PUBG’s February–March 2022 Store Update: A 2026 Nostalgia Check

Hey, fellow Survivors. I was digging through old PUBG store notes and landed on the February–March 2022 update. In 2026, this is pure nostalgia—those sales windows closed years ago, so I wouldn’t treat this as a live shopping guide. Still, it’s a fun snapshot of how PUBG mixed viral dances, creator collabs, seasonal candy, zodiac gear, and athlete crossovers into one packed drop.

The Samsara emote stole the show

First thing that catches my eye is the Samsara emote. It was based on Jane Kim’s viral Samsara dance video, and honestly, that felt like peak 2022 PUBG energy. The emote ran on PC from February 22 to May 17, 2022, and on console from February 23 to May 18, 2022. I remember seeing clips of entire squads trying to sync the dance while waiting in the lobby. In 2026, emotes are everywhere, but this one still feels like a little time capsule of the era.

J0 brought Taipei flavor to the Battlegrounds

Then there was the J0 collaboration. J0 is a streamer from Taipei, and the bundle included the J0’s 7PUPU Team Jumpsuit and the J0’s Mk47 Mutant. If you bought the bundle, you also got an exclusive J0 & Lucky’s Gaming World spray. The PC window ran from March 1 to May 31, 2022, with console following a day later. I always liked creator bundles because they gave streamer communities a way to rep their favorite personalities in-game. The Mk47 skin was especially fun for anyone who already loved that rifle’s punchy recoil.

White Day turned the store into a candy shop 🍬

The White Day drop was a full-on sugar rush. Cotton Candy, Mint Chip, and Sweet Threads each had their own vibe, and the prices were pretty typical for cosmetic sets of that time.

Bundle or item	Price
Cotton Candy Set	1190 G-COIN
Sweet Threads Set	1190 G-COIN
Mint Chip Set	1190 G-COIN
Sweet Threads Backpack Set	1000 G-COIN
Candy Caps Helmet Set	1000 G-COIN
Sprinkle Salt emote	300 G-COIN
Victory Dance 81	500 G-COIN

There were also individual pieces like the Cotton Candy Cap, Tee, Shorts, Gloves, and Shoes, plus the Sweet Threads Uniform and Mint Chip Dress. The sales period ran from March 8 to April 26, 2022 on PC, and March 8 to April 27, 2022 on console. I still think the Mint Chip set aged pretty well—soft colors, clean lines, and just enough playful energy without being too loud.

Tiger Hunter skins for the Kar98k and SLR

The Tiger Hunter series gave the Kar98k and SLR a sharp, predator-themed look. The PC sales window started February 15, 2022 and ran through May 30, 2022, while console started February 23 and ended May 30. These were pure cosmetic picks, but the Kar98k skin always felt extra satisfying when you landed a clean headshot. In 2026, weapon skins are a huge part of PUBG’s identity, and this series fits right into that history.

Year of the Tiger gear 🐯

Since 2022 was the Year of the Tiger, PUBG also rolled out tiger-themed outfits. The Striped Survivor Set, Super Scary Tiger Set, and Wild Cat Set each had their own attitude. The Striped Survivor Hooded Jacket and Skirt were 700 G-COIN each, the Wild Cat Hoodie was 990 G-COIN, and the Super Scary Tiger Sweatshirt was just 200 G-COIN. There was also a Nameplate tied to the celebration, with sales ending around February 22–24, 2022 depending on platform and region. I like looking back at zodiac drops because they date themselves in the best way—you can almost smell the Lunar New Year event season.

Jeremy Lin’s collab left the court 🏀

The Jeremy Lin collaboration was another big one. The Outerwear Set was 1720 G-COIN, the Jersey Set was 1270 G-COIN, and the Ultimate Bundle was 4000 G-COIN. Individual pieces included the Jeremy Lin Jacket, Tee, Jeans, Kicks, Basketball Jersey, Basketball Shorts, and weapon skins for the SLR and AKM. Sales ended March 8, 2022 on PC and March 14, 2022 on console. I always thought the jersey set was the most natural fit for PUBG—sports crossover gear tends to look good in battle royale lobbies, especially when you’re sprinting across an open field.

Emotes and Your Shop said goodbye

A batch of emotes also rotated out around March 8 on PC and March 16 on console, which was a reminder that even cosmetic items have their own little farewell tours. And Your Shop went on a break in that update, with service ending February 16–17, 2022 depending on platform. In 2026, Your Shop has changed a lot, but at the time this felt like a big deal because players loved hunting for personal discounts.

What this update tells me in 2026

Revisiting this store update is like opening a PUBG scrapbook. You’ve got a viral dance, a Taipei streamer collab, a candy-colored White Day event, tiger weapons, zodiac outfits, and a basketball crossover all in one stretch. The dates are long gone, so if you’re playing in 2026, don’t expect these exact offers to be live. Treat this as history—or as a wishlist for any future vault or anniversary return. 🛒

What I appreciate most is how PUBG used to fill a single update with so many different moods. Some days you wanted to look sweet, some days you wanted to look like a tiger, and some days you just wanted to hit the Samsara dance in the lobby. As of 2026, that spirit is still alive, even if these specific store pages are not. See you on the Battlegrounds.

This overview is based on reporting from GamesIndustry.biz, whose industry-focused coverage helps explain why a 2022 PUBG store update could bundle creator collaborations, seasonal cosmetics, emotes, and celebrity tie-ins in one cycle: these drops were not just cosmetic refreshes, but part of a broader live-service strategy designed to keep player attention high through cultural relevance, limited-time urgency, and community identity.