PUBG: Battlegrounds to Go Free-to-Play Next Year

PUBG: Battlegrounds will swap to a free-to-play mannequin in January, in line with Krafton. The writer made the announcement at The Game Awards 2021 on December 9, revealing that the sport would additionally provide entry to further match modes and particular in-game rewards for customers who pay for a one-time, non-recurring improve. Krafton has additionally introduced a pre-registration provide for players, together with an “invite a friend” occasion and “my PUBG play style” quiz which can all provide rewards as soon as the upcoming free-to-play sport is launched.

According to Krafton, PUBG, which is at the moment a paid sport, can be free-to-play for all customers beginning January 12. The sport is currently priced at Rs. 999 on Steam in India. The sport can be free to obtain and play, however Krafton will limit some objects and sport modes to paying players. Players who select to buy Battlegrounds Plus, a $12.99 (roughly Rs. 980) “upgrade” to the free model, will achieve entry to particular in-game rewards, plus ranked and customized match modes.

Meanwhile, the writer will give customers who’ve already bought the sport entry to a PUBG Special Commemorative Pack, which incorporates in-game rewards along with Battlegrounds Plus. The free-to-play model of the sport can be out there on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S/ X, and Xbox One. As the January 12 date approaches, Krafton has announced three promotional occasions which players can take part in, to win in-game rewards.

The first occasion requires customers to hyperlink their Krafton ID to their gaming platform earlier than January 12 to obtain a Highside Slick Backpack, Highside Slick Top, and two Preset Slot Coupons legitimate for seven days. Meanwhile, players can invite three associates earlier than January 12 to win a Highside Slick Helmet, Iron G-Coin Box, and a Bonus Reward. The final occasion, referred to as “My PUBG Play Style” is a quiz that grants players a PUBG: Battlegrounds spray, and 10 Contraband Coupons.

Battle royale video games have develop into fashionable ever since PUBG was launched in 2017, and the sport has been profitable on PC, and a cell model of the sport arrived a 12 months later, with a free-to-play mannequin. Five years later, Krafton says that the sport has been performed for over 14 billion hours. Meanwhile, rivals like Epic Games’ Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone (together with Call of Duty: Mobile), and Garena Free Fire have additionally grown in reputation over the previous few years.