PUBG MOBILE UPDATE BRINGS BACK FAN-FAVORITE MAPS AND MODES, NEW COLLABORATIONS WITH DUNE, ALAN WALKER AND MUCH MORE
Al Riyadh –gulftech – Get ready for the return of the best of PUBG MOBILE! The Version 1.6 update, releasing today, features the all new gameplay mode Flora Menace – with an alien plant invasion, spaceship battles and a new combat supply drop system.
Long term PUBG MOBILE fans will also likely see some of their favourite game modes return, as seven beloved game modes have been added back into the game for a limited time. Players are also set for some exciting new collaborations, as the Version 1.6 update will see the return of Alan Walker and Godzilla vs. Kong, alongside new partnerships with KartRider Rush+, and the upcoming star-studded blockbuster DUNE.
The PUBG MOBILE Version 1.6 update is available now in the App Store and Google Play Store.
Beware: Erangel has been invaded! Alien Yarilo plants have taken over the map and it’s now up to players to fight back! In this special game mode, Yarilo parent plants will randomly appear in urban map areas, creating Rejuvenation Barriers that boost and regenerate player health. Erangel will also host the Cell Matrix, an alien spaceship flying high above the map. Players can board the ship by finding Cells spread throughout the map, then fight other players once onboard for awesome random weapon drops, with simultaneously earning Nacore Chips.
Nacore Chips are used for the all-new DynaHex Supplies system, which allows players to order combat supplies to a specific location. There are limited respawns on the Cell Matrix, so players who run out will be ejected back down to the ground. After a designated amount of time, the Cell Matrix will begin docking. Those who manage to survive will continue battles with others among multiple spaceships.
The Flora Menace invasion will begin on Erangel today, and then continue its incursion into Sanhok on September 18th followed by Livik on September 22nd. The Cell Matrix will only appear in Erangel.
The Version 1.6 update also brings back the very best of PUBG MOBILE with the re-releasing seven beloved game modes back into the game!
Metro Royale: Reunion, from September 28th – Travel through underground tunnels filled with danger, survive, and reap the rewards
Titans: Last Stand, from September 28th – Join the Monarch Expeditionary team and use heavy weaponry to help defeat Mechagodzilla
Vikendi, from October 8th – The chilly terrain of Vikendi returns. Make sure to pack your snow gear
Survive Till Dawn, from October 15th – When the sun goes down, survive the Zombie onslaught
Payload 2.0, from October 15th – Hop in heavy land and air-based weaponry for some explosive combat
Runic Power, from October 15th – Embody Flame, Arctic, or Wind power, collect crystals and dominate your enemies on the battlefield
Infection Mode, from October 15th – Choose to be Defender or Zombie in this fast-paced infection gameplay
Alongside these exciting gameplay updates, PUBG MOBILE is continuing its run of amazing content partnership with the Version 1.6 update. Alan Walker, the world-renowned DJ and artist known for hits such as ‘Faded,” “Darkside,’ ‘All Falls Down’ and ‘Alone,’ is returning to the game with music, exclusive outfits, and items. Players can stay tuned for his new song on 23rd Septemberin PUBG MOBILE. Alan Walker previously teamed up with PUBG MOBILE in 2019 with the singles ‘On My Way’ and ‘Live Fast’. Look out for more information on this partnership soon!
Also announced during the PUBG MOBILE TEAM UP CHALLENGE were partnerships with world-famous anime JUJUTSU KAISEN and cutting-edge architecture firm Zaha Hadid Architects. As part of the Version 1.6 update, PUBG MOBILE is pleased to announce additional upcoming partnerships with:
KartRider Rush+ – The high-octane mobile kart racing game enjoyed by over 25M players worldwide (excluding Chinese Mainland).
DUNE – The highly anticipated blockbuster film directed by Denis Villeneuve, based on Frank Herbert’s classic 1965 sci-fi novel.
More details on these partnerships will be shared on official PUBG MOBILE social channels soon.
New details about Royale Pass Month 3: Chef’s Special and Royale Pass Month 4: Temporal Warriors have also been revealed. Adding awesome new themed items, these passes begin in mid-September and mid-October respectively. Players who buy RP during these Royale Passes will also be automatically entered in the RP Server Golden Chicken event, where a free Royale Pass Month and exclusive title are up for grabs for three lucky winners.
A number of gameplay improvements have also been made as part of the Version 1.6 update. Player animations, controls and the HUD have been updated, along with more customization options in the settings. Players can also now enjoy an unlimited ammo mode in the Training Grounds, with the P90, MG3, ASM Abakan added as usable firearms. A new Highlights mode can also be turned on in the settings, for players to be able to check out their best eliminations at the end of a Classic Mode match.
Stay tuned for more details about upcoming PUBG MOBILE content.
PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.
ABOUT PUBG MOBILE
PUBG MOBILE is based on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles, and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.
For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEsocial channels on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
ABOUT ALAN WALKER
Continuously delivering thumping beats and hypnotic records, 24-year-old Norwegian DJ and Producer Alan Walker is truly a force to be reckoned with. With over 120 million followers across his social platforms, 10 billion YouTube views, and a staggering 50 billion audio and video streams, the young artist from Bergen, Norway is nowhere near kicking his feet up anytime soon. Alan Walker arrived on the music scene in late 2015 with his debut hit single Faded, garnering over 1,4 billion Spotify streams and a massive 3,1 billion YouTube video views. Being the 20th most watched music video on YouTube, the single also left him with a BRIT awards nomination for Song of the Year, as well as a Norwegian Grammy win in the same category. After building a massive social-following and releasing a string of successful singles like Alone and Darkside, collaborating with artists like Ava Max, Noah Cyrus, Sia, Bruno Mars and Coldplay, the chart-topping debut album Different World arrived in late 2018, amassing over 3,2 billion streams on Spotify. While molding a pristine track record, Alan has played over 600 headlining shows and festivals to date, including Coachella and Tomorrowland, in addition to selling out his worldwide arena tour The Aviation Tour. In 2021 Alan is upping the ante with astonishing new music and visuals, so buckle up, cause he’s just getting started.
ABOUT GODZILLA VS. KONG
Godzilla vs. King Kong witnessed the long-awaited duel between two idols in an epic adventure, featuring Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, and Brian Tay Lee Henry, Oguri Jun, Aisha Gonzalez, Julian Dennison and Kyle Chandler and Demian starring Bichir directed by Adam Wingard and directed by Eric Written by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein, with Terry Rossio and Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields Created and adapted from the character “Godzilla” owned and created by Toho Corporation. Legendary collision When these mythical opponents meet in a spectacular battle that has lasted for many years, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Kong and his protector embarked on a dangerous journey to find their true home. Together with them is the young orphan Jia, with whom he forged a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly found that they were on the path of an angry Godzilla, causing destruction on a global scale. The epic conflict between the two titans instigated by invisible forces is only the beginning of the mystery deep in the core of the earth. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures launched the production of Legendary Pictures, the movie “Godzilla vs. King Kong” directed by Adam Wingard.
ABOUT KARTRIDER RUSH+
Based on the popular online gaming phenomenon, KartRider Rush+ is a free-to-play kart racing mobile game delivering all the racing action of its namesake on iOS and Android devices. With gorgeous 3D graphics, KartRider Rush+ offers players robust tracks, karts, and game modes, just like its online counterpart accommodating every level, from racing novice to drifting champion.
ABOUT DUNE
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
Oscar® nominee Denis Villeneuve directed Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Dune. The film stars Oscar® nominee Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Oscar® nominee Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Chang Chen, David Dastmalchian, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, with Oscar® nominee Charlotte Rampling, with Jason Momoa, and Oscar® winner Javier Bardem. Villeneuve directed Dune from a screenplay by Jon Spaihts and Villeneuve and Oscar® winner Eric Roth, based on the novel of the same name written by Frank Herbert. The film’s producers were Oscar® nominee Mary Parent, Villeneuve, Cale Boyter and Joe Caracciolo, Jr. The executive producers were Tanya Lapointe, Joshua Grode, Herbert W. Gains, Jon Spaihts, Thomas Tull, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert, with Kevin J. Anderson as special consultant. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present a Legendary Pictures Production, a Film by Denis Villeneuve, Dune. The film is slated to be released worldwide this fall, in theaters from 15 September internationally and in the U.S. on October 22 in theaters and on HBO Max; it will be available on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release. The film has been rated PG-13 by the MPA for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images and suggestive material.
ABOUT JUJUTSU KAISEN
JUJUTSU KAISEN is a world-famous anime and manga series created by Gege Akutami, which has been serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” (Shueisha) since 2018. It depicts the battle between a group of boys and the “curse”. Negative emotions generated by human become “curse” and hide in everyday life. “Curse” is a pervasive source of the world, and in the worst case, result in death. Yuji Itadori, a boy with amazing physical abilities, lived a normal high school life. One day, to save his alumni who was attacked by “curse”, he eats a special-grade curse “Ryomen Sukuna’s finger” and live with curse afterwards. The strongest Jujutsu teacher Satoru Gojo guides Yuji Itadori to battle against “curse”. An irreversible, spectacular story of a boy who has a curse to exorcise the curse begins.
ABOUT ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS
Collaborating with visionary clients, communities, and industry experts on more than 60 projects in development, Zaha Hadid Architects hugely talented and dedicated teams of almost 500 experienced professionals work with passion and commitment to honour Zaha Hadid’s legacy and deliver transformational projects on six continents.
