PUBG map list – April 2026 rotation by region

PUBG began with a single map; Erangel was the first battle royale environment we fell in love with, and it wasn’t long before every landmark had been memorized and internally ranked by our crew. Drop School if you’re feeling feisty, or possibly Military if you want a more tactical, but still violent, start to a match.

Nowadays in 2026, the battle royale has a lot more than one map for you to learn, but it won’t take long before your favorites emerge from the group, and you know where to go when you see the flight path. We have every map in PUBG, along with a basic rundown of its features, and which of these maps are included in the current rotation.

Every PUBG map in rotation this week

The map rotation changes each week, with a selection of five maps being available at any one time. Here is the PUBG map rotation for each region:

NA

EU

All PUBG maps

• Erangel
• Miramar
• Sanhok
• Karakin
• Paramo
• Taego
• Deston
• Vikendi
• Rondo

Erangel

• Size: 8×8 km
• Terrain: Forest, grassland
• Player count: 100

As the very first map introduced in the game, Erangel is known as the default PUBG map. It features well-balanced terrain suitable for mid to long-range combat. You can find the best loot along with the most players around the Sosnovka Military Base, Pochinki, and the School. If you want to avoid crossing the bridge to Sosnovka Island in the south, you can use one of the four ferries.

Miramar

• Size: 8×8 km
• Terrain: Desert, vast plains, and hills
• Player count: 100

Miramar, also known as the ultimate sniper map, is all about spotting your enemy before they spot you. Although the combat tends to be slower than on other PUBG maps, leaving an urban area and taking a trip out into the desert can result in some intense stand-offs. Some of Miramar’s best loot spots are big cities, El Pozo and Los Leones, Pecado, and the Hacienda del Patron.

Sanhok

• Size: 4×4 km
• Terrain: Dense jungle, rivers, and small lakes
• Player count: 100

Sanhok’s small size and dense forest make it perfect for fast-paced close-quarters gunfights. As early-game encounters are almost guaranteed, it’s important to find decent loot right away. If you feel confident, the best places for top-tier gear are the Bootcamp, the Ruins, and Paradise Resort. You can also try to destroy a Loot Truck, but know that you’ll likely be surrounded by other players. If you want to save the heated battles for later, try a landing spot like the Kampong or the Docks.

Karakin

• Size: 2×2 km
• Terrain: Desert, mild foliage
• Player count: 64

The PUBG Karakin map may look like a tiny Miramar, but its combat pace is much, much faster. It can be tricky to find proper loot on Karakin, a large portion of the map contains barren hills with the occasional abandoned building. You can either try your luck in the big cities near the edge of the island, or explore Karakin’s tunnel system. Beware of the Black Zones, as the bombs are capable of destroying entire buildings.

Paramo

• Size: 3×3 km
• Terrain: Molten lava
• Player count: 64

The volcanic island of Paramo has a dynamic map, meaning that some of the landmarks and parts of the terrain spawn in different locations each time you play. However, this doesn’t mean that you’ll get an entirely new map each time you play. At the time of writing, it seems that the four major cities.

Taego

• Size: 8×8 km
• Terrain: Forest, grassland
• Player count: 100

Taego is a large map that can suddenly seem very small when you realise that you have to cross to a completely different island. Having the zone on your back when approaching a bridge – or even worse, a swim – is never a good idea, so plan ahead, stay safe, and make sure you don’t get caught short.

Deston

• Size: 8×8 km
• Terrain: Urban, swampland
• Player count: 100

Deston really is a map of two halves. The left side is a rocky affair, with residential areas and long stretches of road. The right side, however, is a mixture of dense commercial areas, complete with skyscrapers, and flooded urban sprawl, making movement difficult at the best of times.

Vikendi

• Size: 6×6 km
• Terrain: Pine forest, mountains
• Player count: 100

Snowy Vikendi may be a warzone, but its public transport system is still operating. Jumping on a train is a handy way to move across the map, but be careful; they’re not exactly stealthy. If you don’t feel like jumping on a moving train, you can also hop on at one of the map’s 11 train stations. The train schedule is the same for every match. If you’re looking for the best Vikendi loot, try the Cosmodrome, Dinoland, Castle, and Cement Factory.

Rondo

• Size: 8×8 km
• Terrain: Bamboo groves, arid expanse
• Player count: 100

Rondo is down as an 8×8 map, but when you’re running around, it seems much bigger. This is likely due to the fact that nearly every inch of the surface area is accessible – there are few large bodies of water here – and the circle has a nasty habit of being where you aren’t. Utilize the myriad of vehicles dotted around to quickly get from A to B, ensuring you don’t get caught with the zone at your back and the enemy in front.

If you haven’t played the legendary BR in a while, or just getting started, then check out the PUBG requirements to see minimum and recommended specs. Then see our best PUBG settings list to get your options just right. We also have a general PUBG tips guide for newbies who are desperately trying to earn their first win.