PUBG's Azure Dragon Beryl M762 returns with a Progressive skin and Teal Gold Chroma, plus New Year Contraband Coupon rewards.
As I log into PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS in 2026, my mind drifts back to the final day of 2023. That was when Krafton gave us one last present: the return of the [PROGRESSIVE] Azure Dragon - Beryl M762, complete with a new Chroma skin. I remember the lobby buzzing, the snow still falling on Vikendi, and the Azure Dragon stirring from its slumber. The dawn of a new year was approaching, and that beast was ready to reappear on the battlegrounds.
Man, what a way to close out a year. The event wasn't just a skin drop; it was a full New Year celebration. The sales period ran on PC & Console, and the new items were the [PROGRESSIVE] Azure Dragon - Beryl M762 and the [CHROMA] Azure Dragon - Beryl M762 (Teal Gold). Here's the quick breakdown:
| Item | Type | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| [PROGRESSIVE] Azure Dragon - Beryl M762 | Progressive Weapon Skin | PC & Console |
| [CHROMA] Azure Dragon - Beryl M762 (Teal Gold) | Chroma Skin | PC & Console |
Alongside that, there was an additional New Year's event: the Happy New Year Gift (Random Crate). You just entered the lobby, and boom—free rewards. I’m not gonna lie, I opened mine hoping for the 100 Contraband Coupons. The odds were:
| Reward | Probability |
|---|---|
| Contraband Coupon (x5) | 50% |
| Contraband Coupon (x10) | 25% |
| Contraband Coupon (x50) | 15% |
| Contraband Coupon (x100) | 10% |
Those numbers are burned into my brain. Half the time you got five coupons, but that 10% dream kept me coming back. It was classic PUBG: a little hope, a little salt, and a whole lot of lobby dancing. I remember my squad mates arguing about whether to save coupons or spend them immediately. One lucky friend pulled the 100 and didn't stop bragging until February. The Beryl itself felt like it was purring every time we equipped it.
Of course, the fine print mattered. Krafton noted that the items may reappear through other in-game platforms—such as the Workshop, Your Shop, etc.—and/or events and promotions even after their sales periods. Sales periods were also subject to change. In 2026, that fine print feels almost prophetic. We have seen cosmetics rotate back in surprising ways, and the Azure Dragon’s legacy still looms large. If you missed the original drop, keep your eyes open. The Workshop and Your Shop have a way of resurrecting old flames.
For anyone who wanted to unlock the full cosmetics for the PROGRESSIVE Weapon Skin, the details were on the Hideout - Weapon page. And if you were curious about Contraband Crate probabilities, those were on the Hideout - Contraband - More Details - Probability to acquire page. I spent way too many hours there, doing math I should have been doing in school. But hey, when a dragon is involved, you make time.
The [CHROMA] Azure Dragon - Beryl M762 (Teal Gold) was the showstopper for me. The original Azure Dragon was already a flex, but the Teal Gold chroma? That’s just chef’s kiss. It made the Beryl feel less like a weapon and more like a dragon’s tooth—sharp, shiny, and slightly unfair. I’ve seen players drop everything just to pick one up from a crate. That’s the kind of power a skin can have.
Looking back from 2026, that 2023 New Year event was a turning point. It showed how PUBG could blend nostalgia with fresh cosmetics. The Azure Dragon woke up, and we all grabbed our controllers. The original post signed off with 'See you in 2024!' and here we are in 2026, still chasing that dragon. The game has changed, the meta has shifted, but the thrill of a progressive skin with a chroma variant remains timeless.
I don’t know what the next New Year event will bring. Maybe a new progressive skin, maybe a chroma that breaks the internet. But I do know this: the Azure Dragon - Beryl M762 set a high bar. If you missed it, keep an eye on the Workshop and Your Shop. The fine print says items may return. And in PUBG, never say never. See you on the battlegrounds. 🐉🎮