PUBG April 2023 Store Update: The Big Score, Steampunk, and Esports Nostalgia in 2026

In 2026, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has more skins than a fashion week after-party, but the April 2023 Store update still deserves a nostalgic salute. It was the fourth Store update of 2023, and it arrived with a new Survivor Pass called The Big Score, a Steampunk invasion, Special Vehicle skins, and a set of esports team skins from PGS Group 1. The sales windows listed back then are long gone in 2026, so modern players should treat this as a history lesson with loot. Still, the sheer drama of it all is worth revisiting. 🎯

Survivor Pass: The Big Score — Crime Pays, Eventually

A menacing pack of criminals slithered into the Battlegrounds, eyes gleaming with greed and adrenaline. The new Survivor Pass: The Big Score invited players to score big by completing missions. It aimed for maximum level, and the XP obtainable through missions was adjusted to help players level up faster. For a smoother leveling experience, the proportion of XP gained through playtime and weekly missions increased relative to total XP. The XP earned per hour was greatly increased. The maximum XP from daily playtime was greatly increased. XP from daily missions was slightly decreased. In short, the pass wanted players to play more and grind less, which is a rare sentence in gaming.

BP boost items from the pass stacked: owning both the 10% and 20% items applied a 30% effect. The Stocking Mask Set, meanwhile, was designed after developers who generously modeled wearing actual stockings. That is either dedication or a cry for help, and either way it is peak PUBG.

Sales periods:

• PC: April 11, after live server maintenance to June 6, 5 PM PDT; April 12 to June 7, 2 AM CEST; April 12 to June 7, 9 AM KST.

• Console: April 19, after maintenance to June 14, 9 PM PDT; April 20 to June 15, 6 AM CEST; April 20 to June 15, 1 PM KST.

Prices: Survivor Pass: The Big Score Weapon & Level Pack 3,270 G-COIN; Weapon Pack 990 G-COIN. Belgium and Netherlands could not purchase the Survivor Pass due to legal regulations.

Steampunk Skins: Victorian Villains with Vehicle Issues

The Steampunk collection fused futuristic technology with Victorian aesthetics and social norms. It also included two Special Vehicle skins, because nothing says elegance like a horseless carriage that runs on diesel and regret. The Steampunk Mega Bundle cost 5,450 G-COIN and included Sky Captain Set, Victorian Assassin Set, Iron Set, Steampunk Gear Bundle, High Pressure Pan, plus bonus items: Face, Charm, Desperate Prayer emote, Getaway SUV Special Vehicle Skin, and Steampunk: Aim Straight Nameplate. Individual sets: Sky Captain Set 1,500 G-COIN with Sky Captain Mask; Victorian Assassin Set 1,980 G-COIN with Hairstyle 41; Iron Set 800 G-COIN; Steampunk Gear Bundle 1,000 G-COIN. Individual items: High Pressure Pan 990 G-COIN; Special Vehicle Skin Mafioso SUV 200,000 BP; Nameplate Steampunk: Plague Raven 500 G-COIN; Nameplate Steampunk: Firing 700 G-COIN; Victory Dance 110 600 G-COIN; Victory Dance 111 500 G-COIN.

The two new Special Vehicle skins, Getaway SUV and Mafioso SUV, applied to UAZ, Pickup, and Zima. All three vehicles equipped the identical selected skin. Equipping one changed vehicle appearance and sounds such as driving and honking. HP, speed, weight, fuel amount, and driving method stayed based on the vehicle before the skin. In-game effects included a marginal size increase, somewhat limited FPP field of view when boarding, soft cover not providing bulletproof protection, reduced wheel hit area from specific angles, slight driving discomfort due to longer length, and increased shielding when taking cover near the rear wheel at a specific angle. In other words, style had consequences, and the consequences had a hitbox. 🚗

April Contraband Crates offered two new Steam Gauge weapon skins to complete the Steampunk look.

Esports Team Skins: PGS Group 1 Fashion

PUBG Esports unveiled commemorative skins for four of the eight Global Partner Teams. The lineup: FaZe Clan Set, 17GAMING Set, Natus Vincere Set, and Petrichor Road Set. Each cost 1,550 G-COIN and included bonus Gloves and Spray. The sales period ran from April 18 to May 16, 2023 on PC, and from April 19 to May 16, 2023 on Console. In 2026, these sets are vintage collectibles for fans who want to dress like a professional while still missing every third shot. 🏆

Lobby Skin, Pro-Tect AWM, and PlayStation Plus Freebies

April welcomed a new Lobby skin that would always be on sale. That is the furniture of PUBG: permanent, reliable, and quietly judging every player's menu idle time.

The Pro-Tect AWM Value Pack cost $9.99 and included Pro-Tect AWM plus bonus G-COIN: 1,050 on PC and 1,100 on Console. Sales ran from April 11 to June 6, 2023 on PC, and April 19 to June 14, 2023 on Console.

PlayStation Plus players received an exclusive free bundle: PUBG - 2023 PlayStation Plus Exclusive Bundle #2, containing Hunter's Chest Pack x5 and Contraband Coupons x80. It ran from April 19 to July 19, 2023 on Console. Free loot is the only language every gamer speaks fluently. 🎁

Your Shop Returns and Ailee Leaves

Your personalized shop with discounted goods reopened in April. Service periods: PC April 25 to May 16, 2023; Console April 25 to May 16, 2023. Items could reappear through other in-game platforms or events even after sales periods, because PUBG store items are like slasher villains: they always find a way back. 🛒

The collaborative skin with Korean singer Ailee was leaving the Store soon. The Ailee Mega Bundle cost 2,290 G-COIN and included Ailee appearance, Ailee's Pan, Aileeans Spray, Ailee's Jacket, Ailee's Leggings, and Ailee's M24. Sales ended May 9, 2023 on PC and May 17, 2023 on Console. Farewell, pop-star pan. 🎤

By 2026, the Battlegrounds have rotated through countless passes and crates, but this April 2023 update remains a time capsule of PUBG commerce: steampunk vehicles, esports pride, developer-modeled stockings, and a free PlayStation bundle. Have fun shopping, and remember: if an item is gone, it may return. If it returns, it may cost more. That is the circle of loot.