PUBG: Battlegrounds Finally Goes Free-to-Play

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. 

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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. 

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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

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