PUBG Brings the Heat ft. chocoTaco on Twitch Rivals

ANNOUNCEMENT 2025.07.04

PUBG is bringing the heat to Twitch Rivals on Friday, July 11 starting at 12PM PDT (19:00 UTC). Captains and their teams will be competing for a $100,000 prize pool acrossix roundsNothing says summer like a drive across Miramar’s scorching dunes with a new track blasting on the stereo (more on that part later).


Meet the Team Captains   

80 players will be joining us with some of your favorite streamers as team captains. We’ll reveal more as we get closer to the match, but here’s a taste:

  • chocoTaco 
  • TGLTN 
  • DanucD 
  • And many more 

PUBG’s very own chocoTaco is joining as a special guest, giving the team a hand in crafting some memorable rounds. Come see what chocoTaco’s cooked up. 


One Look Give ‘Em Whiplash

The first drop of Twitch Rivals will take squads to Miramar, where you’ll get a first look at a range of new additions to the world of PUBG courtesy of the PUBG x aespa collaboration. We don’t want to spoil too much, but you can expect: 

  • Thundering arenas popping up 
  • Emote stages to get into the zone 
  • Massive mysterious symbols carved into the landscape 

And a lot more. While you wait for the show, hop into the lobby on July 9 and hype yourself up with aespa’s iconic aggressive beats.


Twitch Drops 

Check out a fresh batch of Twitch Drops, claimable by watching the event on participating channels 

 

30 Minutes Watch Time: Vintage Sunglasses 

 

60 Minutes Watch Time: Deep Fin Bucket Hat 

 

 
 

 

90 Minutes Watch Time: aespa 

 

150 Minutes Watch Time: Tie Dye T-shirt 

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FAQs   

  • Which streams qualify for drops?   
    Twitch Rivals, team captain channels, and all participating streamers with the "Drops enabled" tag will count towards earning drops.   
  • How can I track my progress?   
    You can monitor your drop acquisition progress on the Twitch Drops Inventory page.   
  • Can I earn drops by watching multiple streams simultaneously?   
    No, drops are earned through viewing one active channel at a time. Watching multiple streams won’t increase drop rate.  
  • Drop Delivery Time:   
    Expect a slight delay, up to 30 minutes, for drops to appear in your PUBG inventory. Ensure your accounts are linked properly on the KRAFTON ID page to avoid issues. 
  • Troubleshooting Connections:   
    Verify your connection on Twitch's settings page. If there's an issue, try unlinking and then relinking your Twitch account on accounts.krafton.com.   

Join us on the Battlegrounds for some summer savagery on July 11 starting at 12PM PDT (19:00 UTC). 

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team.