PUBG Mobile Ocean Odyssey Returns: Kraken, Trident & What's Back
By Sir Ayup 4 October 2026, 06:00 WIB
PUBG Mobile Ocean Odyssey returned to Erangel on September 30, 2026, bringing back the Kraken, Poseidon's Trident and the sunken Ocean Palace, and this time it lives inside Ranked matches. That one detail changes how the mode should be played. The Trident is still the prize at the centre of the palace, and grabbing it still wakes the Kraken, but every risky dive now has your rank points riding on it. So the players who get the most out of this return are the ones who plan their escape before they ever touch the Trident. This guide covers what is confirmed to be back, how the Trident and Kraken work, what is still unconfirmed and how to approach the mode until it leaves in November.
When Ocean Odyssey Runs and Where to Find It
Ocean Odyssey first appeared in PUBG Mobile Version 3.3 in 2024, and it returns as part of Version 4.6 after players asked for it back. Here is the schedule:
- Start: September 30, 2026.
- End: November 10, 2026, at 20:59 UTC, which is November 11 at 03:59 WIB.
- Map: Erangel only.
- Mode: Ranked matches on Erangel.
That gives the mode roughly six weeks, and the end date lines up with the close of Version 4.6. If you play Battlegrounds Mobile India, note that its version of Ocean Odyssey has a slightly later end date of November 16.
The Ranked placement is the most important detail. Because the mode is part of Ranked Erangel, a failed attempt at the Trident can cost rank points in the current season. So the mode rewards measured decisions, not reckless dives.
What Is Confirmed to Be Back
With the schedule clear, the next question is exactly what returned, because the official announcements are specific about some features and quiet about others.
- Ocean Palace: the sunken palace is back, and the Trident still sits at its centre.
- Poseidon's Trident: confirmed by the official event description and teaser.
- The Kraken: the official event description promises that its wrath returns alongside the Trident.
- Gleaming Stingray: the themed vehicle is confirmed as returning.
- Water Orb Grenade: named in the official announcement as one of the returning items.
What has not been confirmed is that every feature from 2024 returns unchanged. Some coverage of the return also mentions items such as the Whale Escape Pod and Celestial Sea Treasure, but those have not appeared in the official announcements. So treat the five features above as the confirmed core, and check everything else in-game before building a plan around it.
The same caution applies to numbers. Damage values, cooldowns and the Trident's exact abilities may have been adjusted for 2026, so read the in-game item description rather than relying on 2024 guides.
How the Trident Works
Since the Trident is the centrepiece of the mode, understanding how it is obtained matters more than anything else on this list.
The Trident is sealed inside the Ocean Palace and cannot be taken the moment a match begins. In the original version, it became available only after a countdown finished, and its location was marked on the mini-map once it could be claimed. So the first rule is patience: landing at the palace early only helps if you can hold the area until the timer runs out.
In 2024, the Trident gave its holder unique swimming techniques and a boost to underwater speed, and it could summon water tornadoes. That combination made it a powerful tool both for fighting and for moving through water. Check the in-game tooltip to confirm how these abilities work in the 2026 version.
The Trident's strength is also why it draws attention. Every squad that wants it knows exactly where it is, so the palace tends to become one of the most contested areas on the map. That is the first reason careful planning matters in Ranked: the fight for the Trident often costs more than the Trident is worth if you are not prepared.
Waking the Kraken
Claiming the Trident is only half of the challenge, because the moment you take it, the mode's other headline feature arrives.
In the original version, retrieving the Trident awakened the Kraken, a giant sea creature that destroyed the Ocean Palace with a surge of seawater and forced the player back to the surface. The official 2026 messaging leans on the same idea, promising the Kraken's wrath alongside the Trident's power.
This is where the mode's real decision lies. Taking the Trident is not just a loot pickup. It triggers an event that changes the palace around you, and you need to get out quickly. So before you claim it, you should already know your route to the surface and where your squad will regroup.
The Gleaming Stingray and the Water Orb Grenade fit naturally into that plan. A themed vehicle gives you a faster way to move after the escape, while a throwable can help cover your retreat or disrupt squads waiting outside. Since the exact behaviour of both may differ from 2024, check them in-game, but plan to use them as part of your exit rather than saving them.
The original Ocean Odyssey also featured the Forsaken Ruins, with Ocean Temples whose entrances were hidden behind cascading water. They have not been named in the 2026 announcements, but if they are part of this return, they give squads that skip the Trident fight a quieter area to explore and gear up.
Playing Ocean Odyssey in Ranked
With the Trident and Kraken mechanics in mind, the Ranked context decides how to put them together. PUBG Mobile Season 32 opened on September 12, so Ocean Odyssey sits in the middle of an active ranked season.
The safest approach is to decide your plan before you drop. Squads confident in close-range fights can contest the palace and aim for the Trident. Squads that prefer safer rank gains can loot elsewhere, avoid the opening fight and then use the Kraken event to their advantage. Once a team claims the Trident, they have to leave the palace quickly, and they may arrive at the surface weakened and in a predictable direction.
That second approach is often overlooked. You do not need the Trident to benefit from it. A squad that positions well around the palace exits can catch a weakened Trident holder and take both the weapon and the placement points.
Ocean Odyssey is also only one part of a busy Version 4.6. The One-Punch Man collaboration runs until October 19, and our guide to the PUBG Mobile x One-Punch Man rewards covers its sets and collectibles. For the wider update, our look at the Version 4.6 beta changes covers the vehicle and weapon adjustments that came with it.
Your Ocean Odyssey Game Plan
To get the most out of the mode before it leaves, follow this short plan:
- Decide before you drop: Choose whether your squad is contesting the Ocean Palace or playing around it, and commit to that plan.
- Hold, do not rush: If you go for the Trident, secure the palace interior and wait for the countdown rather than fighting over a weapon that is still sealed.
- Plan the exit first: Know your route to the surface and your regroup point before claiming the Trident, because the Kraken will force you out.
- Use the themed items: Treat the Gleaming Stingray and Water Orb Grenade as escape tools, and check their in-game descriptions for any 2026 changes.
- Play the exits if you skip the Trident: Position around the palace to catch squads leaving after the Kraken wakes.
- Finish before November 11: The mode leaves at 03:59 WIB on November 11, so plan any final Ocean Odyssey matches before then.
The core idea is simple. Ocean Odyssey's Trident is still the most powerful prize on Erangel, but in Ranked it is a calculated gamble rather than a free reward. Plan the escape before the grab, and the Kraken becomes part of your strategy instead of the end of your match.
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