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PUBG x CurseForge UGC Contest Announcement
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Hello players!
The Battlegrounds have always been shaped by you, and now it's time to build them. With the August Update, we're opening the PUBG: Playgrounds, a brand-new home inside the PUBG Play menu where players can discover and play curated community-created modes.
To celebrate the launch, we're teaming up with CurseForge for the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS UGC Contest — a global open contest with an $95,000 USD prize pool, where the best community creations will be officially added to PUBG: Playgrounds.
Whether you're a seasoned modder or building your very first mode, this is your invitation to create the next Battleground.
What is PUBG: Playgrounds?
PUBG: Playgrounds is a dedicated entry point in the PUBG Play menu that surfaces player-created modes as their own experience: discover a mode, jump in, get inspired, and start building your own. And through the PUBG x CurseForge UGC Contest, we want to feature your very best creations for the world to play.
The PUBG x CurseForge UGC Contest
Submit your UGC mode across one of three categories. You can enter more than once, so feel free to submit multiple modes across different categories. We're looking for a wide range of creativity, so bring your best ideas in whichever styles suit them.
| Category | What it's about | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Combat Modes | Create UGC mode focused on player-vs-player action, where combat skill, weapon proficiency, and competition are at the core. This can include experiences such as team deathmatch, gun game, sniper battles, aim challenges, 1v1 arenas, or other UGC experiences built around gunplay and tactical engagements. | TDM, Gun Game, Sniper, Aim Challenge, 1v1, Training |
Survival Modes | Build UGC modes centered around surviving against NPC enemies or environmental challenges. This can include wave defense, PvE missions, co-op defense, objective-based encounters, or other UGC experiences where players must work together, hold out, protect an area, or complete PvE goals. | Wave Defense, PvE Mission, Co-op Defense, Objective-based PvE |
Creative Modes | Design non-combat or low-combat UGC modes where movement, rules, objectives, and creative gameplay matter more than gunplay. This can include parkour, racing, party modes, puzzles, sandbox experiences, or other minigame-style UGC creations that offer a different way to play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. | Parkour, Racing, Party, Puzzle, Sandbox |
How to Participate
This contest runs with CurseForge, our partner for the event. From uploads and moderation to the day-to-day running of the contest, the submission side is handled entirely on their platform. For the full details, including how to submit, category guidelines, prize details, and the FAQ, head over to the contest page. PUBG x CurseForge UGC Contest Page:https://pubg.promo/PUBGxCurseForge_UGCContest2026
Sign up on CurseForge and upload the UGC mode file you created.
To create and submit a UGC mode, players will need a BATTLEGROUND PLUS account.
Complete the official contest entry form https://pubg.promo/UGCContest_SignUp
Make sure your submission meets the entry guidelines and terms.
Please note: The PUBG in-game nickname entered on the contest entry form must match the account used to create the mode. Submissions that use someone else's work, or whose details don't match, will be disqualified immediately. Sponsor or promotional content placed inside the UGC mode is also not allowed, so please keep your creations clean.
Prize Pool · $95,000 USD + Your Mode in PUBG: Playgrounds
In addition to the cash prizes, all 30 winning modes from the three main categories — Combat, Survival, and Creative — are planned to be officially added to PUBG: Playgrounds. Each of the three categories has its own $25,000 prize pool, and all 30 winning modes are planned to remain available on PUBG: Playgrounds.
The three category winners, 1st place in each category, will be featured throughout the campaign period. Each month, a curated selection of 9 modes will also be featured, while the full winning mode library remains accessible.
Please note that the service plan may change in the future at the developers’ discretion.
| Category | Placement | Prize | PUBG: Playgrounds Featured Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
Combat Modes ($25,000) | 1st | $10,000 | Featured · Oct–Dec |
2nd | $5,000 | Featured · Oct Update | |
3rd | $3,000 | Featured · Oct Update | |
4th | $1,000 | Featured · Oct Update | |
5th–7th | $1,000 each | Featured · Nov Update | |
8th–10th | $1,000 each | Featured · Dec Update | |
Survival Modes ($25,000) | 1st | $10,000 | Featured · Oct–Dec |
2nd | $5,000 | Featured · Oct Update | |
3rd | $3,000 | Featured · Oct Update | |
4th | $1,000 | Featured · Oct Update | |
5th–7th | $1,000 each | Featured · Nov Update | |
8th–10th | $1,000 each | Featured · Dec Update | |
Creative Modes ($25,000) | 1st | $10,000 | Featured · Oct–Dec |
2nd | $5,000 | Featured · Oct Update | |
3rd | $3,000 | Featured · Oct Update | |
4th | $1,000 | Featured · Oct Update | |
5th–7th | $1,000 each | Featured · Nov Update | |
8th–10th | $1,000 each | Featured · Dec Update |
Beyond the main category prizes, there are even more ways to be rewarded throughout the contest:
Community Favorites: After the finalists go live, it's the community's turn to decide. Players pick the modes they love most across all three categories, and the 6 that rise to the top will be awarded $2,500 each.
Mid-Contest Prizes: No need to wait until the finish line for rewards. Partway through the contest, CurseForge will select 10 creators with valid submissions and award them $500 each.
Schedule
| Date | What's Happening |
|---|---|
Aug 4 | PUBG x CurseForge UGC Contest Announced |
Aug 12 | PUBG: Playgrounds opens · Start submitting your builds! |
Aug 23 | Mid-Contest Winners revealed |
Sep 2 | Submissions Closed |
Sep 6 | Community Voting Starts |
Sep 9 | Community Voting Closes |
Sep 14 | Winners revealed! |
How Winners Are Chosen
Entries will be judged by a panel spanning PUBG, CurseForge, and the modding community, with community voting deciding the Community Favorites. Final selections will go through multiple review rounds to ensure fairness and consistency.
Eligible submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Fun Factor: How fun, engaging, and replayable the mode is.
Completeness: Whether the submission works as a complete, stable, and playable mode.
Originality: How creative, distinctive, and original the concept and execution are.
Community Evaluation: Community response based on valid CurseForge downloads and community votes.
Each criterion will be scored and weighted according to the official judging rules. PUBG and CurseForge reserve the right to exclude automated, manipulated, duplicate, or otherwise invalid download activity from consideration.
For the full judging criteria, scoring method, eligibility requirements, and prize details, please refer to the official PUBG x CurseForge UGC Contest Terms & Conditions.
Contest Rules
A few key rules to keep the contest fair for everyone:
Create it yourself. You must build your mode using your own account, and enter that account's PUBG in-game nickname (and platform) on the entry form. If the owner of the submitted mode doesn't match the nickname you provide, the entry won't be eligible to win.
Original work only. Copied or duplicated modes are not allowed and will be disqualified. Entries should be your own creations and should not closely replicate other games.
Keep it clean. Modes that include sponsor or promotional content inside the world cannot be added to PUBG: Playgrounds. If such content appears in a mode's in-game description, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS reserves the right to remove it
Winning modes in PUBG: Playgrounds. All 30 winning modes will be added to PUBG: Playgrounds and remain available for players to enjoy. The three 1st-place winners, one from each category, will be pinned in the UGC Contest Featured section throughout the event period. In addition, a total of 9 winning modes will be selected each month to be featured, while the full library of winning modes will remain accessible. The registration and exposure of winning modes will be managed in accordance with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ operational standards, and the service plan may be subject to change depending on development and operational circumstances.
For full eligibility, submission, and prize details, please check the links below.
PUBG x CurseForge UGC Contest Page: https://pubg.promo/PUBGxCurseForge_UGCContest2026
Contest Entry Form (Microsoft Forms): https://pubg.promo/UGCContest_SignUp
PUBG x CurseForge UGC Contest Terms & Conditions: https://pubg.promo/UGCContest_TermsandConditions
PUBG: Playgrounds Policy: https://pubg.promo/PUBGPlaygroundsModPolicy
Ready to build? Head to the contest landing page when submissions open, and show us what the next Battleground looks like.
See you in PUBG: Playgrounds.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team
