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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Action
Adventure
Massively Multiplayer
Free To Play
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Stats
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Tablet

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.

Developers: PUBG Corporation
Publishers: KRAFTON, Inc.
Release Date: Dec 21, 2017
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 168k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(66%)
realistic gameplay
fun with friends
strategic depth
good graphics
better than Fortnite
slow-paced
play with friends
realistic graphics
updates issues
cheaters
anti-cheat system
optimization issues
poor matchmaking
server problems
The general sentiment around PUBG is a mix of fondness for its realistic and strategic gameplay and a significant amount of frustration due to cheating issues and inadequate anti-cheat measures. Many players highlight the graphic quality and immersive maps, yet ongoing server instability and optimization problems detract from the experience. While the game shines in social play, especially with friends, solo play is marred by high skill gaps and cheaters, leading some to feel the game isn't worth playing without companions.

Positive Points

  • The game provides a realistic and intense battle royale experience with some players appreciating its slow pace and tactical depth.
  • Players who enjoy playing with friends find it highly engaging and fun.
  • The graphics and map design are often praised, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience.
  • PUBG is seen as a better option compared to other battle royale games like Fortnite due to its realistic gunplay.

    • Negative Points

  • A significant portion of the reviews criticize the pervasive cheating issue that affects gameplay significantly.
  • The anti-cheat system is seen as inadequate, banning legitimate players while failing to catch actual cheaters.
  • Optimization and server issues are prevalent, with many complaints about frequent crashes, lag, and poor performance even on powerful systems.
  • Many players are frustrated with the lack of proper matchmaking, often facing high-level players in casual modes.

    • Mixed Points

  • The gameplay is both praised for its strategic depth and criticized for being too slow-paced for some players.
  • While many enjoy the game with friends, solo play is often seen as frustrating due to high skill gaps and rampant cheaters.
  • The graphics, although praised by many, are considered outdated by some players, and updates are not always well-received.

    • Common Themes

  • Cheaters negatively impact the overall gaming experience, with repeated calls for better cheating countermeasures.
  • A split in player experience based on playing with friends versus solo, where team play is highly recommended.
  • The game's updates sometimes introduce more issues, such as bugs and performance problems, rather than improvements.
  • Many players who have been around since early access have a love-hate relationship due to nostalgia and lingering issues with optimization and anti-cheat.
    • Updated 8/22/2025, 12:01:49 AM UTC
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