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Krafton PUBG franchise expansion

Overview

Krafton is expanding its PUBG franchise through new game development and live service collaborations. The company announced PUBG: DED. NET, a spinoff title that integrates battle royale gameplay with roguelite progression and a 1990s-inspired “Grunge House” aesthetic. Creative director Dave Curd noted the project aims to build a dedicated fandom through unique, potentially divisive gameplay rather than mass-market appeal.

Simultaneously, Krafton is enhancing the existing PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS through a limited-time crossover event with the anime JUJUTSU KAISEN. The collaboration introduces themed visual elements to specific areas of the Erangel map, character-inspired outfits, and progressive weapon skins. On PC, the event runs from September 10 to October 14, 2026, while the console version is scheduled from September 17 to October 22, 2026.

Alongside this crossover, the version 43.1 update introduces significant gameplay changes. New combat mechanics include a bare-handed kick action to repel players or break objects like windows and doors. Movement updates have increased swimming and diving speeds by 25%, and players can now use handguns and projectiles while on water surfaces. Additionally, players can now pass items directly to teammates without using inventory slots, and light machine guns (LMGs) have received balancing adjustments to aim speed, recoil, and spawn rates.

Entities

Krafton · PUBG: Battlegrounds · Krafton, Inc. · Jujutsu Kaisen · PUBG Studios

Timeline

4 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
KRAFTON announces PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 43.1 and JUJUTSU KAISEN collaboration
KRAFTON has released PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 43.1, featuring new combat actions, improved water movement, LMG balancing, and a JUJUTSU KAISEN themed collaboration.
6 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
KRAFTON announces PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS x JUJUTSU KAISEN crossover
KRAFTON, Inc. is launching a PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS x JUJUTSU KAISEN collaboration starting September 10, featuring themed map elements, exclusive skins, and limited-time missions.
12 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Krafton announces PUBG: DED. NET with roguelite mechanics
Krafton announced PUBG: DED. NET, a battle royale spinoff featuring roguelite progression and a 1990s “Grunge House” aesthetic designed to be a divisive, highly evocative experience.

Sources

chip.com.tr · consolefun.fr · donanimhaber.net.tr · gigamaus.de · ithome.com · jeuxpo.com · n-gamz.com · nextplayer.it · nordic.ign.com · splashpages.de · waatoday.com.au · xboxera.com

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