PUBG Ends Support for PS4, Xbox One, Transitions to Current-Gen Consoles
Here’s something that might dampen your mood if you’re a battle royale gamer, the original genre kickstarter, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or more commonly known as PUBG, is leaving last-gen consoles behind for good later this year.
The studio announced that the game will transition from PS4 and Xbox One, to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S this November, and for those wondering, yes, your accounts will carry over.
Not only that, but the studio also highlighted some of the key enhancements headed to console gamers once the game’s native current-gen versions are out.
PUBG Dropping Last-Gen and Will Feature Graphical Enhancements With Native Current-Gen Console Versions
The end of service will start on November 13, 2025 for both PS4 and Xbox One. Moving forward after this time, the console versions supported will only be on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
According to PUBG Studios, the shift “is a necessary step toward aligning PUBG Console with current-gen consoles. To provide our players with a more stable gameplay environment on console and ensure a smoother, more seamless experience with future updates, we’ve decided to transition to current-gen consoles. Following this transition, console players will see improved visuals and more stable frame rates. In addition, we expect to reduce ongoing crash issues through memory-related optimizations.”
End of Support for PS4 and Xbox One / Transition to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Transition Schedule
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During the live server maintenance on November 13, 2025
Important Notes
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After the live server maintenance on November 13, PUBG Console will only be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS will no longer be downloadable or playable on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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Your existing account data and purchased items will be securely preserved. You can log in on a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S at any time after the transition and continue playing with your existing account—no separate transfer process required.
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PlayStation users will need to download the PS5 version of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS from the PlayStation Store after November 13 in order to continue playing. Xbox users who already have the game installed will receive the current-gen version automatically via Smart Delivery starting November 13.
Supported Specs After Transition to Current-Gen Consoles
Following the transition of PUBG Console to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 13, the supported specifications will be as follows:
| Xbox Series S | Xbox Series X | PlayStation 5 | PlayStation 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Resolution |
1080p / 1440p |
2160p |
1440p |
2160p |
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FPS |
60fps / 30fps |
60fps |
60fps |
60fps |
While this is bad news for current-gen gamers, I can’t say it’s not something we weren’t expecting. Chances are, more multiplayer games will do the same in the coming months, as more and more developers capitalize on the current-gen hardware’s added power.
Once an update for this is out by PUBG Studios, expect it on MP1st.
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