In a significant move for the popular battle royale game, Krafton, the developer of PUBG: Battlegrounds, has announced it will be ending support for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles. The transition will take place on November 13, 2025, with the game becoming exclusive to current-generation hardware: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
The decision was announced during a recent server maintenance, with Krafton citing the need to improve stability and performance. According to the developer, dropping support for the older consoles will allow for more ambitious content updates and reduce memory-related crashes.
Players on PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S can expect a significant performance boost. The game will run at 1440p resolution at 60fps on PlayStation 5, while Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 Pro will support 2160p at 60fps with Dynamic 4K. Xbox Series S will offer players the choice between 1080p at 60fps or 1440p at 30fps.
Existing account data and purchased items will automatically transfer to the new consoles. PS4 users will need to manually download the PS5 version from the PlayStation Store, while Xbox players will receive the upgraded version automatically through Smart Delivery. Krafton has acknowledged that this was a difficult decision, but it is a necessary step for the long-term growth of the game.
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