HardBoy on BPL #147 and Asian Games 2026: An Interview with the ARCRED Player

ARCRED’s PUBG Mobile player HardBoy was named MVP of BigPlay Pro League #147 S15. His team won both Erangel matches and finished the final in first place with 77 points, 44 kills, and two WWCDs.

In our interview, HardBoy breaks down the key moments of BPL #147: grenades against RD, a difficult Miramar, a solo run on Rondo, and the winning duel against Tezy. We also discuss his trip to Asian Games 2026 in Japan, the stand-ins needed for PMGO, and the responsibility of representing Uzbekistan.

ARCRED’s BPL #147 Victory: Erangel, Miramar, and Rondo

1. On the first Erangel of BPL #147, you eliminated RD from the “Butterfly” position, with your grenades securing crucial knocks. How did you prepare for that fight, and were you expecting TUNA to potentially third-party?

When the zone popped, we knew at least one team would try to push us out of our position, so we were ready. We had already talked through everything: how we would hold the push, who would play utility, and who would shoot. We were ready for a third team to join the fight, but since we wiped the first team with almost no losses, they decided not to push. We just played out the rest of the map.

2. On the first Miramar, the team was repositioning under pressure from GOAT while you were still near the billboard. How did you end up cut off from your teammates, and what stopped you from regrouping?

I didn’t have a car to leave or help my teammates. There was a bit of miscommunication at that moment, but as we know, you don’t win a tournament off one map. We stayed positive and moved on to the next games.

3. On Rondo, you were left solo, survived until the late game, and caught GOAT’s Focus with a grenade. How did you balance survival with playing aggressively? Did you still think you could win?

I thought I could win, but I couldn’t just stay still. I had to do something. Yeah, I got unlucky and didn’t take the win, but I squeezed out as many points as I could while denying our opponents more. I think if I’d had info on the PMCS player, I would have had a very good chance of winning.

4. The second Erangel ended with you winning a duel against Tezy from Team 911. Why did you decide to play without utility and wait for him to move out? Were your teammates giving you calls, or is it better to let the player finish the fight on their own in that situation?

After we wiped MadBulls, I had a rough idea of where the last player was. I made the decision myself. Once he gave away his position, I decided to play it confidently without utility and just watched his movement. When it comes down to a 1v1, we try to keep comms as clear as possible and avoid distracting our teammate.

5. On the last Miramar, ARCRED held off GOAT’s push at the rocks. What was the plan for that fight, and how confident were you about the title going into the final map?

From the drops, we knew GOAT would move towards us. The most important thing was not to get knocked first, because that could decide the whole fight. We tried to get a knock on them as safely as possible, then successfully wiped them and played out the map. Before the last map even started, we knew nobody could overtake us, so we just confidently played our own game.

6. In our previous interview with Star, we discussed the stand-ins for PMGO 2026: Season 2 — EECA Finals. Now we’d like to hear your side: how did you feel about travelling to Asian Games 2026 in Japan and having to find replacements while you were away? What did you need to explain to the players joining the roster?

Honestly, I was upset, because our main goal was to win the tournament in Tashkent. I didn’t want to fly to Japan myself, because the tournament only lasts two days and there’s a lot of randomness involved. We didn’t have time to prepare for it. Even though we had a good chance, we failed at the tournament because we hadn’t had enough rest or preparation.

When it came to finding replacements, we had no other options apart from them, because there aren’t any other players in Uzbekistan who are used to playing together. I just needed to explain our defaults: how to loot so they could get everything done on time, and where to get cars. There was nothing difficult about it.

7. What did representing Uzbekistan at Asian Games 2026 mean to you? How does the pressure compare with club tournaments, and what do you expect from your next appearance for the national team?

Despite our failure, I’m glad I had the chance to play for Uzbekistan. Not many people get that opportunity. It’s very different from our tournaments, even the official ones, because the whole country is watching us. Not just people who are interested in esports, but the whole country. That puts a lot of pressure on you. I think the next time I play for the national team, I’ll perform much better than I did in Japan.