Since its launch more than two years ago, PUBG Mobile has grown into one of the biggest mobile games today. This growth continues with a widespread 1.0 update that heralds a "new era of gaming" and a new cycle for esports, the game's creators announced Monday in a live stream.
The update drops on September 8. Meanwhile, the creators of PUBG Mobile have revealed some details of what players can expect. PUBG Mobile 1.0 will see improved graphics for more realistic gameplay that the creators have called "unprecedented" for a mobile game. This includes character upgrades, the addition of particles, smoke, mouth flares, air blasts, shading, lighting, and new details in environments. UX updates include a new interactive lobby. The social functions, games and the store are organized on pages accessible from the lobby in a "simple and clean" interface.
The livestream was silent on the details of the new game; But he promised a "mystery surprise" that would remain a secret until the update was released.
When it comes to esports, PUBG Mobile will combine the current World League and World Championship into one "mega event," said James Yang, director of PUBG Mobile Global Esports. Professional teams from regions around the world will compete in the PUBG Mobile World Championship, which takes place in November. Yang said that due to coronavirus conditions affecting the unprecedented nature of the tournament, he called this season "Season Zero." The prize pool is worth $ 2 million, the largest amount PUBG Mobile has ever paid.
PUBG Mobile made $ 1.3 billion in 2019, according to data from Sensor Tower. Many companies have been affected by the pandemic this year, but the games are still being sold. Playerunknown's Battlegrounds is more competitive than ever and is losing ground on PC and consoles, thanks to the rise of other Battle Royale games like Fortnite. Given this competition, plus Fortnite creator Epic Games' current merger with Apple and Google, PUBG Mobile may be in a position to continue to do well.
The update drops on September 8. Meanwhile, the creators of PUBG Mobile have revealed some details of what players can expect. PUBG Mobile 1.0 will see improved graphics for more realistic gameplay that the creators have called "unprecedented" for a mobile game. This includes character upgrades, the addition of particles, smoke, mouth flares, air blasts, shading, lighting, and new details in environments. UX updates include a new interactive lobby. The social functions, games and the store are organized on pages accessible from the lobby in a "simple and clean" interface.
The livestream was silent on the details of the new game; But he promised a "mystery surprise" that would remain a secret until the update was released.
When it comes to esports, PUBG Mobile will combine the current World League and World Championship into one "mega event," said James Yang, director of PUBG Mobile Global Esports. Professional teams from regions around the world will compete in the PUBG Mobile World Championship, which takes place in November. Yang said that due to coronavirus conditions affecting the unprecedented nature of the tournament, he called this season "Season Zero." The prize pool is worth $ 2 million, the largest amount PUBG Mobile has ever paid.
PUBG Mobile made $ 1.3 billion in 2019, according to data from Sensor Tower. Many companies have been affected by the pandemic this year, but the games are still being sold. Playerunknown's Battlegrounds is more competitive than ever and is losing ground on PC and consoles, thanks to the rise of other Battle Royale games like Fortnite. Given this competition, plus Fortnite creator Epic Games' current merger with Apple and Google, PUBG Mobile may be in a position to continue to do well.
