Aug 11, 2026
View on Steam↗[Dev Letter] Adjustment to the Map Selection System(NA, SA, EU, RU, Console)
2/5 Minor
Map selection slots reduced from 5 to 3 in NA, EU, and Console regions, making Erangel a permanent fixed option to improve matchmaking quality.
Key Changes
- 1Map selection slots reduced from 5 to 3
- 2Erangel becomes a permanent fixed map slot
- 3Rotating slots now guaranteed to include one Large Map and one Small Map
- 4Matchmaking improvements targeting lower bot counts and faster queue times
- 5Consolidated matchmaking pools for NA, SA, EU, RU, and Console regions
All Changes
🗺️Map Selection(5)
- removeMap Selection: Reduced the number of available map selection slots from 5 to 3.
- changeMap Selection: Introduced a new slot configuration consisting of 1 fixed slot and 2 rotating slots.
- changeErangel: Erangel is now a permanent fixed map slot and will no longer rotate out.
- changeLarge Maps: One rotating slot is now dedicated to Large Maps (8x8 km).
- changeSmall Maps: One rotating slot is now dedicated to Small Maps (4x4, 3x3, 2x2 km).
⚖️Matchmaking(3)
- fixMatchmaking: Adjusted map availability to reduce matchmaking times across all regions.
- fixMatchmaking: Reduced the proportion of bots in matches by concentrating the player population.
- fixMatchmaking: Increased the average number of players per match through map pool consolidation.
Summary
Map Selection Adjustments
PUBG is reducing the number of available map selection slots from five to three for players in NA, SA, EU, RU, and Console regions. This change addresses issues with fragmented matchmaking pools that led to high bot counts and long queue times on less popular maps.
New Slot Configuration
The new three-slot system ensures a more concentrated player base while still offering variety:
- Fixed Slot: Erangel will always be available due to its high popularity.
- Large Map Slot: One rotating 8x8 km map (Miramar, Taego, Deston, Rondo, or Vikendi).
- Small Map Slot: One rotating small map (Sanhok, Paramo, or Karakin).