PUBG
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a battle royale game that pioneered the genre in mainstream gaming, where 100 players fight to be the last person standing on a shrinking map.
Category
Game
Release Year
2017
Origin
Korea
Tags
battle royalesurvivalmultiplayershootercompetitivetacticalonlineesports
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
PUBG
Aliases
Not specified
Type
video_game
Release Year
2017
Status
Unknown
Origin
Korea
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Brendan Greene (PlayerUnknown), PUBG Corporation
Publisher
PUBG Corporation, Krafton
Original Work
video_game
Genre
battle royale, survival, multiplayer, shooter, competitive, tactical, online, esports
Content Information
Synopsis
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a battle royale game that pioneered the genre in mainstream gaming, where 100 players fight to be the last person standing on a shrinking map.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
Survival instinct, Strategic thinking, Adaptation, Competition, Resource scarcity
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Video Games
platforms:PC,Xbox,PlayStation,Mobile (PUBG Mobile),Stadia
versions:PUBG (PC/Console), PUBG Mobile, PUBG Lite
total Players:Over 1 billion registered users across all platforms
Esports
tournaments:PUBG Global Championship, PUBG Continental Series
prize Pools:Multi-million dollar tournaments
Merchandise
items:Gaming peripherals, clothing, collectibles
partnerships:Various brand collaborations
Commercial Information
Game Sales
Over 75 million copies sold on PC and console
Mobile Players
Over 1 billion downloads for PUBG Mobile
Merchandising
Gaming gear, apparel, and branded accessories
Licensing
Mobile licensing to Tencent, various regional partnerships
Economic Impact
Multi-billion dollar revenue, major impact on battle royale market
Market Reach
Global audience across PC, console, and mobile platforms
Business Model
Game sales, in-game purchases, battle passes, cosmetics
Fan Culture
Fandom
Competitive gamers, streamers, esports enthusiasts
Community Size
Massive global community across all platforms
Fan Creations
Streaming content, highlight videos, strategy guides, mods
Conventions
Featured at gaming conventions and esports events
Online Communities
Active on Reddit, Discord, Twitch, YouTube
Cultural Impact
Popularized battle royale genre, influenced gaming culture and streaming
Historical Development
Creation
2017 - Early Access release on Steam
Key Milestones
2017: Early Access launch, rapid popularity growth, 2017: Full release version 1.0, 2018: PUBG Mobile launches, massive mobile success, 2018-2019: Console releases on Xbox and PlayStation, 2019-2021: Map additions and major updates, 2022: Free-to-play transition for base game, 2023: Continued updates and esports growth
Evolution
From PC early access to global multimedia franchise
Legacy
Defined the modern battle royale genre
Related Links
pubg.com
store.steampowered.com
www.enjoyip.com