It’s finally happened… sort of. Soon you’ll be able to play PUBG on PC for free – although it’ll be a pared-down version of the original game, and a standalone product in its own right. Close enough.
Originally known as PUBG Project Thai, PUBG Lite is a low-spec version of PUBG that allows players with basic PCs and laptops to access the game. It was first trialled in Thailand, before rolling out to South East Asian countries along with Brazil and Turkey earlier this year.
PUBG Lite’s open beta is now being released on a more global scale, however, with 52 other countries gaining access on 10th October – including the UK, Germany, France and many other European states. Still no USA though – sorry Americans.
Pre-registration for the adaptation has already begun, and signing up before 6am on 8th October will get you free M416 and AKM weapon skins. If you’re super keen, you can download the launcher over here.
Apart from the lower hardware requirements, PUBG Lite apparently offers the same core experience as the full-fat version, although it does come with a unique 4v4 mode (four squads of four players, if you were wondering). The description says this will take place in a “deserted warehouse surrounded by old shipping containers and vehicles, allowing each of the teams the chance to skillfully outmaneuver each other on their quest to become the first squad with 40 eliminations”. Shipping containers and vehicles? Sounds like PUBG.