It was June 2024, and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS decided to release a Store update that could make a goth fairy, a K-pop choreographer, and a sniper rifle collector all reach for their wallets at the same time. The sixth Store update of that year packed in the Survivor Pass: Grunge Queen, a PUBG x NewJeans collaboration, and a brand-new progressive Dragunov skin with a Chroma. Players in 2026 may still see these items drifting back through the Workshop or Your Shop, because PUBG treats good cosmetics like boomerangs.
💰 BATTLEGROUNDS Plus: A PC-Only Discount
During Update 30.1, PUBG let players upgrade their accounts to BATTLEGROUNDS Plus at a reduced price. The catch? It was available on PC platforms only. Console players could only sigh and watch from the living room. The special pricing period had its own UTC window, and by the time 2026 rolled around, that discount had become a piece of PUBG history. It might still be talked about in squad chats like an old war story.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Platform | PC only |
| Offer | Reduced-price BATTLEGROUNDS Plus upgrade |
| Status in 2026 | Expired, but fondly remembered |
The fine print also noted that these items could reappear through other in-game platforms, such as the Workshop or Your Shop, or through events and promotions. So missing the original window was not necessarily the end of the world.
🖤 Survivor Pass: Grunge Queen – Full Goth Mode
Players were encouraged to go full goth mode with the Survivor Pass: Grunge Queen. Dark, moody cosmetics arrived for anyone who wanted their battleground to feel like a rainy music video. Sales periods applied to both PC and console, although the exact dates have long since faded from memory. There was one legal twist: the Survivor Pass was not available for purchase in Belgium and the Netherlands. That meant some European players had to admire the grunge aesthetic from across the border.
🎤 PUBG x NewJeans: A K-Pop Wonderland
The PUBG x NewJeans collaboration turned certain corners of the game into a NewJeans-themed wonderland. Emotes, outfits, and enough polished charm to distract an entire squad arrived with the update. A later announcement covered the full details, inviting players to enjoy the crossover responsibly. PUBG also included a warning: images, videos, or posts created using collaboration products in ways that were not supported by in-game features could be deleted without consent. Severe cases could even lead to sanctions under the Rules of Conduct. In short, players were free to enjoy the vibes, but the management team was not afraid to step in if someone got too creative.
🌸 Rest in Pink Dragunov: A Progressive Pink Menace
The Dragunov received a new progressive weapon skin called Rest in Pink. It came with a vibrant Teal Pink Chroma, which meant a sniper rifle could suddenly look like it belonged in a pastel dream. The phrase “Rest in Pink” took on a new meaning: instead of mourning, players could eliminate enemies while looking absolutely fabulous. The skin arrived through the Contraband Crate system. For those who like a bargain, the first purchase of Rest in Pink - Contraband Crate (Open 10) offered a 50% discount. That is the kind of math every loot goblin respects.
| Item | Type | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|
| Rest in Pink - Dragunov | Progressive | Contraband Crate |
| Rest in Pink - Dragunov (Teal Pink) | Chroma | Contraband Crate |
| Rest in Pink - Contraband Crate (Open 10) | First purchase | 50% discount |
The probabilities for items obtainable from Contraband Crates were available in the Hideout under Contraband - More Details - Probability to acquire. That was the responsible place to check before spending hard-earned currency.
🛒 The 2026 Perspective
By 2026, the June 2024 Store update might feel like a distant memory, but its influence has not vanished. Items from that drop were designed to possibly return through the Workshop, Your Shop, or future promotions. Sales periods were always subject to change, and PUBG reserved the right to bring things back. Players who missed the original run could still dream. After all, a second chance in PUBG is almost as exciting as finding a level three helmet in a random shack.
The original announcement closed with a cheerful “Happy shopping!” from the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team. It was a fitting sign-off for an update that mixed goth darkness, K-pop brightness, and a pink Dragunov without breaking a sweat.
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