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Here is everything we know about the PUBG Mobile sequel.
The PUBG New State trailer confirms some speculation we made about the title. For starters, the game is set in the future (2051, to be precise). There's a new map too, set in a dystopian setting. PUBG New State's official Google Play Store listing says that is 8x8 in size. Several new vehicles have been introduced, including an ATV (all-terrain vehicle). The selection of guns is more or less the same, but we can expect the developers to add new ones as time passes. New gameplay mechanics include acquiring supplies via a drone and an expandable shield that can be deployed to block enemy fire. As expected, the graphics are significantly better than that of the original PUBG Mobile. This is all we know about PUBG New State gameplay at the moment.
Although PUBG New State has a Google Play Store listing, there appears to be no option to pre-register in India. PUBG New State pre-order link on the Apple App Store is yet to go live. Those outside India who are able to pre-order the game will receive exclusive benefits such as a limited vehicle skin. Krafton could solicit community help to beta test the game sometime in the future. It is common for developers to beta test a game rigorously before a public release.
A massive part of the original PUBG Mobile's success could be attributed to its free-to-play model. Unlike other mobile games' blatantly play to win mechanics, PUBG Mobile levelled the playing field by offering cosmetic-only microtransactions. PUBG: New State's Google Play Store page says that it will have in-game microtransactions, but the game should be free to download much like PUBG Mobile.
PUBG New State requires devices running Android 6.0 or higher and at least 2.5GB of RAM. There is no mention of SoC requirements just yet, but those should be revealed soon. Looking at the visual fidelity that PUBG New State has to offer, it has the potential to push even the beefiest gaming smartphone to its limits. Krafton is pretty adept at optimizing its games for older/entry-level smartphones, but the experience might not be optimal. As it stands now, PUBG: New State should run properly on most modern-day smartphones, but we can't promise the same on some older devices.
Due to the PUBG Mobile ban in India, it seems it will be a while before PUBG New State releases in the country. To recall, Krafton announced PUBG Mobile India game that is yet to get the green light for launch. Since there is no word yet on the PUBG Mobile India launch, it's unclear when PUBG New State will arrive even though China-based Tencent is no longer the publisher. The Google Play Store listing is bereft of any option to pre-register for the game, but that option should pop up soon if things change in favour of Krafton. Keep an eye out on the official PUBG New State website to find out about new developments.