Players interested in one of the original trendsetters for the battle royale genre will want to download PUBG: Battlegrounds.
The codifier for the modern battle royale, PUBG Battlegrounds (previously known as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) is available to download for any who want to experience the progenitor of the popular multiplayer genre.
How to download PUBG: Battlegrounds
Players who want to try out PUBG: Battlegrounds will first want to make sure they have an appropriate platform to play the game.
Luckily, it’s available on a wide variety of devices, including console, PC, and mobile.
PUBG: Battlegrounds is available on:
- Windows
- Android
- iOS
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X/S
- PlayStation 5
They can then go to their online store of choice (such as Steam, Microsoft Store, or PlayStation Store), select the game, and choose to download.
As of January 2022, PUBG: Battlegrounds is now free to play. This means that so long as they have the appropriate storage space and internet connection, anyone can download it and give the game a try.
For PC users, they should be mindful of the minimum requirements. While it’s not the most demanding game in terms of hardware, players will still want to make sure they can smoothly run the game.
The minimum requirements are:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 40GB available space
Can I play PUBG online free?
On January 12, 2022, PUBG: Battlegrounds became free to play.
However, there are restrictions. Anyone who wants to play in the ranked mode or play in custom matches must pay $13 for the Battlegrounds Plus service.
As a consolation for those who’d previously bought the game, previous owners received the Battlegrounds Plus service for free.
Additionally, the mobile version PUBG: Mobile is also free-to-play.
