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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Maps, weapons and survival guides for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the free-to-play battle royale from KRAFTON.
Guides
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All toolsFrequently asked questions about PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Is PUBG free to play?
Yes. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has been free-to-play since January 12, 2022. PUBG Plus is an optional paid upgrade with ranked access and extra rewards.
Who made PUBG?
PUBG was created by Brendan Greene (PLAYERUNKNOWN) and is developed by PUBG Studios, part of KRAFTON. It fully released on December 20, 2017.
Is PUBG the same as PUBG Mobile?
No. PUBG Mobile is a separate game for phones with its own progress, maps and events. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is the PC and console game.
Are there PUBG redeem codes?
Only occasionally, through official events and partnerships, and they expire fast. There is no standing list of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS codes.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is the battle royale that made the genre mainstream. Up to 100 players parachute onto a large map, scavenge for weapons and gear, and fight to be the last player or squad standing while a circular play zone shrinks. It was created by Brendan “PLAYERUNKNOWN” Greene and released in full on December 20, 2017 by PUBG Studios, part of KRAFTON. It went free-to-play on January 12, 2022.
PUBG is still one of the most played games on Steam, and the mobile spin-off PUBG Mobile is one of the most played games in the world.
Maps
- Erangel: the original 8×8 km island.
- Miramar: desert, long-range fights.
- Sanhok: small 4×4 jungle map with fast games.
- Vikendi: snow map.
- Taego, Deston and Rondo: newer 8×8 maps with their own mechanics.