The fight for fair play in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS takes another public step forward as the Anti-Cheat Team releases its weekly banned players list. The disclosure covers an investigation period running from June 23 to June 29, 2025, and highlights the permanent removal of accounts tied to illegal software use and other forms of misconduct. In an era where live-service games continue to evolve through 2026, this kind of recurring transparency remains a vital pulse check for the community.

Unlike a routine patch note, a banned player report is closer to a lighthouse on a foggy coast: it does not list every hazard, but it gives honest players enough light to see the boundaries that should not be crossed.

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Inside the Weekly Report

The report offers an unflinching snapshot of enforcement. The published list includes in-game nicknames of permanently banned accounts, but each nickname is partially masked. The first three letters are replaced with asterisks, a practice that balances public accountability with a measure of privacy. This approach keeps the focus on behavior rather than individual identity, making the list a tool for awareness instead of a stage for harassment.

According to the Anti-Cheat Team, the investigation period for this particular wave ran from 2025/06/23 to 2025/06/29. The list itself is described as permanent, meaning the affected accounts are not returning through suspension timers. Such permanent bans are the final signature on a contract that every player accepts when entering the Battlegrounds: compete fairly or lose access.

Key details from the report:

Item Information
Investigation Period 2025/06/23~2025/06/29
Ban Type Permanent ban
Displayed Identifier In-game nickname
Masking Rule First 3 letters replaced with '*'
Violation Types Illegal software, misconduct

A Rotting Frame: Why Illegal Software Still Spreads

Cheating tools in battle royale titles can often feel like termites in wooden rafters. At first, the damage is hidden. A player may gain a subtle advantage in one firefight, then another, and before long the structural fairness of an entire match is compromised. PUBG's anti-cheat systems work to detect these hidden threats, and the weekly disclosure acts as a fumigation report for the player base, confirming that the colony is being addressed.

The permanent ban list therefore serves more than a punitive function. It signals to the wider community that the architecture of fair competition is being inspected regularly. Even when an individual cheater is removed, the broader benefit lies in deterrence, as players see that illegal shortcuts carry a real and lasting cost.

Reporting and Account Protection

The Anti-Cheat Team reminded players that the first line of defense is the in-game report system. When suspected illegal software or misconduct appears in a match, filing an in-game report starts the review process. If additional help is needed, players can contact PUBG Support through the appropriate support channel.

Useful steps for players include:

  • 🔍 In-game reports: The primary signal for suspicious behavior.

  • 🧾 PUBG Support: A secondary route when a case requires more detail or follow-up.

  • 🛡️ Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator: A protective layer for the account itself.

The team also urged players to secure their accounts with Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. This tool works like a digital deadbolt, adding a second lock to the account and making unauthorized access much more difficult. Stolen or compromised accounts are often used to run illegal software, which can result in permanent bans that harm the original owner. A few minutes of setup can prevent weeks of frustration.

Fair Play as a Shared Responsibility

The weekly list is not simply a wall of punishment. It is also a mirror for the community, reminding players that every match depends on shared rules. Enforcement can remove offenders, but a fair environment also requires honest reporting, careful account hygiene, and a refusal to chase shortcuts. As PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS moves deeper into 2026, the Anti-Cheat Team continues to welcome player interest and opinions that contribute to its efforts.

In the end, the ban list functions as both a receipt and a warning: enforcement is real, and the cost of cheating is permanent.