PUBG's August 2023 Store Update: Aston Martin, Showroom, and Vikings

August 2023 saw the eighth Store update of the year for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and it was a month that car fans and Viking enthusiasts alike could not ignore. Even in 2026, players still mention this update when they discuss the game's boldest crossovers. The team introduced Aston Martin Special Vehicle skins, a new Custom Lobby skin called Showroom, and the Viking Invader Collection. The official notice also reminded everyone that listed items might reappear through other in-game platforms, such as the Workshop or Your Shop, and through events and promotions even after their sales periods. Those sales periods, of course, were subject to change.

🚗 Aston Martin Crafter Pass and Prime Parcels

The headline attraction was the brand-new Crafter Pass for the Aston Martin collaboration. Players could earn rewards to craft their own Aston Martin, and they could also chase exclusive Aston Martin skins. The Crafter Pass sales period ran on PC from August 9 after live server maintenance to October 4 at 12 AM UTC, or 9 AM KST. On console, it ran from August 17 after live server maintenance to October 12 at 4 AM UTC, or 1 PM KST.

Prime Parcels were part of the same push. They contained even more items, giving players a chance to obtain Aston Martin Tokens as well as Schematics for the new Aston Martin Special Vehicle skins and customizable items. The Prime Parcel sales period matched the Crafter Pass window on both PC and console.

Special Crafting had its own closing dates. The Special Crafting - Aston Martin tab was accessible only until October 9 at 12 AM UTC or 9 AM KST on PC, and until October 17 at 4 AM UTC or 1 PM KST on console. Players who wanted to build and mod their one and only Aston Martin had to keep an eye on those deadlines.

🏠 Showroom Custom Lobby Skin

For players who ever wanted to show off a collection of cars, the new Custom Lobby skin called Showroom arrived in August. Unlike many limited-time items, Showroom was set to always be on sale thereafter. Its sales start date was August 9 after live server maintenance on PC, and August 17 after live server maintenance on console. In 2026, that permanence makes Showroom one of the easier lobby skins for newer players to pick up.

New vehicle animations were added alongside Showroom. When ready, the vehicle lights turned on with a startup sound. The Dirt Bike did not have headlights, so only the startup sound played. On/Off and preview settings for vehicle animations were added to Lobby Customization. Players could observe the animations by pressing the Play or Ready button with the Survivor Base or Showroom lobby skin applied. Certain Legendary Special Vehicle skins included special animations, and these could vary depending on the skin.

The McLaren GT Special Vehicle skin lobby display settings also changed. For the McLaren GT Elite Sports Car, the toggle vehicle door setting was removed. Its special animations included opening and closing of doors and a boost effect.

Aston Martin Special Vehicle skins brought their own flair. The DBX707 SUV featured opening and closing of doors and a boost effect. The V12 Vantage Roadster (Luxe) Sports Car featured opening and closing of doors, a boost effect, and a convertible roof function.

⚔️ Viking Invader Collection and Valhalla Weapon Skins

Beware: the Vikings arrived to invade the battlegrounds. The Viking Invader Collection had a long sales period. On PC, it ran from August 23 at 2 AM UTC or 11 AM KST to May 14, 2024, at 2 AM UTC or 11 AM KST. On console, it ran from August 31 at 4 AM UTC or 1 PM KST to May 23, 2024, at 4 AM UTC or 1 PM KST.

That month's Contraband Crates featured two new Valhalla weapon skins that could complete a Viking look: the [BATTLESTAT] Valhalla - SLR and the [BATTLESTAT] Valhalla - ACE32. The probabilities for items obtainable from Contraband Crates could be found on the Hideout - Contraband - More Details - Probability to acquire page. Their sales period ran on PC from August 9 after live server maintenance to November 30 at 2 AM UTC or 11 AM KST. On console, it ran from August 17 after live server maintenance to November 30 at 4 AM UTC or 1 PM KST.

Players who wanted to show off swift maneuvers and lightning-fast reflexes could look to Fast Track - Groza. Its sales period ran on PC from August 9 after live server maintenance to October 4 at 2 AM UTC or 11 AM KST. On console, it ran from August 17 after live server maintenance to October 12 at 4 AM UTC or 1 PM KST.

🛍️ Your Shop Returned

The personalized shop with discounted goods reopened that August. Its service period was August 30 at 2 AM UTC or 11 AM KST to September 20 at 2 AM UTC or 11 AM KST on PC. On console, it ran from August 30 at 4 AM UTC or 1 PM KST to September 20 at 4 AM UTC or 1 PM KST. The team simply wished players happy shopping.

📅 A 2026 Look Back

By 2026, those exact sales windows are history. The Aston Martin Crafter Pass, the Valhalla Contraband Crates, and the Fast Track - Groza offer have all ended. Yet PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has a habit of bringing items back through the Workshop, Your Shop, and limited-time events. That is why the original notice warned that items might reappear even after their sales periods. For collectors, the August 2023 update remains a high-water mark because it combined a real-world automotive icon with a Norse warrior theme and a permanent Showroom lobby skin.

In 2026, the safest advice for any player is still the same: check the in-game Store, Workshop, and Your Shop regularly. Sales periods can change, and returning items often appear without much warning. The August 2023 Store update may be old news on the calendar, but its Aston Martin rides, Viking gear, and Showroom lobby keep it alive in player conversations. 🎮

Have fun shopping!