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Krafton apologises for disrupted PUBG tournament, admits stream sniping and operational failures

Krafton apologised again over controversy and disruption at PUBG Asia Stars 2026, naming two Vietnamese participants\' conduct as stream sniping and acknowledging responsibility for tournament operations and its subsequent response. PUBG publishing lead Yoon Soo-jin posted an apology, saying the conduct was confirmed and disciplinary procedures are under way. Krafton said it lacked clear preventative measures and standards, mishandled communication and boycotts, and failed to protect participants from further harm.

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Krafton PUBG Asia event ends early after fairness row, Day 3 cancelled

Krafton ended its PUBG: Battlegrounds Asia regional event early by cancelling the final schedule after a dispute over fairness. It removed two Vietnam participants from the remaining matches and revoked their PUBG partner status. Korean participants boycotted Day 2 in protest over tournament operations. Some sponsors paused related promotions and sponsorships. The organiser will not confirm final rankings and will pay the $70,000 prize pool equally to all regions.