PUBG MOBILE UNVEILS EXCITING FUTURE UPDATES FOR VERSION 3.4 AND 3.5 AT GAMESCOM LATAM 2024

Revealed at the event, announcements about the future of PUBG MOBILE included:

• Version 3.4’s Werewolf Vs Vampire and Version 3.5’s Frozen themes coming soon to PUBG MOBILE
• PUBG MOBILE’s first dual wield weapon arriving on the battlegrounds in the coming months
• Updates to classic gameplay to enhance the PUBG MOBILE experience and heighten players’ tactical and strategic opportunities
• PUBG MOBILE Global Open location for 2025 revealed as Uzbekistan

LONDON - July 1st, 2024 – PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, unveiled a host of exciting updates for players around the world during a session at gamescom latam 2024,the Latin American edition of the world's largest gaming event. Speaking at the event, Fernando Mazza, Head of Operations for Brazil at Level Infinite and James Yang, Senior Director of Global Esports Center at Level Infinite, Tencent Games, revealed new weapons, gameplay improvements, esports announcements plus exclusive details of upcoming versions coming soon to PUBG MOBILE.

Since launching in 2018, PUBG MOBILE has continued to grow every year, establishing itself as a leader both in the gaming and esports community, continually innovating in gameplay and offering players new and diverse content. Now published in over 200 countries and regions, PUBG MOBILE has surpassed 1 billion downloads globally with over 50 million daily active users*.

In classic gameplay, PUBG MOBILE announced a series of new updates such as the optimization of weapons and vehicles and improvements to enhance player’s experiences even further. Players will now be able to heal whilst driving, allowing for more strategy and tactical opportunities whilst on-the-move. PUBG MOBILE will also introduce its first dual-wield weapon in the later half of 2024, adding yet another layer of strategy and excitement to gameplay.

Players can now use Shop tokens earned in-game to purchase a key to drive the Mobile Shop around the Erangel, Miramar, Livik, and Sanhok maps, embracing the potential to become a true Mobile Shop Vehicle.

In addition to this, a host of new weapon optimisation features, including the bullet penetration effect for bolt-action sniper rifles and a revamped P90, are now available in-game for PUBG MOBILE players to enjoy. In Classic Battle Royale, Erangel will also see updates and adjustments, including a new transfer mechanism and more scene gameplay explorations, as PUBG MOBILE continues to enrich and improve the basic gameplay experience for players.

Players can once again encounter Son Goku, Vegeta, and their "Super Forms" in the world of PUBG MOBILE now, experiencing the extraordinary ability to POWER UP.

During the session, PUBG MOBILE also offered a glimpse into future version updates. Coming later this year, the Version 3.4 Update is set to introduce a werewolf versus vampire concept, featuring a ground-breaking new gameplay mechanism, the werewolf /vampire transformation skill. Players will be able to explore gothic castle and werewolf tribe themed areas, plus experience the introduction of a new mount, the War Horse. This will be followed by the Version 3.5 Update where the battlegrounds will chill once again with a ‘frozen’ theme, delivering an exhilarating and festive experience for players worldwide.

James also revealed exciting news for the PUBG MOBILE Esports ecosystem with the news that PUBG MOBILE Global Open (PMGO) will return in 2025 and head to Uzbekistan. This follows a hugely successful debut PMGO in São Paulo, Brazil this April that saw Reject make history to secure the championship title and the lion’s share of the $500,000 USD prize pool. Stay tuned for the excitement of PUBG MOBILE World Cup (PMWC) from July 19th until July 28th!

Also recently announced, PUBG MOBILE Esports has been nominated for ‘Esports Game of the Year’ and ‘Mobile Esports Game of the Year’ at the Esports Awards, taking place in August in Riyadh in partnership with the Esports World Cup. Fans can support PUBG MOBILE by voting now at https://esportsawards.com/vote/.

Download and play PUBG MOBILE for free on the App Store and Google Play Store to try the new content. Stay tuned to PUBG MOBILE’s social channels on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube for more details!

Notes to Editors
*Outside of mainland China

About PUBG MOBILE
PUBG MOBILE is based on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles, and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone. PUBG MOBILE is co-developed by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS of Tencent Games and KRAFTON, Inc.

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