PUBG Ranked Explained: All Tiers, Requirements and RP

PUBG ranked has eight tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Crystal, Diamond, Master and Survivor. Each tier is split into four divisions, and Survivor at the top is limited to a small number of players per region. To play Ranked you need BATTLEGROUNDS Plus and Survival Mastery level 80. Your Rank Points (RP) go up or down after each match, mostly based on how long you survive and your combat performance.

Last checked: November 9, 2026. Season 44 began with Update 44.1 (PC on November 4, consoles on November 12, 2026).

All PUBG ranks in order

KRAFTON reworked the ladder in Season 36 (June 2025). It cut the number of divisions per tier from five to four, added Crystal, and replaced the old Top 500 tier with Survivor. Guides that still list six tiers with five divisions each describe the old system.

How to reach Survivor tier

Survivor isn't just a points threshold. To be promoted, you need all of the following:

• Live RP of 3,700 or higher
• Leaderboard RP of 3,700 or higher
• A place among the top players in your region, inside that region's set number of Survivor slots

Survivor has no Tier Protection. If your live RP drops below 3,700, you fall back to Master straight away. If you climb back to 3,700 before the next leaderboard update, you get Survivor back.

When Survivor launched, KRAFTON set these slot numbers, and said they can change based on matchmaking conditions:

How to unlock Ranked

All of these must be true before you can queue, and every player in your party has to meet them:

1. BATTLEGROUNDS Plus. Ranked Matchmaking is a Plus benefit. Since June 2026 you can buy Plus with 500 G-Coin or earn it with 20,000 BP. See BATTLEGROUNDS Plus explained.
2. Survival Mastery level 80. You level this up by playing Normal Matches. Plus doubles your Survival XP, which gets you there faster.
3. SMS verification, in some cases. Depending on your platform and region, you may need to verify your account by text message first. If a verified account is banned, KRAFTON also blocks the device linked to it.

How RP works

Your tier comes from your Rank Points (RP). You get or lose RP after each match, based on your performance.

What KRAFTON has said about RP:

• Placement matters most. Since Season 42, your final placement carries more weight in the RP calculation, to reward survival.
• Combat still counts. PUBG Support lists kills, assists and placement as the performance factors.
• High-rank losses were softened. Season 42 also reduced RP losses at higher RP, even in matches where you play well.
• Team kills and suicides cost RP directly. Since Season 36, these penalties come straight out of your RP.
• The bar is rising at the top. Season 43 raised the minimum performance needed for Gold and above in Duo and Solo, and Season 44 raised the standards for Platinum and above.

KRAFTON doesn't publish a full points table, so be wary of guides quoting exact RP per kill.

The consecutive placement bonus

Since Season 42, you can earn extra RP for placing high twice in a row:

Only the highest bonus applies. Your streak resets at the start of a new season or if you get a leaver penalty.

One RP for every mode

Since Season 36, your tier and RP are shared across Duo and Squad and across FPP and TPP. Whatever Ranked mode you play, you're climbing the same ladder. At the start of each new season, your placement is based on your final RP from the previous season.

Ranked modes and regions

Ranked isn't the same everywhere. It's played mainly in Squads, and Season 36 brought Duo to more regions, with FPP or TPP depending on the region. Solo is only offered in a few places, such as the PC AS region during set hours.

Some regions only run certain Ranked modes during set hours (UTC), and KRAFTON keeps adjusting them to protect matchmaking quality. In Season 43, for example, TPP Duo was removed from the SA region. Check the Ranked queue in the lobby to see what's open in your region right now.

Ranked rules and map pool

Since Season 36, Ranked has used much of the same content as Normal Matches, so you don't need to relearn the game. KRAFTON added the Recall system, the Red Zone, the Match Log, the throwable cooking timer, BRDM-2 calls with the Flare Gun, and items such as the Tactical Pack, EMT Gear, C4 and the Zipline Gun. Secret Rooms were opened in Ranked in Season 42.

The Season 44 map pool is:

KRAFTON updates the Ranked pool each season. For details on each map, see our PUBG maps guide.

Penalties for leaving

You can cancel Ranked matchmaking at any time without a penalty. Once you've loaded into the pregame lobby, leaving the match brings a Ranked penalty. Players who keep dodging games after loading onto the island also get a matchmaking timer before they can queue again. A leaver penalty also resets your consecutive placement streak.

Ranked rewards

At the start of each season, you get rewards based on your final tier from the season before. This is the list handed out for Season 43 at the start of Season 44:

The weapon skins, parachute skins and medals are permanent. Emblems and nameplates only last for one season. The Season 44 Ranked weapon skin is for the P90.

Ranked also has Ranked Play Point Rewards, which you claim on the Ranked Rewards page. Rewards every 200 points after 1,600 arrive automatically, but anything you don't claim expires when the season ends.

Tips for climbing

• Play for placement. Since Season 42, placement counts for more, so a careful top 4 is often worth more than an early fight.
• Chain good finishes. Back-to-back top 4 or top 1 finishes add bonus RP.
• Don't leave matches. Leaving costs you a penalty and resets your placement streak.
• Learn the four Ranked maps. Spend your Normal Matches on Erangel, Miramar, Taego and Rondo.
• Queue with a steady team. Most Ranked play is in Squads, where a team that communicates well tends to survive longer.

Frequently asked questions

What are the ranks in PUBG in order?

From lowest to highest, they're Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Crystal, Diamond, Master and Survivor. Each tier has four divisions, and Survivor is limited to the top players in each region.

How do you unlock ranked in PUBG?

You need BATTLEGROUNDS Plus and Survival Mastery level 80. Some regions and platforms also require SMS verification, and everyone in your party has to meet the requirements.

What is the highest rank in PUBG?

Survivor is the highest rank. You need at least 3,700 live RP and leaderboard RP, and you must be among the top players in your region's limited Survivor slots.

Is Top 500 still a rank in PUBG?

No. KRAFTON removed the Top 500 tier in Season 36 and replaced it with Survivor, which uses a 3,700 RP threshold plus a set number of slots per region.

Does ranked RP depend on kills or placement?

Both count, but placement matters most. Since Season 42, final placement carries more weight, and you can earn bonus RP for placing top 4 or top 1 in two matches in a row.

What maps are in PUBG ranked?

In Season 44, Ranked uses Erangel, Miramar, Taego and Rondo, each with a 25% share. The pool can change at the start of each season.

Do I need BATTLEGROUNDS Plus for ranked?

Yes. Ranked Matchmaking is a BATTLEGROUNDS Plus benefit, which you can buy for 500 G-Coin or earn with 20,000 BP.