Cheats & Secrets - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) – Cheats & Secrets Guide

Important Disclaimer: No Cheat Codes

The official version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds does not contain any cheat codes, unlock codes, developer console commands, or secret buttons that grant advantages. The game is strictly anti-cheat (using BattlEye and other systems). Any attempts to use unauthorized third-party software or exploits will result in a permanent ban. This guide focuses on legitimate hidden content, Easter eggs, and developer-intended secrets that are safe to explore.

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Easter Eggs & Hidden Content

#### 1. Erangel – Secret Underground Bunker (Holy Ground)

Location: Southeast of Mylta, near the coast (coordinates roughly 6.5, 5.5 on the grid map). Look for a small house with a trapdoor in the floor. Opening the trapdoor reveals a ladder to an underground bunker (known as "Holy Ground" or "Secret Bunker"). It contains moderate loot but is a popular spot.

Reference: This bunker was added as a nod to the original Battle Royale mod for Arma 2, which had a similar secret area.

Note: In early versions of PUBG (pre-1.0), there was a known screen glitch near the God Mode sign on a mountain near Stalber. Looking at it from a specific angle caused a visual artifact that appeared to make characters invincible (cosmetic only). It has been patched out but remains a legendary Easter egg among veterans.

Location: The mansion compound west of Georgopol (often called Mansion). Inside the main building, on the second floor, there is a bookshelf that you can interact with (press F) to slide it aside, revealing a secret room with high-tier loot. This is fully intentional and still works.

Location: The quarry east of Pochinki has a hidden underground area accessible via a small cave entrance near the water. You must dive underwater to find the entrance. Contains decent loot and is rarely visited.

Location: South of La Cobreria, near the coast (grid 5.4). There is a small opening in the cliffside that leads to a cave system with loot. You can also drive a vehicle inside. This cave is an intentional map feature.

Location: At the top of the mountain near the center of the map (grid 6.6). You'll find a single chair (the "throne") with a view. It's a reference to the throne in the Game of Thrones or similar pop culture. No loot, just a photo spot.

Location: Several golden carved eggs are hidden across Sanhok, usually near temples or ruins (e.g., near the temple in Paradise Resort). Interacting with them does nothing special, but they are collectible Easter eggs added for fun. Shooting them causes them to break and disappear.

Location: Vikendi has multiple hidden caves, especially around Dobro Mesto and Movatra. One cave has a makeshift bar (chairs, bottles). The Cosmodrome area (northern part) features a crashed rocket – a nod to the Beringian space program lore. You can climb inside it.

Location: Karakin has an extensive network of underground tunnels connecting key areas (e.g., Bahr Sahir, Al Habar). These are intentional map features, not glitches. They provide cover and flanking routes.

Location: Near Go Dok (grid 6.7). There is a cave with a large statue of a bear. The area has no special loot but is a popular fan-made Easter egg location.

Developer-Intended Hidden Features

The flare gun is a rare item that can only be found in care packages or on special maps (e.g., Vikendi, Sanhok). When fired into the air, it calls an airdrop with high-tier loot. If fired while outside the safe zone, it summons an armored BRDM-2 vehicle instead. This is an official game mechanic, not a cheat.

During limited-time events (e.g., Team Deathmatch, RageGear), PUBG sometimes adds hidden objectives like capturing enemy intel briefcases. These are temporary and announced in patch notes.

The frying pan is a melee weapon that, when on your back, can block bullets. This is an intentional game mechanic, not a bug. It has become an iconic Easter egg of the game.

Exploit-Safe Secrets

Many vehicles have unique horn sounds. Pressing the horn key repeatedly quickly can sometimes play a short melody on certain vehicles (e.g., the UAZ has a distinct horn). This is a harmless cosmetic feature.

Using the emote wheel (press B on PC) can perform dances, waves, and taunts. Some special emotes (e.g., the "Dab" or "Floss") were seasonal rewards. No cheat, just fun.

There is no fishing mechanic in PUBG, but the lack of an official fishing minigame has led players to jokingly "fish" by crouching near water with a frying pan. This is purely roleplay.

Unlock Codes & Hidden Menus

No unlock codes exist. All cosmetic items (skins, emotes, outfits) are obtained via in-game currency (BP, G-Coin), the battle pass (Survivor Pass), or limited-time events. There is no Konami code, developer console, or debug menu accessible to players.

Lore Hidden in Maps: Careful players can find propaganda posters, chalk drawings, and graffiti that tell a backstory for each map (e.g., Erangel's lore of a testing ground, Vikendi's abandoned resorts). These are hidden in plain sight.

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Anti-Cheat Note

PUBG uses BattlEye anti-cheat and a proprietary system. Do not attempt to use any cheat software, macros, or unauthorized overlays – even viewing memory with Cheat Engine will trigger a ban. The secrets listed above are all legitimate game content that will not get you banned.