PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 44.1 arrives on PC on November 4, with the console version scheduled for November 12, 2026. The update brings a crossover with K-pop group IVE, tougher PvE challenges, and improvements to the battle royale game.
IVE Comes to Rondo
The collaboration adds IVE-themed areas to Rondo, including a mansion and interactive emote stages. Players can find outfits inspired by all six members, weapon skins, accessories, and dance emotes. Some stages play a music video when players perform the right emotes on PC, while console players see album artwork.
PvE Modes Get More Challenging
Dawnbreakers of Rondo returns with stronger enemies and tougher objectives. Xeno Point also returns as Xeno Point: Hell, with a fourth sector and a higher difficulty setting that scales for groups of one to four players. Leaderboards track final boss completion times.
Other Gameplay Changes
The update adjusts durability for selected vehicles, expands spectator information, and improves voice chat clarity. PUBG Fantasy also receives changes ahead of the 2026 PUBG Global Championship.
Release Dates
Update 44.1 arrives on PC November 4 and consoles November 12. The IVE crossover and PvE modes are limited-time events, so check the in-game event schedule for availability.
