The global version of PUBG Mobile 3.8 update "Steam Era" is here! Featuring a collaboration with Attack on Titan, a new steampunk map, Giant Serum transformations, Metro Royale optimizations, and upgraded Home System, this update delivers unprecedented strategy and immersion. Dive into the highlights and dominate the battlefield now!
▍I. Metro Royale Updates
Release: May 8, Version 3.8 "Steampunk Frontier"
We've observed that new players frequently getting overpowered by those with better gear in entry-level maps. To address this, we've implemented equipment restrictions on certain maps to help balance the level of confrontation and ensure a fairer, more enjoyable experience for all players. Finally, there are tons of new crates to discover, and a new Clockwork Merchant where you might get a surprise drop!
Season Updates
Chapter 26 is now available, with new season collectibles.
Season Duration: 2025/5/9 at 1:00–2025/7/6 at 00:00 (UTC+0)
Gameplay Update
New Area in Misty Port & Arctic Base: Worn-Out Train
Use Clockwork Tokens to trade with the new Clockwork Merchant and get valuable sellable items in return. You may also receive other surprises. Keep an eye on the state of the merchant as you trade, because you will not receive anything once it's broken.
New Area Crates: Mechanical Treasure, Clockwork Crate, Wooden Crate. Mechanical Treasure requires you to solve a simple clockwork puzzle to open it. Wooden Crates can be destroyed for a chance to find a Clockwork Crate.
Experience Improvements
New Container - Portable Military Server: Hack into it to download valuable intel. Gear Restriction: Lv. 4 and above gear can no longer be brought into the basic version of Frontline Confrontation or Old Blockade Zone.
System Update
You can now configure whether to hide or display Helmets and Backpacks in the Metro Royale Lobby.
You can now view the loadout details of both teams in Team Deathmatch - Warehouse on the results screen and in Career Statistics.
▍II. Home System Updates
Craftsman's Pass
Visit your Home every day to claim rewards.
Purchase Elite Craftsman's Pass to get additional rewards. Home Features
Added style filters to the Home object set feature.
You can now add missing items instantly during batch construction.
Home Shop & Lucky Spin
- Added Bronzework Bastion style items.
- Available: 2025/5/8 at 00:00 (UTC+0)
Home Events
Bronzework Bastion Themed Event
- Available: 2025/5/8 at 00:00 (UTC+0)
- Enter your Home and raise your Home level during the event to get the new style's object pack.
New Style Debut: Bronzework Bastion
- Available: 2025/5/8 at 00:00—2025/6/1 at 23:59 (UTC+0) Purchase the new Home style items during the event to get Style Points. Reach a certain amount of Prosperity to redeem amazing rewards.
Home Competition
- Submission Period: 2025/5/7 at 00:00—2025/5/24 at 8:59 (UTC+0)
- Selection Period: 2025/5/24 at 9:00—2025/6/23 at 9:00 (UTC+0)
- You must reach at least 200 Home Prosperity before you can register for the Home Competition.
- If you miss the submission period, you can still register during the selection period. After registering, they will be placed in the next round's matchmaking pool.
- After registering, the selection criteria will be based on the current look of the player's Home. During the selection period, you'll be matched with players of similar Home Prosperity at random every 3 days, for 10 rounds in total.
- During the face-off, the player that obtains more votes wins. The winner gets to loot points from the loser.
- Participate in Home Face-Offs to win Home Points and increase your Home Face-Off Level. The higher the Home Face-Off Level, the better the rewards.
- Home Votes can be obtained by completing missions and by sending Home gifts. Note: Regular Popularity gifts do not grant Home voting tickets.
- Home gifts given during each face-off round of the selection period will count towards Home Votes. Home gifts given outside a face-off round will not count towards the number of votes.
▍III. Creative Workshop: Attack on Titan Collaboration
Live in May 2025
Core Features
- Deploy 3D Maneuver Gear for aerial movement
- Enter Titan’s Domain for high-risk, high-reward gameplay
Items & Skins
- Event unlocks include Survey Corps uniforms, Titan modes
- Decor: 3D Maneuver Gear available for Home placement
Events & Rewards
- Titan Event Pass with collectible missions and emotes
- Limited-time “Titan Chase” mode grants exclusive cosmetics
▍Conclusion
The 3.8 update of PUBG Mobile , "Steam Era," centers on a Attack on Titan collaboration, revolutionizing combat with new maps, giant transformations, and mechanical gadgets. Metro Royale introduces abandoned trains and loot battles, the Home System enhances building and social features, while the Creative Workshop adds destructible environments and steam train warfare.
Whether raiding steam train treasures or crafting your dream home, new adventures await!
