PUBG IVE Update 44.1 Guide: Spots, Rewards and Dates
The PUBG IVE collaboration in Update 44.1 adds IVE Spots on Rondo, emote stages on six maps and free mission rewards. Here is how to find everything and which dates apply on PC and console.
Quick Answer: The PUBG IVE collaboration arrives with Update 44.1 on PC (November 4, 2026) and console (November 12, 2026). Drop into Rondo to visit the three IVE Spots near NEOX Factory, Yu Lin and Hung Shan, perform IVE emotes on starting-island stages across six maps, shoot Cupid Chicken Man with Cupid's Crossbow for a free outfit, and complete November missions for two IVE Cargo Tickets and 20 Contraband Coupons.
By the TechGamer App Review Team · Published November 11, 2026
Update 44.1 turns PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS into a temporary K-pop venue, built around IVE's hit song "LOVE DIVE." All six members of the group are represented through character likenesses, member-specific outfits, accessories, and weapon and gear skins. The problem for most players is simply knowing where everything is and how long they have to grab it.
This guide walks through the collaboration in the order you will actually meet it: the pre-match starting islands, the Rondo IVE Spots, the mission rewards, and the store windows that decide how much time you have. Console players should note that every date below has a separate console schedule, and the content only just arrives on console on November 12.
How to Start the PUBG IVE Collaboration Before the Plane Takes Off
The collaboration begins on the starting island, before you even board. Select starting islands across six maps host IVE Emote Stages: Rondo, Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Deston and Vikendi. Step onto a stage and perform one of the IVE emotes to trigger the collaboration content.
According to KRAFTON's announcement, performing an IVE emote plays the matching music video on PC, while console players see album artwork instead. Other players nearby can join the routine or cheer from below, so a full lobby stage can turn into a group performance.
Timing matters here. The starting-island stages disappear once everyone boards the plane, so you only get one short window per match. Rondo is the exception: its emote stages remain available during the match, which is one more reason to queue for Rondo while the event runs.
The starting islands also carry the collaboration's free-outfit mini-game. Pick up Cupid's Crossbow and hit Cupid Chicken Man with it. The chicken drops an egg you can open for a random IVE outfit or the Cupid Chicken Man set — but the reward is valid for that match only, so treat it as a fun pre-match bonus rather than a permanent unlock.
Where to Find the Three IVE Spots on Rondo
Rondo hosts the centerpiece of the collaboration: three decorated IVE Spots inspired by the "LOVE DIVE" music video. According to coverage of the update, they are located near the following landmarks:
- NEOX Factory — an industrial zone on the map, now home to one of the themed areas.
- Yu Lin — the compact urban landmark, decorated with IVE theming.
- Hung Shan — the mountain-area landmark hosting the third Spot.
Each Spot features the IVE Mansion and an emote stage, and each has a roulette wheel that works like a jukebox, playing a random IVE song when you spin it. The roulette is also one of the November mission objectives, so spinning it does double duty: entertainment and progress.
| Feature | Where | How to Use It | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVE Emote Stage | Starting islands on 6 maps | Perform an IVE emote on the stage | Music video (PC) or album artwork (console) |
| Rondo permanent stages | Rondo IVE Spots | Same, but usable all match | Performance spot after the plane leaves |
| IVE Mansion | All three Rondo IVE Spots | Walk in and explore | Mission progress for the mansion visit |
| IVE Roulette | IVE Spots on Rondo | Spin the wheel | Random IVE song plus mission progress |
| Cupid's Crossbow + Cupid Chicken Man | Starting islands | Shoot the chicken with the crossbow | Egg with a match-only IVE outfit or set |
How to Earn the Free Mission Rewards
The November event missions give you a concrete to-do list inside the collaboration. Among the objectives are visiting a mansion and spinning the roulette — both of which you can complete in a single drop at any IVE Spot on Rondo.
The headline rewards are two IVE Cargo Tickets and 20 Contraband Coupons. The IVE Cargo Tickets matter most: they feed into the collaboration's item economy, which offers both token-based crafting and randomized IVE Cargo draws. That distinction decides how much control you have over which cosmetics you actually get.
Token Crafting vs. Randomized IVE Cargo
PUBG's Workshop offers two paths to the collaboration items, and they are not equivalent. Token-based crafting lets you work toward specific items, while the IVE Cargo is a randomized draw — the loot-box style route. KRAFTON notes that probability-based IVE Cargo items are not sold in Belgium or the Netherlands, so players in those regions are limited to the deterministic options.
All six IVE members have themed items in the pool: character likenesses, member outfits, accessories, and weapon and gear skins. The themed items tie to IVE songs including "ELEVEN," "LOVE DIVE," "BANG BANG" and "BLACKHOLE." There is also a separate web event running until November 22, 2026, offering collaboration keycaps and signed key-art posters as prizes.
| Acquisition Route | How It Works | Best For | Key Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| November missions | Visit a mansion, spin the roulette | Everyone (free) | 2 IVE Cargo Tickets + 20 Contraband Coupons total |
| Special Crafting | Token-based crafting in the Workshop | Players chasing specific items | Stays open only a few days past the sales deadline |
| IVE Cargo draws | Randomized purchase | Collectors comfortable with odds | Not sold in Belgium or the Netherlands |
| Web event | Separate online event | Fans wanting physical-style merch | Closes November 22, 2026 |
Every PUBG IVE Update 44.1 Date You Need
Update 44.1 went live on PC on November 4, 2026, and reaches consoles on November 12, 2026 — which means console players get the full collaboration, the sales window and the limited-time modes in one batch. Every deadline below is split by platform, and several end at unusual hours, so it is worth planning around the table.
| Content | PC Dates | Console Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update 44.1 launch | November 4, 2026 | November 12, 2026 | Collaboration goes live |
| IVE Cargo sales | November 4 – December 2, 00:00 UTC | November 12 – December 10, 00:00 UTC | Probability items excluded in BE/NL |
| Special Crafting window | Several days past December 2 | Several days past December 10 | Use leftover tickets here |
| Web event | Until November 22, 2026 | Until November 22, 2026 | Keycaps and signed posters |
| HLB: Dawnbreakers of Rondo | November 4 – 25, ending 07:00 UTC | November 12 – December 3, ending 07:00 UTC | PvE mode, Nightmare only |
| Xeno Point: Hell | November 18 – December 2 | November 26 – December 10 | Opens 07:00 UTC on start dates |
The practical takeaway: spend your mission-earned IVE Cargo Tickets before the sales deadline on your platform, and keep a few days in reserve for Special Crafting, which outlives the store window by a short margin on both PC and console.
What Else Changed in Update 44.1
The IVE collaboration is the headline, but the patch reshuffles other parts of the game that affect your matches while you farm the event.
- LMG meta rollback: the M249 and MG3 return to their pre-August balance, ending the LMG rotation early.
- Tougher vehicles: vehicle health rises 8% for the Buggy and Motor Glider, 10% for the Dacia and UAZ, and 15% for heavier vehicles including the Van and BRDM-2. Tyre durability increases by up to 75% on vehicles such as the Van, Food Truck and Pico Bus.
- HLB: Dawnbreakers of Rondo: every run takes place on Nightmare in a burning Jadena City, with Hungers that hit harder, take more damage to kill and spawn more often. Generators need more fuel canisters to start.
- Xeno Point: Hell: the original three difficulty levels are replaced by a single Hell difficulty with a new fourth sector. It supports one to four players with difficulty scaling by party size, and the leaderboard ranks completion times for the final boss stage. November event missions here award a themed P90 skin.
- PUBG Fantasy: improved ahead of PGC with more roster selection time, scores updating after every match, and friend rankings plus roster histories planned.
Best Route to Everything, by Player Type
| Player Type | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Free-to-play regular | Queue Rondo, do the mansion and roulette missions, spend the 2 IVE Cargo Tickets on crafting | Gets every free reward without spending money |
| Console player (from Nov 12) | Start immediately; the sales window ends December 10 at 00:00 UTC | The whole event arrives at once with the tightest combined deadlines |
| Collector | Buy IVE Cargo on PC or console before the deadline, finish in Special Crafting, enter the web event by November 22 | Random draws need the store window; crafting mops up the rest |
| Belgium / Netherlands player | Skip IVE Cargo entirely; rely on missions and Special Crafting | Probability-based items are not sold in these regions |
| PvE fan | Pair the collaboration with Dawnbreakers and Xeno Point: Hell for the P90 skin | Both modes overlap the IVE window |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the PUBG IVE collaboration go live?
Update 44.1 launched on PC on November 4, 2026, and arrives on consoles on November 12, 2026. All collaboration content — the IVE Spots, emote stages, missions and sales — is included in that update on each platform.
Where are the IVE Spots in PUBG?
The three IVE Spots are on the Rondo map, located near NEOX Factory, Yu Lin and Hung Shan. Each Spot includes the IVE Mansion, an emote stage, and a roulette wheel that plays a random IVE song.
How do I get a free IVE outfit in PUBG?
On a starting island, pick up Cupid's Crossbow and hit Cupid Chicken Man with it. It drops an egg containing a random IVE outfit or the Cupid Chicken Man set, though the reward only lasts for that match. The November missions also award two IVE Cargo Tickets and 20 Contraband Coupons.
What do the IVE Emote Stages do?
Performing an IVE emote on a stage plays the collaboration music video on PC or album artwork on console. The stages appear on starting islands across Rondo, Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Deston and Vikendi, and vanish once the plane boards — except on Rondo, where stages stay available during the match.
How long is the IVE Cargo sale available?
On PC, IVE Cargo sales run from November 4 until December 2 at 00:00 UTC. On console, they run from November 12 until December 10 at 00:00 UTC. Special Crafting stays open for several days past each deadline.
Can players in Belgium and the Netherlands buy IVE Cargo?
No. KRAFTON states that probability-based IVE Cargo items are not sold in Belgium or the Netherlands. Players there can still earn mission rewards and use token-based Special Crafting.
What is the separate IVE web event and when does it end?
It is a standalone web event offering collaboration keycaps and signed key-art posters as prizes. It runs until November 22, 2026, on both platforms.
Disclosure
This article is independent editorial content based on the published sources listed below. It contains no affiliate links and was not sponsored by KRAFTON, IVE or any retailer. All dates and details reflect information available as of November 11, 2026.
Sources
- KRAFTON – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 44.1 Official Announcement
- IDC Games – PUBG Update 44.1 Brings IVE to Rondo, Turns Dawnbreakers Into a Nightmare and Ends the LMG Meta
- Inven Global – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 44.1 Launches IVE Collaboration
- Games.gg – PUBG Update 44.1 Brings IVE Collaboration and Themed Locations
- IGN (via Yahoo Tech) – PUBG: Battlegrounds Gets K-Pop Girl Group Collab
- Content Grip – IVE Brings LOVE DIVE into PUBG with Playable Stages and Fan Collectibles
