When I think back on the 2021 Lunar New Year event, I remember how deliberately simple it felt. It was a seasonal celebration built around mission points, automatic rewards, and the idea that regular play should be enough. In 2026, I have seen live-service events become more layered, with battle passes, crossover bundles, and multi-week story beats, so this older design stands out to me as a clean, low-pressure example of how to celebrate a holiday without turning it into a second job. The message from the PUBG Team was warm and direct: Happy New Lunar Year, Survivors!
A Simple Promise: Play, Earn, Receive
What I liked most was that the event did not ask for hardcore grinding. The team designed it to be as seamless as possible, with mission points that could be used to acquire rewards. Instead of demanding extreme challenges, the structure rewarded players who came back and played regularly. That felt respectful of my time, and it made the event easy to enjoy alongside normal matches.
Points accumulated through missions, and rewards were compensated automatically according to those missions. I could check point accumulation, item acquisition, and other status details on the official promotion page. Missions reset based on UTC time, and the page displayed a Remaining Time indicator at the top so I could keep track of resets without guessing. That small detail mattered because event schedules can easily become confusing when players live in different regions.
Dates and Platforms I Remember
The event window was short but clear, and I remember the schedule being shared in multiple time zones so players could plan around it:
| Region | Event Window |
|---|---|
| KST | 2/10 2021 9 AM KST – 2/24 2021 8:59 AM KST |
| PST | 2/9 2021 4 PM PST – 2/23 2021 3:59 PM PST |
| CET | 2/10 2021 1 AM CET – 2/24 2021 0:59 AM CET |
Supported platforms were PC through Steam and consoles through Xbox, PlayStation, and Stadia. I always appreciated when an event page listed platforms plainly, because it removed ambiguity before I invested time in missions.
Two Ways to Participate
There were two participation routes, and I found the distinction useful:
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🎯 Option One: Visit the Lunar New Year promotion page directly.
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🔗 Option Two: Log in and link a Global Account to earn rewards.
Console platforms only supported the second option. When I visited the promotion page for the first time, I could participate by clicking Agree on the pop-up window. After joining, points accumulated and rewards were compensated automatically according to the missions. It was a smooth flow: join, play, check status, and collect.
Rewards, Limits, and Small Details
Rewards could be found in the Customization menu, which made them easy to locate after they arrived. I also noted the limits clearly: points earned through the 2021 Lunar New Year event could only be used for specified event items and could not be exchanged for G-Coin or other items. I could only receive items according to the accumulated points during the event period. Those rules kept the event focused and prevented confusion about what the points could do.
If I had other questions, the guidance was to contact Player Support. That was a sensible fallback for an event that touched account linking, platform differences, and automatic reward delivery.
Why It Still Stands Out in 2026
Looking at it from 2026, I see the 2021 Lunar New Year event as a snapshot of a different rhythm. It was not trying to overwhelm me with layers of currency or limited-time story content. It was trying to say: come play, earn points, and enjoy the new year. The team also promised to keep growing and improving the overall battle royale experience with player love, support, and feedback. That line still feels familiar, but the 2021 event expressed it in a very restrained way.
What I remember most is the tone. It was festive without being loud, rewarding without being demanding, and clear without being complicated. For a holiday event, that balance is harder to achieve than it looks. In 2026, I still value that kind of design: a celebration that respects my time, gives me a reason to return, and lets me enjoy the battlegrounds at my own pace. Happy New Lunar Year, Survivors — even all these years later, that greeting still brings back good memories.