The PUBG Mobile 4.1 update introduces a winter-themed Frosty Funland with penguin NPCs, themed items, new areas, and balance changes across modes, including a rocket launcher and additional gameplay enhancements.

Beyond visuals, the update brings new mechanics and NPC interactions that improve overall gameplay balance and experience in multiple modes.

The rollout for the global 4.1 update is planned as a phased release across platforms (Google Play, App Store, Samsung Galaxy Store, Huawei AppGallery, and other stores) with milestone progress like 30%, 70%, and 100% to track regional completion.

Regional download times vary by platform and region, with Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and global schedules reflecting different completion milestones, and some regions reaching 100% earlier than others.

Official timings point to a global launch on November 6, 2025, with KR and VN versions arriving a day earlier and some regions achieving 100% by November 5.

The update cadence follows prior release patterns, and gamers can expect early-morning downloads, with KR and VN versions released one day ahead of the global launch.

New NPCs—Ninja Penguin, Gunsmith Polar Bear, Magic Fox, Cupid Penguin, Apothecary Penguin, Zoomer Penguin, and Hairstylist Fox—offer varied in-game interactions and benefits.

WOW content adds a new multiplayer racing map and tools to upload/download prefabs and create missions, alongside additional NPCs.

Metro Royale gains Chapter 29 set in snow-covered zones, featuring Snow Crates, faster leveling, and rewards through the Command Post and Fame system.

Classic Mode receives balance changes, including a new FAMAS magazine slot, stability improvements to SKS, SLR, and Mk14, adjusted AR damage over distance, and a slight reduction in shotgun damage.

Quality-of-life and map updates accompany the 4.1 update, such as improved gun sounds, smoother crosshair movement, new loot trucks, carryable elimination crates, a Boatyard, and Energy Berries.

The official global release date is November 6, 2025, with Android devices starting in the early morning and iOS around 9 AM; Vietnam already receives the update on November 5, 2025.