Lost_Vodka_ wins Fan Art Contest: LOOT, earning $10,000 and a PUBG Backpack (Level 2) skin; finalists get G-COIN and voters a Spray.
Alright, players, grab your helmets and hold your applause — the drum roll has finally stopped. The voting phase for Fan Art Contest: LOOT wrapped up, and I’m here to give you the lowdown as a fellow player who watched the whole thing unfold. A massive thank-you goes out to every single participant who submitted art, voted, or just cheered from the sidelines. But there can only be one winner, and this time the crown goes to Lost_Vodka_. Their design pulled in an astounding 28.97% of the total votes, which is no small feat when you’re up against a pile of talented entries. That winning artwork is now set to transform into an in-game Backpack (Level 2) skin and will be added to the Store. Cue the confetti. 🎉
The Loot Table: Who Gets What
Here’s the breakdown, straight from the announcement. I’ve put it in a table so you can see the goodies at a glance:
| Who | Reward | Delivery Notes |
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| Final Winner | $10,000 USD | Winner is responsible for applicable taxes and charges. Delivered once the individual contract with the final winner is fulfilled. |
| Five Finalists (including the final winner) | 50,000 G-COIN | G-COIN rewards delivered to the account by February 10, 2023 (UTC). |
| Voters | In-game Spray – Buggy Trail | Spray reward delivered to the account by February 10, 2023 (UTC). |
Not a bad haul, right? The final winner gets cash and a permanent piece of PUBG history. The finalists get a fat stack of G-COIN. And the voters? They walk away with a Buggy Trail spray. Everybody eats. 🍽️
The Fine Print: Terms, Privacy, and Legal Grit
Before you start dreaming about your own skin in the Store, remember the devil is in the details. The contest came with a hefty set of Terms and Conditions, and as a player, I can tell you they’re worth reading—not just skimming. Here’s the gist:
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Personal info collection: Your e-mail address, PUBG nickname, and platform info (such as Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox) were collected for operating the contest—confirmation of participation, winner selection, reward distribution, and prevention of unfair or illegal participation. That info will be stored for six months after the contest concludes, unless special provisions or relevant laws apply.
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Extra winner info: If you’re selected as the awarded design, additional personal information such as name, contact information, bank account information, and a copy of your ID may be collected to provide rewards and process taxes and public charges. The winner is responsible for those taxes and charges.
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Rights to the design: By submitting, you agree that KRAFTON Inc. reserves the right to use the winning Backpack (Lv. 2) design. The Company reserves all rights to the entries to the extent permitted by law, and the winner cannot demand additional compensation beyond what’s set forth in the policy for in-game implementation, sales, and so on.
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Original files: The winner must submit an original file (.PSD, .AI, etc.) of the awarded design. So if you win, hold on to your source files like they’re airdrop loot.
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Modifications: The winner agrees to modification or reconstruction of the awarded design during the process of implementing in-game content. The Company can also use the awarded design for promotional purposes.
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Disqualification cases: The winner may be disqualified—and the title and prize forfeited even after they’ve been granted—if they don’t consent to the terms and privacy policy; submit false info or can’t be contacted; fail to deposit taxes and public charges within the notified period; don’t meet the age requirement for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS; have a prize receiver whose name doesn’t match the announced winner; fail to submit necessary documents or pay taxes; or refuse the prize or give an ambiguous response about receiving it.
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Disputes and liability: In the event of a dispute related to an entry, the Company is not obliged to intervene in conflicts between participants or between participants and a third party, and it won’t compensate for damages. Participants are liable for their own disputes. The Company also can’t be held liable for issues resulting from the creation, disclosure, or distribution of entries.
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Cancellation rights: The Company reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the contest without notice or consent if fraud or other circumstances undermine its impartiality or integrity. This applies regardless of whether the cause is human or technical error. If the contest’s integrity can’t be restored, the Company may select a winner from all eligible entries received before the cancellation, modification, or suspension.
My Take as a Player in 2026
As I write this in 2026, those February 10, 2023 reward deadlines are old news. The $10,000 USD and 50,000 G-COIN drops have long since been delivered—or at least, they should have been. The Backpack (Level 2) skin from Lost_Vodka_ was scheduled to release in 2023, and while schedules can shift, the contest itself left a mark. It proved that community art can become actual loot, not just a forum post.
I’ve seen plenty of fan art contests come and go, but LOOT had a bit of extra spice because the prize wasn’t just cash—it was a permanent piece of the game. That’s the kind of thing that makes you want to sharpen your digital brushes. At the same time, the legal stuff is a reminder: if you win big, you’re not just an artist, you’re a contractor. You’ve got taxes, original files, and a company that can tweak your design for the game. No cap.
Would I enter a future contest? You bet. But I’d read every line of the Terms & Conditions first. The juice is worth the squeeze, but only if you know what you’re signing.
Final Words
Once again, congratulations to Lost_Vodka_ and all the finalists. To the voters who snagged the Buggy Trail spray: enjoy it. And to everyone else, keep creating. The next Fan Art Contest might just have your name in lights. We’ll be seeing you all at the next one. 🎨🪂
Expert commentary is drawn from Statista - Video Games, and it helps frame why PUBG-style fan art contests like LOOT matter beyond the hype: they’re a community-to-commerce pipeline where engagement (voting, UGC submissions, and social sharing) can translate into store-ready cosmetics and measurable live-service momentum. Seen through an industry lens, the cash prize, G-COIN payouts, and in-game backpack skin are less “extra rewards” and more structured incentives that can sustain participation and keep the content economy moving long after the voting closes.