As I sit here in 2026, my mind often drifts back to the winter of 2021, when PUBG: Battlegrounds dropped its final shop update of the year. It was a kaleidoscope of collaborations and cosmetics, each turn revealing a new pattern of delight. I remember my G-Coin wallet trembling with anticipation—or maybe that was just the cold. Either way, that update felt like a piñata of digital goods, each swing of the bat showering us with skins, emotes, and contraband crates. Let me take you on a retrospective tour of that unforgettable shop update, complete with the original prices, discounts, and end dates that had us all marking our calendars.
KAKAO FRIENDS: A Sugar Rush for the Eyes 🍬
The adorable collaboration with KAKAO FRIENDS was the first thing that caught my eye. It was like stumbling into a candy store where every item was a gummy bear of joy. The Ultimate Bundle was discounted from 7,460 to 5,490 G-COIN (26% off), and individual sets like RYAN (3,100 → 2,490), APEACH (3,680 → 2,490), TUBE (1,300 → 1,240), and NEO (1,300 → 1,240) followed suit. The emotes—Neo’s Crazy Night (500 G-COIN) and TUBE’s Move (600 G-COIN)—were the cherry on top. The sales period ran from December 7, 2021 to January 5, 2022 on PC, and a day later on console. I grabbed the APEACH set and never regretted it.
Jeremy Lin: Hoops Meets Battlegrounds 🏀
Next up was the legendary basketball player Jeremy Lin, whose collaboration brought streetball swagger to the battlefield. The Outerwear Set dropped from 2,290 to 1,720 G-COIN (25% off), while the Jersey Set was a modest 2% discount (1,300 → 1,270). The Ultimate Bundle at 4,000 G-COIN (from 4,970) was a steal. Individual items like the Jacket (990), Tee (500), and even weapon skins—Jeremy Lin – SLR and AKM (both 990)—let you rep your favorite point guard. The sales window stretched from December 14, 2021 to March 8, 2022 on PC, giving plenty of time to save up. I still rock the Kicks (Blue) from time to time.
Festive Season: 'Tis the Season to Be Jolly 🎄
The Festive Season update was a winter wonderland of cosmetics. The Polar Bear Pack (1,600 → 1,290, 19% off) and the Festive Bundle (3,380 → 1,990, 41% off) were the highlights, along with the Season’s Greetings Set (1,490 → 1,090) and Santa Selfie Pack (700 → 500). Individual items like the Polar Bear Mask (600) and Suit (800) let you cosplay as a cuddly predator. The nameplates—Snow Globe, Deadly Greetings, and Frosty (all 500 G-COIN)—were perfect for spreading holiday cheer. The sale ran from December 16, 2021 to February 8, 2022 on PC. I remember feeling like a kid in a snow globe, shaking up my inventory for the perfect look.
Double G-Coin: A Magician's Hat of Currency 🎩
Who doesn’t love free money? The Double G-Coin event was like a magician’s hat—you reached in for 500 G-COIN and pulled out 1,020. On PC, the bundles were: 1,020 (500 + 520 bonus), 5,400 (2,500 + 2,900), and 11,000 (5,000 + 6,000). Console players got their own versions. But the end date was a cruel countdown: December 7, 2021 at 1 AM PST. I scrambled to grab the 11,000 bundle before it vanished, and I’m glad I did.
Singles Day: Furry Friends on the Run 🐾
The Singles Day items were a parade of adorable animals. The Pupperscruff and Dogspot Costume Sets were both 20% off (1,000 → 800), while the Purrple Periwinkle Set was a whopping 34% off (1,500 → 990). Individual pieces and emotes (Victory Dance 72 and 73, 500 each) rounded out the offerings. The end date was December 7, 2021 on PC, so I had to act fast. It was like trying to catch a runaway puppy—blink and they’re gone.
PGC 2021: Cheer for Your Team 🏆
The PUBG Global Championship 2021 items were for the esports faithful. The Contingent Chaos Duster Bundle (4,060 → 3,170, 22% off) and Jacket Bundle (4,160 → 3,170, 24% off) came with voting coupons, while the Mega Bundle (6,650 → 5,940, 11% off) was the ultimate flex. Console players had their own versions. The sale ended December 18, 2021—a quick turnaround that tested your loyalty.
Black Friday Leftovers: Shadowstar, Crimson Hex, and Ohm 🌌
The Black Friday sets were still hanging around, with deep discounts: Shadowstar Costume Set (1,990 → 1,100, 45% off), Crimson Hex (1,700 → 1,000, 41% off), and Ohm (2,290 → 1,200, 48% off). These otherworldly skins were like shooting stars—beautiful but fleeting. They left the store on December 30, 2021.
El Solitario: The Coolest Biker on the Battlegrounds 🏍️
The El Solitario collaboration was for those who wanted to ride in style. The Biker Set and Wolf Set were both 26% off (2,090 → 1,550), with individual pieces like the Desert Wolves (990) and Snake Head Helmet (500). The end date was December 30, 2021, so if you missed it, you missed your chance to be the coolest biker on the block.
Crazy Night: Disco Fever 🕺
The Crazy Night collection brought the party with the Hermes Airfoil Set (2,190 → 1,490, 32% off), Reflective Jacket Club Set (2,190 → 1,490), and Sequin Swiftcolor Set (1,400 → 990). The Pristine Noir Backpack Set and Disco Mosaic Helmet Pack were both 30% off (1,000 → 700). The sale ended December 30, 2021 at 7:59 PM PST—a precise timestamp that felt like a cruel joke.
BLACKPINK: The Final Curtain 🎤
The BLACKPINK bundles—ROSÉ, Jisoo, Lisa, and Jennie (2,780 each), plus the Mega Bundle (9,900)—were the last hurrah. They left on December 30, 2021. I remember feeling like I was at a concert’s encore, knowing the lights would soon go out.
Your Shop: A Lucky Dip 🎲
Finally, Your Shop was a personalized lucky dip, offering discounted goods until December 15, 2021. It was like a fortune cookie—you never knew what you’d get, but it was always a surprise.
Looking back, that last shop update of 2021 was a masterclass in limited-time temptation. The end dates were like a countdown clock ticking away, each second a reminder of missed opportunities. But the memories—and the skins—remain. If you were there, you know. If you weren’t, well, at least you can live vicariously through this nostalgic trip. See you on the Battlegrounds—even if those items are now just ghosts in the store’s history.
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