PUBG: Battlegrounds to go free-to-play in January, exclusive features will be part of paid upgrade

PUBG: Battlegrounds, the PC version of PUBG Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India, will become free to play from January 12. The transition of PUBG: Battlegrounds to the free-to-play model will begin on January 12, so those who have purchased the battle royale will receive the PUBG - Special Commemorative Pack, which will include the Battlegrounds Plus account upgrade, as well as goodies such as the Battle-Hardened costume skin set, the Shackle and Shanks Legacy Pan, and the Battle-Hardened Legacy nameplate. The account upgrade will also entitle the player with a bonus of 1,300 G-Coin, survival mastery XP with 100 per cent boost, career - medal tab, Ranked mode, custom match functionality, and a plethora of in-game items, such as the Captain’s Camo set, which includes hat, camo mask and camo gloves. “As PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS pioneered the battle royale genre and has grown into a globally influential game IP, this is the perfect time to transition to F2P and welcome new players to the game,” said CH Kim, CEO of Krafton. Whether it’s the game’s eight unique maps, consistently updated features or engaging in-game partner activations, transitioning to F2P is the next step in our journey to widen the scope of the PUBG IP through content that both new and veteran players will love.” Krafton will celebrate the transition to the F2P model with several different activities, and new players can visit the game website - pre-reg.pubg.com - for pre-registration.