PUBG MOBILE plunges players into a chilling, thrilling experience with its Version 4.0 Update, a spectral soiree where the battlegrounds are haunted and the gameplay is infused with eerie delights.
LONDON – September 3rd, 2025 – PUBG MOBILE, a titan in the mobile gaming world, unleashes a wave of haunting new features and content in its highly anticipated Version 4.0 Update. From today until November 4th, players can immerse themselves in the Spooky Soiree themed gameplay, exploring haunted mansions, forging alliances with ghoulish companions, and reveling in a host of eerie new items, challenges, and in-game updates designed to deliver a frightfully fun experience. The Version 4.0 Update is a testament to PUBG MOBILE‘s commitment to providing players with innovative and engaging content, constantly evolving the gameplay experience to keep players on the edge of their seats.
At the heart of the Version 4.0 Update lies the captivating Spooky Soiree themed mode, a chilling addition available across Erangel, Livik, and Rondo. This mode introduces Ghostie, a personal ghost companion that loyally follows players throughout the match. Visible only to its owner unless a skill is activated, Ghostie becomes an integral part of the gameplay experience. Ghostie can be equipped with one main skill and two passive skills at a time, offering players a diverse range of tactical options. Players can choose between two main skills and five passive skill options, each upgradeable across three levels via direct pick-up or by using rare skill items. This customization allows players to tailor Ghostie to their preferred playstyle, adding a new layer of strategic depth to the game.
The distribution of skills across the maps is carefully designed to offer unique experiences. From September 4th, the Erangel and Rondo maps will feature Main Skill – Floating Balloon, Passive Skill – Boost, and Passive Skill – Ghost Helm, while Livik will offer Main Skill Guardian Shield, Passive Skill – Boost, and Passive Skill – Ghost Helm, while Prankster Ghost will have the Shield skill across all three maps. On September 11th, Erangel, Rondo, and Livik will expand their offerings with Passive Skill – Armorer and Passive Skill – Scan. On September 18th, Main Skill – Guardian Shield and Passive Skill – Heal will be added in Erangel and Rondo, while Livik will receive Main Skill – Floating Balloon and Passive Skill – Heal. Prankster Ghost will be granted all three abilities: Bomb, Scan, and Shield. This dynamic skill distribution ensures that players will encounter different challenges and opportunities depending on the map they choose, adding replayability and strategic variation to the Spooky Soiree mode.
The fate of eliminated players takes a spooky turn as they transform into Prankster Ghosts, continuing to influence the match until they take damage or their energy bar is depleted. These mischievous ghosts possess unique abilities such as Bomb, which allows them to explode and knock back enemies, Scan, which reveals a target’s location for a short period, and Shield, which blocks damage. These abilities add a layer of unpredictable chaos to the battlefield, as players must contend with both living opponents and the spectral antics of Prankster Ghosts.
Accompanying these ghostly additions is the Magic Broom, a whimsical vehicle capable of carrying up to two players. This flying broom allows players to traverse the map with unprecedented freedom, unleashing both a speed boost and a sweep attack to knock back enemies. The Magic Broom adds a new dimension to vehicle combat, allowing players to engage in aerial maneuvers and surprise attacks. Meanwhile, the Haunted Sight offers one-tap switching between 1x–4x zoom, spooky-cute voice lines, and interactive animations for a playful yet eerie aiming experience. This unique sight enhances the visual and auditory experience of the game, adding a touch of lightheartedness to the spooky atmosphere.
Erangel and Livik also welcome the arrival of Wraithmoor Mansion, a sprawling estate teeming with peculiar oddities and supernatural decor. Players will encounter ghostly presences that influence gameplay, including magical mirrors concealing treasure and haunted, floating furniture that adds an eerie twist to every corner. Wraithmoor Mansion is a meticulously crafted environment designed to immerse players in a world of mystery and intrigue. The ghostly presences and supernatural decor create a sense of unease and anticipation, encouraging players to explore every nook and cranny of the mansion.
The 4.0 Update also introduces Scaredy Ghosts, who appear disguised as ordinary objects, rewarding players with supplies when forced out of hiding via an attack, with missed strikes sending them fleeing. These elusive ghosts add an element of surprise and reward skillful players who can detect and expose them. Midway through matches, the Performing Dead stage a ghostly rock concert where players can earn rewards, assist the band for bonus loot, and even receive spectral hints about nearby enemies. This unique event adds a touch of spectacle and community to the game, allowing players to collaborate and earn rewards together.
To celebrate seasonal traditions, the Version 4.0 Update introduces special themed locations and items in Erangel and Livik. The Moonlight Festival Checkpoint features an Eastern-style pavilion floating on water under the full moon, where players can find Mid-Autumn Mooncakes that restore Health and Energy. This checkpoint offers a serene and visually stunning respite from the intensity of the battle, while the Mid-Autumn Mooncakes provide a valuable resource for players seeking to replenish their health and energy. Likewise, from October 20 to November 2, the Day of Gathering Checkpoint brings vibrant skulls and marigolds to the map, accompanied by Day of Gathering Chocolate, a festive treat that also replenishes health and energy. This checkpoint celebrates the Day of the Dead with colorful decorations and a unique consumable item, adding a touch of cultural richness to the game.
The latest update introduces World of Wonder 1.0, delivering a significant boost to creator access and empowering even more players to design and share their own unique content. This feature opens up a vast world of possibilities for player-generated content, allowing players to create and share their own custom maps, game modes, and challenges. To support this growing creator community, WOW cash incentives has once again increased its rewards, with a total prize pool of $10 million. Top creators will have the chance to win $200,000, with more than 100,000 creators expected to receive incentive earnings in 2025. This substantial investment in the creator community demonstrates PUBG MOBILE‘s commitment to fostering creativity and innovation. Alongside these updates, the all-new WOW Pass system makes its debut. By playing World of Wonder content and completing missions, players can earn points and get a wide variety of free rewards. Those who upgrade the Pass will gain access to additional customizations and exclusive perks. A portion of the earnings from the WOW Pass will be reinvested directly into the World of Wonder Incentive Program, further increasing the cash prize pool and giving back to creators across the ecosystem.
Metro Royale Chapter 28 arrives in Version 4.0, bringing new collectibles alongside Metro Royale Solo, allowing you to challenge teammates to a 1v1 in Metro Royale from the Lobby. Ghost Crates will now randomly appear across Metro Royale Classic maps, offering highly valuable sellable items. These crates add an element of chance and reward exploration, encouraging players to venture into the darker corners of the Metro Royale maps. Alongside the new season, the Metro Royale Weekend Market will open every Friday to Sunday, offering players the chance to sell select items at higher prices. From September 13, all talents will be temporarily unlocked each weekend, giving all players the opportunity to try them out. Meanwhile, exciting new collaboration bosses are coming soon – stay tuned for more details! .
Classic Mode also receives a wave of exciting updates that enhance both combat and immersion. A new Mortar weapon arrives, giving players a powerful new way to attack with direct fire or long-range map-based strikes. This weapon adds a new dimension to tactical combat, allowing players to bombard enemy positions from afar. Realistic Reloading adds tactical depth, simulating real-life reload mechanics across multiple weapon types, and updated pistol animations provide greater authenticity, whilst some weapons now gain an extra round when reloading tactically, just like in real life. Weapon handling feels smoother than ever thanks to improved recoil transitions, while foregrip and stock adjustments bring more balanced and strategic choices to attachments. Players can also discover new interactive swings and a Ferris wheel in Lipovka’s seaside park on Erangel, perfect for a quick break between battles. These interactive elements add a touch of realism and relaxation to the otherwise intense gameplay.
The latest update brings a host of exciting new features, styles, and gameplay improvements to Home Mode. The Lunar Castle Home Style makes its debut complete with themed Lucky Spin and a new Craftsman’s Pass. To make decorating easier, a new Blueprint Installment Plan has been introduced, allowing players to pay in installments when purchasing Home blueprints, alongside updates to the Mysterious Merchant and Home return crates. Two fresh gameplay modes also arrive this season: Treasure Hunt, where players can use Home Coins to set up a Game Table, invite friends, complete missions, and claim rewards; and a new Parking Lot Gameplay season, which allows players to showcase their vehicles, earn Parking Tokens, and compete in seasonal rankings for exclusive prizes.
Alongside a range of new system updates and enhancements, including quick crosshair switching for 4x scopes, custom MVP badges, and lower entry level requirements for Training Camp, the Version 4.0 Update also marks the arrival of Super Smooth graphics option, allowing for higher FPS, reduced lag, less overheating, and reduced power consumption on select devices.
Version 4.0 also marks the start of Cycle 9 Season 26, bringing new legendary items, tier rewards, and exclusive honors. The all-new Firearm Combat Power system launches, allowing players to take on an exciting new seasonal objective by accumulating Firearm Combat Power in Ranked Classic Mode matches (Crown tier and above) and Ultimate Royale matches. This innovative feature introduces both global and regional leaderboards, giving competitors the chance to prove their dominance and climb to the very top among the most elite players. Along the way, participants can unlock exclusive Firearm Combat Power titles, offering a prestigious way to showcase their skills and hard-earned achievements on the battlefield. Path of Glory will launch in Cycle 9 Season 26, allowing players ranked Ace and above to unlock new exclusive honours, with rewards including brand-new MVP Badges, dynamic nickname, Squad Results Emote, Match Start Animation, and more.
Also launching at the end of September as part of Version 4.0 is UNFAIL, a new thrilling pursuit and escape themed asymmetrical competitive mode previously announced at gamescom 2025. Each match consists of five players: one powerful Predator versus four Survivors with the Predator possessing formidable abilities to hunt down and eliminate the Survivors to win. To claim their victory, the Survivors must cooperate to hold off the Predator as they activate terminals and escape through an exit gate.
Version 4.0 brings Kaiju-sized action to PUBG MOBILE. From September 5th to 30th, players can add character sets for Kafka Hibino, Reno Ichikawa, Mina Ashiro, Kikoru Shinomiya, and Soshiro Hoshina to their collections, each with unique idle animations. Alongside a transformation mechanic letting players become the legendary Kaiju No. 8, a themed melee weapon and two firearms – one of which can be upgraded to boost its power – introduce fresh ways to dominate the battlegrounds.
Through a prize path event and two luck draw events, players can also unlock the Kaiju No. 8, No. 9, and No. 10 sets, along with a selection of themed vehicles such as the Kaiju No. 10 Buggy and Kaiju No. 9 2-Seat Motorcycle. Players can drop in Kaiju style with the Kaiju No. 8 Parachute, while the Preondactyl Glider delivers a dramatic entrance to the battlegrounds. Additional rewards include themed buddies, ornaments, upgraded helmets and backpacks, avatar frames, a Home decoration, and more, creating a Kaiju-sized PUBG MOBILE experience.
Players can also look forward to a whole host of exciting new collaborations, with six partnerships in total arriving in PUBG MOBILE – stay tuned for more details!
The new Crazy Chicken Day event also arrives in Version 4.0. Players can join the fun by playing PUBG MOBILE on Crazy Chicken day each week for the chance to earn extra rewards. Through Rank Rush, squads can climb the leaderboards together with benefits such as Ranked Team-Up Rating Protection, bonus points, double challenge points, and no tier limits in ranked. Players who join forces in any mode will also enjoy double likes, Synergy, and EXP, while completing just two matches unlocks three-day Weapon Trial Cards. To add an extra layer of excitement, a select number of players who complete their team-up missions will also be randomly selected each week to receive bonus cash rewards.
Further information about what’s included in PUBG MOBILE’s Version 4.0 Update can be found in the official patch notes available here. PUBG MOBILE’s Version 4.0 Update will be available until November 4th. Download the game and play for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.