PUBG Mobile teams up with Peaky Blinders in limited-time crossover event

Thomas, Arthur, and John Shelby arrive as playable character skins

The crossover delivers themed items, emotes, vehicles, music, and the Shelby Trials

The limited-time event runs from January 9th to February 5th

Coming off the heels of its new plant-themed season, PUBG Mobile is diving headfirst into something far more gritty. This time, it’s trading supercars and polished brand imagery for flat caps, razor blades, and the raw edge of Birmingham, as the Shelby family from Peaky Blinders crashes into the battlegrounds with a full-scale crossover.

Running now through February 5th, the collaboration brings Thomas, Arthur, and John Shelby directly into matches, complete with character skins that fully embrace the show’s iconic aesthetic. It’s a bold shift in tone for a battle royale long known for its automotive flair—though this might be the first time a Shelby has entered PUBG without a single engine running.

The cosmetic offerings go well beyond outfits. There’s a Foggy City Thompson SMG, a sharp-edged newsboy hat, a suitably commanding backpack, and a Misty Soul UAZ that looks like it rolled straight out of Small Heath. Throw in themed emotes like Menacing Stride and Thumbs Up Approval, plus a full Thomas Shelby voice pack, and it’s hard not to slip into character a little more than usual.

Where things get truly compelling is The Shelby Trials

This narrative-driven in-game event draws from pivotal moments in the series. Unlike a simple checklist, it unfolds across four distinct scenarios, letting players shape each chapter through choices that lean toward cunning strategy or outright force.

PUBG Mobile fully embraces the Peaky Blinders spirit with this collaboration. You can also unlock Red Right Hand, the show’s legendary opening theme, bringing that unmistakable menace straight into the battle royale. The event runs until February 5th, giving plenty of time to hear the track on repeat.

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