Today, Krafton unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for PUBG's future in 2025, signaling ambitious plans that could have significant implications for the mobile version of the game. Key highlights include transitioning to Unreal Engine 5, targeting current-generation consoles, and forging more high-profile collaborations. However, the aspect that particularly catches our attention for mobile gamers is the mention of a "unified experience" across different modes.
While this unified experience currently refers to the various modes within PUBG itself, it's not far-fetched to speculate that Krafton might be laying the groundwork for something even more expansive. This could potentially mean a merging of the PC and mobile versions or the introduction of crossplay-compatible modes in the future.
Enter the battlegroundsAn interesting trend highlighted in the roadmap is the increased emphasis on user-generated content (UGC). PUBG Mobile's World of Wonder mode has already embraced UGC, and this focus seems to be intensifying with plans for a PUBG UGC project that would facilitate content sharing among players. This aligns closely with strategies seen in competitors like Fortnite, suggesting potential future developments in PUBG Mobile.
The roadmap hints at a possible convergence of PUBG and PUBG Mobile, though currently, these are just speculative connections. Nonetheless, the roadmap paints a picture of significant advancements for PUBG, and it's reasonable to anticipate that some of these developments will trickle down to PUBG Mobile in 2025.
A major challenge to watch will be the adoption of Unreal Engine 5. If PUBG transitions to this new engine, PUBG Mobile would likely need to follow, which could be a complex undertaking but also a step toward a more unified gaming experience across platforms.
