As a professional player who has spent countless hours in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, I know exactly how one cheater can ruin an entire lobby. That is why I always pay close attention when the anti-cheat team releases its weekly banned players list. The report I reviewed covers an investigation period from 2025/05/19 to 2025/05/25, and it confirms again that using illegal software leads to permanent account bans. This is not just a routine notice. It is a warning to anyone who thinks cheating is acceptable.

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What the weekly ban report reveals

The official announcement shared a list of permanently banned accounts. The published list shows in-game nicknames, but the first three letters of each nickname have been replaced with "*". This masking protects player privacy while still giving the community a transparent view of enforcement. I appreciate that approach because it proves action was taken without turning the report into public shaming.

Key facts from the report:

Item Details
Investigation Period 2025/05/19~2025/05/25
Ban Type Permanent
Main Violation Illegal software / rules of conduct
Nickname Display First 3 letters replaced with "*"

Why permanent bans matter

In professional play, fairness is everything. A single aimbot or wallhack user can destroy competitive integrity. I have been in ranked lobbies where a suspicious player wiped a full squad in seconds. Those moments create frustration and push legitimate players away. Permanent bans, not temporary suspensions, send the right message. They remove bad actors completely and deter others from risking valuable accounts.

The report also highlights a critical point: your account can be abused if you do not secure it. The anti-cheat team specifically recommends signing up for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. This adds an extra layer of protection and reduces the chance that your account is hijacked for cheating purposes. I always tell newer players: protect your account like your gear. If a cheater gains access to your account, you might be banned even if you did nothing wrong.

How to keep your account safe

Based on the announcement and my own experience, here is a simple checklist:

  • 🔒 Enable Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator immediately.

  • 🚫 Never share your account credentials.

  • 🎯 Report illegal software through the in-game report system first.

  • 🛡️ Contact PUBG Support if you need additional help.

  • ✅ Check official announcements regularly to understand enforcement trends.

This checklist is not just theory. I have seen players lose accounts because they ignored basic security. The anti-cheat team cannot always distinguish between the original owner and a hijacker when illegal software is detected. That is why prevention is essential.

My perspective as a professional player

I have competed in events where every millisecond matters. Cheaters do not just steal wins. They steal time, confidence, and the joy of fair competition. The weekly ban list may look like a small update, but it is part of a much larger anti-cheat strategy. In 2026, I expect the anti-cheat team to continue refining detection methods, and these public reports remain a crucial line of communication. They show that player reports are being reviewed and that permanent action is real.

Some players ask whether a weekly list is enough. From my view, it is not about the number of names alone. It is about consistency. When PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS publishes these lists week after week, the community knows that enforcement is ongoing. It also encourages honest players to keep reporting. That feedback loop is vital. Without player reports, many cheaters would go undetected for much longer.

I also understand the frustration when a player appears to be cheating but is not immediately banned. Cheat developers constantly update their software. No anti-cheat system is perfect. However, the permanent ban list proves that long-term investigations do catch offenders. The investigation period from May 19 to May 25, 2025, is just one window. Behind the scenes, the anti-cheat team is monitoring patterns, reviewing evidence, and taking action.

Final thoughts

The PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat Team values player feedback. I value that transparency. The weekly banned players list is more than a list of masked nicknames. It is a promise that fair gaming is worth protecting. If you love this game as much as I do, use the in-game report tool, secure your account with Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator, and never support illegal software.

Cheating has no place in PUBG. Permanent bans are not just punishment. They are protection for everyone who plays by the rules. I will keep watching these reports, and I encourage every player to do the same. Together, we can help maintain a fair battlefield in 2026 and beyond.