PUBG: Battlegrounds Console Service Update 38.2 Transition Details and Special Rewards Revealed: Rolling Out on 13th November 2025
The Update 38.2 of PUBG: Battlegrounds was rolled out for PC devices last week on the 5th of November 2025 and two days later, on the 13th of November 2025 (01:00 ~ 12:00 UTC), it is scheduled to be brought out for consoles too. Ahead of this, the transition details and special rewards of the latest console update have been officially revealed.
Read more about the update below.
PUBG: Battlegrounds Console Service Update 38.2 – Revealed Transition Details and Special Rewards
As earlier pointed out, the first change of the Update 38.2 for consoles is the end of support for PS4 and Xbox One consoles and the full transition to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Following this, the supported specs on the PS5 will be 1440p resolution + 60fps frames, PS5 Pro will be 2160p resolution + 60fps frames, Xbox Series X will be 2160p resolution + 60fps, and Xbox Series S will be 1080p/1440p resolution + 60fps/30fps frames. The pre-load time as mentioned by the brand is from 02:00 UTC on the 12th of November 2025, and console users can download and jump right into it when the update goes live.
Along with the new upgrades, the gaming brand has also prepared various gifts and rewards for its users, as well as a Battlegrounds Plus discount. Thank-You gifts are also made ready for long-time players, which include the PUBG Icons Parachute, Desolate Military Base (Nameplate), and PUBG Graffiti (Emblem). These will be directly added to the inventory following the update.
Special bundles are also announced for PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass members. The PUBG – 2025 PlayStation Plus Exclusive Bundle #4 consists of the Hunter’s Chest, Keys, Contraband Coupons, and Pixel Art Parachute. Inside the PUBG – 2025 Xbox Game Pass Exclusive Survivor Pack #4, the Hunter’s Chest, Keys, and Contraband Coupons will be available. The claim period for these bundles starts at 09:00 on the 13th November 2025 to 01:00 on the 8th January 2026.
Console exclusive events (for new, returning, and current players) and 500 G-coins for inviting new or returning players are added benefits. To note, existing account data and previously purchased items both will be preserved. While the earned trophies on PlayStation 5 will be reset, on Xbox series X|S it will be remaining intact.
Stay tuned for more updates.
