PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a multi-player online battle royale video game developed by Chinese software developer PUBG Corporation and published by Tencent Games. Since its release in 2017, PUBG has become one of the most successful and popular video games in the world.
The concept for PUBG was originally based on a 2000 Japanese movie called Battle Royale, which featured a fatal game where the last person standing won the prize. Realizing the potential of this kind of game, PUBG was developed using the same concept.
The first version of the game was released as a part of a larger project called “ARMA 3” Mod. This version was released on March 23rd, 2017, but was not widely popular at that time. However, this version laid the foundation for what was to become the most successful video game of 2017.
The full version of the game was released on Steam Early Access on March 23, 2017, only five days after the first version was released. This version had improved graphics and was available to all platforms, including Windows and Xbox.
Initially, the game was well-received, but as the months went by, the game gained more and more attention as gamers started playing it. There was even a huge increase in the number of people streaming the game on Twitch. The popularity of the game was also boosted when it was featured in a rap video by Drake.
In the following months, PUBG’s player base grew exponentially, with millions of players from all around the world playing the game. PUBG was released for other platforms as well, including PlayStation 4 and Android and iOS mobile devices.
In December 2017, the game had sold over 30 million copies and was awarded the Player's Choice award for 2017. The success of PUBG also led to the game being officially released for Xbox One in December 2017 and for PlayStation 4 in December 2018.
Overall, PUBG came out in March 2017 and quickly exploded in popularity to become one of the most successful video games of all time. The game has gone on to win many awards, with over 60 million copies sold. The game has also had an effect on pop culture, with references to it in many hip hop songs and other media. The game continues to be widely-played around the world, with new content and updates being released regularly to keep it fresh and exciting.