PUBG MOBILE Rolls Out Version 4.1 with Frosty Funland and Global Penguin Conservation Drive

PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Version 4.1 Update, from now through January 5th. The update introduces Frosty Funland, a vibrant new themed mode that transforms Erangel, Livik, and Vikendi into a festive winter landscape ruled by a lively and industrious penguin civilization. Players will be able to explore Penguinville, interact with delightful animal NPCs, and team up with PowNin, the Ninja Penguin—PUBG MOBILE’s first-ever AI champion. The update also brings a variety of seasonal challenges, including Themed Trials and Party Invite Quests, offering players an array of fun-filled activities ranging from ice gliding to collecting exclusive celebration rewards. The Version 4.1 Update enhances gameplay Classic Mode with refined firearms mechanics, a new Boatyard Area, the Loot Truck system, and fresh experiences within World of Wonder, Home Mode, and Ranked Arena. In a landmark conservation effort, PUBG MOBILE has partnered with SANCCOB (The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds), Global Penguin Society, Wildlife Conservation Network, and South African National Parks Honorary Rangers to introduce “Waddle for Penguin”, a global in-game charity event dedicated to penguin protection. Players can contribute to the initiative by interacting with in-game penguin NPCs; participate in low-carbon travel activities as well as completing missions centered on cleaning oil spills that threaten penguin populations. Once the global participation milestone is achieved, PUBG MOBILE will donate $100,000 toward building penguin habitats and advancing biodiversity conservation efforts in South Africa. All players who join the campaign will receive an exclusive digital charity certificate in recognition of their contribution. Beyond the virtual world, PUBG MOBILE will also host an offline “Penguin Charity Run X Protection Initiative” in South Africa. The event will engage local influencers, players, and partner NGOs in rescue visits, educational outreach, and content creation under the shared mission: “Beyond the Game, Real Protection Exists.” The campaign is estimated to positively impact 100,000 to 200,000 penguins globally. The version 4.1 update follows the conclusion to the PUBG MOBILE African Cup (PMAC 2025), where ETSH ESPORTS of South Africa (formerly RJC) secured its place in the PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 Finals in Thailand, becoming the first African team in history to reach the event’s grand finals.

Speaking on the milestone, Jeff Tang, Africa Regional Marketing Manager, PUBG Mobile said “ETSH ESPORTS’s qualification is not only a proud moment for South Africa, it’s also a milestone for all of Africa, we look forward to cheering them on as they take the global stage and showcase the strength and spirit of African esports.”

Representing the entire African continent, ETSH ESPORTS’s landmark achievement reflects the rapid growth and rising competitive presence of the African esports’ ecosystem and signals a major step forward for global recognition of the region’s mobile gaming talent.