During the evening of The Game Awards 2021 came the news that PUBG: Battlegrounds it will become free-to-play on all platforms, introducing a new dedicated premium feature. The giant who first launched the battle royale genre then prepares to clash with Fortnite, the title created by the Epic Games Store.
During the ceremony last night that officially crowned the winner of the Game of The Year title at The Game Awards 2021 the surprise trailer for the free-to-play version of PUBG: Battlegrounds, the famous battle royale title. Great news for those who have already purchased the game in the past, as it will have in-game rewards in January, when it becomes free.
In fact, a second type of account will be introduced, which will be the Premium one, which will include Ranked matches, so you can continue to climb the charts even in the free-to-play version. Anyone wishing to switch to the premium account will be able to do so by paying, once, the price of $ 12.99.
Those who had already bought the game in the past they will also be entitled to the commemorative package, which includes the set of skins for the Battle-Hardened costume, the Shackle and Shanks Legacy Pan and the Battle-Hardened Legacy nameplate. The free-to-play version will be officially launched on January 12, 2022, just over a month away.
PUBG: Battlegrounds is going free-to-play. #TheGameAwards | https://t.co/46TzFpcH6I pic.twitter.com/W7uSw1VeO0
– IGN (@IGN) December 10, 2021
The Krafton developer it has also already set up a specific site for pre-registration, reachable at this link, which will allow various users to access the new version of the game in preview, together with special dedicated events. Pre-registration is not necessary to be able to play the title, as soon as it comes out for free on January 12, 2022.
The arrival of the free-to-play version of PUBG: Battlegrounds on all platforms will create a real confrontation with Fortnite, the famous game developed by Epic Games Store that has collaborated with many media, both video games and not.
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