Today, Krafton unveiled an ambitious roadmap for PUBG in 2025, hinting at significant developments that could impact the mobile version as well. The plan includes transitioning to Unreal Engine 5, targeting current-gen consoles, and forging more high-profile collaborations. However, the most intriguing aspect for mobile gamers is the mention of a "unified experience" across different modes of PUBG.
This roadmap, while primarily focused on the main PUBG game, also touches on updates that have already been introduced to PUBG Mobile, such as the new Rondo map. The emphasis on a "unified experience" suggests a possible future where the console and mobile versions might converge more closely, perhaps through crossplay-compatible modes or even a full integration.
Enter the battlegroundsThe roadmap also highlights a stronger focus on user-generated content (UGC), similar to what we've seen with the World of Wonder mode on mobile. Krafton's plans to launch a PUBG UGC project that enables content sharing among players echo the approach taken by competitors like Fortnite. This push towards UGC could lead to richer, more diverse gameplay experiences on mobile.
While it's speculative at this point, the possibility of a fusion between the console and mobile versions of PUBG seems plausible. The roadmap indicates a significant push forward for PUBG, and it's likely that PUBG Mobile will see similar advancements in 2025.
A potential hurdle in this vision is the adoption of Unreal Engine 5. If PUBG transitions to this new engine, PUBG Mobile would likely need to follow, which could present technical challenges but also open up exciting new possibilities for the game's future.
