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PUBG Asia Stars Scandal Escalates Across Vietnam’s Esports Community

Summary by pressthegame.com
Vietnamese PUBG creators, teams and fans have escalated pressure on KRAFTON after the PUBG Asia Stars fairness dispute, with the organizer's apology failing to settle the conflict.
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On September 23rd, KRAFTON announced a permanent ban on two Vietnamese PUBG players, Himass and TanVuu, following an investigation into an incident at PUBG Asia Stars 2026. Weather forecast for September 24th: Heavy rain in many areas, tornado warnings at sea. Central and Southern provinces risk heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm in 3 hours. Ho Chi Minh City continues to experience heavy rain, with increased risk of flooding due to high tides.

Krafton has permanently suspended the accounts and eligibility to compete of two Vietnamese players who committed cheating in a recent 'PUBG: Battlegrounds' Asia regional event.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - The PUBG shooting game's homepage, with 4.7 million followers, received hundreds of thousands of angry reactions after an incident that resulted in two Vietnamese players being disqualified from the PUBG ASIA STARS 2026 tournament.

Female streamer Soopi, the central figure in the recent PUBG drama, has also spoken out, but this has only further angered the Vietnamese community.

The PUBG Asia Stars 2026 tournament (esports) was unexpectedly canceled on its final day due to issues involving two Vietnamese players. This incident has sparked controversy regarding the rules and operations of the organizing committee.

·Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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pressthegame.com broke the news on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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