PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a battle royale game developed and published by PUBG Studios, a subsidiary of Krafton. The game is based on previous mods created by Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene for other games, inspired by the 2000 Japanese film Battle Royale. In the game, up to 100 players parachute onto an island and battle to be the last person standing. Players can choose to enter the game solo, duo, or squad. The game is played from either a third-person or first-person perspective.
A PUBG Primer
To fully understand PUBG’s quick rise, a brief bit of history is due, courtesy of PUBG’s Overview page. Brendan Greene, known by his call tag PlayerUnknown, created the “Battle Royale” concept as a mode for Arma 2 and 3, before going on to license it to Sony Online Entertainment for use in H1Z1. Afterwards, he became the Creative Director at Bluehole Studio, the developer of PUBG and fantasy RPG, Tera.
PUBG gameplay overview
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a battle royale game developed and published by PUBG Studios, a subsidiary of Krafton. The game is based on previous mods created by Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene for other games, inspired by the 2000 Japanese film Battle Royale. In the game, up to 100 players parachute onto an island and battle to be the last person standing. Players can choose to enter the game solo, duo, or squad. The game is played from either a third-person or first-person perspective.
PUBG was first released for Microsoft Windows via Steam’s early access program in March 2017, with a full release in December 2017. The game was also released for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in December 2017. A mobile version for Android and iOS was released in March 2018.
PUBG has been a commercial success, with over 75 million copies sold worldwide as of January 2023. The game has also been a critical success, with praise for its gameplay, graphics, and sound design.
Here are some of the features of PUBG:
- Up to 100 players battle to be the last one standing.
- Choose to play solo, duo, or squad.
- Play from either a third-person or first-person perspective.
- Loot weapons, armor, and supplies from buildings and other structures.
- Use vehicles to get around the map.
- Take cover behind objects to avoid being shot.
- Use stealth to ambush your opponents.
- Survive the shrinking play zone to become the winner.
PUBG is a challenging and addictive game that can be enjoyed by players of all skill levels. If you’re looking for a thrilling battle royale experience, then PUBG is definitely worth checking out.
