When was PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS released?
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Q.When was PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS released?
A.PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS was released in full on December 20, 2017 for PC (1.0), after an initial Steam Early Access period starting March 23, 2017. Console versions followed soon after, with the Xbox One Game Preview in mid-December 2017 and a wider rollout into December 21 in some regions due to time-zone differences.
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS was released in full on December 20, 2017 for PC (1.0) after first entering Steam Early Access on March 23, 2017. While the global rollout happened around December 20, 2017, some regions effectively experienced December 21, 2017 due to time zone differences. For reference, see coverage of the official December 20 PC launch and the earlier Early Access start InvenGlobal coverage of the 1.0 launch and historical notes on the Steam Early Access debut Wikipedia: PUBG: Battlegrounds.
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Q.What is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
A.PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is a free-to-play, last-man-standing battle royale shooter that helped ignite the genre. It was developed by PUBG Corporation (now PUBG Studios) and published by KRAFTON, first releasing in 2017 and later transitioning to a free-to-play model in 2022.
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Q.Is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS available on PS5?
A.Yes. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is available on PS5 via the current-gen PS5 version; legacy PS4 support ended in November 2025.
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Q.What is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Plus?
A.PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Plus is a one‑time upgrade that accompanies PUBG’s shift to a free‑to‑play model, granting Plus-only features such as ranked matchmaking, private custom matches, XP boosts, and a bundle of exclusive items plus G‑Coins for a single account purchase.
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Q.Can I play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on PS4?
A.No—PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is no longer playable on PS4 as of November 13, 2025. To continue playing the console version, you’ll need a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S (the PS4 version is no longer downloadable or playable).
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Q.How can I download PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
A.PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS can be downloaded on PC via Steam or Epic Games Store, and on consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) via their stores. Last-gen console versions (PS4/Xbox One) can no longer be downloaded as of November 13, 2025. PUBG Mobile is a separate title available on mobile platforms.
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