PUBG anti-cheat banned players list targets illegal software and misconduct; report cheaters in-game to keep matches fair.

Hello, fellow survivors. I am not a member of the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat Team. I am just a regular player who has been shot through smoke, tracked through walls, and once eliminated by someone who somehow knew I was hiding in a bush on the other side of the map. So when I see the weekly banned players list, I feel joy, suspicion, and mild concern about my own K/D. The anti-cheat team shared a banned players list for the past week to raise awareness about illegal software and the consequences of misconduct. The investigation period was 2023/11/6~2023/11/12, which is ancient history now in 2026, but the message still lands like a frying pan to the helmet.

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The list is about permanently banned accounts. Their in-game nicknames are shown, but the first 3 letters of each nickname have been replaced with . So instead of laughing at a full name, you see **erBoi69 and know justice has a redacted face. It is like a witness protection program for people who chose cheat codes over friendship. Is it petty to enjoy that? Maybe. Is it effective? Also maybe. And honestly, after being headshotted by a man doing a 720 no-scope from a moving motorcycle, I will take my joy where I can find it.

What Actually Gets You on That List?

According to the notice, players are banned for violating rules of conduct. That includes illegal software and misconduct. Let me translate that into regular-player language:

Offense What it looks like My reaction
Illegal software Aimbot, wallhack, radar, speed hacks Sir, this is a chicken dinner, not a science fair
Misconduct Team killing, griefing, abusive behavior I wanted loot, not trauma
Account abuse Sharing, buying, or using stolen accounts Your account is not a library book

Why does this matter in 2026? Because cheaters are like weeds. You pull one, and another appears with a better gaming chair. The anti-cheat team says they highly value your interest and opinions that contribute to PUBG's anti-cheat efforts. Honestly? Same. I value my interest in not being deleted by a suspicious player who seems to have a personal grudge against my helmet.

Report First, Ask Questions Later

The notice is clear: please report illegal software and misconduct through in-game reports first. If you need additional assistance, contact PUBG Support. That is simple. I used to just yell at my monitor. Now I press report. It is cheaper than therapy and slightly more effective.

  • In-game report: fast, easy, and feeds the anti-cheat machine.

  • PUBG Support: for extra help when the report button needs backup.

  • Do not witch-hunt: let the team investigate. I am a player, not a judge, jury, and executioner with a frying pan.

Does reporting feel small? Sure. But so does one chicken wing. Put enough of them together, and you have a dinner. The same goes for reports. Every single one helps build a fairer game.

Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator: Please, I Beg You

The notice also says to make sure you sign up for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator so your valuable account is not abused or banned for using illegal software or misconduct. In 2026, account security is not optional. It is like locking your front door. Would you leave your house open with a sign that says 'Free loot inside'? No. Unless you are a cheater, in which case, maybe rethink your life choices.

How do you set it up? Find the official Steam Guard steps and follow them. Do not ask a random person in a lobby. Do not click suspicious websites promising free skins. That is how you end up with a banned account, a sad story, and a new hobby: explaining to your friends why your name is now ***.

A Fair Game Is a Better Game

I want fair fights. I want to lose because I missed my shot, not because someone else can see through walls. The anti-cheat team says they will do their best to provide a fair gaming environment. I appreciate that. I also appreciate the banned list, because it reminds me that actions have consequences. It is a public service announcement with a side of schadenfreude.

So, to the permanently banned: I hope you enjoy your free time. Maybe take up gardening. The only aimbot you need there is a watering can. 🌱

To everyone else: report cheaters, secure your account, and keep fighting fair. Thank you, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Anti-Cheat Team. And thank you, fellow players, for not being ***. May your dinners be chicken, your shots be honest, and your name never appear on that list.