Was PUBG ever free?

PUBG Battlegrounds is now officially free-to-play as of today, its developer has confirmed. The game, which was previously named PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds before being renamed in August 2021, is now available to download and play free of charge.

When did PUBG go free?

On January 12, 2022, the game has become free to play. With this update, players who want to play in a ranked mode or play in custom matches need to pay $13 for the Battlegrounds Plus service. Players who previously owned the game received Battlegrounds Plus for free.

Has PUBG gone free?

PUBG Battlegrounds has gone free to play for everyone. The new version will rollout on January 12, 2022.

Why did PUBG become free?

PUBG Corporation's creative director Dave Curd recently talked to GamesRadar to explain the change, and why the battle royale title is shifting to a model akin to the competition. “We came to the decision to make PUBG: Battlegrounds free to play because we feel that it is truly the right time,” explained Curd.

Did PUBG ever cost money?

PUBG Battlegrounds is now free to play; ranked play is $12.99 - Polygon.

PUBG is Free now and kind of ridiculous fun...

Was PUBG ever free on Xbox?

Anyone can jump in with a "Basic" account and play some battle royale across the game's various, sprawling maps. However, one mode is locked away for free players. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.

How much did PUBG sell for?

Krafton Inc., creator of hit video game PUBG: Battlegrounds, plummeted in its Tuesday debut after pulling off a $3.8 billion initial public offering that was South Korea's biggest in over a decade.

Does PUBG plus last forever?

Battlegrounds Plus is a rather generous permanent upgrade to the game costing just $12.99 USD and gives access to: Survival Mastery XP +100% boost. Career – Medal tab. Ranked Mode.

Is PUBG now free on console?

No, following the free-to-play transition, you don't need Xbox Live or PlayStation Plus to play PUBG on your Xbox or PlayStation consoles.

How much did PUBG sell for?

Krafton Inc., creator of hit video game PUBG: Battlegrounds, plummeted in its Tuesday debut after pulling off a $3.8 billion initial public offering that was South Korea's biggest in over a decade.

Can Xbox run PUBG?

While all PUBG players can enjoy the game's multiplayer, only certain platforms can connect with players from other platforms. The game is available on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Stadia, and Mobile platforms, but each has its own rules when it comes to cross-platform play.