PUBG Deston special event and Workshop celebration delivered missions, Hunter's Chests, and loot-packed rewards in July 2022.
In 2026, I still get a nostalgic rush when I think about July 2022. That was the month PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS introduced Deston, and the team wrapped the launch in a massive special event. I remember reading the announcement, checking the mission list, and immediately planning my drops. The new map was the star, but the rewards made every match feel like a treasure hunt. The core pitch was simple: play Deston, clear missions, and earn rewards. The missions were Deston-exclusive, so there was no way around it—if I wanted the loot, I had to learn the map.
The Deston Special Event: Play the Map, Clear the Missions
I treated the Deston special event like a personal checklist. Every match became a chance to chip away at objectives. The event ran on PC from July 13, 2022, at 0 AM PDT to August 9, 2022, at 0 AM PDT. In CEST that was July 13, 9 AM to August 9, 9 AM, and in KST it was July 13, 4 PM to August 9, 4 PM. Console players had a slightly later window: July 21, 2022, at 0 AM PDT to August 17, 2022, at 0 AM PDT, with matching CEST and KST shifts.
| Platform | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| PC | July 13, 2022 | August 9, 2022 |
| Console | July 21, 2022 | August 17, 2022 |
The missions were all Deston-exclusive, which meant the new map was not just a backdrop—it was the whole point. I loved that design. It pushed me to explore every corner, from its urban blocks to its open fields, instead of falling back on old habits.
Workshop Celebration: Rewards That Kept Giving
The Workshop was another big part of the 2022 celebration. To mark its introduction, PUBG prepared an event where players could earn rewards usable in the Workshop. I remember thinking this was a smart way to connect gameplay to the new crafting system. The event window was much longer than the Deston missions, so it felt like a marathon rather than a sprint.
| Platform | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| PC | July 13, 2022 | November 7, 2022 (PST) / November 8, 2022 (CET/KST) |
| Console | July 21, 2022 | November 15, 2022 (PST) / November 16, 2022 (CET/KST) |
I used those months to slowly stack up rewards. The best part was that the event did not force me into a single playstyle. I could chase missions at my own pace, and every completed objective felt like a small victory. For anyone who wanted to learn the Workshop system, this was the perfect on-ramp.
Hunter’s Chests: Four Weeks of Loot
The Hunter’s Chest event was the most intense part of the summer. The first two-week event rewarded four Hunter’s Chests if I cleared all missions. I remember the rush of opening those chests—it was not often that PUBG handed out that many at once.
Week 1 was short and sharp:
| Platform | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| PC | July 13, 2022 | July 19, 2022 |
| Console | July 21, 2022 | July 26, 2022 |
Week 2 gave another two Hunter’s Chests, so missing the first week was not fatal. I appreciated that second chance.
| Platform | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| PC | July 20, 2022 | July 26, 2022 |
| Console | July 27, 2022 | August 2, 2022 |
Then came the breaking news: the response to the Hunter’s Chest event was so strong that PUBG extended it by a couple of weeks. Week 3 arrived with more exciting and easy missions. The warning was clear—no one could guarantee the event would ever return. I made sure not to miss it.
| Platform | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| PC | July 27, 2022 | August 2, 2022 |
| Console | August 3, 2022 | August 9, 2022 |
Week 4 was framed as possibly the final week. It was aimed at players confident in close-range combat, which made every shotgun and SMG fight feel extra meaningful.
| Platform | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| PC | August 3, 2022 | August 9, 2022 |
| Console | August 10, 2022 | August 16, 2022 |
Console Players Got Their Own Summer Party
Console players had been disappointed that the Special Summer Event was not available on their platform, so PUBG answered with a dedicated login event. I played on console during this window, and the daily login routine became part of my morning. Log in for ten days, and all rewards were mine. Continuous login rewards were also prepared, so missing a day could cost extra loot.
| Platform | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Console | July 21, 2022 | August 3, 2022 |
That event was a reminder that PUBG could still surprise me. It was not about complex missions or high-kill rounds; it was about showing up. Sometimes that is the best kind of event.
Looking Back from 2026
Now, in 2026, those 2022 dates are history, but the memories are still vivid. The Deston special event, the Workshop celebration, the Hunter’s Chests, and the console login rewards formed a summer that kept me logging in. If you are playing PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS today, live events will look different, so always check the current in-game announcements for what is active now. Still, when I drop into Deston, I think about that July. It was a time when a new map and a stack of missions made every match feel fresh.
For me, the lesson was simple: events are not just about loot. They are about the stories we build while chasing it. And in 2026, I am still chasing those stories.