PUBG has announced it will ditch support for the aging PlayStation 4 and Xbox One beginning this November, following eight years of service.
The veteran battle royale game previously said it would transition its console version to supporting just the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S later this year. Now, we know when.
In a statement to the game’s playerbase, the game’s development team said this decision “weighs heavily” after so many years, but was now a “necessary step” in order to better support the game’s PS5 and Xbox Series X/S builds, and ensure they were not being held back any further.
“This shift is a necessary step toward aligning PUBG Console with current-gen consoles,” the game’s development team wrote today. “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. As part of this transition, we will be ending support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.”
PUBG will remain downloadable and playable on PS4 and Xbox One until November 13, 2025, after which it will no longer be accessible. Account details and purchased items will be preserved, however, if players log in on a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S in future.
After this time, Xbox Series S supported specs will offer 1080p/1440p at either 60fps or 30fps, while PlayStation 5 specs will be 1440p and 60fps. Xbox Series X and PS5 Pro specs will be 2160p and 60fps. Still, despite the improvements on offer for newer consoles, it’s clear there’s some nostalgia for Sony and Microsoft’s older machines.
“It weighs heavily on us to deliver this news to our console players who have enjoyed PUBG on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for so many years,” the development team continued. “We still vividly remember the epic battles, the heart-stopping moments, and the camaraderie that brought us together. We are deeply grateful for every moment you’ve spent with us over the past eight years.
“This was not a decision made lightly. It comes after long and careful consideration, in pursuit of the continued growth and long-term future of PUBG Console.”
Tom Phillips is IGN’s News Editor. You can reach Tom at [email protected] or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
