The next instalment of PUBG Mobile now has a new name and it is called PUBG: New State which will be released for Android and iOS soon. The name of the game was revealed via a tweet which also mentioned the studio that is making the game. The company tweeted that the upcoming game is being made by “PUBG Studio, the creators of the original battle royale, PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.” This means that the next game is probably not being made in China or by Tencent. 

Last year, the Indian government banned PUBG Mobile in India as it was developed, supported and distributed by Krafton’s Chinese partners ‘Tencent Games’. PUBG Mobile had garnered a big following in the country where some estimated the game had around 50 million active users. However, the fact that the next mobile game is being developed by Krafton, there’s a good chance we might see its release in India. 

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A recent leak via PlayerIGN on Twitter suggested that PUBG: New Slate might be set in the year 2051 and will have a futuristic vibe to it. The futuristic setting will also extend to weapons, gadgets and probably the map as well according to a Weibo post translation. The game is also said to feature drones and deployable cover which we’ve already seen in other games like Call of Duty: Warzone.

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PUBG: New Slate is not only expected to launch for mobile but for PC and consoles as well with cross-play support. It would be interesting to see how the game mechanics work. Rumours point to a new engine being used for the development. 

We should know more about the upcoming game in the near future and will keep you updated on all of the developments as they become known. For now though, keep your eyes peeled for more leaks and rumours that may surface before the official announcement. 

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