Kha Y Tran Himass has officially retired from professional PUBG after receiving a permanent ban from KRAFTON. He made the announcement on September 25, 2026.
The news came only days after KRAFTON announced its decision about the PUBG Asia Stars 2026 controversy. The ban brought an early end to the career of one of Vietnam’s best PUBG players.
Himass leaves the scene with many major wins. He also won several MVP awards. However, his career now ends with a major controversy.
Himass Officially Retires From PUBG
Lã Phương “Himass” Tiến Đạt has officially retired from professional PUBG. His retirement came after KRAFTON banned him from all official PUBG events. The ban followed an investigation into an incident at PUBG Asia Stars 2026.
KRAFTON said that Himass and TanVuu used information from outside the match. They also watched another player’s livestream during the event. The players then used this information to help with their game plans.
KRAFTON reviewed game data, videos, and other related information. After the review, the company announced its final decision. Himass and TanVuu both received permanent PUBG account bans. They also received permanent bans from official KRAFTON events.
This means they cannot compete in major events such as the PUBG Global Championship (PGC), PUBG Global Series (PGS), and PUBG Nations Cup (PNC).
Why Did Himass Retire From PUBG?
The permanent KRAFTON ban was the main reason for Himass’ retirement. KRAFTON announced the result of its investigation on September 23, 2026. The company said it found evidence that the two players used outside information.
In particular, they watched a livestream from another player. They then used information from that stream during the competition. This is a serious issue in professional PUBG. Players must rely on information available inside the match. Outside information can give a team an unfair advantage.
Therefore, KRAFTON gave both players a permanent ban. Himass could still use the official appeal process. However, he soon announced his retirement from professional PUBG.
Himass Leaves PUBG With Many Titles
Although his career ended in controversy, Himass had many great moments. He became one of Vietnam’s most successful PUBG players. He also competed at many major events around the world. One of his biggest wins came in 2025. Himass helped Vietnam win the PUBG Nations Cup 2025. He also won the tournament’s MVP award.
The result was a huge moment for Vietnamese PUBG. It also showed Himass’ value as a top-level player. Himass had already won several major events before that. He won PUBG Global Series 3 in 2024. He also won PUBG Continental Series 7 APAC.
In addition, he won several PUBG Vietnam Series events.
Himass’ Major PUBG Results
Himass also had strong results at major international events.
His most notable results include:
- 1st – PUBG Nations Cup 2025
- 1st – PUBG Global Series 3 2024
- 3rd – PUBG Nations Cup 2023
- 1st – PUBG Continental Series 7 APAC
- 4th – PUBG Nations Cup 2024
- 6th – PUBG Global Championship 2022
- 7th – PUBG Global Championship 2023
- 7th – PUBG Nations Cup 2026
These results helped Himass become a major name in Vietnamese PUBG. More importantly, he often performed well against the world’s best players.
Himass Also Won Many Individual Awards
Himass did not only win team titles. He also collected many personal awards during his career.
For example, he won MVP awards at several PUBG events. These included PGS, PGS APAC qualifiers, and PUBG Vietnam Series tournaments. He also won awards such as Grenade Master, Most Kills, and Best Voted Moment.
In 2025, he received another major honor. Himass was named Esports Player of the Year at the PUBG GALA.
Then, in 2026, he won the Outstanding Esports Athlete award at the Vietnam Game Awards. These awards show how strong his impact was during his career.
A Sudden End to Himass’ Career
Himass’ retirement is surprising because he was still one of Vietnam’s top PUBG players. For years, he competed at the highest level. He also represented Vietnam at major international events.
However, the PUBG Asia Stars 2026 incident changed everything. The permanent ban means Himass cannot return to official KRAFTON events. He will no longer compete at PGC, PGS, or PNC.
As a result, his professional career ends much earlier than many fans expected. The news has also created strong reactions among PUBG fans in Vietnam. Recent PUBG controversies have already caused debate in the local community. Some players and content creators have even said they would stop playing or making PUBG content.
Therefore, Himass’ retirement adds another major story to a difficult period for Vietnamese PUBG.
What Will Himass Do Next?
Himass has now left professional PUBG. However, this may not mean he will leave gaming completely. Many former esports players move into other roles. Some become streamers. Others create gaming content or work as coaches.
For now, Himass has not confirmed his next career move. His permanent KRAFTON ban also limits his options in official PUBG esports. Therefore, fans will have to wait for more news about his future.
Himass’ PUBG Legacy
Himass’ retirement marks the end of a major PUBG career. He won big tournaments. He earned MVP awards. Himass also helped Vietnam achieve major success on the world stage. His biggest achievement came at PNC 2025. There, he helped Vietnam win the title and also claimed the MVP award.
At the same time, his career ends with a major controversy. The PUBG Asia Stars 2026 incident led to a permanent ban from KRAFTON. Soon after, Himass announced his retirement. As a result, his career will be remembered for both its huge wins and its difficult ending.
Still, Himass remains one of the most successful PUBG players from Vietnam. His achievements helped raise the profile of Vietnamese PUBG esports around the world.
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