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PUBG: NEW STATE iOS PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN ON THE APP STORE

2021. 08. 19

iOS users can now prepare to drop into the latest battle royale game from KRAFTON, which is set to launch later this year AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - AUG. 19, 2021 - KRAFTON, Inc., the creators of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, today announced that PUBG: NEW STATE pre-orders are now open for iOS users through The App Store. Anyone who pre-registers for the upcoming free-to-play mobile experience will receive a free and permanent limited-edition in-game vehicle skin when the game officially launche

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS UPDATE 13.1 OUT NOW ON PC & CONSOLES

2021. 08. 12

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - AUG. 12, 2021 - PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 13.1 is here and brings with it a series of updates to the recently released TAEGO map, including the introduction of plane Emergency Landings at the start of some matches. When flying players over the map, there are times when the plane engine will explode and will be forced to make an emergency landing. If players decide to not jump before the plane lands, they will start the match with 50 percent HP. Update 13.1 is ava

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KRAFTON ANNOUNCES PUBG CONTINENTAL SERIES 5 DETAILS, INCLUDING ITS $1,000,000 TOTAL PRIZE POOL

2021. 08. 11

The next premier esports event from the makers of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS consists of regional tournaments across Europe, Americas, Asia and Asia-Pacific AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - AUG. 11, 2021 - KRAFTON, Inc., the creators of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, today announced details around its next premier esports event, PUBG Continental Series 5 (PCS5). PCS5 consists of four regional tournaments across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Asia-Pacific. Sixteen teams from each region will compete for their

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NEW PLAYERS CAN DROP INTO PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS FOR FREE DURING A ONE WEEK PROMOTION NOW THROUGH AUG. 16

2021. 08. 10

Players on Steam can see if they have what it takes to survive the Battlegrounds at no cost for the next week AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – AUG. 10, 2021 – KRAFTON, Inc. today announced that PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is celebrating the end of Summer by hosting a Free Play Week, during which players can experience the full game completely free on PC. Free Play Week is running now through Aug. 16 on Steam. Players new to the game will have complete access to the game and can play the latest u

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KRAFTON, INC. ANNOUNCES A SECOND PUBG: NEW STATE ALPHA TEST FOR ASIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, TURKEY AND EGYPT

2021. 08. 09

The test will take place across 28 regions from Aug. 27 through Aug. 29 as pre-registration for the game surpasses 25 million on the Google Play Store Pre-Orders on Apple’s App Store to open at the end of August AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - AUG. 9, 2021 - KRAFTON, Inc. today announced it will conduct a second PUBG: NEW STATE Alpha Test for Android and iOS users across Asia, the Middle East, Turkey and Egypt. The second Alpha Test will take place Aug. 27-29. The compan

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Castle Craft: World War Starts Pre-Registration on the Google Play Store

2021. 08. 06

RisingWings’ Real-Time Strategy Mobile Game to launch globally this year Seoul, 6th Aug 2021 – RisingWings, a subsidiary of KRAFTON, Inc., today announced that pre-registration for Castle Craft: World War is officially open. Players can now pre-register for the game on the Google Play Store prior to its global launch later this year. The game will also be available for pre-registration on the App Store soon. Castle Craft: World War is a mobile real-time strategy game where players

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SQUAD UP WITH BLACKPINK AND KRAFTON TO DROP INTO PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

2021. 08. 04

The world-renowned girl group brings their signature style to the Battlegrounds AMSTERDAM, NL – AUG. 4, 2021 – KRAFTON, Inc. today detailed its PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS collaboration with BLACKPINK, the world-renowned girl group. This partnership includes an in-game event and thematic elements that can be found throughout certain maps and a series of BLACKPINK-themed in-game items. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS X BLACKPINK DETAILS BLACKPINK Collaboration Event - From Aug. 18 through S

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THUNDER TIER ONE TEAM TO HOST GAMEPLAY PREVIEW BRAVO

2021. 07. 28

New and updated game modes and campaign missions will be available to play on 29 July 2021 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – 27 July, 2021 – The Thunder Tier One team has announced the title is available to play in an exclusive Gameplay Preview Bravo offering two brand new game modes as well as a new campaign mission. The preview will take place from Thursday 29 July 11:00 CEST / 02:00 PDT / 18:00 KT until Sunday 1 August 18:00 CEST / 09:00 PDT / 01:00 KT. Places are limited, and if players wis

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KRAFTON, INC. PARTNERS WITH ADI SHANKAR TO CREATE AND SHOWRUN A PUBG ANIMATED PROJECT

2021. 07. 21

Geek Auteur and Tastemaker Adi Shankar Joins the Battlegrounds to Expand its Universe and Create an Animated Project Based on the PUBG IP. KRAFTON, Inc., responsible for entertainment properties such as PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, today announced that it has signed Adi Shankar to create and showrun an upcoming animated project based on the hit franchise. One of the most innovative content creators in Hollywood today and a geek culture visionary, Shankar’s credits include the smash hit

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KRAFTON, INC. SQUADS UP WITH SOCCER SENSATION, SON HEUNG-MIN, IN PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

2021. 07. 19

From Scoring Goals to Winning Chicken Dinners, the Biggest Korean Soccer Player and Veteran PUBG Survivor Partners with the Biggest Korean Game AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – JULY 19, 2021 – KRAFTON, Inc. today detailed its PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS collaboration with Tottenham Hotspur F.C. player and captain of the South Korean national team, Son Heung-min. The collaboration, which runs from July through October, includes an in-game event and the opportunity for players to earn or purchase

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