Highlights
- PUBG: Battlegrounds Console Update 38.2 will roll out on November 13, 2025.
- Support for PS4 and Xbox One will end while optimising PUBG for PS5 and Xbox Series XS with higher resolutions and frame rates.
- PS4 and Xbox One players who created accounts before the update will receive exclusive items like the PUBG Icons Parachute and Desolate Military Base nameplate.
Caption – PUBG: Battlegrounds. (Image credit – KRAFTON)
PUBG: Battlegrounds is officially moving into a new console era. As previously announced in August 2025, Krafton will discontinue support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles with the rollout of Service Update 38.2 next week.
The major update not only marks the end of the older generation’s support but also brings full optimisation for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The developer has now revealed all the transition details and exclusive rewards for existing players.
PUBG: Battlegrounds Console Update 38.2 – Release Schedule and Performance Details
Caption – PUBG: Battlegrounds Console Update 38.2 rollout date confirmed. (Image credit – KRAFTON)
In a post on the official X (formerly Twitter) account, it was announced that Service Update 38.2 will begin rolling out on November 13, 2025. The pre-load, on the other hand, started a day earlier on November 12 at 02:00 UTC. The rollout window is scheduled between 01:00 and 12:00 UTC on November 13, though the timing could vary slightly.
The next chapter of PUBG Console begins on November 13.
In this update, we’re transitioning to current-gen consoles to bring players a more stable, seamless experience on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.Check out the transition details and special rewards in our announcement:… pic.twitter.com/JBPZytu0pP
— PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (@PUBG) November 3, 2025
Once the update goes live, players will notice major performance upgrades across the new-generation consoles. The supported resolutions and frame rates will be as follows –
- Xbox Series S: 1080p/1440p resolution at 60fps or 30fps
- Xbox Series X: 2160p resolution at 60fps
- PlayStation 5: 1440p resolution at 60fps
- PlayStation 5 Pro: 2160p resolution at 60fps
This marks a significant leap in both visual quality and performance, aligning PUBG: Battlegrounds with the standards of next-gen gaming hardware.
Transition Rewards for PS4 and Xbox One Players
To thank players from the previous generation, Krafton will offer exclusive in-game rewards to anyone who created a PUBG: Battlegrounds account on PS4 or Xbox One before the new update goes live. Eligible players will automatically receive the following items in their in-game inventory –
- PUBG Icons Parachute
- Desolate Military Base (Nameplate)
- PUBG Graffiti (Emblem)
Additionally, special bundles will be made available for PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass subscribers, alongside upcoming discounts on Battlegrounds Plus memberships.
New Console Events and Bonus Rewards
Following the release of Update 38.2, Krafton plans to host several console-exclusive events open to new, returning, and existing players. Participants can also earn 500 G-Coin by inviting friends who are either returning to or joining the game for the first time.
FAQs
Q1. When will PUBG: Battlegrounds end support for PS4 and Xbox One?
Answer. Support for PS4 and Xbox One ends with Service Update 38.2, which rolls out on November 13, 2025. Pre-load began on November 12 at 02:00 UTC.
Q2. What performance upgrades come with Update 38.2 for next-gen consoles?
Answer. The update brings optimised resolutions and frame rates: up to 2160p at 60fps on Xbox Series X and PS5 Pro, and 1440p at 60fps on PS5.
Q3. What rewards will legacy console players receive?
Answer. PS4 and Xbox One players who created accounts before the update will get exclusive items like the PUBG Icons Parachute, Graffiti Emblem, and Nameplate.
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