KRAFTON, Inc. has released Update 44.1 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, introducing a collaboration with K-pop girl group IVE and improvements to PUBG Fantasy ahead of PUBG Global Championship 2026. The update is available on PC and will arrive on console on November 12. The IVE collaboration brings elements of their hit song “LOVE DIVE” into the game through themed locations and character items. Players can access three “IVE Spots” inspired by the “LOVE DIVE” music video across Rondo, featuring the IVE Mansion and emote stages. All six IVE members are represented in-game through character likenesses, member-specific outfits and accessories available alongside weapon and gear skins. IVE emote stages will also appear on select starting islands across Rondo, Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Deston and Vikendi, playing the corresponding collaboration music video on PC and displaying album artwork on console. Starting islands will feature interactive elements involving the Cupid Crossbow and Cupid Chicken Man. The update also adds emotes featuring IVE songs and choreography. Update 44.1 brings back two previously released PvE modes with tougher challenges, including cooperative PvE mode “HLB: DAWNBREAKERS OF RONDO” and PvE roguelite mode “Xeno Point: Hell.” Ahead of PUBG Global Championship 2026, PUBG Fantasy is receiving improvements to its roster selection and scoring systems, including more time to select rosters and updated Fantasy Points and team rankings. Update 44.1 also increases the durability of select vehicles, expands spectator information, and improves voice chat quality.