As 2026 rolls on, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS players still remember one of the most festive Store drops in the game's history: the twelfth Store update of 2023. That December, Krafton rolled out a holiday bundle that felt like a snow globe full of surprises. It introduced the new Survivor Pass: Rondo, a Progressive Weapon Skin and Chroma for the AKM, the Holiday Cheer Collection, and a handful of collaborative goods. The update also came with a polite warning: items may reappear through other in-game platforms—such as the Workshop, Your Shop, and events or promotions—even after their sales periods end. Sales periods, of course, were subject to change.

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🎁 A New Map, A New Pass: Rondo Welcomes Everyone

Rondo rolled out the red carpet, and the Survivor Pass arrived to celebrate the launch of the new map. Big changes also landed in the Survivor Pass system, so players were encouraged to check out Survivor Pass: Rondo and the New System Rundown for all the details. Team Alpha and Team Beta reported in, prepared to welcome everyone in Rondo.

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Platform Sales Period (UTC) Sales Period (KST)
PC December 6, 2023, after live server maintenance – March 6, 2024, 2 AM December 6, 2023, after live server maintenance – March 6, 2024, 11 AM
Console December 14, 2023, after live server maintenance – March 14, 2024, 1 AM December 14, 2023, after live server maintenance – March 14, 2024, 10 AM

🎅 Santa's Helper AKM: A Progressive Weapon Skin with Holiday Spirit

Santa Claus might need something more than just a reindeer with a shiny red nose. This month's Contraband Crates featured a new Progressive Weapon Skin for the AKM, along with its Chroma. The AKM dressed up like Santa's little helper, and players could celebrate the end of the year with these festive skins. The unlockable cosmetics for PROGRESSIVE Weapon Skins could be found on the Hideout - Weapon page, while the probabilities for items obtainable from Contraband Crates were listed on the Hideout - Contraband - More Details - Probability to acquire page.

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New Items:

  • [PROGRESSIVE] Santa's Helper - AKM

  • [CHROMA] Santa's Helper - AKM (Red Teal)

Platform Sales Period (UTC) Sales Period (KST)
PC December 6, 2023, after live server maintenance – May 14, 2024, 12 AM December 6, 2023, after live server maintenance – May 14, 2024, 9 AM
Console December 14, 2023, after live server maintenance – May 23, 2024, 1 AM December 14, 2023, after live server maintenance – May 23, 2024, 10 AM

❄️ Holiday Cheer Collection: Holiday Excitement in the Air

The Holiday Cheer Collection arrived with a question that felt straight out of a holiday movie: could players smell the excitement in the air? Honestly, it was a lot to unpack. The seasonal collection brought festive flair to the Store, and its sales window gave players a generous stretch of time to grab what they wanted.

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Platform Sales Period (UTC) Sales Period (KST)
PC December 6, 2023, after live server maintenance – February 7, 2024, 2 AM December 6, 2023, after live server maintenance – February 7, 2024, 11 AM
Console December 14, 2023, after live server maintenance – February 15, 2024, 1 AM December 14, 2023, after live server maintenance – February 15, 2024, 10 AM

🛍️ Your Shop Returns with Discounts

Your personalized shop with discounted goods reopened that December. Your Shop knocked on the door with discounts, and the service period was set for late December through mid-January 2024.

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Platform Service Period (UTC) Service Period (KST)
PC December 27, 2023, 2 AM – January 17, 2024, 2 AM December 27, 2023, 11 AM – January 17, 2024, 11 AM
Console December 27, 2023, 1 AM – January 17, 2024, 1 AM December 27, 2023, 10 AM – January 17, 2024, 10 AM

🔁 Why This 2023 Update Still Matters in 2026

In 2026, the original sales windows are long gone, but the update's fine print keeps it relevant. Items from that December 2023 Store update may reappear through other in-game platforms—such as the Workshop, Your Shop, and events or promotions—even after their sales periods end. No kidding—the festive vibe was everywhere, and it can come back. Sales periods remain subject to change, so players who missed out back then should keep an eye on rotating Store offerings and limited-time events.

From the Rondo Survivor Pass to the Santa's Helper AKM and its Red Teal Chroma, the Holiday Cheer Collection, and the return of Your Shop, the twelfth Store update of 2023 delivered a winter feast. Talk about a holiday treat. The update ended with a simple message: have fun shopping!