PUBG Mobile has officially removed an in-game card called “Hand of the All Mighty” after Muslim players around the world raised serious religious objections.
Muslim players around the world particularly in the Middle East and the Philippines posted their concerns across Facebook pages and major app store review sections last week.
The players stated that the name of the card directly referenced “Al-Jabbar,” which is one of the 99 sacred and revered names of Allah in Islam.
The disputed card was introduced into the game through a recent update officially titled “Heroes Crown,” shortly before the global complaints began spreading online.
One Arabic-speaking player wrote publicly that encountering this name inside a game placed an uncomfortable and deeply felt burden on many Muslim players worldwide.
The player explained that Al-Jabbar, commonly translated as “The Compeller” or “The Almighty,” carries profound religious and spiritual significance for hundreds of millions of Muslims globally.
PUBG Issues Formal Apology and Removes Item
On Tuesday, PUBG Mobile released an official public statement confirming the immediate removal of the card and offering a sincere and direct apology.
The company stated it deeply regrets that the item caused offence to its players and expressed that it genuinely values all community feedback received.
PUBG Mobile said it fully respects the values, traditions, and religious beliefs of every player who participates in and enjoys the game worldwide.
The company confirmed the item was removed immediately upon receiving complaints and pledged to conduct a thorough review of all existing in-game content.
PUBG Mobile further stated its commitment to ensuring the game remains consistently respectful of all religions, diverse cultures, and deeply held traditions going forward.
A Pattern of Religious Controversies for PUBG
This is not the first occasion on which PUBG Mobile has faced significant religious criticism and been required to issue a formal public apology.
In May 2024, the company issued an apology after Islamic calligraphy was used inappropriately inside a promotional video without adequate cultural sensitivity or religious consideration.
Back in 2020, PUBG removed its entire “Mysterious Jungle” game mode after Muslim players strongly objected to idol-worship animations that were used for health restoration.
The developers stated on both previous occasions, and again now, that providing a fully safe and inclusive environment for all players remains their central commitment.
