How to Fix PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS High Ping

Krafton's PUBG is not only the most popular game on Steam, but also the benchmark title of the battle royale genre. After years of operation it still attracts a large number of players, and multiple servers have been set up globally to improve the experience. However, even so, players still encounter issues with ping being too high, with no pattern — it can appear suddenly in the heat of a firefight, and then you’re sent onto the return plane. What causes high PUBG ping, and how should it be solved? Let’s explain it all in one article.

What Is a Good Ping for PUBG?

First, you need to confirm whether your ping is actually high. It should be noted that ping is directly related to distance: if you are connected to a particularly distant server, it is impossible to keep ping very low. Therefore, the following ping values are only references for normal situations when connected to a relatively nearby server:

• Excellent: under 30 ms — instant responsiveness, very smooth hit registration and movement.
• Very good: 30–60 ms — barely noticeable delay, perfectly playable for most players.
• Acceptable: 60–100 ms — slight delay visible in fast encounters but still playable.
• Noticeable lag: 100–150 ms — delays become disruptive, harder to win close fights.
• **Poor: over 150 ms **— frequent desync, shots may not register reliably, gameplay feels unfair.
• Unplayable: consistently above ~250 ms — severe delay, often results in lost encounters and frequent disconnects.

Why Is Your Ping High?

1. Server distance and propagation delay — the farther the physical distance to the game server, the higher the minimum latency because signals take longer to travel.
2. ISP routing and peering issues — suboptimal routes, extra network hops, or overloaded ISP backbones can add significant latency even to nearby servers.
3. Local network congestion / background traffic — other devices or apps (downloads, streaming, cloud backups) using upload/download bandwidth cause spikes and sustained high ping.
4. Poor Wi‑Fi signal or interference — weak wireless links, interference, or unstable Wi‑Fi lead to packet retransmissions and higher, more variable ping; wired Ethernet is more stable.
5. Packet loss, jitter, or faulty network hardware — lost packets and high jitter force retransmissions and inconsistent latency; failing or underpowered routers/modems and outdated firmware can cause frequent ping spikes.

GearUP

How Can You Reduce PUBG Ping?

Ensure You Have a Good Network

1. Restart your router to let it automatically clear some temporary settings, because this could be a potential cause of high ping.
2. Use a wired connection — it’s less likely to be interfered with and is more stable and faster. If you must use Wi‑Fi, connect to the one with the more stable signal, whether 5GHz or 2.4GHz. PUBG does not require very high bandwidth, so there is no need to overly pursue very high speeds.
3. Close background programs, especially those that are continuously transmitting data, such as streaming, live broadcasting, or download software. Even if they run silently in the background, they will continue to occupy network bandwidth and cause sudden ping spikes.

Use GearUP to Reduce Ping

Next is the key tool GearUP. High ping is often caused by node connection problems, but players cannot manually adjust them. GearUP uses an intelligent node‑switching algorithm that automatically adjusts the connection route based on real‑time network conditions, optimizing for every server worldwide. While reducing PUBG lag, it also significantly improves stability. GearUP’s advantages are:

• One‑click optimization, no network setup required
• Automatic protection so your gaming process is not disturbed
• Over 7,500 global nodes available for switching at any time
• Provides anti‑packet‑loss, traffic priority adjustment, real‑time PUBG ping testing, and other functions

More importantly, GearUP supports PUBG network optimization across all platforms. The PC version only requires downloading a very small piece of software:

1. Launch GearUP, search for PUBG, and select the option shown in the illustration.
   
2. Choose a server — GearUP can help you connect to PUBG servers worldwide.
   
3. Start the boost; you can see real-time network optimization information, then launch PUBG to resolve the network connection issues.
   

Console players can choose HYPEREV. This gaming router does not require you to turn on a PC — connect it to your main router and it can be used directly, with one‑tap acceleration via the mobile app, and it can even be used as a Wi‑Fi extender:

Don’t Randomly Adjust Network Settings

Some players may find guides that teach you to modify network settings, such as changing DNS, enabling QoS, or even deeper settings. These methods may offer some optimization in certain specific cases, but they are not stable because they are general settings and are not specifically adjusted for PUBG servers. More importantly, they can easily cause additional errors, and in severe cases you may not be able to manually fix them.

Don’t Use a VPN

Network problems often lead people to think of VPNs, but in fact VPNs are not designed specifically for game optimization. Their main function is to change the virtual address for privacy protection. This means data must pass through certain encrypted nodes, and these nodes do not guarantee that they are prioritized for game servers. As a result, your data may “detour” to pass through these encrypted nodes, causing ping to increase.

You can read about the differences between game accelerators and regular VPNs regarding this.

PUBG High‑ping Quick Q&A

Q1. Why is ping always related to distance?

Because data transmission speed has an upper limit; the farther the distance, the longer the time required — it’s like driving a car.

Q2. Which PUBG server should I choose?

We recommend connecting to the server that is closer to you. Although servers like Asia have more players, if your ping is very high you will not have a good experience.

Q3. Why does my ping fluctuate repeatedly?

First check whether there are background programs using the network, then check the network you’re connected to, especially whether the Wi‑Fi signal is stable.

Q4. Can GearUP lower ping to a very low level?

GearUP can eliminate non‑physical causes of high ping as much as possible, such as network jitter and routing problems. But if you are physically far away, that part of ping cannot be removed by any method.

Q5. Does GearUP comply with PUBG rules?

Yes. GearUP modifies your connection nodes and does not modify game data or affect game balance. You are only reducing latency, not gaining cheats. This fully complies with PUBG regulations, so you can use it with confidence.

Summary

High ping in PUBG has long been a problem for many players, especially for those in locations without local servers, but there is no need to fear high ping. Its principles are not complicated, and it is not difficult to solve. Follow the steps in this guide to troubleshoot issues one by one and use GearUP to adjust nodes; you can quickly lower ping and get a smooth connection. Many PUBG players worldwide have already verified this — why not give it a try?