- PUBG: BLINDSPOT - End of Service Notice (March 30, 09:00 UTC) - 30 March 2026
Hello, players. This is the ARC Team. We want to sincerely thank everyone who played PUBG: BLINDSPOT during Early Access.As shared in our previously published notice, PUBG: BLINDSPOT ends all online service on March 30, 202618:00 KST / JPT20:00 AEDT11:00 CET09:00 UTC05:00 EDT02:00 PT ※ After the service ends, accessing and playing the game will no longer be possible.※ The game may temporarily remain visible as available on the Steam Store after the service has ended.※ All game data will be permanently deleted after the service ends and cannot be recovered. To everyone: Thank you for choosing to play PUBG: BLINDSPOT until now.ARC Team
- PUBG: Blindspot is going offline forever after just two months in early access, despite Krafton's record Battlegrounds revenues - 27 March 2026
Free-to-play tactical shooter PUBG: Blindspot is being shut down by developers Arc Team and publishers Krafton a whole couple of months into its early access career. Launched on February 5th, it will cease service on March 30th. Read more
- Important Notice Regarding Service - 27 March 2026
Hello,This is Sequoia Yang from the ARC Team.To everyone who has been part of the PUBG: BLINDSPOT journey, thank you sincerely for your support. Since our last update, the team has been exploring multiple ways to improve the experience and move the game forward. However, after careful consideration, we have come to the conclusion that we are no longer able to sustainably provide the level of experience we set out to deliver through Early Access.We place player experience at the center of every decision we make, and it is based on that principle that we have made this decision. As a result, PUBG: BLINDSPOT’s Early Access service will come to an end on Monday, March 30. We understand this may not be the outcome many of you were hoping for.PUBG: BLINDSPOT was a bold attempt to explore new possibilities within the top-down tactical shooter space. Throughout this journey, the feedback and su…
- Notice Regarding Abnormal Conduct (Illegal Software & Match Abandonment) - 13 March 2026
Hello players,This is the ARC Team. We continuously monitors gameplay to maintain a fair and competitive environment for all players. During the past week, we identified accounts involved in the use of illegal software (cheats) and repeated, intentional match abandonment that disrupted gameplay and negatively affected other players. In accordance with our operational policy, appropriate penalties have been applied. Please refer to the details below. ■ Investigation Period2026/03/06 ~ 2026/03/12■ Actions TakenIllegal Software (Cheat) Usage: 7 accountsAccount Penalties: Permanent ban (per operational policy)Penalized Accounts:※ For privacy protection, parts of nicknames have been masked.ju***, Player789***, Player249***, b***, lynda***, 举个***, 举个***Any conduct that undermines fair competition will be penalized under the same standard without exception.Match Abandonment: 9 accountsAccount…
- Free Agent Weekend Event — Celebrating One Month of Early Access & New Agent Jam - 12 March 2026
Hello, players!It's been one month since PUBG: BLINDSPOT entered Early Access. And with today’s update, the new Defense Agent 'Jammer' has joined the battlefield.To celebrate, we've prepared a special event just for you. Are there any Agents you haven't had the chance to play yet?Free Agent Weekend is here: running every Friday 09:00 UTC through Monday 09:00 UTC, letting you freely try out any Agent you don't yet own.The newly joined Agent 'Jammer' is also free to play during the event periods! The event runs every weekend throughout March, so don't miss out this special occasion!📅 Round 1: 3/13 (Fri) 09:00 UTC ~ 3/16 (Mon) 09:00 UTC📅 Round 2: 3/20 (Fri) 09:00 UTC ~ 3/23 (Mon) 09:00 UTC📅 Round 3: 3/27 (Fri) 09:00 UTC ~ 3/30 (Mon) 09:00 UTC We sincerely thank all of you for the amazing one month of PUBG: BLINDSPOT.Thank you for choosing to play with us! ARC Team
- Mar 12 (Thu) Live Maintenance Notice (07:00 - 08:05 UTC) (Updated) - 11 March 2026
※ (Updated 26/03/12 08:05) The maintenance was completed early at 08:05 (UTC).Hello players.Scheduled maintenance will take place on Thursday, March 12, to deploy the latest update, bringing new Agent 'Jammer' and Competitive Season 2.Please note that this is maintenance includes server downtime, and game access will be temporarily unavailable during the period.Please check the schedule below. \March 12, 2026Duration: 2 hoursKST/JST: 16:00–18:00AEST: 17:00–19:00CET: 08:00–10:00UTC: 07:00–09:00EST: 02:00–03:00PT: 23:00–01:00 (Mar 11–12) \New EMP Agent 'Jammer' will be joining the Defense roster and will be available for play.Competitive Early Access Season 1 will be ending. Season 2 will go live shortly after. \Maintenance may end early or be extended depending on circumstances. Any changes will be announced via an update to this notice. Detailed patch information is available in the Pat…
- [v0.7] Patch Notes - 11 March 2026
Hello, players!We have new update news to share for the March 12 update.This update will include the addition of a new Defense team Agent, 'Jammer', the start of Competitive Early Access Season 2, UI/UX improvements, and various bug fixes.For full details of the upcoming patch, please refer to the Dev Notes. \New Agent: JammerA researcher from Retreats who utilizes electronic jamming devices; originally developed during his time as an anti-tech extremist: arrives into PUBG: BLINDSPOT combat.Primary Weapon: JS9A modern submachine gun with a high magazine capacity.Secondary Weapon: P226A well-balanced military and civilian pistol.Unique Gadget: Nullifier EMP MineThe Nullifier EMP Mine is a tactical gadget which can be placed on the ground, and it will automatically detect and neutralize enemy electronic equipment within range.The range of electronic equipment which can be neutralized by t…
- [Dev Notes] March 12 Update brings New Agent 'Jammer' and other Tactical Shifts - 10 March 2026
Hello all, this is Sequoia Yang from the ARC Team.The first content update since our Feb 5 Early Access is coming very soon this week, on March 12! We teased it a little while back, and as it is almost here, today we'd like to share the specific details of what's coming in this exciting new update. New Agent: Jammer joins the Defense roster!Jammer is our latest Defense-side, Tactician role Agent who uses EMP technology (originally researched within an anti-tech extremist organization) to neutralize all enemy electronic equipment. His Nullifier EMP Mine detects nearby enemy electronics and immediately triggers an EMP burst to disable them.It can neutralize projectiles from Zen's Sticky Launcher and Kayak's Remote Charges, as well as Karnival's Explosive Hammer (yes, apparently that thing counts as electronics!), preventing barricade destruction. It can also disable Buddy's Drill Cameras…
- Notice Regarding Abnormal Conduct (Illegal Software & Match Abandonment) - 6 March 2026
Hello players, This is the ARC Team. We continuously monitor PUBG: BLINDSPOT to maintain a fair and competitive environment for all players.Following a recent investigation, we have identified and taken action against accounts engaged in abnormal and malicious conduct, including the use of illegal software (cheats) and repeated, intentional match abandonment that disrupted game flow and negatively impacted other players.■ DetailsIllegal Software (Cheat) Usage: 133 accountsAccount Penalties: Permanent ban & exclusion from rank reward eligibility (per our operational policy)Among these, 3 accounts that had been a subject of ongoing community concern were reviewed and confirmed. Restrictions have been applied in accordance with our policy.Going forward, any behavior that undermines fair competition will be penalized under the same standard, without exception, including exclusion from futur…
- [Notice] Sanction Details for Abnormal Play (Leaving mid-match) - 26 February 2026
Hello players, This is the ARC Team.We’ve seen a rise in players repeatedly leaving matches, and we know this has been frustrating for many of you. We take this issue seriously.After reviewing gameplay data, we have taken action against accounts that intentionally and repeatedly left matches. ■ Reasons for ActionRepeated, intentional match-leaving and disruptive behavior confirmed through data analysis■ Actions TakenRestrictions on game access in accordance with our operational policies ※ If additional repeated or malicious behavior is identified, restriction periods may be extended or further penalties may be applied. ※ Abnormal gameplay is classified as misconduct and will be handled under the same standards without exception. ■ List of Penalized Accounts※ For privacy protection, portions of nicknames have been masked.Napo***, insanit***, Ded***, PROxZI***, OneVsN***, kille***, DonMan…
- Dev Notes: March 12 Update Preview - 26 February 2026
Hello, this is Sequoia Yang from the ARC Team.Thanks to your continued support, PUBG: BLINDSPOT Early Access has already entered its third week since Feb 5! How time flies, right?We truly appreciate everyone who’s been playing with us. It’s been a busy month: a lot has happened, and a lot has been planned for the future, and we’ll be sharing a more detailed recap soon.Today though, we’d like to walk you through the Competitive rewards which are to be included in the soon upcoming March update.In addition, we’ll be showing you a quick preview of the next Competitive season. Competitive has been one of the most talked-about topics recently, so we hope you’ll find this update helpful. \As previously announced, Early Access Season 1 will come to a close with the March 12 (Thu) update, and Competitive rewards will be distributed at that time.Despite some early growing pains during the first…
- [Feb 24] Live Maintenance Notice (Updated) - 23 February 2026
※ The scheduled maintenance has been successfully completed. We sincerely appreciate your patience during this time.Hello players.Scheduled maintenance will take place on Tuesday, February 24, for the Asia & KR/JP server integration and balance adjustments.Please note that game access will be temporarily unavailable during the maintenance period. Please check the schedule below. \February 24, 2026Duration: 1 hourKST/JST: 16:00–17:00AEST: 17:00–18:00CET: 08:00–09:00UTC: 07:00–08:00EST: 02:00–03:00PT: 23:00–00:00 (Feb 23–24) \Asia Server IntegrationThe KR/JP and CN/Asia servers will be merged into a single Asia server to improve matchmaking quality.After maintenance, players from KR/JP and CN/Asia will be automatically transferred to the Asia server. No action is required.Weapon Balance AdjustmentsZen’s Primary Weapon - Mk14Rate of Fire (RPM): 250 → 300 (Increased)Wood Material Penetratio…
- Dev Notes: Preview for Tomorrow’s Feb 24 Update - 23 February 2026
Hello players,This is Sequoia Yang from the ARC Team. After the Lunar New Year holiday, we’re glad to reconnect with you. Thank you for your patience during the recent quiet period.Today, we’d like to share a preview of the key changes coming in the February 24 update, tomorrow.This update focuses on the following:Agent balance adjustmentsCombat feel improvementsServer integration,Matchmaking improvements, and more. Based on your feedback, we’ve refined our direction and made adjustments to ensure the changes are clearly noticeable in actual gameplay. \Zen’s Mk14 Will Be BuffedZen’s Primary Weapon, the Mk14, was originally designed to excel at long range while remaining viable at mid-range through fast follow-up shots.However, throughout testing, we found that its mid-range performance could become overly dominant, making balance tuning difficult.As a result, in the current version, we’…
- [Feb 12] Additional Update - Competitive Duos Now Available - 12 February 2026
Hello players. Following today’s Competitive Mode update, we have carefully reviewed the various feedback you shared regarding the operation format of Early Access Season 1’s Competitive mode.Our original plan was to run this season’s Competitive as Solos-only while continuing technical validation to ensure overall matchmaking fairness. After today’s patch, however, it became clear that teaming up with friends and maintaining smooth matchmaking flow are also important parts of the Competitive experience.Based on this, we’ve applied an additional update to adjust the matchmaking format: Competitive now supports Duos as well. This update has been applied without any separate server downtime. Please make sure to update the client and run the latest version of the game which supports Duos. \Competitive Mode: Solo & Duo Queues Now AvailableCompetitive Mode now supports Solo and 2-player part…
- [Feb 12] Dev Notes: Competitive Duos Coming Today - 12 February 2026
Hello players,This is Sequoia Yang from the ARC Team. Following today’s Competitive Mode patch, many of you shared feedback regarding the Solos-only format of Competitive Mode.While we made this decision after reviewing various considerations, we recognize that there were important aspects we needed to revisit, especially for players who were looking forward to entering Competitive Mode together with friends. After reviewing your feedback, we discussed several possible approaches. As a first step, we will update Competitive Mode later today to allow participation in 2-player parties. Based on your feedback, Competitive Mode will now support Duos as well. To be clear, this is not the final solution.Rather, it is the fastest and most stable adjustment we can make immediately while continuing to work toward a more complete long-term solution.We understand that this change may not fully add…
- [Feb 12] Patch Notes: Competitive Mode Now Playable - 12 February 2026
Hello PUBG: BLINDSPOT players! We’re very excited to finally share the update many of you have been waiting for. With this update, a new Competitive Mode has been introduced, allowing you to prove your true skill and climb through the ranks. A more intense challenge awaits those aiming for greater heights. For further details, please check out the latest 🔗 Dev Notes! \A competitive arena where true skill determines the outcome is now open. Challenge yourself and leave your mark in the rankings. Participation RequirementsAvailable to players who have reached Account Level 10 or higher.Operation FormatCompetitive Mode operates on a seasonal basis. will run until March 12 (Thu) before maintenance. Limited RewardsPlayers who achieve Gold tier or higher will receive a special Season 1 limited reward.Detailed reward contents and distribution schedules will be announced separately.For more de…
- [Feb 12] Dev Notes: Competitive Mode - 12 February 2026
Hello all, this is Sequoia Yang from the ARC Team. Thank you to all players who continue to enjoy PUBG: BLINDSPOT and consistently share valuable feedback with us. Today, we’re excited to share the long-awaited update introducing Competitive Mode, along with details on key system improvements. Competitive Mode has been prepared for players who want to prove their skill through more intense, competitive battles and through rank progression.Please review the details below to understand the core rules of Competitive Mode. Let’s dive in. \ Season ScheduleEarly Access Season 1 will run for approximately one month, from February 12 to March 12 (before maintenance).Participation RequirementsCompetitive Mode is available to players who have reached Account Level 10 or higher, ensuring participants have sufficient familiarity with the game.Solos Only (Season 1 Policy)Competitive Mode will be ava…
- PUBG: BLINDSPOT on GeForce NOW - 11 February 2026
Hello players!Every Angle Counts. Every Device Counts.#PUBGBLINDSPOT is here for GeForce NOW.Stream on @NVIDIAGFN and master every sightline with your squad, no matter what device you're playing on.Thank you,The PUBG: BLINDSPOT Team
- [Feb 12] Competitive Mode Update Maintenance (Updated) - 11 February 2026
※ The scheduled maintenance has been successfully completed. We sincerely appreciate your patience during this time.Hello players. Scheduled maintenance will take place on Thursday, February 12, to introduce Competitive Mode, one of the most requested features since Early Access began; along with improvements to overall stability.Competitive Mode will give you the opportunity to test your skills and prove yourself in a more intense, performance-driven environment. We look forward to seeing how you climb the ranks and reach the best of the best.During this time, game access will be temporarily restricted. Please review the details below. \February 12, 2026Duration: 1 hourKST/JST: 16:00–17:00AEST: 17:00–18:00CET: 08:00–09:00UTC: 07:00–08:00EST: 02:00–03:00PT: 23:00–00:00 (Feb 11–12) \Competitive Mode is finally coming to PUBG: BLINDSPOT! \Maintenance may end earlier or be extended dependi…
- [Feb 10] Patch Update – Fairer Matchmaking & Match Leaving Improvements - 10 February 2026
Hello players, Thanks for continuing to share your feedback with us through Discord and other channels.We’ve seen a lot of reports about matches being disrupted by players leaving early, as well as frustration around uneven matchmaking, and we want you to know we’re taking this seriously.Leaving a match early doesn’t just break the flow of the game, as it also directly impacts the experience of players who stay in the match until the end.Because of this, we’ve applied an update which was applied without any service downtime, to improve matchmaking fairness and better address repeated match-leaving behavior. \Improved matchmaking logicWe’ve refined the matchmaking algorithm so players with more similar skill levels are matched together more consistently. This should lead to fairer, more competitive matches. Match Statistics System UpdateFixed an issue where match results weren’t being re…
