If you are experiencing a black screen with smoke effects during the launch of PUBG, follow these steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Delete the Contents of the Movies Folder:
- Navigate to your PUBG installation directory, which is typically found at:
<br> C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\PUBG\TslGame\Content\Movies<br>
- Inside the Movies folder, delete all the files. Some users have reported that specific movie files trigger the black screen issue - learn more.

2. Run the Game as an Administrator:
- Right-click on the PUBG shortcut on your desktop or in the Steam library.
- Select Run as administrator. This can provide the game with necessary permissions that may prevent the black screen issue.

3. Verify Game Files:
- Open your Steam library.
- Right-click on PUBG and select Properties.
- Navigate to the Local Files tab and click on Verify Integrity of Game Files. This process checks for corrupted or missing files and replaces them.

4. Update Graphics Drivers:
- Make sure your graphics card drivers are updated to the latest version. You can do this through the manufacturer's website (like NVIDIA or AMD) or through the GeForce Experience or AMD Radeon Software.

5. Adjust Graphics Settings:
- If you can access the game settings, try lowering the graphics settings or switching to windowed mode to see if this resolves the black screen issue.

6. Check Windows Updates:
- Ensure that your Windows operating system is fully updated. Sometimes, pending updates can affect game performance.

7. Reinstall the Game:
- If none of the above steps work, consider uninstalling PUBG and then reinstalling it. This can clear up any persistent issues related to the installation.

8. Disable Overlays:
- Disable overlays from programs like Discord, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, and Steam. These can sometimes interfere with game performance.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, discussions in the PUBG community forums, such as Reddit, reveal other users also experiencing similar problems, which may provide further insights or fixes - learn more.