The PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat Team has long believed that transparency is a weapon against cheating. In a weekly notice, the team shared its banned players list for the investigation period of 2024/1/15 to 2024/1/21. The goal was simple: raise awareness about the abuse of illegal software and show the consequences of misconduct. Even as 2026 unfolds, that same principle still echoes through every match. The Battlegrounds is not just a set of maps and loot; it is a living community, and the anti-cheat team keeps its ear pressed to the ground. 🛡️
Why the List Exists
The banned players list is not meant to shame for sport. It is a public record of accounts that crossed the line. Those accounts were permanently banned for violating rules of conduct. To protect privacy, the in-game nicknames on the list have the first three letters replaced with an asterisk (*). That small mask is a reminder: the point is accountability, not harassment. Cheaters, simply put, are not welcome on the Battlegrounds. 🚫
The notice from the anti-cheat team also reminded players that illegal software and misconduct should be reported through in-game reports first. If a player needs additional assistance, the team directs them to PUBG Support. That two-step approach keeps reports organized and helps the anti-cheat team act faster. In 2026, the same reporting pipeline remains a core part of the fight for fair play.
What the Notice Covered
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Investigation period | 2024/1/15 ~ 2024/1/21 |
| Action taken | Permanent bans for violating rules of conduct |
| List format | In-game nicknames with the first 3 letters replaced by * |
| Primary report method | In-game reports |
| Extra support | PUBG Support for additional assistance |
| Security recommendation | Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator |
The team does not publish this list to fill space. It publishes it because a healthy game needs trust. When players know that reports are read and that cheaters face real consequences, the whole lobby feels different. That is no small thing. ✅
Protect the Account, Protect the Game
The anti-cheat team also urged players to make sure their valuable accounts are not abused or banned for illegal software or misconduct. One of the simplest defenses is the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. Setting it up adds a layer of security that can stop unauthorized access before damage is done. The original notice even included a guide titled “How to Set Up Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator,” because account security and anti-cheat work are two sides of the same coin. 🔐
Players can take a few practical steps:
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📋 Report suspicious behavior through in-game reports first.
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🔍 Keep an eye on unusual account activity.
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✅ Enable Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator.
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🚫 Never share account credentials or use illegal software.
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🛡️ Trust that the anti-cheat team values player input.
Plainly speaking, no one drops into a match hoping to meet a wall-hacking sniper or a speed-hacking driver. The fun comes from fair fights, smart rotations, and last-second clutches. When cheaters are removed, those moments get room to breathe.
A Fair Environment Is a Shared Project
The anti-cheat team’s closing message thanked players and promised to do its best to provide a fair gaming environment. That message was not a one-off. It was a weekly ritual, a signal that the fight never truly stops. The team highly values the interest and opinions that contribute to PUBG’s anti-cheat efforts. In 2026, that gratitude still matters, because anti-cheat is not a solo queue. It is a squad effort.
The Battlegrounds has seen countless updates, new maps, and new players since that January 2024 notice. Yet the core promise remains unchanged: illegal software and misconduct have consequences. The banned players list is a small but sharp reminder. It tells honest players that their reports are not shouted into the void. It tells rule-breakers that the door is closed. And it tells the community that someone is watching the watchtower. 👀
For now, the fight continues. One report, one ban, one cleaner lobby at a time. The anti-cheat team will keep publishing, keep investigating, and keep pushing for the fair game that every player deserves. The Battlegrounds is better when everyone plays by the same rules.
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