The Expendables (TE) says it has waited nearly two weeks without a response from Krafton about the explanation process for TanVuu. According to the team’s account reported by Thể thao & Văn hóa on October 9, 2026, TE supplied the requested information on September 25 but still does not know when the case will be processed.
Quick facts
| Who spoke | The Expendables (TE), TanVuu’s organization |
|---|---|
| Latest issue | TE says it has received no reply or processing timeline |
| Email exchange | September 25, 2026, according to TE |
| Penalty | Permanent account and official PUBG competition bans, announced September 23 |
| New Krafton response | None found in the checked sources as of October 9, 2026 |
TE says it answered Krafton’s email but heard nothing back
According to TE, Krafton confirmed by email on September 25 that it would open an explanation process for TanVuu and requested details of the team’s representative. TE says it supplied all the information that day, but received neither a response nor a processing timeline nearly two weeks later.
TE also referred to difficulties facing its former lineup at PGS Circuit 4. The team says waiting for Krafton’s response affected its ability to find a replacement player and continue competing.
The account of the emails and the wait comes from TE, as quoted by the newspaper. No public Krafton response to this latest complaint was found in the sources checked as of October 9.
The main dates in TanVuu’s case
- September 23, 2026: Krafton announced permanent bans for TanVuu and Himass following PUBG Asia Stars 2026, while stating their right to an explanation process under esports procedures.
- September 25, 2026: according to TE, Krafton emailed about opening that process; the team supplied its representative’s details the same day.
- October 9, 2026: Thể thao & Văn hóa reported TE’s complaint that nearly two weeks had passed without a reply or processing timeline.
What did Krafton’s penalty cover?
In its September 23 notice, Krafton concluded that TanVuu and Himass used information from outside their matches, including other participants’ livestreams, to support decisions and tactics. It permanently sanctioned their PUBG: Battlegrounds accounts and disqualified them from official competitions organized or sanctioned by Krafton, including PGC, PGS and PNC.
Krafton also acknowledged responsibility for failing to communicate guidance, rules and procedures promptly and consistently. It maintained that it had never permitted the use of outside information during matches, including exhibition events. Accepting organizational responsibility therefore did not mean withdrawing its findings.
For the earlier background, read our article on the TanVuu and Himass bans.
OtaHub’s take
If TE’s account is accurate, the team lacks an answer about the next step and a processing timeline. An open-ended wait makes staffing and competition plans harder to manage.
However, the absence of a reply is not enough to establish that the right to an explanation has been removed, or that the penalty will change. The next point to watch is whether Krafton confirms progress and communicates an outcome.
Frequently asked questions
What does TE want Krafton to respond to?
The explanation process for TanVuu. TE says it supplied its representative’s details on September 25 but has received no reply or processing timeline.
Does TanVuu have a right to an explanation process?
Krafton’s September 23 notice states that both players have this right under esports procedures. TE now says subsequent communication has been slow.
Has TanVuu’s ban been lifted?
No notice lifting the ban was found in the sources checked as of October 9, 2026. Opening an explanation process does not itself cancel the penalty.
Sources: Thể thao & Văn hóa (9/10/2026); PUBG / Krafton (September 23, 2026, official findings and sanctions).
