PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Mobile, or PUBG Mobile, has maintained a devoted fan base throughout its existence. PUBG Mobile's user-centric game features, upcoming partnerships, and thriving community of gamers contribute to the game's reputation as one of the first and best battle royale games available, not just for veterans but also for newcomers.
With significant game accolades such as the highest-grossing game of 2020 with USD 2.6 billion (over PHP 133 billion in revenue) and the 2018 Golden Joystick Awards Mobile Game of the Year winner, new gamers have jumped in to try PUBG Mobile for themselves. However, its robust features and content frequently confuse newcomers about where to begin, how to maximize their gaming experience, and why they should embark on a gaming journey with the battle royale shooter game.
Newbie-Friendly Features and Updates
PUBG Mobile features an engaging step-by-step tutorial covering all of the game's essential controls inside the combat zone, as well as generous rewards for completion. Additionally, it includes features that assist PUBG Mobile newcomers in adjusting in-game and increasing their survivability on the battlefield following the tutorial phase.
One of those features is the Recall Tower. It is included in the new Aftermath classic mode map and provides players with another chance at survival. Teammates knocked down in the water now have a chance to be revived rather than being immediately eliminated from the battle.
Moreover, PUBG Mobile has separated Ranked and Unranked modes. Prior to the update, players earned or lost rank points based on their performance in each match, which determined their overall leaderboard placement. With the Unranked option, players can improve their skills and grind for levels and rewards without fear of being demoted or impeding others' advancement.
Despite debates over its impact on the game, the newly implemented rank restriction prevents new players from being shot down in every lobby by veterans.
Collaboration with Fan Favorites
PUBG Mobile distinguishes itself from competitors by bringing exciting collaborations to their growing community fanbase spanning music, sports, film, and even automotive, all while delivering an optimal gaming experience and proactive support for fan favorites.
The game collaborated with Spider-Man: No Way Home, allowing gamers to swing through the combat zone wearing a Spider-Man tracksuit, and pitted Godzilla and Kong against Mechagodzilla in the game's first-ever Player vs. Environment (PvE) mode, Titans: Last Stand.
PUBG Mobile's previous explosive collaborations include the Korean global girl group BLACKPINK; British-Norwegian DJ, record producer, and YouTuber Alan Walker; automotive firm Tesla; League of Legends' Arcane; and the classic anime title Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
PUBG Mobile's most recent partnership is with Jujutsu Kaisen, the famous Japanese adventure manga series written and illustrated by Gege Akutami. The crossover lets players interact with and play as their favorite characters Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, and Satoru Gojo via in-game Cosplay Sets. Additionally, it introduces 'Cursed Corpse Grenades,' which summon 'Boss Cursed Corpses,' which, when defeated, drop supplies.
PUBG Mobile's Philippine community, in particular, appears to be quite fond of the Cursed Corpse Grenades. Since the collaboration's official launch, Filipino gamers have shared hundreds of amusing and clever videos and photos on various social media platforms, demonstrating how much they enjoy using them for witty and hilarious tactics.
Further, 'Cursed Object Crates' containing 'Sealed Sukuna Fingers,' the anime's most recognizable object, can be found throughout Erangel's Ranked Theme mode. Collecting Sealed Sukuna Fingers entitles players to rewards and special achievements.
A Solid Mobile Community
PUBG Mobile has enabled new and veteran players to connect outside of the official game on social media platforms, fostering the growth and development of an even tighter-knit community. This becomes even more advantageous with the new 8v8 Team Deathmatch special game mode, which introduces entirely new team chemistry compared to the standard 4-man squad modes. Faster and more action-packed than other modes, it forces combatants to connect, cooperate, and communicate more deeply with their allies in order to score 80 kills against other groups on the new Santorini map.
Conclusion
Best known as a pioneer of the Battle Royale genre, the game's consistent bug and error fixes, improved performance and graphics, and engaging community content solidifies it as a must-try for both experienced and novice gamers.
Even if you're just getting started, PUBG Mobile ensures you'll have the best time mowing down hundreds of opponents armed to the teeth.
