Erangel Subzero in PUBG: Release date and what to expect

Erangel Subzero in PUBG (Image via KRAFTON, Inc.)
Erangel Subzero in PUBG (Image via KRAFTON, Inc.)

PUBG has revealed Erangel Subzero in their latest trailer, a new snow-covered version of the map. Without disclosing much, they’ve introduced new lore based on a satellite that malfunctions and disrupts the entire weather system of the battleground. Players now must deal with extreme weather situations and find different strategies for their survival.

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Read on to learn more about Erangel Subzero in PUBG and its release date.


Erangel Subzero in PUBG: Everything we know so far

PUBG has officially announced upcoming changes to the beloved Erangel map with the recent trailer drop. The developers have revealed the release dates along with several hints about what players can expect. Thankfully, the wait isn’t long. PC players can explore the revamped map on December 3, 2025, while console players will get access on December 11.

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This will be a limited-time mode that brings new lore to the game. According to the story, Erangel will now be covered with snow as a result of a malfunctioning climate-control satellite system. As per the lore, the satellite was originally created to stabilize the environment of the map.

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However, it’s now breaking apart over Erangel to make the battleground more brutal, just for entertainment. In Erangel Subzero, players will need to be more cautious, as the weather will now become their biggest enemy. Those who stay outside for too long will put themselves at risk, making survival even more difficult.

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They can also expect a new map layout, which may require different strategies as compared to the standard Erangel map. As time goes on, the conditions will become more challenging, and the only way to survive is to stop the satellite from crashing into Erangel.

Besides fighting and surviving, this time players need to focus on saving Erangel before it's too late. That being said, the dev hasn't revealed much; it’s only a few more days of waiting before players can experience the new changes coming with Erangel Subzero.

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