K-pop band Blackpink is set to play a virtual concert in PUBG Mobile. Here is everything you need to know, including the start time, how to get a ticket, the events, and rewards.
K-pop girl band Blackpink are no strangers to a collaboration with PUBG Mobile, having had songs from their debut album used for the game's lobby music. Now, they are set to take it one step further with a virtual concert.
The Virtual will see the band members, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, turned into 3D avatars and performing their hits, plus a brand new track, in the game - a first for a K-pop group.
There will also be exclusive Lovesick Girl Outfits for players to unlock in what is set to be one of PUBG Mobile's more joyful collaborations.
For more information, including the concert start times, how to get a ticket, event details, and rewards, check out our primer below.
PUBG Mobile x Blackpink The Virtual - Start Time
There are plenty of opportunities for players to attend Blackpink's The Virtual concert with the girl band performing via their 3D avatars across two weekends, with specific days designated for North and South America and then separately for the rest of the world.
The concert will be held on the following dates:
- North/South America: July 22-23 and July 29-30
- Rest of the world: July 23-24 and July 30-31
Krafton have now released the start times for each region, with more exact times again offered in-game. Here are the start times for each region:
How To Get A Ticket For Blackpink The Virtual
If you wish to attend Blackpink's The Virtual concert, you will have to do like you would for any concert and get a ticket. Doing so is easy, and places don't appear to be limited, but you best get your ticket now before you discover later that they have all gone.
Tickets are free, and to get one, simply follow these instructions:
- Make sure PUBG Mobile is updated to the latest version and launch the game.
- Download all in-game data packs.
- Head to the "events" menu.
- Click on "Get Your BLACKPINK Concert Tickets".
- Click "Draw Tickets".
You will now be entered into a draw with the option of getting a General, Premium, VIP, or VVIP ticket. You will also be allocated a seat number, but the developers state this will not affect your experience of the concert.
Now, armed with your ticket, you can attend the concert on the day of your choice.
Blackpink The Virtual - Events
There are three events tied to the Virtual concert, each of which offers rewards. Here is a breakdown:
Concert Pre-Registration
The first is very easy to complete, the Concert Pre-Registration, which simply tasks you with downloading the Blackpink In-Game Concert data pack.
Doing so will reward you with:
- Supply Crate Coupon (1)
- Classic Crate Coupon (1)*
- Silver (10)*
*Rewarded after watching the concert.
Cheering Event
The next event is a Cheering event set to run until the opening day of the concert, which is July 24.
Each day you will get 1 Red Rose that gives you 10 Cheer Value. Using UC, you can buy other items that offer more Cheer Value; depending on how much Cheer Value you have, you will get a reward by the opening day.
The rewards are as follows:
- Trendy Fan (100 Cheer Value)
- Glow Stick (500 Cheer Value)
- Premium Crate Coupon (2000 Cheer Value)
- Ice Cream (10,000 Cheer Value)
- Lovesick Girls Option Pack (50,000 Cheer Value)
- Lovesick Girls Option Pack (200,000 Cheer Value)
This event will also reward players with a server-wide Blackpink aircraft banner with the prerequisite Cheer Value already being reached.
This will be available on July 20.
Activity Event
The final Blackpink event is the Activity event, Players must complete daily missions to collect Pink Crystals, which can later be redeemed for rewards.
The event is live as of July 19 and will run until July 31. There are five rewards in this event, they are:
- Gold (100)
- Ice Cream
- Glow Stick
- Lovesick Girls Option Pack x 2
The Activity event is the best opportunity to get the Lovesick Girls Outfits as there is no spending required. You will, instead, have to complete the daily missions and collect the required Pink Crystals. You need 12 Pink Crystals for the first Option Pack and 24 for the second.
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