PUBG has introduced it’ll ditch assist for the getting old PlayStation 4 and Xbox One starting this November, following eight years of service.
The veteran battle royale sport beforehand mentioned it could transition its console model to supporting simply the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Sequence X/S later this 12 months. Now, we all know when.
In a press release to the sport’s playerbase, the sport’s growth staff mentioned this determination “weighs closely” after so a few years, however was now a “crucial step” so as to higher assist the sport’s PS5 and Xbox Sequence X/S builds, and guarantee they weren’t being held again any additional.
“This shift is a crucial step towards aligning PUBG Console with current-gen consoles,” the sport’s growth staff wrote as we speak. “To offer our gamers with a extra secure gameplay atmosphere on console and guarantee a smoother, extra seamless expertise with future updates, we have determined to transition to current-gen consoles.
“Following this transition, console gamers will see improved visuals and extra secure body charges. As well as, we count on to cut back ongoing crash points by memory-related optimizations. As a part of this transition, we shall be ending assist for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.”
PUBG will stay downloadable and playable on PS4 and Xbox One till November 13, 2025, after which it’ll not be accessible. Account particulars and bought gadgets shall be preserved, nevertheless, if gamers log in on a PS5 or Xbox Sequence X/S in future.
After this time, Xbox Sequence S supported specs will supply 1080p/1440p at both 60fps or 30fps, whereas PlayStation 5 specs shall be 1440p and 60fps. Xbox Sequence X and PS5 Professional specs shall be 2160p and 60fps. Nonetheless, regardless of the enhancements on supply for newer consoles, it is clear there’s some nostalgia for Sony and Microsoft’s older machines.
“It weighs closely on us to ship this information to our console gamers who’ve loved PUBG on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for thus a few years,” the event staff continued. “We nonetheless vividly keep in mind the epic battles, the heart-stopping moments, and the camaraderie that introduced us collectively. We’re deeply grateful for each second you’ve got spent with us over the previous eight years.
“This was not a call made frivolously. It comes after lengthy and cautious consideration, in pursuit of the continued progress and long-term way forward for PUBG Console.”
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