Source: KRAFTON

KRAFTON, Inc. (CEO Kim Chang-han) is hosting the '2026 PUBG Mobile Craft Ground Contest,' utilizing the user-created mode 'Craft Ground.'

This is the first Craft Ground contest held for the South Korean and Japanese regions of PUBG MOBILE. It is designed to allow users to submit their own custom maps, play them with others, and share the joy of creation. The contest slogan is "Create, Play, Make it Yours," with the creator catchphrase: "Battle Royale is just the beginning. Build your own ground."

Craft Ground is a creative system that allows users to build their own game modes and maps. Users can freely create content across various genres and themes beyond the standard Battle Royale experience, and their custom maps can be played by PUBG MOBILE users worldwide. This contest aims to expand the user-created ecosystem based on Craft Ground and encourage more players to participate in creation and gameplay.

The contest theme is open. Participants can submit maps created in Craft Ground without restrictions on genre or theme. To enter, participants must use the PUBG MOBILE Craft Ground editor to build their maps. Eligible maps must be created within the in-game Craft Ground mode between the time of the initial official announcement and the submission deadline. Additionally, the map editing time must be at least 60 minutes. Participation is completed by submitting the map code and creator information via the in-game contest event page.

The contest includes a preparation period from July 27 to September 2, with submissions accepted from August 10 to September 2. The first round of judging will take place from September 7 to 16. Maps that pass the first round will be available for users to play and vote on from September 21 to October 5. Final judging will occur from October 6 to 13, and the final winners will be announced on October 16.

Winning entries will be selected through an initial internal review by KRAFTON, followed by a final evaluation that combines gameplay metrics, user votes, and internal assessment results. The total prize pool is ₩24 million, with ₩10 million for first place, ₩5 million for second place, and ₩3 million for third place. Additionally, six 'Creative Awards' will be given—three each for South Korea and Japan—with each winner receiving ₩1 million.

The contest is open to PUBG MOBILE account holders who reside in and hold citizenship in either South Korea or Japan. Participants can create and submit maps featuring their own unique ideas. In addition to cash prizes, winners will have the opportunity to showcase their content to a global audience.

More details about the '2026 PUBG Mobile Craft Ground Contest' can be found on the official PUBG MOBILE cafe and the in-game contest event page.