PUBG Mobile 3.8 Update Guide: Release Date and New Features

The PUBG Mobile 3.8 Update is soon to be released and it is currently generating significant curiosity among players. With this new update, there will be significant new features, fresh content and more. So, let us break down every new feature that this update brings in this guide, explaining how each enhances the battle royale experience.

PUBG Mobile 3.8 Update - Release Date

The PUBG Mobile 3.8 Update is scheduled to launch globally on May 6, 2025, and all the major updates will be released to you on the same day. But remember, the players who are playing this game from India may have the update later. It is expected to be released there around May 12, 2025, due to region-specific adjustments.

New Features in PUBG Mobile 3.8 Update

The 3.8 Update will bring a set of features, from a new themed mode to gameplay enhancements and there are even cosmetic additions. So, let’s have a look into each one by one as follows. 

Steampunk Frontier Themed Mode

The major release of the 3.8 Update is the Steampunk Frontier mode and it is a new themed gameplay experience that draws inspiration from the popular anime Attack on Titan. This mode is set in a steampunk-inspired version of Erangel and you will be able to enjoy some Victorian-era architecture, steam-powered machinery, and a railway system. The main event location resembles a grand rail station, complete with clockwork puzzles and loot-filled vending machines.

You can also obtain a Giant Potion from two hot-drop locations in this new mode and consuming these potions can transform you into towering Titans. It will be a remaining feature for Attack on Titan’s giants. As a Titan, you will gain increased size, strength, and unique abilities, such as enhanced melee attacks, but may become larger targets.

You can expect some Attack on Titan-inspired cosmetics with this mode, such as character skins resembling Eren, Mikasa, or Levi, and weapon skins with ODM (Omni-Directional Mobility) gear aesthetics.

Train System in Classic and Metro Royale Modes

For the first time in PUBG Mobile’s history, players are going to be introduced to a Train System, and it will be introduced to both Classic and Metro Royale modes. A huge railway network will spread around the Erangel map in Classic mode, with multiple trains operating on set routes. Stations are scattered across the map, allowing players to board trains. In Metro Royale, a similar train feature enhances underground navigation. The trains will feature steampunk-inspired designs, with steam effects and industrial details, tying into the update’s theme.

HP Sharing Feature in Classic Mode

The PUBG 3.8 Update will also introduce a new HP Sharing mechanic to Classic mode, and that will have a great impact on teamwork and squad synergy. Squad members will be able to share a portion of their health points (HP) with teammates who are low on health, provided they are in close proximity.

When activated, a player with sufficient HP can transfer a small amount of them to a teammate, reducing their own health in the process. The exact amount and cooldown are still unknown and yet to be released and this is an expected release and will only be a rumor for now. 

Godzilla-Themed Items in World of Wonder (WOW) Mode

The World of Wonder (WOW) mode will be getting a monstrous upgrade with Godzilla-themed items with the new PUBG mobile 3.8 update. You will be able to incorporate Godzilla-inspired elements into their custom WOW maps, including character skins, environmental objects, and possibly interactive mechanics like Godzilla roars or destruction effects.

New Skins with the Update

There will be a whole set of new cosmetic skins for vehicles, firearms, and helmets are going to be released, and you can expect steampunk and Attack on Titan-inspired designs, such as:

• Vehicle Skins: Steam-powered cars or trains with brass and gear motifs.
• Firearm Skins: Weapons like the M416 or AKM with ODM gear aesthetics or industrial finishes.
• Helmet Skins: Helmets resembling Attack on Titan military gear or steampunk headsets.

Hot Air Balloon System

A Hot Air Balloon System is suspected to be released with the new PUBG Mobile 3.8 update and remember, this is not yet confirmed. Still, if it is here, it can introduce a new way to navigate the battlefield.

Balloons are likely found as loot or activated via specific items. Once deployed, players can ascend and move by adjusting the joystick, though speed is limited. Balloons may have a durability mechanic, making them vulnerable to gunfire. If this is released, there is a high chance for you to have the best experience from it with a customized control scheme offered by LDPlayer, the best Android emulator. Play PUBG Mobile on PC there and enjoy the best key control customizations for this navigation with its Keyboard Mapping feature. 

Conclusion 

And these are all what we are expecting to be released in the PUBG Mobile 3.8 update. So, get ready to have a new steampunk theme mode with new features today; refer to this guide as a pre-preparation for what is coming.