PUBG Ranks Explained: Every Ranked Tier from Bronze to Survivor

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Ranked has eight tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Crystal, Diamond, Master and, at the very top, Survivor. The first six tiers are split into four divisions (IV to I). KRAFTON does not list divisions for Master or Survivor.

This guide covers every rank in order, what it takes to reach Survivor, how RP works, when Tier Protection kicks in and what changed in Season 43. Everything here comes from KRAFTON's official patch notes and PUBG Support. Updated October 2026.

All PUBG ranks in order

Bronze IV is the lowest rank, Survivor the highest. Crystal and Survivor were added in Update 36.1 in June 2025. At the same time KRAFTON cut the number of divisions per tier from five to four.

1. 08 Survivor 3 · 700 RP + top regional slot
2. 07 Master no divisions
3. 06 Diamond IV–I
4. 05 Crystal IV–I
5. 04 Platinum IV–I
6. 03 Gold IV–I
7. 02 Silver IV–I
8. 01 Bronze IV–I

Crystal sits between Platinum and Diamond, not above Diamond.

How much RP do I need for each rank?

For most tiers KRAFTON has never published RP thresholds. Tables with values like "Gold from 2,000 RP" do not come from official sources. Only two numbers are official:

• 3,700 RP as the minimum for Survivor (since Update 36.1).
• 3,000 RP as the cut-off in the 2021 rank decay rules. Back then it marked the step from Platinum I to Diamond. KRAFTON has not restated it since Crystal was slotted in between Platinum and Diamond.

Survivor: two gates, not one

Since Season 36, Survivor has replaced the old Top 500 reward. According to the 36.1 patch notes you need both:

1. Your live RP and your RP on the leaderboard must both be 3,700 or higher.
2. You must rank among the top players in your region. Each region has a fixed number of slots.

KRAFTON says these numbers may change depending on matchmaking conditions. Important: Tier Protection does not apply to Survivor. If your live RP drops below 3,700 you are immediately demoted to Master. Get back to 3,700 before the next leaderboard update and you are promoted straight back.

Requirements for Ranked

According to PUBG Support and the official BATTLEGROUNDS Plus page you need:

• Survival Mastery level 80, which you earn in Normal Matches.
• BATTLEGROUNDS Plus: Ranked matchmaking is listed as a Plus benefit. Since Update 42.1, Plus costs 500 G-Coin or 20,000 BP in-game.
• SMS verification, depending on your platform and region.

Every member of your squad must meet these requirements, otherwise matchmaking won't start.

Placement matches and season start

At the start of a season you are unranked. According to PUBG Support you get your starting rank after five placement matches. Since Season 37, placements are based on your final RP from the previous season. The full reset of every player to 1,500 RP in Season 36 was a one-off, KRAFTON says.

Since Season 36 there is also one rank for everything: tier and RP are unified across Duo and Squad and across FPP and TPP. You don't have to climb each perspective separately.

How you gain and lose RP

Your RP changes after every match based on your performance. PUBG Support names kills, assists and your placement. KRAFTON has never published the exact formula. These rules are official:

• Range per match: Since Season 36, the normal gain or loss is −44 to +44 RP.
• Team kills and suicides deduct RP directly since Season 36 instead of only lowering your kill count.
• Placement matters more: Since Update 42.1 (June 2026), final placement carries greater weight.
• Smaller losses at the top: Also since 42.1, you lose less at high RP when you played well.
• Streak bonus: +5 RP for a Top 4 finish in two matches in a row, +10 RP for two wins in a row. Only the highest bonus applies. The streak resets at the start of a season or when a leaver penalty is applied.

With Update 43.1, KRAFTON raised the minimum performance requirements for every tier from Gold up in Duo and Solo. The patch notes don't say by how much.

Tier Protection: three lives against demotion

Tier Protection has existed since Update 30.1. According to KRAFTON:

• If your RP drops below your tier's minimum after a match, Tier Protection locks your RP at that minimum. You are not demoted.
• You get 3 Tier Protections every time you are promoted to Silver or higher, including after a demotion and re-promotion. You can't hold more than three.
• It also triggers when you lose RP through an intentional leave, a crash or an abnormal termination.
• If you are demoted after using all three, you lose an extra 50% of the RP they protected, on top of the regular loss.
• No protection when you are demoted by rank decay, during placement matches or in the Survivor tier.

Rank decay from Diamond

From Diamond up you need to keep playing. According to PUBG Support, decay begins if you play no Ranked match for a week. The Update 13.1 patch notes (2021) specify 100 RP lost per day until you play Ranked again. Back then the deduction stopped below 3,000 RP. KRAFTON has not confirmed whether that floor still applies since Crystal was introduced.

Our advice: Once you reach Diamond or higher, play at least one Ranked match per week.

Modes, regions and opening hours

Ranked is available in Squad, Duo and in some regions Solo. What you can queue depends on region and platform:

• PC, EU region: Duo in FPP and TPP (since Update 36.1).
• Console: Duo only in the EU and NA regions.
• Fixed opening hours: Some queues only run at certain times. Since Update 42.2, EU Squad (TPP) on PC is open from 13:00 to 24:00 UTC. That is 15:00 to 02:00 Central European Summer Time and 14:00 to 01:00 Central European Time (from 25 October 2026).

KRAFTON says the schedule may keep changing. Check the latest patch notes or the lobby before you queue.

Season 43 maps: Erangel, Miramar, Taego and Rondo, 25% each. Since Update 43.2 (October 2026), vehicle types and spawn counts on these maps are the same in Normal and Ranked matches.

Season 43 and rewards

Season 43 started on PC with Update 43.1 on 10 September 2026 and on console on 17 September 2026. KRAFTON has not announced an end date. Season 42 ran for three months as an exception because, according to the 42.1 patch notes, KRAFTON is preparing a broader Ranked revamp.

Rewards depend on your final tier at the end of the season (per the 43.1 patch notes):

The weapon skin, parachute skin and medals are permanent. Everything else lasts one season. In Season 43 the permanent Ranked weapon skin is for the Mk14.

Tips for climbing

These tips follow directly from the rules:

1. Survival beats kills. Since 42.1 placement counts for more. A safe Top 4 often earns more than a risky fight.
2. Use streaks. Two Top 4 finishes in a row give +5 RP extra, two wins +10 RP.
3. Don't leave. Leaving counts as a death at the moment you quit, uses up Tier Protection and ends your streak.
4. Track your Tier Protection. After a promotion you have three lives. Once they're gone, a demotion costs extra RP.
5. Play every week from Diamond so decay never starts.
6. Check opening hours. Plan EU Squad (TPP) sessions inside the open window.
7. No team kills. They deduct RP directly since Season 36.

Recommended hardware for PUBG

In PUBG, hearing footsteps and shots early and steady long-range aim often decide fights. Starting points:

• Gaming headset buying guide
• Gaming mouse buying guide
• Gaming monitor buying guide

Three example products (manufacturer or Amazon.de specs, no in-house tests):

240 g

Example model

Lightweight wired headset: Razer BlackShark V2 X

Drivers

Razer TriForce 50 mm

Microphone

HyperClear cardioid mic, flexible

Weight

240 g

Connection

3.5 mm jack (PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, mobile)

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Example model

Wired mouse with plenty of buttons: Logitech G502 X

Sensor

HERO 25K

Switches

LIGHTFORCE (hybrid optical-mechanical)

DPI button

reversible and removable

Scroll wheel

hyper-fast/ratchet switchable, tilts left and right

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Example model

Fast Full HD monitor: AOC 24G4HRE

23.8-inch monitor with a Fast IPS panel, 1920 × 1080 and 200 Hz. AOC lists 1 ms GtG, 0.5 ms MPRT, Adaptive Sync from 48–200 Hz and G-Sync Compatible, plus 2× HDMI 2.0, 1× DisplayPort 1.4 and a headphone output. Full HD keeps the load on your graphics card low, which makes high frame rates in PUBG easier to reach. Sold and shipped by Amazon, in stock (checked October 2026).

Size / resolution

23.8″ / 1920 × 1080

Panel / refresh rate

Fast IPS / 200 Hz

Sync

Adaptive Sync (48–200 Hz), G-Sync Compatible

Ports

2× HDMI 2.0, 1× DisplayPort 1.4

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FAQ

How many ranks are there in PUBG?

Eight tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Crystal, Diamond, Master and Survivor. Bronze to Diamond each have four divisions (IV–I).

What is the highest rank in PUBG?

Survivor. You need at least 3,700 RP and one of the limited slots in your region – 50 on PC in the EU according to the latest published figures.

Is there still Grandmaster or Top 500 in PUBG?

No. Top 500 was replaced by Survivor in Season 36. Grandmaster does not exist in the current Ranked mode.

Where does Crystal rank?

Between Platinum and Diamond. Crystal was added in Update 36.1 in June 2025.

How many placement matches does PUBG Ranked have?

Five, according to PUBG Support. After that you get your starting rank, which since Season 37 is based on your RP from the previous season.

Do FPP and TPP have separate ranks?

No. Since Season 36, Duo, Squad, FPP and TPP share one tier and one RP value.

What happens if I don't play Ranked for a week?

From Diamond up, rank decay starts. According to the latest official figures you lose 100 RP per day until you play again. Tier Protection does not apply.

Do I need BATTLEGROUNDS Plus for Ranked?

The official Plus page lists Ranked matchmaking as a Plus benefit. You also need Survival Mastery level 80.

Playing other battle royales too? See Apex Legends Ranks Explained and Fortnite Ranks Explained. For better audio: Gaming headset buying guide.

Sources

Updated October 2026. Tiers, divisions, Survivor, RP unification and the RP range come from the 36.1 patch notes. Tier Protection from 30.1, rank decay from 13.1, RP changes from 42.1, opening hours from 42.1 and 42.2, Season 43 and rewards from 43.1, maps from the 43.2 Map Service Report. Requirements and placement matches from PUBG Support (its tier list is older and does not yet include Crystal).

• PUBG – Patch Notes Update 36.1 (Crystal, Survivor, 4 divisions)
• PUBG – Patch Notes Update 43.1 (Season 43, rewards)
• PUBG – Patch Notes Update 42.1 (new RP system, streak bonus)
• PUBG – Patch Notes Update 42.2 (EU Squad TPP opening hours)
• PUBG – Patch Notes Update 43.2 (vehicles in Ranked)
• PUBG – Map Service Report Update 43.2 (Ranked maps)
• PUBG – Patch Notes Update 30.1 (Tier Protection)
• PUBG – PC Patch Notes Update 13.1 (rank decay)
• PUBG Support – Frequently Asked Questions about Ranked Mode
• PUBG – BATTLEGROUNDS Plus
• Razer – BlackShark V2 X (manufacturer specs)
• Logitech G – G502 X (manufacturer specs)
• AOC – 24G4HRE (manufacturer specs)

KRAFTON has announced a bigger Ranked revamp but has not given a date. As soon as tiers or rules change, we will update this guide.