Krafton is kicking off the PUBG Global Series 3 on April 2nd. This tournament marks the final competition of the first circuit under the newly introduced circuit structure this year, determining the final champion of Circuit 1.

A total of 24 teams are participating, including 12 global teams and 12 teams selected through regional series. Among them, the top 8 teams based on cumulative points from previous matches will advance directly to the Grand Finals, which begin on April 3rd. The remaining 16 teams will compete in the Survival Stage on April 2nd at 2:00 PM to determine the final teams advancing to the Grand Finals. A total of 16 teams will compete in the Grand Finals for the Circuit 1 title. The Grand Finals will take place daily at 7:00 PM from April 3rd to April 5th.

The first circuit of the PUBG Global Series operates through a competition format spanning Series 1 to 3. Previous series introduced new elements such as third-person perspective (TPP) broadcasts, region-specific content, and player/fan-friendly features. China's Petrichor Road won Series 1, while Ukraine's Natus Vincere took the top spot in Series 2.

The total prize pool for the tournament is $300,000 (approximately 450 million KRW). In addition to the prize money, participating teams earn PGC points required to qualify for the PUBG Global Championship. Matches can be viewed on the official PUBG esports YouTube channel, SOOP, Chzzk, and other platforms, and will also be broadcast by famous global streamers. On the final day of the tournament, a 'Player of the Day' event will be held where fans can vote for the best player. Voters will have a chance to win 500 G-Coin, and there will also be giveaway promotions for stream viewers.

For more information about the tournament, please visit the official website.