PUBG weekly banned players list reveals anti-cheat team's permanent bans for illegal software, urging reports and Steam Guard security.
When the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat Team published its weekly banned players list covering 2025/07/07 to 2025/07/13, it did more than drop a long scroll of names. It reminded every player that the battlegrounds have rules, and those rules are backed by teeth.
The anti-cheat team moved through the report like a quiet warden. It separated the fair players from the ones who tried to bend the game with illegal software or plain misconduct. The list was no joke. Every nickname on the permanent ban list had its first three letters replaced with "*". This small act of public exposure kept the record readable, but the message still landed hard...
The report made clear that if a player leans on unauthorized programs, the banhammer does not care about their premium skins, their ranked badge, or their carefully rehearsed excuses. It simply falls. The team asked players to report illegal software and misconduct through in-game reports first. If extra help was needed, PUBG Support stood ready. That two-step path keeps things organized, though let’s be real—nobody wants to spend an afternoon writing tickets because a squad got erased by a suspicious player hiding in a bush.
The Anatomy of the Weekly Ban List
The published report followed a simple but effective format. Instead of dumping raw data, the team offered a clean snapshot that players could scan quickly.
| Key Detail | What the Report Shared |
|---|---|
| Investigation Period | 2025/07/07–2025/07/13 |
| Penalty Type | Permanent account ban |
| Published Name Format | In-game nicknames, first three letters masked with "*" |
| First Stop for Reports | In-game report system |
| Extra Help | PUBG Support |
| Recommended Protection | Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator |
The permanent ban list read like a quiet warning. For every masked nickname, there was a player who probably thought they had found a loophole. They didn’t.
Protecting the Account Is Part of Fair Play
The anti-cheat team also pressed players to sign up for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. It may sound like a minor bit of housekeeping, but it functions as a strong lock on the door. A stolen account can be abused for misconduct, and the original owner might pay the price with a ban. That means account security is not just about convenience—it is part of keeping the game clean.
Consider a player who spent several seasons grinding for a ranked title. Now imagine that account being used by someone else for illegal software. The permanent ban would erase all that progress. That is not a far-off nightmare; it is the exact outcome the anti-cheat team warned about.
What Fair Players Should Remember
The weekly ban report is both a punishment and a signal.
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🎯 Report suspicious play in-game first, then contact PUBG Support if needed.
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🔒 Use Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator to keep the account safe.
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🚫 Avoid illegal software entirely—permanent bans are exactly that: permanent.
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🧹 Remember that every clean squad benefits when cheaters are removed.
The anti-cheat team works through reports like a detective sorting through clues. Every report is a lead. Every confirmed violation is a closed case. Behind each asterisked nickname is a player who likely whispered, "I won’t get caught." Well... they did.
Even in 2026, these reports still matter. PUBG has moved through new seasons and map rotations, but the core promise has not changed. Players who respect the rules can drop into Erangel, Miramar, or any active map without looking over their shoulder. Those who chase shortcuts will find their names reduced to a few asterisks and a permanent door slam.
Fair play remains the real chicken dinner.