Can PlayerUnknown s Battlegrounds Remain Popular Long-Term

Instead, World of Warcraft is a great example to follow: a core gameplay loop that was easy to get to grips with, and with enough steady changes to keep players occupied, keeping the game fresh when faced with competitors such as The Lord of the Rings Online and Warhammer: Age of Reckoning . Meanwhile, from a purely shooter perspective Overwatch shows a clear model on how to provide incremental change alongside maintaining an exciting main hook for new play


PUBG could need to look over its shoulder in this respect, too. Fortnite has been making waves with its own Battle Royale -style gameplay , and its free-to-play status and comparatively more stable gameplay has led to players not only giving it a go, but sticking around too. The game is unlikely to be the only major competitor for PUBG 's crown, either, and if PUBG continues to have major success it is going to have to fend off competitors on a constant ba

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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds , otherwise known as PUBG, released in 2017 to a hardcore audience hungry to see what the evolution of battle royale would be. Thanks to Twitch streamers, a strong connection with the community, and a little bit of experience, Bluehole's PUBG quickly exploded into the latest gaming phenomenon. Since it's release PUBG has had numerous updates that have fixed many common errors with the game and have slowly tried to correct all of the issues the community has. On top of doing this Bluehole has also ported the game to both Xbox One and mobile devices. Microsoft was quick to lock up exclusive rights in the console space, and the mobile version has seen tremendous success. Bluehole has also managed to release a Desert Perpetual Raid Changes themed map on PC that's soon to release on Xbox One. In addition to the desert map, they've also released a smaller map in the Public Test Server in hopes of providing a quicker and more action-packed experience to their tremendous player base. Though there have been numerous competitors that have entered the battle royale market, PUBG is still chugging along providing a more serious and hardcore fan-base with the experience they want. Whether PUBG lasts for the next 5 years, or it loses steam in 2018, it will always be the catalyst for the battle royale genre moving forward. There are plenty of rewards players gain from simply putting in the time to learn about all of the systems and hidden mechanics PUBG has to offer. Let's take a look at 25 things only PUBG super fans would know they could do in the g


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There's plenty that is still in the control of PUBG , though. For starters, the game's technical issues need to be addressed, and fixes need to be put in place sooner rather than later. After all, the game has now left the bubble of early access for PC, and now needs to stand on its own two feet as a finished product. Although PC gamers often have plenty of patience while a game is in early access, that can wear thin when the title is supposed to be a complete experie


Previously we discussed a mechanic for those comfortable with close range confrontation and also a mechanic that's super helpful for sniper rifle users at a distance. Now let's discuss using part of the landscape to your advantage. This really only works when the circle surrounds the military base on the Erangel map, but it's definitely worth adding to your PUBG strategy vault. Once you've gathered some decent inventory with your squad and are headed for the circle inside or surrounding the military base it's time to each grab a vehicle and block one of the bridges. At this point, you'll know that many other players will be filtering themselves towards the island to the south. Just like the storm circle does for the entire match, you're systematically forcing a fight with other players. Considering your gun skill is above average this is a great way to rack up points and nerf the competition. This also works in refers, especially when the dropship flies over the military base. If you ever encounter this situation from the other perspective always remember that you can vault the barriers on the bridge and swim to safety. Later we'll cover how you can use swimming to your advantage in many situati


Alright, so this one is for the PC gamers, but this should also apply to Xbox gamers soon enough. The Miramar DLC map brings a lot of new bells and whistles to the PUBG universe. It is a desert that is surrounded by islands and water. If you so desire, you and a friend could ride the waves and take the fight to the seas. On the new DLC map, there is the capability for players to cycle through the water on an Aquarail boat. Again, with any form of transportation in this game, the tide can change quickly and it can either explode or run into something. Yet, it is kinda cool to be able to do a quick drive-by on some unsuspecting enemies camping out on the beac