- 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.
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