About the Next Star Program
Next Star is an official PUBG MOBILE program designed to help smaller influencers grow. Since 2021, Next Star has invested millions of dollars and provided numerous game resources to support thousands of content creators, helping them become successful influencers. Their contributions have also become a core part of the PUBG MOBILE ecosystem. 2025 marks the global debut of the Next Star program! Launching in eight major regions: MENA, WEU, NA, EEU, SEA, SA, LATAM, AF, all you need is passion–no followers required! This is more than just your personal stage. It's the battleground that will shape the future of PUBG MOBILE's content. Join us and show the world the legend you're meant to be!
Current Supported Platforms
- YouTube
- TikTok
- Twitch
You can link any of the platforms above that you create PUBG MOBILE content on.
Join Now
Only in regions where PUBG MOBILE operates. Please refer to regional rules for details.
How to Join the Next Star Program
- 0 Followers Required
- Published 2 PUBG MOBILE-Related Videos in the Last 3 Months
- Comply with PUBG MOBILE Next Star Program's Code of Conduct
Lots of perks are waiting for you!
- In-Game Titles Elite Influencer
- In-Game Titles Ultimate Influencer
- In-Game Titles Account Verified
Other In-Game Rewards
Beta Test Access
Official Collaboration Opportunities
ANYONE CAN BE A STAR!
Annual Best Creator Award
Annual Best Creator Award – Award Overview
The Annual Best Creator Award recognizes creators who have demonstrated consistent performance, strong overall capability, and positive influence within the community between November 2024 and October 2025.
Selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation of platform data and overall participation, with the goal of identifying creators who best represent the annual benchmark.
Eligibility Requirements
Creators must complete at least 120 valid content submissions between November 2024 and October 2025 (approximately 10 submissions per month) to be eligible for the award.
Evaluation Reference Areas
Creators will be evaluated holistically across multiple aspects, including but not limited to:
- Overall content performance (views and exposure)
- Account growth (annual follower increase)
- Creation consistency (activity level and sustained participation throughout the year)
Selection Notes
The selection is based on a comparative review across multiple performance metrics.
No single metric or individual ranking guarantees an award.
Award Quota
Gold Award: 1 recipient
Silver Award: 4 recipients
*Notes: Award quotas represent the maximum number of recipients per track. Actual recipients are determined based on the evaluation criteria and overall performance for the year, and not all quotas are guaranteed to be filled.
Final results will be determined based on overall performance and confirmed by the PUBGM team.
Annual Best Creation Award
Annual Best Creation Award – Award Overview
The Annual Best Creation Award recognizes high-quality content pieces that have demonstrated outstanding view performance, strong reach, and representative impact between November 2024 and October 2025. This award focuses on the influence and dissemination value of the content itself, rather than the creator’s overall profile.
Scope of Evaluation
The evaluation is based on all valid content pieces published between November 2024 and October 2025 that have passed platform review.
Evaluation Approach
Selection is based on a combined review of content view performance and overall content quality, with representative works selected across different game tracks and content formats.
Content will be evaluated holistically across multiple aspects, including but not limited to:
- Content creativity: Original ideas and diverse formats (such as storytelling, explanations, challenges, or compilations)
- Dissemination potential: Topic relevance and the ability to spark discussion or secondary creation
- Content value: Clear presentation of game features, mechanics, atmosphere, or a positive game image, contributing effectively to game promotion
Final results will be determined based on overall content performance and confirmed by the PUBGM team.
Rising Rookie Award
Rising Rookie Award – Award Overview
The Rising Rookie Award is designed for creators who joined the program between November 2024 and October 2025. It aims to recognize emerging creators who have demonstrated strong momentum, rapid growth, and high potential within a short period of time.
Eligibility Scope
The award is open to creators who joined the program between November 2024 and October 2025. Eligibility is determined based on system records at the time of onboarding, ensuring the award is reserved for genuinely emerging creators.
Selection is based on a comprehensive review of recent content performance, with a focus on short-term growth trends and view performance.
Different game tracks are evaluated in consideration of their respective characteristics and scale.
Creators will be assessed holistically across multiple aspects, including but not limited to:
- View performance: Overall view levels and consistency of recent content
- Growth potential: Short-term growth momentum and future development potential
- Content quality: Completion, creativity, and overall presentation of content
Award Categories & Quota
Classic Track
WOW / Metro Royale Tracks
Silver Award: 2 recipients
Crowd Favorite Award
Crowd Favorite Award – Award Overview
The Crowd Favorite Award is designed for creators who excel at producing high-view, highly shareable content.It recognizes creators who have successfully delivered viral videos and generated significant impact on the platform.
The evaluation is based on all content published between November 2024 and October 2025 that has passed platform review and remains publicly visible.Content that has been deleted, hidden, or involves potential risk or policy concerns may be excluded or subject to further review.
Selection focuses on the creator’s overall performance in producing viral content, taking into account both the view performance of viral videos and the ability to consistently deliver high-impact content.
Different game tracks are evaluated in consideration of their respective characteristics.
- View performance: Overall view level and influence of viral content
- Viral consistency: Ability to consistently produce high-performing videos
- Dissemination impact: Reach, shareability, and discussion potential of the content
Final results will be determined based on overall content and creator performance and confirmed by the PUBGM team.
Best Partner Award
Best Partner Award – Award Overview
The Best Partner Award is a non-voting, non-data-driven recognition presented by the administrator team. It honors creators who have demonstrated outstanding collaboration, responsibility, and long-term support throughout the year.
This award is based on overall performance and partnership contribution, rather than public voting results or numerical metrics.
Recipients are selected through internal review by the PUBGM team, based on creators’ overall conduct, collaboration quality, and contribution between November 2024 and October 2025.
High Level of Collaboration
Responsiveness and cooperation during official surveys, communications, and coordination
Active participation in official tasks, activities, tests, or initiatives
Proactive communication and timely follow-up during project execution
Responsibility & Alignment with Official Direction
Willingness to help guide the community in a positive and responsible manner
Strong sense of ownership, including proactive feedback on issues such as bugs, risks, or potential concerns
Repeatedly providing valuable suggestions or information that contribute positively to project improvement
Award Recognition
Honorary Award Badge / Medal
Final recipients will be determined based on overall community contribution and confirmed by the PUBGM team.
Community Leader Award
Community Leader Award – Award Overview
The Community Leader Award recognizes creators who demonstrate strong influence within the community, actively foster a positive environment, and serve as role models for others.
Recipients are trusted community figures who not only maintain loyal audiences but also play a constructive and dependable role within creator communities.
This is a non-voting, non-data-driven honorary award, determined through internal review by the PUBGM team based on creators’ long-term community behavior and contribution.
Positive public image: Maintaining a positive reputation between November 2024 and October 2025, with constructive communication and responsible conduct
Community contribution: Actively supporting fellow creators, engaging in community discussions, and helping maintain a healthy and respectful community environment
Please note that the 2025 Awards are currently only available in MENA, SA and AF regions. We aim to include all operating regions in future editions, thank you for your understanding.