PUBG: Battlegrounds
by PUBG Corp · published by Bluehole Studio
Released December 20, 2017 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
About PUBG: Battlegrounds
PUBG: Battlegrounds is a battle royale shooter that pits 100 players against each other in a struggle for survival. Gather supplies and outwit your opponents to become the last person standing.
PLAYERUNKNOWN, aka Brendan Greene, is a pioneer of the battle royale genre and the creator of the battle royale game modes in the ARMA series and H1Z1: King of the Kill. At PUBG Corp., Greene is working with a veteran team of developers to make PUBG into the world's premiere battle royale experience.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
PUBG: Battlegrounds FAQ
When did PUBG: Battlegrounds come out?
PUBG: Battlegrounds was released on December 20, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is PUBG: Battlegrounds on PlayStation 5?
Yes. PUBG: Battlegrounds launched on PlayStation 5 on November 13, 2025.
Is PUBG: Battlegrounds on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. PUBG: Battlegrounds launched on Xbox Series X|S on November 13, 2025.
Is PUBG: Battlegrounds on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. PUBG: Battlegrounds has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making PUBG: Battlegrounds?
PUBG: Battlegrounds is developed by PUBG Corp and published by Bluehole Studio and Microsoft Studios.
Is PUBG: Battlegrounds multiplayer?
Yes. PUBG: Battlegrounds supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and battle royale.
Is PUBG: Battlegrounds free to play?
Yes, PUBG: Battlegrounds is free to play on Steam.
Is PUBG: Battlegrounds good?
Steam players rate it "Mixed" — 61% of 2,749,347 reviews are positive. Critics average 75/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for PUBG: Battlegrounds?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our PUBG: Battlegrounds system requirements page.
