A lot is going on in the world ofPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Thanks to aPUBGleaker, there may be some more clarity on the future of the franchise and what to expect moving forward.PUBG 2is reportedly still a thing that is set to arrive in 2022, and meanwhile the newly announcedPUBG: New Stateis an entirely separate mobile-only experience.
PUBG: New Statewas just announceda few days ago as an Android and iOS exclusive. The game is set in 2051, and its trailer looks rather impressive, perhaps a bit beyond the prototypical mobile game. Because of this, some fans were confused as to whether or notPUBG: New Stateis technicallyPUBG 2, and if the game would be headed to consoles and PC as a result. However, based on leaks it appears thatPUBG: New Stateis a mobile-exclusive title while the true sequel toPUBGis headed to consoles and PC next year.
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PlayerIGN on Twitter is a leaker for games likePUBGandValorant,and he recently spilled the beans on details aboutPUBG: New Stateas well as the true sequel to the originalPUBG.According to PlayerIGN,PUBG 2is currently in development for console, PC, and mobile, and the game and will support cross-platform play. Recently thedeveloper ofPUBGasked fans what features they would like to see in the game, so perhaps it is planning to implement some of those elements into the sequel.
PlayerIGN also did some digging and found thatPUBG: New Stateis a mobile-exclusive with futuristic weapons, a brand-new map, and more. New Stateis set to launch later this year, and while the messaging may be a bit confusing,PUBG, PUBG: New State,andPUBG 2seem to be three separate entities.PUBG Mobiledoes receive constant updates, butNew Statelooks to be a giant step beyond a simple update.
All of this is ambitious for PUBG Corp. While the battle royale genre was not necessarily started withPUBG,the mode very much blew up in popularity with that game and was the entry point for many. However, other games likeFortnite,Apex Legends, andCall of Duty: Warzonetook over in terms of popularity. Now PUBG Corp. seems to be putting things in place to make sure thatPUBGis not left in the dust by thebest battle royale gamesout there. If the developer plays its cards right, a proper sequel that brings the game more in line with modern mechanics, along with a great mobile experience, could catapultPUBGback into glory.
PUBG: New Statereleases on Android and iOS devices in 2021.PUBG 2is rumored to be in development.
