Krafton said on the 2nd that it will host PGS 3, a global esports tournament for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.
PGS 3 is the final event of the first circuit held under the circuit structure introduced this year, serving as a series final. The winner of circuit 1 will be decided through this tournament.
The PGS circuit is operated based on cumulative results from series 1 to 3. In series 1, China's Petrichor Road won, and in series 2, Ukraine's Natus Vincere took the title.
A total of 24 teams will compete, including 12 teams from around the world and 12 teams selected through regional series. The top eight teams by cumulative points advance directly to the grand final, while the remaining 16 teams will vie for qualification through the survival stage on Apr. 2.
The tournament schedule begins with the survival stage at 2 p.m. that day, and the grand final will run daily at 7 p.m. from the 3rd to the 5th for three days. The final 16 teams will compete for the circuit 1 champion title.
Matches will be streamed live on the official BATTLEGROUNDS esports YouTube channel and various platforms including SOOP and CHZZK, and global streamers' relay broadcasts will also be offered.
The total prize pool is $300,000, and participating teams will earn points needed to qualify for the PGC. A "Player of the Day" event, where fans select the top player, and a giveaway promotion for viewers will also be held.