Hey, fellow players. I'm just a regular drop-in, loot-up, get-third-partied kind of player. But I still remember scrolling through an old anti-cheat notice from October 2023. It's 2026 now, and that notice still hits me. The PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat Team shared a banned players list for 10/2~10/8 to raise awareness about illegal software and misconduct. No fancy graphics, no excuses—just a list, a warning, and a reminder that cheaters get permanently banned.

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Let's be real: ban lists are not glamorous. But they matter. They are the receipts of a fair fight. Here's what that notice covered:

Item Detail
Investigation period 2023/10/02 to 2023/10/08
Action taken Permanent bans for accounts that violated rules of conduct
Public list In-game nicknames of permanently banned accounts
Privacy step First 3 letters of each nickname replaced with '*'
Reporting path In-game reports first, then PUBG Support if needed
Account security tip Set up Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator

Honestly, the nickname masking is a small but smart detail. It protects privacy while still showing that action happened. You can't witch-hunt a specific name, but you can see the scale. That's a good balance.

No joke, I've had moments where I screamed at my screen after dying to a suspicious player. We all have. But the report button is there. Use it. Don't just rage quit. The anti-cheat team says they highly value interest and opinions that contribute to PUBG's anti-cheat efforts. That's not just corporate speak—if nobody reports, the data is thinner. If you need extra help, contact PUBG Support. Just don't spam. Don't harass. Report and move on.

The team also pushed Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. I can't stress that enough. In 2026, account theft is still a nightmare. If your account gets hijacked and used for cheating, good luck explaining that. A second factor stops most takeovers. If you haven't set it up, do it today. Not tomorrow. Today.

Cheating is a cat-and-mouse game. In 2023, the fight was already intense. In 2026, it's even more complex. New tools, new exploits, new ways to hide. But the core message from that old notice still stands: permanent bans are real, and they are handed out. The list is a public record.

Why does transparency matter? Let me count the ways:

  • It builds trust between players and the anti-cheat team.

  • It shows that reports lead to action, not just silence.

  • It warns would-be cheaters that the risk is real.

  • It gives legit players a place to point when they say something is being done.

  • It keeps the conversation honest, even when the fight is hard.

I know it's easy to be cynical. 'Ban waves don't catch everyone.' True. But they catch some. And every caught cheater is a better match for the rest of us. The anti-cheat team promised to do their best for a fair gaming environment. I'll hold them to it, and I'll do my part.

What can you do as a player?

  • Report illegal software and misconduct through in-game reports first.

  • Set up Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator.

  • Never share your credentials.

  • Avoid shady downloads and third-party tools.

  • Be patient with the process.

  • Keep giving feedback to the anti-cheat team.

So, yeah, this is me in 2026 looking back at a 2023 ban notice. It's not a relic. It's a reminder. Fair play isn't automatic. It's maintained. One report, one secured account, one banned cheater at a time.

Thank you, PUBG Anti-Cheat Team. And to the cheaters: the list is waiting.