: A collaboration with Metro Exodus introduced a dedicated mode with underground ruins, bandit camps, and a "Black Market" shop system for gear progression. Regional Status & Bans
: A compact 2x2 km map released in early 2020, introducing the Black Zone (which destroys buildings) and thin-wall bullet penetration. Tag: Pubg 2020 version
: The Chinese version of the game was officially renamed from Game for Peace to Peacekeeper Elite in 2020 to meet local regulations. 2020 Seasonal Timeline Patch Notes - Update 38.1 - NEWS - PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS : A collaboration with Metro Exodus introduced a
: In September 2020, the Indian government banned PUBG Mobile due to security concerns. This eventually led to the termination of Tencent-led services in the region and the later announcement of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). 2020 Seasonal Timeline Patch Notes - Update 38
: The snow map was temporarily removed and reintroduced with a frozen river near Castle and a modified "shrunk" Mount Kreznic to improve traversability. Collaborations & Cultural Impact
: In September 2020, PUBG Mobile launched its "New Era" update, completely revamping Erangel with improved textures, lighting, and environmental details.