PUBG MOBILE 3.8 Update: Release Date & All New Features
2025-05-06
It's official! PUBG Mobile 3.8 beta testing has ended, and the official server has been released!
In this article, we'll give you a quick walkthrough of the highlighted content in the 3.8 update. To trace more details, please check out our "PUBG Mobile 3.8 Update Beta Update" article, which gives you a detailed look at all the new content dropped in the PUBG Mobile latest version, from the new steampunk-themed mode, different types of vehicles, to the PUBG Mobile x Titan anime collab.
PUBG Mobile 3.8: Release Date
- PUBG Mobile 3.8 Release Date: May 6, 2025.
*The rollout date may vary by region.
The 3.8 patch rolling out globally on May 6, 2025, delivers a fresh and immersive experience with its centerpiece: the Steampunk Frontier mode, inspired by the Attack on Titan anime collaboration.
PUBG Mobile 3.8: New Steampunk Frontier Mode
New Locations
Set on a reimagined Erangel map, Steampunk Frontier introduces 4 new key locations:
- Aetherholm: A sprawling central train station featuring elevators, hidden clock towers, and recreational areas.
- Cargo Hub: A transit station connecting multiple train routes.
New Traverse Features
Traverse the map using hot air balloons and rollercoaster checkpoints.
- Hot Air Balloons Checkpoint: Hot Air Balloons in the 3.8 update serve as mobile aerial platforms scattered across the map, allowing players to glide and gain a tactical high-ground advantage for scouting or surprise attacks. They add vertical mobility and new strategic options for movement and combat.
- Rollercoaster Checkpoint: This place is a playful yet functional addition where players can hop on a rollercoaster ride. Besides offering an adrenaline rush and scenic views, riding the rollercoaster provides loot opportunities and a unique photo spot to capture memorable moments during matches.
PUBG Mobile 3.8: New Steam Trains in Erangel
Two giant steam trains dominate the PUBG 3.8 Steampunk Frontier mode map:
- Epoch Cargo Train: It's a larger size of steam train than the Express Train. Stopping at Aetherholm stations, it carries a Steam Supply Crate that refills at each stop.
- Express Train: A special train looping around the map, stopping at Cargo Hubs. Successfully solving the clockwork puzzles on the Express train will earn you Mechanical Caches with valuable loot.
PUBG Mobile 3.8: Featured Items, Mechanics, and More
Turn into a Titan to acquire an overall edge in the 3.8 new themed mode gameplay.
- Giant Transformation Serum: Drink it to transform into giants (Titans) for a few minutes. The serum will give you boosts to health, speed, and melee strength. Teammates can ride on the giant’s shoulder, adding cooperative dynamics.
- Mechanical Grappling Hook: With the Grappling Hook, you can make fast vertical and horizontal movement in short distances mid-air, akin to Spider-Man’s web-slinging.
- NPC Traders: Make conversations and trade with clockwork attendants and merchants to get things necessary.
- Clockwork Puzzles: Solve puzzles for high-tier rewards.
- Broadcast Announcements: Real-time alerts inform players when steam trains arrive, and loots drop.
PUBG Mobile 3.8: Enhanced Classic Mode
The 3.8 update also brings some minor changes to the Classic Mode:
- Motorcycle Shooting: One-handed shooting is available while riding.
- Self-Revive AED Kits: Knocked players can pick up AED kits from teammates to self-revive.
Plus, inventory management, map markers, and training ground interfaces have been optimized for smoother play.
PUBG Mobile 3.8: How to Download
PUBG Mobile 3.8 blends innovative traversal, thematic storytelling, and quality-of-life upgrades, promising an engaging new chapter for fans worldwide. Play PUBG Mobile's latest version to experience all the new content centered on a new steampunk theme!
