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PUBG MOBILE is in a period of frequent collaborations, with active tie-ups with Nijisanji VTubers, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Ferrari, and Naruto Shippuden, alongside a competitive esports scene where DOPENESS won the Japan League Season 6 Phase 1.
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PUBG MOBILE has moved through a dense stretch of collaborations and competitive milestones in mid-2026. The Version 4.5 update, released on July 9, brought the Naruto Shippuden collaboration, recreating locations like the Hidden Leaf Village and the Valley of the End on the Erangel, Livik, and Sanhok maps. Players can use ninjutsu such as Rasengan and Chidori, and a boss battle against the Nine-Tailed Fox is available. The event includes a giveaway of over USD 600 in free items, described as the largest in the game's history, plus an animated short by Studio Pierrot.
Shortly after, KRAFTON JAPAN announced a Ferrari collaboration starting July 10, adding four models as drivable vehicles with exclusive liveries, along with Ferrari-themed accessories and an in-map display of the Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 car. The Spider-Man: Brand New Day collaboration began July 30, integrating film-themed items and a Central Square area into Classic Mode and CRAFTGROUND. The most recent tie-up, with Nijisanji VTubers Fuwa Minato, Ibrahim, and Lauren Iroas, started August 12 and runs through September 11, featuring costume skins, voice cards, and other items obtainable through gacha crates or a login event.
On the esports side, DOPENESS, a Shikoku-based team, won the PUBG MOBILE JAPAN LEAGUE SEASON 6 Phase 1 on June 5, earning a 3 million yen prize and a spot in the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026, part of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris. The collaborations and the competitive result together show a game actively expanding its crossover appeal while maintaining a competitive circuit.
Key facts
- Nijisanji collaboration window
- August 12 to September 11, 2026 ↗
- Nijisanji VTubers featured
- Fuwa Minato, Ibrahim, Lauren Iroas ↗
- Spider-Man collaboration start
- July 30, 2026 ↗
- Ferrari collaboration start
- July 10, 2026 ↗
- Ferrari models included
- Roma, Purosangue, LaFerrari, SF90 XX Spider ↗
- Version 4.5 release date
- July 9, 2026 ↗
- Naruto Shippuden giveaway value
- Over USD 600 in free items ↗
- DOPENESS prize
- 3 million yen and a spot in the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Release
- game · 2026-08-12 to 2026-09-11 08:59 · 2026-08-13
- Release
- game · July 30, 2026 · Japan · 2026-08-06
- Announced
- collaboration with three Nijisanji VTubers: Fuwa Minato, Ibrahim, and Lauren Iroas · 2026-08-13
- Announced
- limited-time collaboration with Sony Pictures' film Spider-Man: Brand New Day · 2026-08-06
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Aug 13
KRAFTON JAPAN announced on August 12, 2026, that PUBG MOBILE has started a collaboration with three Nijisanji VTubers: Fuwa Minato, Ibrahim, and Lauren Iroas. The collaboration runs from August 12 to September 11, 2026, at 08:59. During this period, the game will feature costume skins, voice cards, and other collaboration-exclusive items for each VTuber, as well as items themed around the game's mascot Pubu Niku. The items are obtainable through in-game crates (gacha) with a certain probability, or by exchanging coins earned from those crates. A login event is also planned, where players can get Pubu Niku voice cards and gacha items for free just by logging in. The announcement includes sample voice card lines for each VTuber, such as Fuwa Minato's "Won't you be my friend? Hey, come here," and Lauren Iroas's "I'll create it. A legend." The collaboration items list includes three costume sets, three voice cards, a Pubu Niku voice card, a Pubu Niku bag, helmet, UZI skin, parachute, sprays, and more.
Aug 6
KRAFTON JAPAN announced a limited-time collaboration between PUBG MOBILE and Sony Pictures' film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starting July 30, 2026. The Version 4.5 update adds a Central Square area, Spider-Man-themed items like Peter Parker's Gloves and Hoodie, cinematic photo spots, and CRAFTGROUND support, running until September 2.
Jul 13
KRAFTON JAPAN announced a partnership between PUBG MOBILE and Ferrari, starting July 10. The collaboration brings four Ferrari models-Roma, Purosangue, LaFerrari, and SF90 XX Spider-into the mobile battle royale as drivable vehicles with exclusive liveries. It also includes Ferrari-themed accessories, customization options, and an in-map display of the Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 car. The event runs through September 7.
Jul 9
KRAFTON released Version 4.5 of PUBG MOBILE on July 9, 2026, adding a collaboration with Naruto Shippuden. The update recreates locations from the anime, including the Hidden Leaf Village, Hokage Rock, and the Valley of the End, on the Erangel, Livik, and Sanhok maps. Players can use ninjutsu such as Rasengan, Chidori, Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, and Flying Thunder God Technique, which unlock gradually from July 9 to July 14. A boss battle against the Nine-Tailed Fox (Kurama) is available, with Kurama appearing in three states: slumbering, prowling, or alert. Starting July 17, a special mode lets squads defend the Hidden Leaf from a controlled Kurama. Collaboration costumes include sets for Naruto (Sage Mode and Six Paths Sage Mode), Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Hinata, Gaara, Tsunade, Madara, and Jiraiya, plus Akatsuki and Konoha Anbu sets. A giveaway offers over USD 600 in free items, including the Young Naruto set, Fourth Hokage's Cloak, and the song 'Blue Bird'. An animated short by Studio Pierrot accompanies the update. Offline events are planned in multiple countries, including a celebration in Jakarta from July 10 to 16.
Jun 22
Shikoku-based pro esports team DOPENESS won the PUBG MOBILE JAPAN LEAGUE SEASON 6 Phase 1 championship on June 5, 2026. The victory earns the team a 3 million yen prize and a spot in the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026, part of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris this August.