Krafton suspends Vietnam pro league and faces escalating boycott after stream‑sniping scandal
Krafton halted Vietnam pro‑league activity and deactivated local channels amid community backlash following confirmed use of external broadcast information by competitors.
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Krafton said investigations of official broadcasts, participant video, in‑game data and replays concluded external information was used.
Remaining PVS 2026 Phase 2 matches were suspended until further notice.
Vietnam official social channels were made inactive as part of the fallout.
Steam reviews surged negative with a large share in Vietnamese language.
Some PC bangs (LAN cafes) reportedly deleted the game from machines.
Local players and influencers called for deleting or boycotting PUBG.
Some Vietnamese outlets speculated regulators might consider access restrictions.
Those reports cited anonymous sources; no government block was confirmed in the article.
Krafton acknowledged shortcomings in event rules and initial responses and issued an apology.