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Creating custom skins in PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) is a great way to personalize your in-game experience and showcase your creativity. Whether you’re a casual player or an aspiring skin designer, this guide will walk you through the process of how to create custom skins in PUBG, along with important notes about limitations and tips for submitting your work to the official PUBG team.
Before diving into the design process, it's important to understand the limitations:
PUBG does not currently allow unofficial custom skins in public matches.
Only official partners and through special events or contests can custom skins be submitted and added to the game.
However, you can still create and preview your designs using third-party tools or for concept showcases.
Start with a clear vision:
Choose the item type: weapon, helmet, backpack, clothing, etc.
Decide on the theme (military, futuristic, neon, camouflage, etc.)
Sketch your idea or create a digital mood board for inspiration.
To design your custom skin, use one of the following:
Blender (Free, open-source 3D modeling tool)
Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator for 2D texture work
Substance Painter for high-quality texture rendering
Make sure to work on texture files (.PNG, .TGA) compatible with 3D models.
You can find PUBG-style models for practice purposes from:
Free 3D model websites like Sketchfab or CGTrader
Community resources (e.g., modding forums or Discords for PUBG skin creators)
Note: Only use these for personal or educational use, not for resale or unapproved use in the game.
Using tools like Blender or Unity, wrap your skin design (textures) around the 3D model to see how it looks in a game-like environment.
This will help you:
Adjust textures for accuracy
Fix alignment or resolution issues
Preview how it looks under lighting
Once satisfied, render high-quality images or create a short video of your skin in action. This is useful for:
Sharing on platforms like Reddit, ArtStation, or PUBG Creator Communities
Submitting to skin design contests or community events hosted by PUBG
As of now, you cannot directly import or use custom skins in official PUBG servers. PUBG Corporation maintains strict control over in-game assets for balance and integrity.
However, PUBG has:
Partner programs (e.g., PUBG Partners, Influencers)
Skin design competitions (past examples include community contests with real skin implementations)
If your design is good enough, you may have a chance to get it officially featured!
Join the PUBG Reddit (r/PUBATTLEGROUNDS) and share your designs.
Submit your work to fan art showcases or PUBG’s official Discord and community events.
Tag PUBG social accounts on X (Twitter) and Instagram with #PUBGSkins or #PUBGArt.
Creating and sharing custom skins is fine for fun and creativity. However:
Do not sell or monetize unofficial PUBG skins.
Respect copyright guidelines and do not claim to be affiliated with PUBG Corp unless you’re part of an official program.
While you may not be able to install custom skins directly into PUBG, the creation process is still a fantastic way to express your artistic side and potentially gain recognition within the PUBG community. With dedication and creativity, you could even join the ranks of skin designers whose work appears in-game officially.
Q1: Can I use my skin in-game immediately?
No, custom skins are not supported for direct in-game use.
Q2: Is there an official PUBG skin editor?
No official editor exists. Third-party tools like Blender, Photoshop, or Unity are commonly used.
Q3: Are there competitions for skin design?
Yes! Keep an eye on PUBG’s official blog and social media for announcements.
Q4: Can I get paid for my skin designs?
Possibly—if selected for official release or collaborations through partner programs.