PUBG Studios revealed their iconic battle royal game, PUBG: Battlegrounds, will go free-to-play on Jan. 12, 2022.
Along with the announcement, a blog post was made detailing what players can expect from the transition.
For Our Seasoned Survivors
Switching to F2P will come with a lot of changes and a lot of rewards. If you’re a longtime PUBG player we want to take good care of you as a way of thanking you for your dedication and support.
All players who have owned and played PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS before the free-to-play service transition will automatically receive the PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK, which includes a free BATTLEGROUNDS Plus upgrade and additional in-game rewards.
PUBG Blog Post
PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus
Costume skin set
Battle-hardened Legacy Corset
Battle-hardened Legacy Jacket
Battle-hardened Legacy Gloves
Battle-hardened Legacy Pants
Battle-hardened Legacy Boots
Shackle and Shanks Legacy – Pan
Nameplate – Battle-hardened Legacy
Rewards Distribution
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus: Automatically distributed to your account on your first login after the free-to-play transition.
Other rewards will automatically be distributed to your account inventory on your first login after the free-to-play transition.
PUBG Blog Post
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus is a new product that gives PUBG fans a way to supplement their BATTLEGROUNDS experience while supporting the game. Plus is a one-time purchase and includes all of the following:
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus upgrade product/DLC will be sold for $12.99 USD after the free-to-play transition.
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus unlocks access to the following:
Survival Mastery XP +100% boost
Career – Medal tab
Ranked Mode
Creating and playing a Custom Match.
BATTLEGROUNDS Plus includes the following items:
Captain’s Camo Hat
Captain’s Camo Mask
Captain’s Camo Gloves
Bonus 1300 G-COIN
PUBG Blog Post