PUBG Mobile is a free-to-play battle royale shooter developed by Krafton and Tencent's Lightspeed Studios. Up to 100 players parachute onto an island, scavenge weapons and gear, and fight to be the last one standing as a shrinking safe zone forces encounters. Available on iOS and Android with cross-platform support, PUBG Mobile has surpassed one billion cumulative downloads since its 2018 launch.
PUBG Mobile is a free-to-play battle royale shooter developed by Krafton in partnership with Tencent's Lightspeed Studios. Originally released on March 19, 2018, it brought the full PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds experience to iOS and Android devices.
Up to 100 players parachute onto a large map, scavenge weapons, armour, and supplies, then fight to be the last player or squad standing as a shrinking safe zone forces everyone closer together. The game has surpassed one billion cumulative downloads worldwide and remains one of the highest-grossing mobile titles ever released.
Each Classic match begins with all players aboard a plane that flies across the map. You choose when to jump, freefall to a location, and land with nothing. From there, you loot buildings for firearms, attachments, healing items, grenades, and armour.
A blue circle marks the playable zone, and it shrinks at set intervals throughout the match. Anyone outside the circle takes increasing damage over time. This mechanic forces players into smaller areas, guaranteeing confrontations as the match progresses.
Gunplay uses a realistic ballistic model with bullet drop, travel time, and recoil patterns that vary by weapon. Mastering recoil control, peeking, and positioning is what separates casual players from competitive ones.
PUBG Mobile features multiple maps, each with a distinct size, terrain, and pace:
Classic mode is the core experience, available in Solo (1 player), Duo (2 players), and Squad (4 players) configurations. Each mode uses standard battle royale rules with 100 players per match.
Arcade modes rotate regularly and include options like War (respawn-based team deathmatch on a small circle), Quick Match (faster looting and smaller zones), and Sniper Training (snipers and DMRs only).
Team Deathmatch and Arena modes provide respawn-based combat for players who want action without the looting phase. Payload mode adds heavy weapons, helicopters, and the ability to recall eliminated teammates.
The weapon pool includes assault rifles (M416, AKM, M762), submachine guns (UZI, UMP45), sniper rifles (AWM, Kar98k, M24), designated marksman rifles (Mini 14, SKS), shotguns, pistols, and melee weapons.
Attachments such as scopes, grips, compensators, and extended magazines modify weapon handling. Armour comes in three levels, with Level 3 helmets and vests offering the highest damage reduction. Backpacks determine carry capacity, and vehicles provide fast rotation across the map.
Each season lasts roughly two months and introduces a Royale Pass (battle pass) with free and premium reward tracks. Rewards include outfits, weapon skins, emotes, frames, and UC (Unknown Cash) vouchers.
Seasonal rank resets place all players back into lower tiers, and climbing through Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crown, Ace, and Conqueror defines your competitive progression. Conqueror is reserved for the top 500 players in each server region.
PUBG Mobile has one of the largest mobile esports ecosystems globally. The PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) is the premier annual tournament with multi-million dollar prize pools.
Regional leagues include the PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL) operating across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. The PUBG Mobile World Invitational (PMWI) and other mid-season events fill the competitive calendar throughout the year.
PUBG Mobile defined the mobile battle royale genre when it launched and has maintained its position through consistent updates, a massive global player base, and a competitive scene that rivals PC esports in prize money and viewership.
The game runs on a wide range of devices, from budget Android phones to flagship models with 90fps support. Krafton continues to add new maps, weapons, collaborations, and seasonal content to keep the experience fresh. For players who want a skill-based, tactical battle royale on mobile, PUBG Mobile remains the benchmark.