PUBG 2025 Roadmap: What's Next for Mobile?

Today, Krafton unveiled an ambitious roadmap for PUBG in 2025, which includes transitioning to Unreal Engine 5, targeting current-gen consoles, and fostering more high-profile collaborations. While this roadmap primarily focuses on the main PUBG game, it has significant implications for PUBG Mobile as well.

One of the key highlights from the roadmap is the emphasis on a "unified experience" across different modes of PUBG. Although this currently applies to the various modes within the main game, it's not a stretch to think this could extend to a more cohesive experience between PUBG and PUBG Mobile. The potential for crossplay-compatible modes or even a full integration of the two versions is an exciting prospect that could redefine how players interact across platforms.

Enter the battlegroundsThe roadmap also underscores a stronger commitment to user-generated content (UGC), which has been a notable feature in PUBG Mobile's World of Wonder mode. Krafton's plan to launch a UGC project that allows content sharing among players mirrors the successful UGC strategies seen in competitors like Fortnite. This focus on UGC could lead to richer, more varied gameplay experiences on mobile, further blurring the lines between the two versions of PUBG.

The possibility of a fusion between PUBG and PUBG Mobile is still speculative, but the roadmap's direction suggests that Krafton is aiming for a more integrated future. The major challenge, however, lies in the planned shift to Unreal Engine 5. If PUBG adopts this new engine, PUBG Mobile would likely need to follow, which could be a significant undertaking given the technical differences between mobile and console/PC platforms.

In summary, the 2025 roadmap for PUBG signals a bold step forward, with potential benefits and challenges for PUBG Mobile. As we move closer to 2025, it will be fascinating to see how these plans unfold and what they mean for the future of mobile gaming in the PUBG universe.