The PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS UGC Contest has officially wrapped up, and we are blown away by the incredible creativity, technical skill, and passion displayed by the creator community! Out of countless custom creations submitted to CurseForge, judges from CurseForge, KRAFTON, and PUBG Studios, along with votes from the community, have selected the ultimate winners across Combat, Survival, and Creative categories, plus our Community Favorites. With $95,000 in prizes distributed, these top custom modes are set to make their mark on PUBG: Battlegrounds. Read on to discover the winning modes you'll want to jump into next!
Combat Modes
These top 10 modes brought pure adrenaline, honing gunplay, custom arenas, tactical battles, and competitive combat mechanics.
1st Place ($10,000): GAS: Ground Assault Storm by T1MK47
A massive 10v10 open sandbox battle featuring 7 distinct class loadouts, armored vehicles, dynamic map events, and intense Super Soldier sandstorm showdowns.
2nd Place ($5,000): Operation Overlord by Xennnnny
A high-octane tactical military assault mode featuring objective-focused map layouts and intense team-based combat.
3rd Place ($3,000): Castle Conquest of Four Kings by Ta1b
A multi-faction siege mode where teams battle for total dominance over a heavily fortified central fortress.
4th Place ($1,000): SUPER SOLDIER WAR Z by pusyus
An action-packed combat warzone combining heavy firepower, enhanced player abilities, and non-stop firefights.
5th Place ($1,000): Deadlands‑Zombie Bio‑Infection by user_io6qkv46n09h60fl76320
An infected combat mode where players must hold out against evolving zombie threats and keep contamination at bay.
6th Place ($1,000): King Of The Hill by Ermaak by ermaak
A classic, tight king-of-the-hill mode testing squad control, positioning, and continuous point possession under fire.
7th Place ($1,000): Mini Royale by EpicToast
A fast-paced, micro-scale battle royale that condenses classic PUBG tension into quick, high-intensity engagements.
8th Place ($1,000): HAEJINDO Attack and Defend by Sliccer
A round-based tactical attack and defense map built around tight choke points and strategic utility usage.
9th Place ($1,000): Fishing Harbour - Bomb Defusal Mode by Shooba_
A classic bomb defusal mode set in a tight harbor environment featuring strategic site pushes and economy-driven rounds.
10th Place ($1,000): Simulation 1v1 - 12 Arena's - Skill based PvP - Training by Jessuhhh
The ultimate warm-up environment featuring 12 unique duel arenas designed for fast-paced 1v1 skill practice.
Survival Modes
Pushing survival skills to the limit, these modes featured intense wave defense, PvE challenges, co-op missions, and high-pressure scenarios.
1st Place ($10,000): Tower defense by Dokerr
A 3-player co-op mode where teams face 9 scaling waves of enemies while managing resources, shop upgrades, and tactical traps.
2nd Place ($5,000): BACKROOMS: Chapter One by chichobmx
An eerie, horror-themed survival experience forcing players to navigate endless unsettling corridors and elude hidden threats.
3rd Place ($3,000): Capture and Retrieve by SY223
A high-stakes extraction mode tasking squads with securing valuable objectives and escaping under heavy fire.
4th Place ($1,000): Who is the impostor? by El_Uruguayo_Pro
A social deduction game of survival and deception where players must figure out who among them is sabotaging the group.
5th Place ($1,000): Run Down by Pistol__Man
A relentless survival chase mode requiring fast movement and sharp reflexes to stay ahead of oncoming environmental hazards.
6th Place ($1,000): CARNIVAL RUSH by ISUKream
A colorful yet dangerous obstacle course filled with traps, moving hazards, and frantic multiplayer survival challenges.
7th Place ($1,000): Multiplayer Bumper Cars by zj_pixie
A chaotic vehicle arena game where players ram, collide, and knock each other off shrinking platforms to stay alive.
8th Place ($1,000): DEADLOCK by VoidnoirX
A oppressive survival challenge putting players in tight quarters with limited supplies and relentless enemy pressure.
9th Place ($1,000): Juggernaut. 1 vs 5 minigame by orbiq
An asymmetrical survival minigame pitting 5 lightly armed players against one heavily armored, overpowered Juggernaut.
10th Place ($1,000): Glider Rush by foxlichking
A high-flying aerial survival mode pushing players' piloting skills as they maneuver gliders through dangerous aerial courses.
Creative Modes
Breaking all traditional battle royale rules, these entries delivered wild party minigames, parkour challenges, racing, and mind-bending concepts.
1st Place ($10,000): PLATFORM! by klukva008
A 16-player party survival game on a single platform featuring dynamic hazards every 15 seconds, including falling cars, lasers, and rising lava.
2nd Place ($5,000): Gunfight - Palace by EpicPancakeZ_
A stylish, fast-action gunfight arena featuring unique palace geometry designed for creative movement and vertical plays.
3rd Place ($3,000): Cyber Pulse-ShuangMu by ShuangMuXianSheng
A futuristic arena mode incorporating neon aesthetics, high mobility mechanics, and pulse-based tactical gameplay.
4th Place ($1,000): level-based game闯关游戏 by agoudev
A stage-by-stage platforming and puzzle mode requiring players to navigate tricky levels and clear creative trial rooms.
5th Place ($1,000): Jump Rush by SnowyTrain
A precise parkour speedrun mode where players race against time and each other across floating platforms.
6th Place ($1,000): Pain Marathon by WonsoHero
A grueling endurance course full of punishing traps, precise jumps, and high-stakes movement mechanics.
7th Place ($1,000): Fantasy Amusement Park Challenge by QTNB666
A whimsical theme-park mode offering diverse minigames, ride-based challenges, and creative sandbox attractions.
8th Place ($1,000): Shipwreck by Nyomie
An atmospheric exploration and puzzle-platforming mode set around a massive, intricately detailed stranded vessel.
9th Place ($1,000): Ironman 9 by user_hange
A multi-stage obstacle event that tests driving, shooting, and parkour agility in a single continuous race.
10th Place ($1,000): Pulse Shift by quillphen
A mind-bending spatial mode featuring shifting play areas and dynamic environment alterations during combat.
Community Favorites
Selected directly by player votes, these standout creations captured the heart of the community and earned their creators an extra $2,500 prize:
- level-based game闯关游戏 by agoudev - A fan-favorite level-by-level challenge mode packed with varied puzzles and platforming trials.
- King Of The Hill by ermaak - Loved by players for its pure, straightforward competitive hill-control action.
- Cheryomushki: POINT CONTROL by designerX - A strategic point-capture mode praised by the community for its detailed environment and tactical map flow.
- Multiplayer Bumper Cars by zj_pixie - A smash hit vehicle arena minigame that delivered non-stop laughter and vehicular mayhem.
- Climb for Glory by bLYYYPLAYS - A thrilling vertical parkour challenge that tested the patience and precision of players climbing to the peak.
- BACKROOMS: Chapter One by chichobmx - A hugely popular horror experience that immersed players in a creepy, maze-like survival world.
A huge congratulations to all our grand prize winners and community favorites, and a massive thank you to everyone who submitted a mode or cast a vote! All 30 Grand Prize-winning modes will be featured in PUBG: Battlegrounds starting with the October 2026 update. Keep an eye out for these custom experiences in-game, and be sure to join our official CurseForge Discord server to connect with fellow creators, share feedback, and stay tuned for future community events!
Make sure to also check out more creative modes from the community in the official CurseForge PUBG: Battlegrounds browsing page.