PUBG MOBILE 4.2: Trees, Treants, and Massive Combat Changes

PUBG MOBILE's Version 4.2 update is live from January 6 until March 10, 2026. The headline: a new Primewood Genesis mode, expanded World of Wonder features, and quality-of-life upgrades across Classic, Metro Royale, and Home modes. If you play PUBG MOBILE in the UAE, here's what actually matters this season.

What's New in PUBG MOBILE 4.2?

PUBG MOBILE 4.2's core addition is the Primewood Genesis themed mode playable on Erangel, Livik, and Sanhok — a limited-time event transforming classic maps with overgrown flora, new PvE creatures, and special items. The battle now means fighting corrupted flowers and rescuing the Primewood with help from a treant ally called Barkle. Work together in matches to purify the land, unlock powers like controlling vines or piloting a Bramblewood Scorpion vehicle, and experiment with new tactical options like dash-enabled floral wings.

• Destroying Infected Flora yields vine-wrapped loot crates
• Team up with Barkle, an AI guardian who can protect or rescue you
• 'Prime Eye' item lets you scout from above and use active defensive and support abilities
• Bramblewood Scorpion: A two-seat foliage vehicle that burrows to evade attacks and launches spikes
• Florawings: Temporary wings for dashing, flight, and blinding pollen attack

Alongside the new limited-time content, PUBG MOBILE 4.2 brings:

• Classic Mode: Fairer gunplay (7.62mm buff, shotgun nerf), co-op climbing (reach new spots with friends), more fluid aiming/prone movement, and faster throwables
• World of Wonder: Design richer custom experiences with advanced AI behaviour, PvE obstacles like Corrupting Flowers, and smarter build tools (text-to-group creation, auto-translate, easier sharing)
• Metro Royale Season 30: Debuts the legendary Fabled Glacix Arbiter melee weapon (trade/gift/collect), new boss fights, loot, and improved item displays
• Home Mode: Rose Mansion style, cash prize Home Competitions, and design-voting events to win exclusive rewards

Platforms & Download

PUBG MOBILE remains free to play on Android (Google Play), iOS (App Store), and third-party stores. The 4.2 update is live worldwide, including the UAE. Seasonal events, limited-time items, and competitive rewards are the same for the region. If you're a PUBG MOBILE Lite user, most major features are only on the main game.

• Platform: Android, iOS (phones, tablets, emulator via official methods)
• Download: pubgmobile.com, Google Play, Apple App Store
• UAE: No region-lock, Arabic and English language support available
• PUBG Lite/PC/India are separate apps — this update is for global mobile only

If you're returning, check your device meets minimum requirements — performance drops likely if your phone's 3+ years old or running out of storage.

Editions, Rewards & Pricing in the UAE

PUBG MOBILE is free to download and play — but in-app purchases, including UC (Unknown Cash), skins, passes, and events, remain part of the game's monetisation. There's no new exclusive UAE edition or bundle for 4.2. Standard rates for items and passes apply via official in-game store and third-party codashop/recharge platforms popular in the region.

• Free download with in-app purchases (pricing varies; e.g., Royal Pass upgrades typically start at Dhs 36.99)
• Buy UC through in-game store, or third-party outlets like Codashop PUBG, SEAGM PUBG, etc.
• Home Competitions in 4.2 season offer cash prizes — details in the Home tab

As always, buy from official channels to avoid currency or region issues.

Progression, Modes, and Events: Season 28 & Beyond

The 2026H1 Season Series (covering S28) introduces a bigger, longer-run progression system — your performance now counts towards a medal, with new seasonal tokens, continuous and trial challenges, and customisable bling for hardcore players. But getting to Ace is tougher: Promotion Matches require consistently good finishes, and a new ranked tier, Ace Dominator, has been added. Casual modes now offer some progression, and new events (Anniversary, April Fools, Crazy Chicken Day) return for bonus points, ranking protection, and double challenges.

• Promotion Match to reach Ace requires consecutive Top 10 squad finishes
• Ultimate Royale mode now playable on Sanhok
• Anniversary/April Fools events and Skyhigh Spectacle are back temporarily
• New mystery collaboration coming soon

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