFTON collaborates with icon G-Dragon in PUBG Battlegrounds. Experience a transformed Miramar, new tactical features like movable deathboxes, and exclusive rewards in PUBG Update 37.2.
Alright, prepare yourselves, because the battlefield is about to get a whole lot more iconic! KRAFTON and global superstar G-DRAGON have joined forces in a collaboration that’s not just an update, it’s a redefinition of what battle royale can be. Get ready to ditch your old strategies and embrace a new era of style, music, and raw power with Update 37.2!
Forget everything you thought you knew about survival, because with the motto “My game, my rule, my survival,” players are now challenged to “define their own playstyle like G-DRAGON”. This is your chance to infuse your gameplay with the swagger, the style, and the power of the “King of K-Pop” himself!
The Stage is Set: G-Dragon Invades PUBG
The G-Dragon x PUBG collaboration transforms the battlegrounds into a dynamic celebration of the K-pop idol’s legacy.
Command the Spotlight with Themed Stages & Sounds!
Your journey into the battlegrounds will now begin with a flourish! G-DRAGON Emote Stages are waiting on select starting islands across maps like Erangel, Miramar, Vikendi, Taego, Deston, and Rondo. Gather your squad and perform to his iconic tracks before the plane even takes off, with corresponding album images splashing across the screen. This isn’t just a waiting lobby; it’s your pre-match concert!
PUBG Miramar Transformed: A Playground of G-DRAGON’s Vision!
The desert map of Miramar has undergone a spectacular transformation, now buzzing with G-DRAGON’s unmistakable vibe.
- The Truck Stop has been completely recreated as G-DRAGON’s “POWER” music video set, a must-visit for any true fan, complete with its own Emote Stage.
- Gas Stations across Miramar are now decked out in collaboration themes.
- Discover Fan Rooms hidden within buildings, filled with unique decorations and G-DRAGON Turntables spinning his tracks.
- Even the starting planes, Blue Chip Towers, and Care Packages are adorned with collaboration branding, ensuring G-DRAGON’s presence is felt everywhere (except Paramo).
- And for the ultimate immersion, all vehicle music has been changed to G-DRAGON tracks!
Exclusive Gear & Rewards!
This collaboration isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about empowerment!
- Get your hands on a new G-DRAGON-themed Progressive weapon skin for the AUG, featuring 10 levels of cosmetic upgrades and battle stats that evolve with your skill. From a basic skin to unique killfeed, loot crate, and scope designs, this AUG is a statement piece!
- Dive into a world of exclusive themed content and special limited-time items, allowing you to fight and survive with G-DRAGON’s “unmistakable style”.
- Beyond the game, prepare for a chance to snag exclusive PUBG x G-DRAGON merchandise and in-game collaboration items through various events.
Strategic Gameplay Evolution: Smarter Combat, New Tactics
Beyond the glamour, Update 37.2 introduces fundamental gameplay enhancements designed to reward tactical brilliance.
Miramar Revitalized: Minas Generales, Reimagined for Mayhem!
The Minas Generales area of Miramar has received a targeted refresh, making it a more dynamic battleground.
- Expect cleaner layouts, faster looting, and refined building placements with new loot spots, ensuring every corner holds potential.
- Terrain and cover have been expertly tuned to balance high and low-ground fights, eliminating overly dominant positions and promoting fluid combat.
- Visual touch-ups and brighter interiors improve readability, so you can spot your enemies before they spot you.
Tactical Brilliance: New Ways to Outwit Your Foes!
KRAFTON is introducing “smarter interactions” that will fundamentally change how you approach every engagement.
- Movable Deathboxes: No more vulnerable looting! Drag fallen enemy loot to safer cover – or use it as a tempting bait for greedy opponents. This is next-level mind games!
- Pull Doors: Doors now open inward as well as outward, unlocking a whole new dimension of entry, exit, and even baiting possibilities. Surprise your enemies, or make a quick escape!
- Destructible Gas Tanks: On Miramar and Taego, these environmental hazards now explode into a lingering smoke cloud, providing instant, on-the-fly cover when you need it most. Adapt or perish!
More G-Dragon x PUBG Content to Conquer!
The update also rolls out a new Survivor Pass with fresh rewards, alongside targeted updates for Team Deathmatch and Intense Battle Royale. Plus, seasonal favorites “Survivors Left Behind” and “Hungers Left Behind” are making a triumphant return.
Event Rollout and How to Participate
This epic collaboration and update won’t drop all at once; it’s a staggered rollout designed to keep the hype building across platforms.
- PC (PUBG: Battlegrounds): Kicks off on September 10, 2025.
- Console: Follows closely on September 18, 2025.
- PUBG Mobile: Joins the party on September 19, 2025.
A series of in-game events and challenges offer players numerous ways to earn exclusive rewards:
- Global Lucky Draw: Enter for a chance to win limited-edition physical merchandise, including an autographed album and special sets. Verification of a PUBG account grants an extra entry.
- Collaboration Missions: Complete objectives like playing on Miramar, using emotes on stages, and visiting the redesigned Truck Stop to earn G-DRAGON Vouchers.
- Contraband Crates & The Collector Challenge: Open crates for a chance to earn the legendary AUG skin and its Red Chroma variant. Equipping these items unlocks exclusive cosmetic rewards like G-Dragon’s Ball Cap and Scarf.
Exclusive Store Items: Dress Like the King!
Don’t just play like G-DRAGON; look like him in PUBG! The store is packed with Step Up Packs and Step Up Vouchers offering “massive value”.
- Grab G-DRAGON themed cosmetic sets including PARACHUTE, PEACEMINUSONE, EMOTE, and STAGE SETS, each with bonus G-DRAGON Vouchers.
- G-DRAGON Vouchers are also available for purchase, granting entries for Contraband Crates.
The Offline Experience: PUBG Seongsu Pop-Up!
For those in Seoul, a limited-run pop-up event is ongoing at PUBG Seongsu, KRAFTON’s cultural hub, from September 11-14. Fans enjoyed themed activities, lucky draws, shooting games, custom keyring workshops, and immersive photo zones, bringing the game to life!
More Than a Crossover: A Proven Strategy
This isn’t just a one-off event; it’s a testament to KRAFTON’s strategic brilliance in leveraging high-profile partnerships to fuel engagement and revenue. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue in 2024, partly thanks to successful collaborations. Past crossovers with K-pop powerhouses like NewJeans and Babymonster, along with luxury brands like Lamborghini, have consistently boosted sales and profit. This PUBG x G-DRAGON collaboration further cements PUBG’s status as more than just a game, it’s a cultural phenomenon that continually transcends traditional gaming boundaries.
Conclusion: The Stage is Set – Will You Conquer?
The PUBG x G-Dragon collaboration is a masterclass in blending premium content with core gameplay innovation. It offers a fresh, stylish, and strategically deeper experience for both dedicated players and new fans arriving from the artist’s global community. The battlefield has been transformed. Now it’s your turn to define your rules and own your survival.
The countdown has ended, the music is pumping, and the battlefield awaits your arrival. Dive into Update 37.2, unleash your inner G-DRAGON, and show the world that this is “My game, my rule, my survival!”
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