Player killing
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Player killing, also referred to as PK or PK'ing, is the act of deliberately causing the death of another player. The practice is generally viewed negatively and perpetrators often face social isolation or retaliatory action.
Incidence
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Cause of death in player killings
Approximately 10% of deaths are caused by other players, with 1,187 cases having been recorded between February 2025 and February 2026.
| Month | Cases | % of deaths |
|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | 0 | 0.0% |
| March 2025 | 35 | 8.3% |
| April 2025 | 29 | 5.9% |
| May 2025 | 34 | 8.4% |
| June 2025 | 33 | 4.4% |
| July 2025 | 24 | 5.1% |
| August 2025 | 52 | 8.8% |
| September 2025 | 89 | 10.% |
| October 2025 | 97 | 9.3% |
| November 2025 | 100 | 12.0% |
| December 2025 | 136 | 7.6% |
| January 2026 | 282 | 11.9% |
| February 2026 | 276 | 11.5% |