PUBG Is Paying Modders $95,000 to Build Its Next Game Mode

By Shafiq Hassan Biplob, Senior Writer Published Aug 4, 2026, 8:29 PM UTC 1 min read

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PUBG Is Paying Modders $95,000 to Build Its Next Game Mode

PUBG Studios and publisher Krafton are turning to the community to build the next chapter of PUBG: Battlegrounds, launching a $95,000 modding contest hosted on CurseForge.

Quick Facts

Total Prize Pool: $95,000 across 30 winning modes.
Categories: Combat, Survival, and Creative.
Submission Window: Submissions open August 12 and close September 2 on CurseForge.
In-Game Hub: Winning modes will be integrated directly into PUBG: Playgrounds.

How the PUBG UGC Contest Works

Timed alongside the rollout of PUBG: Playgrounds—a new in-game hub designed to host community-made creations—the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS UGC Contest invites creators to submit original mods across three distinct categories: Combat, Survival, and Creative.

Thirty winning modes will ultimately be selected for the game. Each of the three categories features its own $25,000 prize pot, with $10,000 reserved for the top entry in each category. Additionally, ten creators can earn $500 mid-contest prizes for early submissions, while six "Community Favorites" will secure $2,500 apiece based on public voting. There is no cap on individual entries.