PUBG lobby customization and the “What’s in my PUBG lobby?” event offered 1,000 G-Coins for creative screenshots and strict entry rules.
In the autumn of 2022, a quiet revolution took hold inside PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. It did not begin with a new map or a weapon balance patch. It began with a menu. KRAFTON had recently introduced Lobby Customization, a feature that let players decorate their pre-match lobby with favorite vehicle and weapon skins. To celebrate and amplify that feature, the team launched a community event called "What's in my PUBG lobby?" The pitch was simple: make your lobby look epic, screenshot it, and share it. The reward was equally clear: 1,000 G-Coins for 300 winners. For many players, it was a chance to turn a waiting room into a showcase.
The event asked players to follow a precise path. They moved to Customize → Lobby. They applied the Survivor Base background, which was exclusive to Plus account holders. Then they selected Edit Lobby. From there, the lobby became a canvas. Vehicle skins, weapon skins, and the Survivor Base backdrop combined into a personal statement. A player could make the lobby feel tactical, neon, nostalgic, or chaotic. Once satisfied, they took a full screenshot. That screenshot, or a video, became their entry.
Submissions went to social channels. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other listed platforms accepted entries, but only one per platform per person. Each post needed three pieces of information: the PUBG in-game nickname, the platform played on (Steam, Xbox, PSN, or Stadia), and the required hashtags. The event was open to PC players on Steam and KAKAO, as well as console players. KRAFTON made it clear that entries outside the window would not be reviewed.
The timeline was tight and specific. The submission period ran from September 30 to October 11, 2022, with three time zone equivalents. Winners were announced on October 28, 2022. The table below reflects the original schedule.
| Phase | PDT | CEST | KST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission window | Sept 30, 12 AM – Oct 11, 12 AM | Sept 30, 9 AM – Oct 11, 9 AM | Sept 30, 4 PM – Oct 11, 4 PM |
| Winner announcement | Oct 28 | Oct 28 | Oct 28 |
Rules and fine print mattered. KRAFTON stated that a single PUBG account could participate only once. Only entries posted within the period would be reviewed. All created content had to be shot in the lobby. Screenshots or videos had to record the entire lobby screen with the Survivor Base background applied. Only submissions through the provided platforms counted. Social posts had to be public, with no viewer restrictions, during the event and until rewards were granted. Participants who submitted someone else's screenshot or video would be disqualified immediately, and rewards could be withdrawn even after receipt. KRAFTON advised players not to change their PUBG nickname after participating, because that could complicate reward delivery. The company also noted that submitted screenshots and videos might be used on KRAFTON and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS official channels. Players were told to hold on to original files, as they might be requested later. The screenshots and videos could be transformed freely during the process. Winner announcements on the official website and community pages might include a participant's social media link, nickname, or content.
What made the event memorable was its accessibility. It did not require a high kill count, a chicken dinner, or a rare rank. It required taste, effort, and a willingness to share. One player spent hours matching a motorcycle skin to a weathered Survivor Base wall. Another arranged weapon skins like a museum display. A console player treated the lobby as a stage set, using lighting and contrast to make a simple rifle skin feel cinematic. The event rewarded aesthetic courage. That was the point. Lobby Customization had given players a new way to express identity, and the event gave them a reason to push it further.
In 2026, the specific campaign is long finished. Its submission dates—September 30 to October 11, 2022—are historical. Yet the event remains a useful snapshot of how PUBG's community treats customization. It showed that even a lobby can become content. It also set a template for later community challenges: clear rules, public sharing, and a prize that supports the very feature being celebrated. For players who missed it, the original rules still offer a blueprint for a personal lobby project. Start with Survivor Base. Choose a vehicle skin that anchors the scene. Add weapon skins that echo or contrast. Then take a full screenshot and imagine how it would look on a social feed.
For anyone researching PUBG events or looking for inspiration, the "What's in my PUBG lobby?" contest is a reminder that creativity often starts in the smallest spaces. A lobby lasts only seconds before the match begins. But with the right skins and a Survivor Base background, those seconds can feel like a gallery opening. 🎮✨
Insights are sourced from Destructoid, whose long-running game coverage helps frame why a PUBG event centered on lobby presentation resonated with players: customization features often become meaningful not because they change competitive outcomes, but because they give communities a visible way to express style, identity, and attachment to a live service game's evolving cosmetic culture.