PUBG MOBILE has introduced a limited-time crossover with the television series Peaky Blinders, following a licensing agreement with Banijay Rights. The collaboration runs until February 5, 2026, and brings a range of themed cosmetic items and gameplay elements into the mobile battle royale, drawing on the visual identity and tone of the period crime drama.
Rather than altering core gameplay mechanics, the partnership focuses on character skins, items, and a narrative-driven in-game event. Players can equip outfits inspired by key members of the Shelby family, including Thomas, Arthur, and John Shelby, allowing fans of the series to visually step into familiar roles while competing on standard battleground maps. Weapons and accessories have also received thematic treatments, such as a Thompson SMG skin styled around the show’s industrial Birmingham aesthetic, along with period-inspired headwear and backpacks.
Additional cosmetic elements include new emotes designed to mirror the reserved confidence and intimidation associated with the Peaky Blinders characters. A Thomas Shelby voice pack adds voiced commands during matches, while themed vehicles, parachutes, and home space decorations extend the crossover beyond moment-to-moment combat. These features are optional and cosmetic in nature, aligning with PUBG MOBILE’s established approach to licensed collaborations that emphasize personalization rather than competitive advantage.
The update also introduces The Shelby Trials, a single-player, story-focused event designed as a short side narrative inspired by moments and themes from the series. Players progress through multiple scenarios, making choices that influence how each chapter unfolds. The structure emphasizes decision-making and atmosphere rather than difficulty, with rewards tied to completion rather than performance. Unlockable items include additional voice content and collectibles that reinforce the crossover’s visual identity.
Music from the series, including the opening track Red Right Hand, is integrated into the event experience, adding a recognizable audio layer for fans familiar with the show. While these elements are largely cosmetic, they reflect an ongoing trend in live-service games toward deeper narrative framing within limited-time events.
Peaky Blinders, created by Steven Knight, has maintained global visibility through international distribution and streaming availability, making it a recognizable property for cross-media partnerships. For PUBG MOBILE, the collaboration continues a broader strategy of aligning with well-known film and television franchises to sustain player engagement without changing the competitive balance of the game.
The PUBG MOBILE x Peaky Blinders collaboration is available globally until February 5, 2026, and can be accessed through the current version of the game on iOS and Android devices.
