PUBG's free, low-spec edition is shutting down

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Cardinal years ago, PUBG Corp began testing a lighter, free version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds that'd run along less powerful computer hardware. But now, PUBG Calorie-free's publisher is pull the plug, shutting down the game's servers next month.

Krafton, the publisher overseeing PUBG Lite exploitation, posted a statement on the game's website announcing the closure. Starting today, PUBG Low-cal is No longer available for download, with the servers ultimately going offline on April 29th.

"We are deep glad for the passion and support from the incredible number of PUBG LITE fans that have been with us. During the arduous times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hope that PUBG Low-cal was fit to provide our fans a fun way to stick around safe.

"Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to unventilated service after much deliberation and the time has come for our travel to end. We regretfully inform you that service of PUBG LITE is scheduled to end on April 29th, 2021 (UTC)."

Entirely separate from the core PUBG client, with its own development team and servers, PUBG Lite came with immensely lower recommended hardware requirements. The halt was first tested in Thailand, before expanding to select other countries, and eventually featured the Erangel, Sanhok, Bodie, and Vikendi maps. Destined, thither was no cross-play with regular old PUBG, merely it was a valuable option for folks without the graphical HP to melt the demanding base game.

PUBG itself is tranquillise going substantial, new adding Metal Gear-style Fulton balloons for yeeting your squad. But patc information technology never got the homophonic sum of money of lie with, it's still a shame to see the much comprehensible client fizzle out suchlike this.

Thanks, PCGamesN.

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