PUBG: Battlegrounds Is Going Free Starting in January

PUBG, one of the most popular battle royales today, is going free-to-play.

According to the announcement made at The Game Awards 2021, starting January 12, 2022, the game will offer two access tiers: a basic account, which according to the announcement will include “most of the game’s features,” and a Battlegrounds Plus account, with extra features on top of a competitive mode.

Players who purchase Battlegrounds Plus will automatically receive:

• 1,300 G-COIN
• 100% Survival XP boost
• Career record and medals
• Ranked mode
• Custom game modes
• Exclusive cosmetic items

Players who already purchased the game under the current model will also receive a commemorative item pack with special skins.

There will also be a trial period for players who pre-register on the event site; to take part, simply connect your Krafton ID.

About PUBG

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a battle royale shooter in which multiple players eliminate one another while the map’s playable areas keep shrinking.

The game is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Stadia.