PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
by PUBG Corporation
About
LAND Drop into an ever-growing and changing selection of maps to keep you challenged. Will you choose the safer outskirts and risk not getting enough loot or hot drop into the dense cities and fight from the moment you hit the ground? Every drop is different, it's up to you to make the best with what you find. LOOT With unique weapons, a variety of supplies, and special tools to outwit your opponents, how you outfit yourself is up to you! Kit out your favorite weapons with powerful attachments or risk going after the hotly contested Care Packages for unique loot to give you the edge you need to win. SURVIVE Stocking up is only the beginning. With the Safe Zone growing ever smaller as time goes on, your risk of running into other survivors dramatically increases. Die and you're out. You'll need to outthink, outrun, or outshoot your opponents if you're to be the last one standing and claim ultimate victory. MANY WAYS TO PLAY, Warm up in Team Deathmatch, try out constantly changing modes in the Arcade, drop into the latest seasonal event, or build your own custom lobby and challenge your friends to something unique. EVERY MATCH IS UNIQUE No two battles are the same, and everything hinges on the choices you make to land, loot and survive. Drop into the Battlegrounds where victory hinges on every move and every choice, and fight to be the last one standing. Optional in-game purchases available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Q.What is the gameplay like in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
A.PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is a 100-player battle royale where you land, loot, and survive as the play area shrinks. It emphasizes careful landing, gear, positioning, and teamwork across varied maps and modes, all in a free-to-play package.
Q.Does PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS support crossplay?
A.Yes — PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS supports console crossplay between PlayStation and Xbox, but PC and PUBG Mobile don’t share crossplay with those consoles. Note that as of November 13, 2025, legacy PS4/Xbox One support ends, narrowing crossplay to current-gen consoles.
Q.How many people are currently playing PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
A.Approximately 209,471 players are currently in-game on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (Steam) as of December 5, 2025.
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.
Q.What's in the latest PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS update?
A.Update 39.1 is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' latest patch (released December 4, 2025). It introduces Erangel: Subzero with a freezing Blue Zone, adds the BZ Grenade Launcher, expands UGC Alpha, and brings a wave of balance, content, and quality-of-life changes. PC is live now; consoles follow per official notes.
Q.What is the age rating for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
A.In the United States, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is rated Teen (T) by the ESRB for Violence and Blood, with online interactions included.
Q.When is the next PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS maintenance scheduled?
A.The next PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS maintenance is scheduled for December 11, 2025 (01:00–09:00 UTC) to deploy Update 39.1 on consoles. PC users already received Update 39.1 with a December 3 maintenance window. For full patch details, see the official Update 39.1 notes.
Q.Where can I find the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Steam charts?
A.You can find PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Steam charts on SteamCharts and SteamDB, which track concurrent players and trends for App ID 578080.
Q.Is PUBG Mobile available on the Android Store?
A.Yes — PUBG MOBILE is available on the Android Google Play Store in most regions, including the US. In India, the original PUBG Mobile was banned and the game operates there as Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI).
Q.How often does PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS issue weekly bans?
A.PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS publishes a weekly bans report and bans are issued on a weekly cadence, with tens of thousands of accounts typically banned each week.
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Game Information
- Genre
- Action
- Release Date
- Dec 21, 2017
- Publisher
- KRAFTON, Inc.
- Last Updated
- December 5, 2025
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