PUBG Mobile 3.7 update: New map, mode, and gameplay changes set for global release

PUBG Mobile’s 3.7 update is here, bringing new features, a golden-themed mode, an expansive map, and exciting gameplay improvements. Here’s what players can expect.

By: MD IJAJ KHAN
| Updated on: Mar 10 2025, 07:08 IST
In pics: PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, Free Fire, Minecraft are some of the most actively played games in 2021
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1/9 The 2021 list of most actively games includes PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, Among Us!, Candy Crush Saga, Garena Free Fire, Minecraft and more.  Thanks to the novel coronavirus pandemic, gaming in general and mobile gaming in particular has seen a huge increase over the past year and a half. Gamers are increasingly turning to their devices since they are unable to go out as much as they used to before the pandemic arrived. According to statistics available from analytics firm App Annie, the mobile gaming market has seen a big increase in gaming and consumer spending. India is still the world’s biggest mobile gaming market, according to the report. Here’s a list of some of the most actively played games this year, according to App Annie’s latest report on gaming on mobiles for the first half of 2021. The list consists of PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, Among Us!, Candy Crush Saga, Garena Free Fire, Minecraft and more
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2/9 PUBG Mobile: This wildly popular multiplayer battle royale game is at the top of the list and it involves up to 100 players parachuting onto an island and find weapons to attack and kill their enemies. The player (or the team) to survive the longest while staying in the “safe areas” on the map wins the battle royale match. PUBG Mobile game is currently banned in India, and has been succeeded by the recently released Battlegrounds Mobile India. (PUBG/KRAFTON)
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3/9 Honor of Kings: If you have played League of Legends, then the Honor of Kings game will feel very familiar, with a mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game format that allows for cross-platform play across iOS and Android. On Honor of Kings, players must gain experience and gold by killing Non-Player Characters (NPCs) and attacking the enemy’s turrets and the core building to win the game. These can be used to skill up and unlock more abilities and purchase items. (Tencent)
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4/9 Among Us!: One of the more brain-twisting game titles on this list, Among Us! is a game that requires your attention and your wits without a break. Players are matched with others and placed on a virtual spaceship with either the role of Crewmates or Impostors. The job of all the gamers is to identify who the Impostors are and eliminate them from the game via voting using an Emergency meeting or reporting a dead body -- while performing tasks on the ship. (Innersloth)
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5/9 Candy Crush Saga: One of King’s most popular match-three puzzle games, Candy Crush Saga goes all the way back to 2012, but it has not lost its popularity over the years. The game is available on computers as well as on Android and iPhone. Gamers must complete levels by switching candy pieces on the board so that three or more pieces of the same colour can be matches and eliminated from the board. Matching four or more candies can make the game more exciting with different abilities to remove more candy from the board. (Pixabay)
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6/9 Free Fire: Garena Free Fire is one of the most popular battle royale games and offers users the ability to choose where they want to jump out on the map, which can make a big difference if they know a specific terrain well. Once players land, they must scavenge for weapons and equipment while battling a total of 50 players to remain the only surviving player in the game, like PUBG, they must also remain in the “safe zones” that keep getting smaller and the last team or person alive is the winner. (Garena International)
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7/9 Ludo King: A popular Indian game created by Mumbai-based Gametion Technologies, Ludo King is built on the Unity Engine and works just like the Indian board game. This means players will roll a virtual dice to move their (four) pieces around the board till they reach the center while passing the other players “bases”. Gamers can play against other players, the computer, a local mode that involves passing the device around and multiplayer with friends. (Ludo King)
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8/9 Minecraft Pocket Edition: Popular sandbox and survival game Minecraft is popular on almost every platform the game is available on. It is no surprise then, that the game is regularly in the top 10 and regularly at the top spot in the App Store's and Google Play's Paid Apps Section in the Top Charts. The game focuses on survival and creative building of the original game, minus some of the other features on the full edition. Users can download the game for both Android and iPhone via their respective app stores. (Windows Blog)
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9/9 Call of Duty: Mobile A popular battle royale game created Activision, Call of Duty Mobile was already popular in India but shot to fame and saw downloads increase after PUBG Mobile was banned in the country last year. The game is a free-to-play shooter and includes a battle royale mode along with FPS modes like Team Deathmatch, Domination, Free for All, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, and players can use “Scorestreaks” to use special weapons in the game. (Call of Duty/Activision)
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PUBG Mobile’s 3.7 update brings new features, including Golden Dynasty Mode, Rondo Map, and much more. (@PUBGMOBILE)

The battleground is evolving again as PUBG Mobile gears up for its 3.7 update, set to be released globally on March 7. Players across different regions and platforms can expect a phased rollout, with Android users likely to receive the update before iOS users. The update introduces fresh gameplay mechanics, a new themed mode, and an expansive map, reshaping the battle royale experience. Here's what players can expect:

Golden Dynasty Mode Adds a New Layer of Strategy

The most exciting addition in this update is the Golden Dynasty Mode, which transforms the battlefield with a unique theme inspired by ancient golden landscapes, floating islands, and grand palaces. Players will uncover hidden treasures and wield a special dagger that can manipulate time, introducing new strategic possibilities to each match.

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Rondo Map

Alongside the Golden Dynasty Mode, PUBG Mobile introduces the Rondo Map, a vast 8x8 km battleground combining traditional Eastern architecture with modern city structures. The map includes lavish city buildings, floating restaurants, bamboo forests, and serene lakeside retreats. A dynamic weather system adds further complexity, affecting gameplay in real time. Players can also find new weapon skins for popular guns like the M416 and AKM.

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Classic Map Enhancements

For fans of the classic maps, Mylta Power and the Erangel Bridge are back with updated visuals and enhanced gameplay. The improvements aim to give players a smoother, more refined experience while revisiting these iconic locations.

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How to Download the Update

The update can be downloaded through the Google Play Store, App Store, Samsung Galaxy Store, or Huawei AppGallery. Alternatively, players can manually install the APK via PUBG Mobile's official website. In case the update doesn't appear immediately, players should check for updates manually or wait for the automatic background installation.

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The rollout will take place in phases, with regional differences in timing. Google Play users in Vietnam will see the update start at 12:30 PM on March 6, while players globally can access it from 7:00 AM on March 7. iOS users will receive it in a similar staggered manner, with the global release by 3:30 PM.

In India, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) players will receive their own 3.7 update soon but may not have access to all the features found in PUBG Mobile's latest version.

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First Published Date: 07 Mar, 14:48 IST
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