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Former PUBG Challenger League player with 4,000+ hours. Specializes in endgame positioning, squad tactics, and competitive meta analysis. Has been covering PUBG since the 2017 early access days.
Weapons & Gear Analyst
Data-driven weapon specialist who tests every gun, attachment, and ammo type in the training range. Her loadout guides are based on actual damage numbers and recoil patterns, not just opinions.
Map Expert & Content Creator
Has dropped into every PUBG map hundreds of times. Creates detailed loot route maps, rotation guides, and hot zone analysis. Also produces our YouTube video content and gameplay breakdowns.
"We started PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS Wiki because we couldn't find a single resource that covered everything — from beginner basics to pro-level strategy — in one place. Our mission is to help every player, regardless of skill level, get more enjoyment and more wins out of PUBG."
— The PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS Wiki Team
The game that defined the battle royale genre
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (originally PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) is the groundbreaking battle royale shooter that took the gaming world by storm. Created by Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene and developed by PUBG Studios (a subsidiary of South Korean publisher KRAFTON, formerly Bluehole), the game launched in early access in March 2017 and officially released on December 20, 2017.
Built on Unreal Engine 4, PUBG drops up to 100 players onto a massive island via parachute. Starting with nothing, players must scavenge buildings for weapons, armor, vehicles, and supplies while a continuously shrinking electric play zone forces survivors into closer encounters. The last player or squad standing wins and is rewarded with the iconic "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner."
On January 12, 2022, PUBG transitioned to a free-to-play model, opening the battlefield to millions of new players worldwide. The game continues to receive regular updates, new maps, weapons, and seasonal content.
| Developer | PUBG Studios (KRAFTON) |
| Publisher | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Director | Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Genre | Battle Royale Shooter |
| Early Access | March 23, 2017 |
| Full Release (PC) | December 20, 2017 |
| Free-to-Play | January 12, 2022 |
| Max Players | 100 per match |
| Modes | Solo, Duo, Squad (1-4 players) |
Play PUBG on your preferred platform
PUBG supports cross-platform play between Xbox and PlayStation consoles. PC players are on a separate server pool.
Make sure your rig is ready for the battlefield
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 40 GB available space (SSD recommended) |
| Network | Broadband internet connection |
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 / Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 40 GB SSD available space |
| Network | Broadband internet connection |
For competitive play, aim for 144+ FPS at 1080p. Lower shadow and post-processing settings for the biggest FPS gains. An SSD dramatically reduces loading times and texture pop-in. Check out our Pro Settings Guide for optimized graphics configurations.
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