Official announcement for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS from KRAFTON, published on Steam on October 22, 2026.
Until last year, it felt like the era of Twisted Minds. But this year, everything has changed. The arrival of a predator capable of devouring every team in its path has reshaped the PUBG Esports landscape. And that predator emerged not from Asia or APAC, but from Europe. Its name is Virtus.Pro (VP), the new dominant force in PUBG Esports.
Of course, VP was not yet the finished product in 2025. The team finished as runners-up at PGS 9 and went on to claim the PGS 10 title. However, when it mattered most at PGC 2025, VP once again had to settle for second place. But the VP of 2026 is a different beast. Starting with a championship victory at PGS 3, VP followed up with a runner-up finish at PEC Spring, third place at PGS 5, and a championship title at the Esports World Cup (EWC). The team then secured back-to-back runner-up finishes at PGS 7 and PGS 8, followed by another second-place finish at PEC Fall. And last week, VP claimed yet another championship at PGS 10. VP now holds a commanding lead in the PGS Points standings and has consistently placed among the top teams at major tournaments throughout the year. So, what exactly has made VP so strong?
VP’s biggest transformation began in mid-2025. After announcing his retirement as a professional player, ibiza transitioned into a coaching role with VP, while curexi joined the roster to fill the vacant position. Having made his professional debut in 2018, ibiza competed until 2025 and established himself as one of Europe’s most experienced veterans. He had served as VP’s in-game leader (IGL), but decided to take on a new challenge as a coach to help the team reach the next level.
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