Leveraging and adopting the best-in-class gunplay made popular by the original PUBG game, players can expect the same combat experience that is easy to learn, but hard to master. Additionally, thanks to its state-of-the-art Global Illumination rendering technology, the title features graphics that push the limits of mobile gaming so players can immerse themselves in a battlegrounds experience that is realistic and intense, but more importantly, stable and smooth.

In addition to taking the original experience that fans have grown to love, PUBG: New State adds several brand-new features that evolve the genre. With a new in-game weapon customization feature, players can make various weapons their own by obtaining customization kits. These kits will transform weapons in different ways, such as performance enhancements, fire mode selection, and grenade launcher attachments. Players can also enjoy a variety of other new features, including combat rolls, drones, and a futuristic ballistic shield, among other things. Finally, players will also be able to take to the road and explore massive 8x8 open worlds with a variety of new vehicles. 

Set in the near future of 2051, years have passed since the original game. Within this backdrop, players will be dropping into a brand-new battleground called TROI, where they will have the opportunity to discover how the universe has evolved. Filled with various landmarks that have their own distinct characteristics, players will be able to explore a unique environment that features interactable objects, helping them come up with new ways and strategies to dominate the competition. 

Krafton announced it will conduct a second PUBG: New State Alpha Test for Android and iOS users across Asia, the Middle East, Turkey and Egypt. The second Alpha Test will take place Aug. 27-29.

The company is expanding the scale of the second Alpha Test following the success of the first Alpha Test, which was conducted in the U.S. in June. Those eligible and interested in participating in this Alpha Test can apply until Aug. 23.

Key PUBG: New State Alpha Test Dates

• Alpha Test Application Period: Aug. 9 (04:00 UTC) - Aug. 23 (2:59 UTC)
• Announcement of Selected Alpha Test Participants: Aug. 26 (2:00 UTC)
• Pre-Download Period: Aug. 26 (02:00 UTC) - Aug. 27 (5:00 UTC)
• Alpha Test: Aug. 27 (5:00 UTC) - Aug 29 (11:00 UTC)

Second PUBG: New State Alpha Test Service Areas:

• Asia: South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives, Laos, Nepal
• The Middle East: Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Arab Emirates, Yemen, Oman Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait
• Other: Turkey, Egypt

KRAFTON also announced that PUBG: New State has surpassed more than 25 million pre-registrations on the Google Play Store as it prepares to open pre-registrations on Apple’s App Store for iOS users at the end of August. 

During the Alpha Test, players will be able to drop into Troi, a futuristic 8x8 map. In addition to experiencing key improvements made to the game since the initial Alpha Test in June, players will also be able to discover distinct gameplay features and explore a section of the PUBG Universe in 2051 before PUBG: New State launches later this year. 

Those eager to join the fight can pre-register today on Google Play (get an exclusive vehicle skin), with App Store pre-orders coming at a later date. Prior to launching PUBG: New State this year, Krafton and PUBG Studio have also announced that they will conduct alpha tests in select countries during the second quarter of 2021. More information will be shared at a later date.

PUBG: New State will launch as a free-to-play experience on Android and iOS in 2021.