Krafton has rolled out the PUBG UGC Alpha toolkit in its 36.2 update, giving players the power to design and share bespoke content for the first time. Starting in August 2025, and initially limited to PC users, select creators including PUBG Partners and esports pros will be able to launch custom sessions. Other players can join these sessions even before the full feature is released.
Creative parts of PUBG UGC Alpha include ruled game modes, interactive devices, and creative items. Krafton’s early examples include a totally player-designed 3v3v3 Conquest game, a weapon-restricted Team Deathmatch, and a parkour challenge. If that doesn’t say “Game Mode Activated,” we don’t know what will!
During July, when the alpha test launches, only partners and pros can create sessions. Anyone can still join these custom matches. Hosts may grant creation rights to others, democratizing access early on.
From August onward, Battlegrounds Plus subscribers can independently build UGC sessions via Custom Match, vastly expanding creative access.
The impact of Player Unknown: Battlegrounds (PUBG) on the battle royale genre has been solidified by its 88 million copies sold on PC and consoles since 2017. The UGC Alpha toolset marks the start of a new phase: community-driven innovation that makes games more fun to play and keeps players coming back.
Meanwhile, PUBG Mobile keeps growing on its own, bringing in more than $11 billion in sales by July 2025. This shows how big the franchise is over the world.
The arrival of PUBG UGC Alpha can prove to be a turning point. For the first time, players aren’t just competing, they’re co-creating whole game modes. How does it affect or enhance the gameplay is yet to be seen.
However, this move can revive interest in many OG gamers. As more players gain access, expect to see inventive formats that push PUBG beyond traditional battle royale limits.