You can find yourself in certain PUBG lobbies that can make you question whether the game has any bots. As a player with a modestly bad aim, I can instantly get suspicious of bots' presence if I'm taking down a decent portion of the lobby by myself.

Playing versus bots isn't the end of the world per se in PUBG, but players would still like to be aware of them. With a fewhundreds of PUBG hours under my belt, I have a decent idea of how PUBG matches go and if someone is a bot in the game.

Are There Bot Players in PUBG?

Yes, there can be bot players in PUBG, which often make up the minority of a lobby. While PUBG developers haven't disclosed the finer details of the game's matchmaking systems, you can face bots, especially during the early game, if:

• You're on a losing streak.
• You're back from a PUBG break, and you're playing your first matches.
• You have a player on your team who's playing after a long time.
• You play during off-peak hours.
• You queue for less popular game modes.

Overall, PUBG generally uses bots in specific ways that can increase a player's retention rate. Taking out a few bots during the early game can be pretty fun when you're slowly getting used to the game again.

How Do You Know If Someone is a Bot in PUBG?

You can generally understand if someone is a bot in PUBG by their behavior and in-game moves. Bots typically appear in random places and often disregard key survival moves like ducking or hiding. They also have bad aim, so a bot may rarely damage you despite aiming toward your direction.

In rare situations, bots can survive until the end of a match. When that's the case, you can find them moving slowly with the closing chamber.

How to play PUBG without bots

To play PUBG without bots, you can queue for the game's ranked mode, which is free of bots. Ranked matches only consist of real players. This is the most competitive form of PUBG you can play, and it allows you to test your skills compared to other players.

If you decide to take a step back and relax in a more laid-back setting, you can always go back to PUBG's casual mode, which features lobbies with more bots than players.