Korea's PUBG Mobile team finished in 6th place on the first day of the finals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. After winning a silver medal at the Hangzhou Games, Korea aims to secure another medal in the remaining six matches on September 29.
On September 28, at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan, Korea scored a total of 38 points across six matches, placing them 6th among 12 countries.
Thailand led with 75 points, while Indonesia was in 3rd place with 55 points. Korea ended the first day 37 points behind the leader and 17 points away from the bronze medal position.
Korea started strong in the first match, earning 9 points and finishing in 3rd place, but fell behind in subsequent matches. In the fifth match, they added 7 points, including 2 kills.
In the final sixth match, Korea survived alongside Japan, Pakistan, and Thailand, ultimately finishing 2nd after a close competition with Thailand, which allowed them to climb to 6th place overall.
The PUBG Mobile finals feature 12 countries competing over two days in a total of 12 matches, with final rankings determined by cumulative scores. Each day consists of six matches, with points awarded based on survival rankings and eliminations.
Based on Krafton's 'PUBG: Battlegrounds' intellectual property, PUBG Mobile was first included as an official medal event at the 2022 Hangzhou Games, and it continues to be a competitive event at this tournament.
This tournament differs from the Hangzhou Games, where a modified format excluded direct player combat due to Olympic values. Instead, players navigated a course in vehicles, shooting targets to determine rankings.
In the Aichi-Nagoya Games, the traditional battle royale format is used, allowing direct player confrontations. The 12 teams compete on the same battlefield, accumulating points based on survival and eliminations to determine the final standings.
Korea's PUBG Mobile team was first adopted as an official event, winning a silver medal at the Hangzhou Games, where China took gold and Chinese Taipei secured bronze.
On September 29, Korea will compete in the remaining six matches, with four matches in Erangel and two in Miramar, determining the final medal winners.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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