PUBG's 2022 Fan Art Contest: LOOT Asked Players to Design Level 2 Backpacks

What equipment comes to mind when your hands are full of looted items? In PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the answer is simple: a backpack. Back in 2022, KRAFTON Inc. turned that everyday necessity into a creative challenge with the next theme of its Fan Art Contest series: LOOT. The competition invited players to design their own Level 2 Backpack, with the chance to win prizes and see their artwork become an actual in-game item. Although the contest concluded years ago, its impact on community engagement remains a notable example of how PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS connects with its player base.

🎒 The Challenge: Design a Level 2 Backpack

The core task was straightforward yet demanding. Players had to create a Level 2 Backpack design using a provided template. They then saved the file and submitted it through an official form, along with their PUBG nickname, region, gaming platform (such as Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox), and email address. The contest was open to anyone who met the age requirement, and no purchase was necessary to enter.

To ensure designs could be properly evaluated, entrants were required to submit three colored sketches from specific angles:

• Front side

• Half-side view – the angle between the front and side view, approximately 45 degrees

• Back side

The backpack straps and their design had to be clearly shown in the sketches. The example image below illustrated the required angles.

File specifications were strict: JPEG or PNG format, with an image size of at least 3840px by 2160px. Participants were also asked to refrain from adding text, words, or letters to their designs, as these might not display clearly in the game. KRAFTON noted that the final in-game appearance of the winning design could change during development.

🚫 Rules and Restrictions

The contest came with a clear set of prohibitions to ensure fair play and brand appropriateness. Entrants were not allowed to:

• Use any design, logo, or symbol hinting at a particular religious, organizational, or political orientation.

• Use any design, logo, or symbol symbolizing a military unit or organization.

• Infringe on another person's or organization's trademark, music, logo, or image without written consent.

• Include obscene, offensive, sexually explicit, or derogatory content targeting any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional, or age group.

• Promote alcohol abuse, illegal drugs, tobacco, actual firearms or weapons, or a particular political agenda.

• Defame, misrepresent, or disparage other people or companies.

• Violate any law.

These rules were designed to keep the competition positive, lawful, and aligned with the game's community standards.

🗳️ Submission and Public Voting

The contest unfolded in several stages. The submission period ran from October 6 to November 3, 2022 (KST). After that, a panel of judges appointed by KRAFTON reviewed all qualifying entries during the first review stage, which lasted from November 3 to November 24, 2022. The judges selected five finalists based on three criteria:

1. Creativity

2. How much the design followed the Design Guideline

3. How much it fit with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' brand identity

Once the five finalists were chosen, their designs were uploaded for a public vote. The voting period opened on November 24 and closed on December 8, 2022 (KST). Players could visit the official website to cast their vote for their favorite design. Even those who did not submit a design could participate by voting, and every voter received a Spray reward as a token of appreciation.

The winner announcement was scheduled for December 13, 2022 (KST). The entry with the most votes would be crowned the Champion.

🏆 Prizes and Rewards

The prize pool offered strong incentives for both designers and voters:

Prizes were to be sent via in-game mailbox and wire transfer. Winners were responsible for taxes and public charges. KRAFTON noted that it might contact winners individually to request name, contact, account information, a copy of identification, and other details necessary for payment. Winners could decline the award if they did not wish to provide such information.

⏰ Key Dates at a Glance

All dates were subject to change, and updates would have been provided if adjustments occurred.

📜 Eligibility and Official Rules

The contest was void where prohibited by local law. All entrants had to be at least the age of majority in their state or country of residence. Employees of KRAFTON Inc. and its affiliates, as well as their immediate family and household members, were not eligible. Each entry had to be original, not previously publicly available, and free of any third-party rights violations. Cheating or defrauding the contest systems would lead to disqualification and potential legal action.

By participating, entrants agreed to the official rules and granted KRAFTON a license to use their name, likeness, and voice for promotional purposes. The contest was governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, with disputes settled by arbitration in Seoul. Personal information was collected and used solely for contest administration, winner notification, and prize delivery.

🎨 A Lasting Legacy of Community Creativity

Although the 2022 Fan Art Contest: LOOT has long since ended, it remains a memorable chapter in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' history. It gave players a rare opportunity to leave a permanent mark on the game they love. For those who participated, the experience was about more than prizes — it was a chance to see their imagination translated into a tangible part of the battlegrounds. As of 2026, the contest stands as a reminder of how community-driven events can strengthen the bond between a game and its players.