EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. – MARCH 31, 2026 – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has introduced “Prop Hunt”, a limited-time April Fools’ mode that brings a playful twist to the battleground experience.
In Prop Hunt, players are split into two roles: Props and Hunters. Props disguise themselves as everyday objects scattered across the map and attempt to stay hidden, while Hunters search for anything out of place and eliminate them before time runs out. The mode blends stealth, strategy, and deception, offering a lighthearted alternative to traditional combat gameplay.
Each match features 12 players divided into 3 Hunters and 9 Props, played across three rounds. At the start of each round, players can choose their preferred role, with teams automatically balanced as needed.
Matches unfold in phases. During the preparation phase, Hunters remain in a restricted area while Props select disguises and position themselves. Once the round begins, Hunters must carefully identify and eliminate Props—firing at incorrect objects reduces their HP, adding risk to each decision. Near the end of each round, a brief “Fever Time” grants Hunters increased firepower and removes penalties for incorrect shots.
Props have access to a variety of abilities to stay alive, including deploying decoys, switching disguises, and using stun or flash effects to disrupt Hunters, encouraging dynamic and unpredictable gameplay.
Ahead of the launch, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS also released a teaser campaign styled as a home shopping showcase, introducing the mode in a playful and unexpected way.
Prop Hunt is available for a limited time from March 30 to April 7 (PT) in Arcade mode across multiple maps, including Rondo, Vikendi, and Miramar.
For more information, visit the official PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS website at https://pubg.com/.
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