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KRAFTON, INC. TO ACQUIRE UNKNOWN WORLDS, THE DEVELOPERS BEHIND SUBNAUTICA AND NATURAL SELECTION

2021. 10. 29

KRAFTON affirms its commitment to driving the future of content development by adding industry visionaries to its collective of independent video game development studios SANTA MONICA, CALIF. - OCT. 29, 2021 - KRAFTON, Inc., known for its global hit title PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and the upcoming AAA title, The Callisto Protocol, today announced its decision to acquire the creators of Subnautica, Unknown Worlds. This latest decision continues KRAFTON’s expansion strategy of securing and inve

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CHICKENS FLOCK TO PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS WITH UPDATE 14.2

2021. 10. 27

In addition to a series of new in-game weapons and giving players more traversal options when in the “down but not out” state, the update also introduces Chickens that will alert enemies to a player’s position if they sense “fowl” play AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, - October 27, 2021 - When the latest update for KRAFTON, Inc.’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS releases on Nov. 3 for PC and Nov. 11 for consoles, players will be able to test out a few new weapons including the Taego-exclusive

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KRAFTON TO GLOBALLY LAUNCH PUBG: NEW STATE ON NOVEMBER 11

2021. 10. 22

The company has revealed new content plans and anti-cheat measures for its upcoming launch in over 200 countries, in addition to a final test scheduled for October 29-30 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - OCT. 22, 2021 - During its an hour-long PUBG: NEW STATE online showcase, KRAFTON, Inc., the creators of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, announced that PUBG: NEW STATE will officially launch on iOS and Android in more than 200 countries on November 11 following a final Technical Test in 28 countries* fro

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS GET SPOOKY; HALLOWEEN-THEMED UPDATE 14.1 IS NOW LIVE ON CONSOLES

2021. 10. 14

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - Oct.14 - PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 14.1 is now live on console, following the PC Live Servers opening up last week. With this update, players are able to embrace the Halloween spirit early as key areas throughout the Erangel map are now updated with “spooky” decorations. This includes new weather effects - including fog and a unique moon color - which can be found in key points of interest throughout the map. Full 14.1 PC patch notes can be found HERE and

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VIRTUS.PRO WINS PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES 5 EUROPE GRAND FINALS

2021. 10. 04

THE ROSTER FOUGHT OFF COMPETITION FROM 15 OF EUROPE’S BEST SQUADS TO SECURE THE LARGEST SHARE OF THE MORE THAN $250,000 PRIZE POT AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - OCTOBER 4, 2021 - KRAFTON, Inc. recently announced Virtus.pro as the winners of the PCS5 Europe Grand Finals. On Sunday 3 October, the Europe East roster - made up of players Dmytro ‘Perfect1ks’ Dubenyuk, Yaroslav ‘spyrro’ Kuvichko, Kirill ‘Lu’ Lukyanov and Alexander ‘BatulinS’ Batulin - secured $52,000 from the mor

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS BRINGS HALLOWEEN TO THE ERANGEL MAP WITH UPDATE 14.1

2021. 09. 29

The update will also introduce the new Carry gameplay feature, launch a new ranked season, make various improvements to the South Korea-inspired Taego map and more AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - Sept. 29, 2021 - When the latest update for KRAFTON, Inc.’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS releases on Oct. 6 for PC and Oct. 14 for consoles, players will be able to start their trick or treating early as key areas throughout the Erangel map will be decorated in a Halloween theme. New spooky-themed weather effect

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PUBG: NEW STATE SURPASSES 40 MILLION PRE-REGISTRATIONS AS PRE-ORDERS OPEN UP IN INDIA

2021. 09. 16

KRAFTON, Inc. to reveal the game’s official launch date in October Amsterdam, Netherlands - SEPT. 17, 2021 - KRAFTON, Inc., the creators of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, today announced that PUBG: NEW STATE has officially secured more than 40 million pre-registrations* on Google Play and Apple’s App Store following its second successful Alpha Test in 28 countries last month. KRAFTON, Inc. also recently opened pre-orders in India, which contributed to the surge in pre-registrations. T

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS UPDATE 13.2 INTRODUCES NEW SURVIVOR PASS AND GAME MODE

2021. 09. 02

The update also includes a series of updates to the South Korea-inspired Taego map, a new in-game weapon and more AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - Sept. 1, 2021 - When the latest update for KRAFTON, Inc.’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS releases on Sept. 8 for PC and Sept. 16 for consoles, it will introduce the game’s newest Survivor Pass: CRAZY NIGHT, which will run for eight weeks instead of the typical six weeks of recent Survivor Passes. The patch will also add the fan-favorite P90 SMG weapo

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KRAFTON RELEASES “FALL OF TROI,” A PUBG: NEW STATE LORE CINEMATIC VIDEO SET IN THE PUBG UNIVERSE

2021. 08. 31

KRAFTON RELEASES “FALL OF TROI,” A PUBG: NEW STATE LORE CINEMATIC VIDEO SET IN THE PUBG UNIVERSE The company expands the PUBG Universe through its continued investment in narrative-driven entertainment AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - Aug. 31, 2021 - KRAFTON, Inc. today released “Fall of Troi,” a lore-based video that ties directly to the events of PUBG: NEW STATE in the year 2050. “Fall of Troi” is the latest piece of narrative-driven content set in the PUBG Universe, wh

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KRAFTON ANNOUNCES PCS5 EUROPE GRAND FINALS ROSTERS

2021. 08. 30

16 of the region’s top teams will go head-to-head at the premier PUBG Esports event for a share of the more than $250,000 USD prize pot Amsterdam, Netherlands - AUG. 30, 2021 - KRAFTON, Inc.,the creators of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, have announced the 16 rosters who will compete at the PCS5 Europe Grand Finals. The winners of the online tournament will secure the lion’s share of the more than $250,000 prize pot - as well as an automatic qualification spot for the PUBG Global Champion

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