Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds is available for free

Krafton’s must-have battle royale is available for free download on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Google Stadia, and PC via Steam.

After popularizing the battle royale genre in 2017, Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds has grown steadily with constant updates including new maps, new game modes, and new gameplay features. With PUBG: Battlegrounds selling over 75 million copies in premium format on consoles and PC, South Korean publisher Krafton now wants to reach new audiences with a free-to-play business model. In addition to regular microtransactions, players will be able to access ranked mode, personalized match features, or even in-game items through Battlegrounds Plus, a paid upgrade.

Thanks to the move to free-to-play, PUBG: Battlegrounds’ traffic on Steam has almost doubled (350,000 concurrent players in recent weeks vs. 668,000 in one day). It should be noted that there are more and more cheaters, in particular due to some players who are unhappy with Crafton’s decision, despite the fact that they were entitled to several bonuses depending on the costs and time spent (battle-hardened suits, board Legacy Shackle and Shanks). and the “Battle-Scarred Legacy”plaque). Inevitably, this was followed by a massive bombardment of reviews to scare off newcomers.

Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds Update 15.2 Content

• Expanded Roles with Tactical Gear: Tactical gear takes up the player’s primary weapon slot, but opens up additional strategic options not previously available in the game.
• Drone: A drone is a piece of tactical equipment that allows players to scout from a distance and even pick up objects without the risk of direct combat. The drone will appear on all maps and will have a range of 30 meters.
• EMT Gear (Paramedic): Players equipped with the EMT Gear (Paramedic) will be able to interact with injured teammates and assist them with their healing items. Players can switch between different healing items on the bottom screen, which usually displays the weapon’s fire mode. EMT equipment (paramedic) will appear on all maps
• Improved Action Chain Queue Gameplay: With the Action Chain Queue feature, players can queue up their next desired action by pressing and holding a button while performing an action. The action will be executed immediately after the current action is completed. For example, if the player holds down a key or the fire button while reloading, the weapon will fire immediately after the reload action ends. This feature is disabled by default in the game, but players can enable it in Settings → Gameplay.
• Improved Search Experience for New Players with Updated Tutorials: To make the gameplay richer for new and old players, two new tutorial modes have been added to the game.
• Basic Training Mode: Players will be able to complete five stages to familiarize themselves with the core mechanics of the game, including basic character movements, looting and shooting weapons, looting and throwing items, using healing items, and reviving downed teammates.
• AI Practice Match: Players can take part in a match with 99 AI Survivors to familiarize themselves with normal matches. Throughout each match, hints will appear to guide players on how to proceed in different scenarios.
• Lobby Tutorial Missions: After completing the Basic Training Mode and AI Practice Matches, players can complete a series of additional tutorial missions designed to introduce them to additional game modes and features. Players who complete these missions will receive various in-game gifts.
• Improved quality of life with on-screen ping markers: The game’s existing ping system has been improved with the ability to display ping on-screen where the player can see it. This ping system upgrade is available in all Solo, Duo and Squad modes, but not available in Ranked and Esports modes. The goal of this update is to provide faster and clearer communication between team members.