🎮 PUBG MOBILE x G-DRAGON Collaboration available now.
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PUBG has a history of teaming up with mega K-pop acts like BLACKPINK, aespa, and BABYMONSTER. But its 2025 collaboration with G-Dragon set a new benchmark.
KRAFTON didn’t just release new cosmetics—it infused PUBG with GD’s music, fashion, and artistry. From mythic outfits and upgradeable weapon skins to themed lobbies and emotes synced to his tracks, the collab spanned PC, console, and mobile.
For developers, this wasn’t just a fan event. It was a cultural moment that doubled as a growth strategy.
Launched in September 2025, the G-Dragon crossover became one of PUBG MOBILE’s boldest cultural tie-ins.
Highlights included:
💡 Developer insight: multi-layered collaborations—combining cosmetics, music, and monetization loops—can extend engagement long after launch day.
KRAFTON’s strategy mirrored a classic marketing funnel:
According to FoxData- App Intelligence, global downloads spiked to 498,203 on September 1 — the very day the collaboration was officially announced.
💡 This shows how announcement timing alone can trigger install waves, offering developers a blueprint for campaign planning.
PUBG MOBILE: Global Downloads Trend
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PUBG MOBILE has historically been male-dominated, but K-pop collaborations have proven to attract new segments.
FoxData's Demographics (last 30 days) shows PUBG Mobile’s player mix shifting to 58.54% male and 41.46% female. This marks a notable increase in female participation compared to earlier months. G-Dragon’s global influence expanded PUBG’s audience to new player groups, many of whom logged in for the first time just to collect themed items.
👉 For publishers, cultural IPs can diversify your player base and boost long-term retention.
PUBG MOBILE: Demographics
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Looking at the FoxData- Global Overview, PUBG MOBILE was benchmarked against 16 global competitors across battle royale and multiplayer genres.
Results:
💡 For developers, this means IP-driven surges create windows of opportunity to reallocate ad spend and dominate regions where competitors falter.
FoxData's AI Review Summary tracked sentiment during the collaboration:
💡 Insight for operators: address pain points during high-attention events. Fixing lag or strengthening anti-cheat at the right moment can maximize retention.
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The PUBG MOBILE x G-Dragon collaboration proves that cultural crossovers are more than entertainment—they are strategic growth engines.
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