Krafton has comprehensive details for the highly anticipated PUBG Nations Cup 2025, marking a significant milestone in the battle royale esports calendar. The tournament, scheduled to take place from July 23rd to 27th, 2025, at Seoul’s Olympic Handball Gymnasium, promises to be the largest Nations Cup event in the series’ history. This year’s competition will feature an unprecedented 24 teams representing nations from across the globe, doubling the excitement and competitive intensity of previous iterations.
The PUBG Nations Cup stands as one of the most prestigious international esports events in the battle royale genre, bringing together the world’s elite players to compete for national pride and substantial prize money. Krafton’s latest announcement has revealed crucial tournament mechanics, including the implementation of version #36.1 and the S.U.P.E.R point system, ensuring fair and competitive gameplay throughout the five-day event. The tournament structure has been carefully designed to maximize both competitive integrity and viewer engagement, with a unique two-stage format that will test teams’ consistency and adaptability.
What makes this year’s Nations Cup particularly special is the expanded roster of participating countries and the innovative crowdfunding approach to prize pool enhancement. The base prize pool of $500,000 represents a significant investment in competitive PUBG, with the winning team set to claim $150,000. However, Krafton’s introduction of the Pick’em Challenge allows the community to contribute to an even larger prize pool through item purchases, demonstrating the developer’s commitment to community engagement and tournament sustainability.
The tournament format reflects years of refinement in competitive PUBG structure, balancing elimination pressure with skill demonstration opportunities. This comprehensive approach ensures that only the most deserving teams advance while providing multiple chances for redemption and comeback stories that make esports compelling.
Tournament Structure and Format
The PUBG Nations Cup 2025 employs a sophisticated two-stage format designed to showcase the best international talent. The opening Survival Stage spans the first two days, featuring 16 teams competing for advancement. Only the top eight teams from this initial phase will progress to join the defending champions and 2024’s top-performing nations in the Final Stage.
The Final Stage, running for three days, will pit the eight qualified teams against established powerhouses including South Korea (defending champions), Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam. This format ensures that both emerging talent and proven champions have opportunities to compete at the highest level.
PUBG Nations Cup 2025 Tournament (Image via Getty)Competing nations include teams from the Americas (Canada, Argentina, Brazil, United States), Europe (Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom), and Asia-Pacific regions (Australia, China, Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea).
Prize Pool and Distribution
The tournament features a substantial $500,000 base prize pool with a clear distribution structure rewarding consistent performance. The championship team will receive $150,000, while second place earns $60,000 and third place claims $36,000. Prize distribution continues down to 24th place, ensuring all participating teams receive compensation for their efforts.
Krafton has introduced an innovative crowdfunding mechanism through the Pick’em Challenge, allowing fans to purchase PUBG Nations Cup 2025 items to increase the total prize pool beyond the base amount. This community-driven approach strengthens the connection between players and fans while potentially creating one of the largest prize pools in PUBG esports history.
Gameplay Rules and Scoring System
The tournament will utilize the S.U.P.E.R. point system with specific victory conditions that emphasize both survival and elimination skills. Teams earn points through the Global Point Rule (2025 version), where kills and placement rankings determine standings.
Victory is determined by “Chicken Dinners” (last team standing), with tiebreakers decided by total kills throughout the series. In case of further ties, the tournament employs a four-factor system considering placement points, final match performance, final match ranking, and total damage output.
