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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is free in January
In most of the pre-rendered trailers of The Game Awards, Krafton announced that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds will adopt a free mode starting on January 12.
So far, the purchase price of PUBG is $30, which is a notable exception in genres dominated by free games such as Apex Legends and Fortnite. Although it is still very popular, there was a time when PUBG This Battle Royale game. Now this ubiquitous memory has become a distant memory. Compared with the campus-dominated fortress night, even the early success of PUBG pales in comparison. By canceling the entrance fee, Krafton may make up for some lost ground.
If you have already paid the full price for PUBG, don’t be afraid. In addition to the kind of “founder’s edition” freemium cosmetics you might expect, rankings and custom game genres will still be locked behind the $13 paywall, which is a frugal move, but will also help combat attempts Avoid banned cheaters. If you spend $13, creating a new account to resolve the suspension is not that attractive. As for additional monetization, it is incredible the potential of the new tacticool leather duster and brightly colored assault rifle skin.
The expanded player base should benefit PUBG fans and their developers, injecting new vitality into this unique simulation game and the ruthless Battle Royale game. PUBG is the foundation of Krafton’s success and identity, but the announcement was made after their most recent game release. Thunder Tier 1, A top-down “tactical” shooting game with a similar beauty to PUBG.