PUBG Mobile 3.8 update rolls out on May 8: Download guide and what’s new

Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan will get the PUBG Mobile 3.8 update first
An undated in-game image of PUBG Mobile. — Google PlayStore

An undated in-game image of PUBG Mobile. — Google PlayStore 

PUBG Mobile is now rolling out its 3.8 update worldwide. The latest patch introduces new content and thrilling changes that are long-awaited by fans.

Gamers are promised a brand-new Steampunk Frontier-themed mode, new cars, gameplay enhancements, and special events.

The PUBG Mobile 3.8 update launch date is officially scheduled for May 8, 2025, and it will be rolled out in phases on multiple platforms.

For Android users, the PUBG download is done first, with iOS users receiving it a few hours later. Players can update the game effortlessly through Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Samsung Galaxy Store, Huawei AppGallery, or the official website of PUBG.

How to download PUBG Mobile 3.8 update on Android

  1. Open Google Play Store
  2. Search “PUBG Mobile”
  3. Tap the “Update” button
  4. Wait for download
  5.  Launch the game

How to download PUBG Mobile 3.8 update on iOS

  1. Open App Store
  2.  Search “PUBG Mobile”
  3. Tap “Update”
  4. Wait for download
  5. Launch and enjoy

As per the official rollout timeline, countries like Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan will receive the PUBG Mobile 3.8 update earlier. Global Android and iOS users will have access by May 8, 2025, 15:30 (GMT+8).