PUBG MOBILE REVEALS 1.0 VERSION CLOSURE AND THE LARGEST GLOBAL MOBILE ESPORTS EVENT PUBG MOBILE GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP
PUBG MOBILE, the international mobile gaming phenomenon just announced the arrival of its new era with the upcoming launch of 1.0 version with huge updates on September 8, and the largest global tournament for mobile esports in the world PUBG MOBILE Global Championship with a grand prize pool of $ 2M USD beginning November
LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 24, 2020: PUBG MOBILE today launches an announcement of a new era, including the highly anticipated 1.0 version with huge updates, and the largest global mobile esports event in the world, the PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC) . After nearly three years of success as one of the most popular mobile games in the world, PUBG MOBILE will launch on September 8 1.0 version with new tech, new UX, new gameplay features and more to deliver the realistic tactical gaming experience on mobile. PMGC Season Zero will kick off in early November, inviting pro teams from all regions, including the Americas, Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, China, to compete for the highest $ 2M USD prize pool in PUBG MOBILE esports history, and to be awarded the inaugural PUBG MOBILE Global Champions. Qualcomm Technologies, the world’s leading innovator for wireless technology and a driving force behind the development, launch and expansion of 5G and mobile gaming innovation, is the official title sponsor of PMGC.
PUBG MOBILE was first launched in 2018 and has since reached more than 600M downloads and 50 Million daily active players worldwide (excluding Chinese mainland). After the incredible success of the game, and a constant growth of player base, PUBG MOBILE continues to innovate and improve gameplay experiences for players. With the launch of the 1.0 version on September 8th, in addition to a highly anticipated surprise that will be revealed soon, PUBG MOBILE will be completely updated for launch to offer the most authentic and immersive experience on mobile.
Going into more detail than ever before about what fans can expect from the 1.0 launch, new technologies have been adopted in version 1.0 to completely upgrade the quality of the game. Improvements have been made to the players’ characters, including main Lobby lights and environments, as well as the iconic environments. Particles, smoke, air explosions, snout flashes, and the addition of interaction of scope make each shot more realistic. Parachuting, sprinting, throwing and other important actions are also optimized for the most immersive Battle Royale experience. Upgrades to lighting systems and quality of texture bring vegetation, air and water to life. Models and texture quality are also improved to deliver a more realistic feel and high quality experience.
To give players a more concise and intuitive control experience, PUBG MOBILE’s user interface and interactive experiences have also been completely redesigned, with enhanced interactions, visuals, motions and sound effects qualities. The interface has been tweaked to make it easy on the eyes while adding some visual technology elements. The colors of Dawn Cyan, smoke gray, hope white and victory yellow were chosen to give the players the design concepts of the morning, from the newborn to failure, and from the glory to a breakthrough eureka moment.
To make it easier for players to find what they want, and give them more refined and upgraded controls, the innovative multi-screen switching mode exclusively for PUBG MOBILE will be launched. The existing features will be more organized in display. Games, community and purchases are separated into 3 different spaces, allowing quick and easy access for players, creating a simple and clean interface, and helping players find their required features quickly. In addition, players can customize their own layout, for more convenient operations and user experience.
“We want to thank each and every one of our players for taking part in our journey to the 1.0 launch. Through the design and development process, we have committed to preserving the iconic PUBG MOBILE IP and style, while continuing to innovate for the ultimate providing experience for mobile devices, “said a spokesman for PUBG MOBILE.” While this is the 1.0 launch, this is by no means the end of development. The new era of PUBG MOBILE is a new beginning, and we have so many more exciting updates for fans that we will be sharing soon. “
In addition to the groundbreaking 1.0 version reveal, PUBG MOBILE esports goes to the next level with the announcement of PUBG MOBILE World League (PMWL) and world championship combined in one epic event, the largest global mobile esports tournament PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC). PMGC’s Season Z will kick off in late November and top pro teams from all regions including Americas, Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, China will be crowned in an epic battle for the Global Champions crown and lion share assuming $ 2M. Due to the worldwide pandemic, an audience on the web may not be possible for PMGC Season Zero, but if it is safe to do so, the League will start at the end of November, taking place across multiple studios.
This year, PUBG MOBILE completed the structure for its global esports program for the year. The program now supports players of all levels, from amateur to semi-pro and pro in multiple countries and regions, providing a clear path to becoming a sports star. At the base for each player, such as National and Championship Championships and various 3rd party events held in many countries, more will come in more countries. For semi-pro players, the PUBG MOBILE Club Open (PMCO) this year has 16 regions with more than 150 countries. The total combined registrations of Spring and Fall reached more than 120k, more and more players participated to enjoy the excitement of PUBG MOBILE esports leagues.
The robust esports ecosystem saw the PUBG MOBILE Pro League (PMPL) introduced to add an extra pro layer of competition. There are PMPLs hosting in 7 regions with a total of 152 participating teams and a groundbreaking success of more than 28M total hours viewed. In July and August, the brand new PUBG MOBILE World League (PMWL) Season Zero 40 teams in the East and West League showed their best skills during this great competition. The peak peak audience reached more than 1.1M views, the total hours visited peaked at more than 40M hours, breaking the record as the largest viewership to date in PUBG MOBILE esports. According to Esports Charts, PUBG MOBILE World League 2020 East has become the most popular single event online.
“After the success of PUBG MOBILE World League Season Zero, we knew we had to come up with an idea to raise the bar even higher and make something truly exceptional to close the first year of our new esports program,” said James Yang, Director of PUBG MOBILE Global Esports. “2020 has been a great challenge for everyone, and we hope to bring positive and encouragement to the world through gaming and esports. We wanted to invite more regions than ever before to create a spectacular, highly competitive event for players and the community to enjoy all over the world. ”
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About PUBG MOBILE:
PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’s BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players fall parachute on a remote island to fight in a show-take-all-showdown. Players must locate and locate their own weapons, cars, and supplies, defeating each player in a visually and tactically rich battlefield that forces players into a shrinking game zone.
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PUBG MOBILE is available for free download in the App Store and Google Play.
