HIMASS and TANVUU access outside information mid-match
KRAFTON said its subsequent investigation found that Vietnamese participants HIMASS and TANVUU accessed game-related information from personal livestreams during the opening day's matches on September 17.
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- 크래프톤, PUBG 아시아 스타즈 대회 논란에 "전적으로 책임"www.inven.co.krKOOther
- '방플' 파문 크래프톤 배그 국제 대회 결국 파행..Day 3 취소www.4th.krKOOther
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PUBG Asia Stars 2026 Stream-Sniping and Tournament Response Controversy
What is this about? A controversy over participants accessing outside information during PUBG Asia Stars 2026 and KRAFTON's handling of the tournament. The story at a glance Outside-information controversy → Boycott by all eight Korean participants → Sponsorship activities paused → Remaining matches canceled → Official apology Where do things stand? In its September 21, 2026 announcement, KRAFTON said it had confirmed stream sniping by HIMASS and TANVUU and that disciplinary proceedings against both participants were underway.
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