Later this yr, PUBG: Battlegrounds will finish help on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One after eight years of service because the builders give attention to enhancing the sport on current-gen {hardware}.
On August 13, the event studio behind the extraordinarily widespread on-line battle royale sport PUBG: Battlegrounds introduced that the multiplayer shooter will now not be playable on PS4 or Xbox One after November 13. The primary console port of PUBG arrived in late 2017 on Xbox One and was adopted by a PS4 port the following yr. In line with the workforce behind PUBG, sharing this information with gamers “weighs closely on” the workforce.
“This was not a call made calmly,” stated the PUBG workforce in a weblog submit sharing the information. “It comes after lengthy and cautious consideration, in pursuit of the continued progress and long-term way forward for PUBG Console. We kindly ask in your understanding.”
The devs declare the explanation for ending help on PS4 and Xbox One after practically a decade comes all the way down to the workforce wanting to enhance the sport’s efficiency, visuals, and stability on console. The workforce additionally is aware of gamers have lengthy handled the sport crashing and hope this new model of PUBG on Xbox Collection X/S and PS5 received’t collapse as usually.
Gamers on PS4 and Xbox One ought to be capable of log into a brand new console and discover all of their account progress and bought objects ready for them. PS5 customers should obtain a brand new model of PUBG. In the meantime, on Xbox, the sport might be up to date mechanically by way of Sensible Supply. The brand new model of PUBG will help 60FPS on all platforms, together with Xbox Collection S, although at a decrease decision on that machine. (Gamers on Xbox’s weaker console can choose a top quality mode that runs at 30FPS as nicely.)
“This transition to current-gen consoles is just not solely geared toward offering a extra secure surroundings, but in addition at making ready for bigger updates sooner or later,” stated the devs. “It marks an necessary step ahead for the long-term progress of PUBG Console, and can permit us to reply extra swiftly to the evolving wants of the console ecosystem. We sincerely thanks in your continued curiosity and help in PUBG Console, and we stay dedicated to offering you with the absolute best gameplay expertise going ahead.”
