The PUBG universe is expanding with a new mobile title for iOS and Android called PUBG: new condition, which catapults the battle royale in time for a more futuristic take on the massive multiplayer genre.
Set in 2051, PUBG: New condition takes place years after the current PUBG games (set in roughly modern times) on a new map called Troi and promises a whole host of weapons and vehicles in the near future, such as drones and deployable combat shields. Based on the early images, it is a similar atmosphere to that of fellow shooters Duty‘s semi-futuristic military technology from games like Black Ops 3 and 4
The new game will also delve deeper into the overalls’ history PUBG universe, which is apparently something that surprisingly exists for a game whose most notable cultural significance is the use of a cast iron skillet as a weapon. What the time jump will mean for loved one PUBG however, characters like Lunchmeat will have to wait for the game to release.
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New state also promises to shake up the formula for it PUBG games, with in-game weapon customization options that allow players to customize their weapons within a match in a manner similar to Apex Legends‘weapon attachments.
New state marks the third battle royale game under the PUBG umbrella – though, unlike its mobile cousin PUBG Mobile PUBG: New condition is being developed by PUBG Studio, the company behind it PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the PC and console version of the original game.PUBG Mobile is actually a separate title developed by Chinese tech giant Tencent.) And despite the title’s mobile nature, PUBG Studio makes great promises of “ultra-realistic graphics that push the boundaries of mobile gaming.”
PUBG: New condition will be available on Android and iOS later in 2021, with alpha testing also for later this year.