PUBG: Battlegrounds
One hundred players drop onto the battlefield, but there can be only one winner. PUBG: Battlegrounds, formerly known as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, is arguably the first battle royale game to kickstart the entire genre truly. At its peak as a premium title, PUBG had over three million concurrent players in 2017, obliterating the previous record set by DOTA 2. PUBG isn’t as popular as it used to be these days, but it has since moved to the free-to-play model in 2022 and still maintains a healthy player base on Steam.
PUBG has a strong audience of new and returning players, making it easy to get into for the first time. You’ll want to check out our PUBG tips guide before dropping into the arena, as there’s a lot to learn right away. We also have a guide on the best PUBG guns to clue you into which weapons you need to keep an eye out for.
