Mon. Sep 8th, 2025

PUBG’s Future: Beyond Battle Royale to a Comprehensive Gaming Platform

Krafton envisions a future for PUBG far beyond its battle royale origins, aiming to transform it into a comprehensive “gameplay platform” akin to popular titles like Fortnite and Roblox. This ambitious evolution would encompass a variety of game modes and even content created directly by players, fostering a more expansive and interactive ecosystem.

During a recent earnings call, Krafton`s Chief Financial Officer, Dongkeun Bae, elaborated on this strategic plan. He explicitly stated that “PUBG 2.0” would transcend the traditional battle royale format, becoming a versatile platform with a broad array of game modes currently under development to achieve this objective.

A pivotal step in realizing this transformation involves transitioning PUBG to Unreal Engine 5. Krafton has openly discussed this crucial move since March 2024, recognizing that Epic`s powerful game engine will significantly facilitate the integration of user-generated content, which is an essential component of the broader platform vision.

This strategic shift also includes the development of new spin-off titles set within the expansive PUBG universe. Among these anticipated projects are “PUBG: Blindspot,” described by Krafton as a 5v5 team-based top-down tactical shooter, and “PUBG: Black Budget,” which is reportedly an extraction shooter, further diversifying the PUBG experience.

By Bramwell Nightingale

A Toronto-based gaming journalist with over eight years of experience covering the North American gaming industry. Started his career writing for independent gaming blogs before establishing himself as a reliable source for breaking gaming news. Specializes in AAA game releases and studio acquisitions across Canada and the US. His investigative approach to gaming industry developments has earned him respect among developers and publishers alike

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