Through various social media handles, It is confirmed that the highly anticipated 3.8 update will be released on May 6, 2025. This update brings a Steampunk Frontier theme mode along with exciting new features and crucial bug fixes. Players can expect a stagged release date across different devices based on their region. Here is everything you need to know about this update. Check out when it will be released in your country and how to download it.
PUBG Mobile 3.8 Update Release Date and Time
The rollout for PUBG Mobile 3.8 update will begin on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Here’s the expected released schedule for all regions:
Google Play Store
Vietnam
- 30%: May 5, 2025, at 12:30 PM (local time) | 70%: May 5, 2025, at 2:30 PM | 100%: May 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Korea/Japan
- 100%: May 6, 2025, at 7:30 AM (KST)
Taiwan
- 100%: May 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM (TST)
Global
30%: May 6, 2025 – 7:00 AM (UTC)
50%: May 6, 2025 – 9:30 AM (UTC)
100%: May 6, 2025 – 3:30 PM (UTC)
App Store (iOS)
- Vietnam: 100% by May 5, 2025 – 4:30 PM (local time)
- Korea & Japan: 100% by May 6, 2025 – 7:30 AM (local time)
- Taiwan: 100% by May 6, 2025 – 8:30 AM (local time)
- Global: 100% by May 6, 2025 – 3:30 PM (UTC)
Huawei AppGallery
- Global: 100% by May 6, 2025, at 9:30 AM (UTC)
Samsung Galaxy Store
- Korea & Japan: 100% by May 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM (local time)
- Global: 100% by May 6, 2025, at 9:30 AM (UTC)
Official Website & Third-Party Stores
- Global: 100% by May 6, 2025, at 3:30 PM (UTC)
BGMI 3.8 Update Release Date
The BGMI is a special version developed by Krafton for Indian users. All Indians should download BGMI instead of the Global version. The BGMI 3.8 update is expected to be rolled out on May 12, 2025.
How to Download 3.8 Version on Android & iOS?
All players are advised that they must download the new versions from official stores instead of Telegram as these are often tempered, which may lead to an Account ban. Here is how to download from Play and App Store.
Android
- Open “Play Store” on your device
- Search ‘PUBG’ and hit enter.
- Click on install/update and enjoy
iOS
- Open the App Store on your iPhone/iPad
- Type “PUBG Mobile” in the search bar and hit enter.
- Click on Get/Update to install the latest version
New Steampunk Frontier Theme Mode
Recently, PUBG released a 3.8 beta update to allow users to experience new features and events before the official launch. This helps developers to fix crucial bugs and improve performance across different platforms. In the next update, Steampunk Frontier theme mode is coming with exciting new abilities that allow users to transform their character to win the race of Chicken Dinner. In addition to this, Krafton added a new train that will travel throughout Erangle. Some new train stations are installed to maintain a smooth ecosystem. If you are a PUBG lover, get ready to enter in a new world. Stay connected for further updates and information.
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