PUBG's September 2023 Store Update: Bad Bunnies, Harley Quinn, and a Chroma Revolution
PUBG's September 2023 Store update brought the Bad Bunnies Collection, Bunny Patrol - Mk12, Chroma, and Harley Quinn & Joker's return.
In September 2023, PUBG: Battlegrounds rolled out its ninth Store update of the year, and it quickly became one of the most talked-about drops of that season. The headline acts were the Bad Bunnies Collection, the [PROGRESSIVE] Bunny Patrol - Mk12 with an all-new skin type called Chroma, and the long-awaited return of Mr. Ma, Harley Quinn, and the Joker. Years later, in 2026, that update still stands out as a fascinating snapshot of PUBG's cosmetic evolution—and a reminder of how limited-time content can shape a game's history. But what exactly made this particular Store update so memorable? Let's look back.
🃏 A Villainous Return: Harley Quinn and the Joker
The infamous duo Harley Quinn and the Joker made a sensational return to the battlegrounds after a five-year hiatus. According to the original announcement, their comeback came at the passionate requests of players. The pair brought chaotic, electrifying personas that encouraged players to wreak havoc in style. For fans who had missed them, this was a major event. The sales period ran from September 27 to October 25, 2023, on both PC and console. On PC, the window was UTC 2 AM to 2 AM; on console, UTC 4 AM to 4 AM. Multiple purchase discounts did not apply. In 2026, those dates are long past, but the duo remains a symbol of PUBG's crossover appeal.
🐰 The Bad Bunnies Collection and Bunny Patrol - Mk12
The Bad Bunnies Collection introduced a mischievous new theme to the Store. Players were told to be on the lookout for the uncontrollable Bad Bunnies on the battlegrounds. The collection's sales period began on September 6, 2023, after live server maintenance on PC and ran until November 8, 2023, at 2 AM UTC. On console, it started September 14, 2023, after maintenance and ended November 16, 2023, at 4 AM UTC. The centerpiece was the [PROGRESSIVE] Bunny Patrol - Mk12, a weapon skin that could be upgraded and customized.
🎨 Chroma: A New Skin Type Arrives
Perhaps the most technically interesting part of the update was Chroma. Described as a new type of skin, Chroma allowed players to modify the color and effects of their Progressive Weapon Skins. This was a significant step forward for cosmetic personalization. The Contraband Crate and Scrap Broker featured the [PROGRESSIVE] Bunny Patrol - Mk12 along with Chroma. The unlockable cosmetics for Progressive Weapon Skins could be found on the Hideout - Weapon page. The probabilities for items obtainable from Contraband Crates were available on the Hideout - Contraband - More Details - Probability to acquire page. New items included the [CHROMA] Bunny Patrol - Mk12 (Purple) and the [PROGRESSIVE] Bunny Patrol - Mk12. Their sales period on PC began September 6, 2023, after maintenance and lasted until February 7, 2024, at 2 AM UTC. On console, it began September 14, 2023, after maintenance and ended February 15, 2024, at 4 AM UTC.
💃 Emotes, Mr. Ma, and More
The update also added the 2 Phut Hon (Kaiz Remix) and Magic Bomb emotes. These were available from September 27 to October 25, 2023, on PC and console. Meanwhile, Mr. Ma returned to the battlegrounds. His sales period ran from September 20 to October 18, 2023, with multiple purchase discounts not applying. For players who enjoyed expressive cosmetics, these emotes and character items offered fresh ways to celebrate a victory or taunt an opponent.
🏆 Champion Skins and Victory Dance
September 2023 also celebrated the grand winners of the PUBG Global Championship 2022, Natus Vincere. Exclusive Champion Skins were about to drop, with a sales period from September 27 to October 25, 2023, on PC and console. A brand-new emote called Human Billboard arrived, designed to spread a player's name across the battlegrounds. Its sales start date was September 6, 2023, on PC and September 14, 2023, on console. Victory Dance 118 also joined the Store, with a PC sales period from September 6, 2023, after maintenance until July 10, 2024, at 2 AM UTC, and a console sales period from September 14, 2023, after maintenance until July 18, 2024, at 4 AM UTC.
📅 Original Sales Windows at a Glance
| Feature | PC sales period (UTC) | Console sales period (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Harley Quinn & Joker | Sep 27 – Oct 25, 2023 | Sep 27 – Oct 25, 2023 |
| Bad Bunnies Collection | Sep 6 – Nov 8, 2023 | Sep 14 – Nov 16, 2023 |
| Bunny Patrol - Mk12 / Chroma | Sep 6, 2023 – Feb 7, 2024 | Sep 14, 2023 – Feb 15, 2024 |
| Mr. Ma | Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2023 | Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2023 |
| 2 Phut Hon / Magic Bomb | Sep 27 – Oct 25, 2023 | Sep 27 – Oct 25, 2023 |
| PGC 2022 Champion Skins | Sep 27 – Oct 25, 2023 | Sep 27 – Oct 25, 2023 |
| Human Billboard | Started Sep 6, 2023 | Started Sep 14, 2023 |
| Victory Dance 118 | Sep 6, 2023 – Jul 10, 2024 | Sep 14, 2023 – Jul 18, 2024 |
🔍 Why the September 2023 Update Still Matters in 2026
In 2026, none of those original sales windows are active. However, PUBG has consistently noted that items shown in Store updates may reappear through other in-game platforms such as the Workshop, Your Shop, and events or promotions even after their sales periods. That means collectors should keep watching official announcements. Could the Bad Bunnies hop back into the Store? Could Harley Quinn and the Joker return again? Could Chroma expand to more Progressive Weapon Skins? Only time will tell. What is certain is that the September 2023 Store update left a lasting mark on PUBG's cosmetic landscape. It combined villainous nostalgia, playful new themes, and a technical innovation in Chroma—all in one month. For players who missed it, the wait for a rerun continues. For those who were there, it remains a memorable chapter in the ever-evolving world of Battlegrounds.