PUBG FREE TO PLAY

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You heard that right, no more speculation or rumors required, we have reached the next evolution for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS as we transition to a free to play model. We dropped the bomb at The Game Awards and if you weren’t tuned in, you can take a look at how we delivered this monumental news:

 

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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 – 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. 

BATTLEGROUNDS PLUS

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 custom matches.
• BATTLEGROUNDS Plus includes the following items:
  • Captain’s Camo Hat
  • Captain’s Camo Mask
  • Captain’s Camo Gloves
  • Bonus 1300 G-COIN

FREE TO PLAY SERVICE TRANSITION

It wouldn’t have been possible for us to come all this way without all our Survivors who have supported our game over the years. To show how much we appreciate the 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 various rewards. These will automatically apply to your account after the free-to-play service conversion.  The conditions for obtaining rewards and the method of receiving them may differ for each platform, so please check out the details below.

• Acquiring Rewards  
  • Steam: Players who purchased or acquired the game through a redeem code before the free-to-play transition on
    • PST: January 10, 2022 10 AM
    • CET: January 10, 2022 7 PM
    • KST: January 11, 2022 3 AM

• Xbox/Stadia: Players who have created and setup the in-game nickname after purchase of the game before the free-to-play transition on
  • PST: January 10, 2022 10 AM
  • CET: January 10, 2022 7 PM
  • KST: January 11, 2022 3 AM

• PlayStation®: Players who have already purchased PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS can purchase the PUBG – SPECIAL FREE TO PLAY TRANSITION PACK for free on the in-game Store from:
  • PST: December 12, 2021 11 PM – January 10, 2022 11 AM
  • CET: December 13, 2021 8 AM – January 10, 2022 8 PM
  • KST: December 13, 2021 4 PM – January 11, 2022 4 AM

※ For PlayStation® – Japanese accounts, please check the FAQ as different conditions apply.

• Rewards
  • 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. 
• Items can be found under the Customize – Utility tab.

The free to play era begins January 12, 2022 and we understand there will be a lot of new Survivors on the Battlegrounds. Whether you’re a seasoned player or fresh on the PUBG scene, you’ll want to head over to our official free to play site which will help you pre-register and claim some sweet freebies. The site also has resources for new players to find their play style to help win that first Chicken Dinner.   

 

• Free-to-play Service Transition: After the live server maintenance on January 12, 2022.

• Server Maintenance Schedule
  • PST: January 10, 2022 10 AM – Until maintenance end on January 12, 2022
  • CET: January 10, 2022 7 PM – Until maintenance end on January 12, 2022
  • KST: January 11, 2022 3 AM – Until maintenance end on January 12, 2022
• Platforms: Steam, Kakao, Xbox, PlayStation®, Stadia

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS TITLE SALE END PLANS

With the free-to-play service transition, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS title sale will end on:

• PST: January 10, 2022 10 AM
• CET: January 10, 2022 7 PM
• KST: January 11, 2022 3 AM
• Purchasing PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS before the scheduled termination entitles you to acquire BATTLEGROUNDS Plus and the PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK once the transition happens.

XBOX/PLAYSTATION® PLAYERS

With the free-to-play service transition, subscriptions to Xbox Live or PlayStation® Plus are not required to play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS service on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation® Now will be discontinued according to the following schedule. As Xbox Cloud Gaming is a service offered to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ Xbox Cloud Gaming service will also end its service.

• Xbox Game Pass Service End:
  • PST: January 11, 2022 2 AM
  • CET: January 11, 2022 11 AM
  • KST: January 11, 2022 7 PM
• PlayStation® Now Service End: 
  • PST: January 11, 2022 at 10 AM
  • CET: January 11, 2022 at 7 PM
  • KST: January 12, 2022 at 3 AM

EVENTS

In addition to the various benefits introduced above, we have prepared several events to commemorate the free-to-play service transition of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Check out the event announcement for more information.

FAQ

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT CHEATING AND HACKING?

• There are some differences between Basic and BATTLEGROUNDS Plus in accessible game modes. This is partly aimed at giving additional benefits to those upgrading to the BATTLEGROUNDS Plus, but the ultimate reason for restricting the use of some major content is to prevent cheaters. In the case of Ranked Mode, fair play is required the most as it is a fierce competition of players competing over Rank Points(RP). If anyone can play in a Ranked match without any restrictions, there are concerns about the possibility of an increase in potential cheaters as well as the possibility of banned players returning to the game easily. In addition, in order to prevent actions such as promoting unauthorized programs through creating custom matches, some contents are only available through BATTLEGROUNDS Plus. Anti-cheat is more important than ever as PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is now free-to-play. We have prepared a separate detailed announcement regarding anti-cheat, so please read more for details.

ARE YOU GOING TO REWARD EXISTING PLAYERS?

• Sure! PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS wouldn’t have been possible without you all.
• Rewards
  • 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. 

ARE ANY NEW GAME CONTENT BEING RELEASED ALONGSIDE FREE-TO-PLAY?

• We have a few surprises in store for later! Check out the details on our future Patch Notes. 

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE GAME?

• Right now, all of our team’s focus is on the free-to-play service transition. However, we will continue introducing game content that many players will find exciting and fun, as we have always done. For example, the codename “Kiki” unfortunately has been postponed to around mid-2022. In addition, as introduced in the Update 14.2 Patch Notes, the next Survivor Pass will be available to you around March 2022. For more details, watch out for future announcements. So please look forward to more to come!

I WANT TO GET A REFUND FOR THE TITLE I PURCHASED. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

• Refunds of BATTLEGROUNDS Plus or PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS are made based on the consumer protection law of each region and policies of each platform, so please reach out to each platform company for more detailed inquiries.

PLAYSTATION® – JAPAN ACCOUNT PLAYERS HAVE DIFFERENT CONDITIONS TO ACQUIRE THE “PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK.” WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

• For PlayStation® – Japan accounts, we are unable to provide free products of a specific value due to local laws and platform policies. Therefore, please purchase the “PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK” for ¥100 from the PlayStation® Store to obtain the reward.

See you on the battlegrounds.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team.