The developers ofPUBG: Battlegroundshave revealed that Zombie Survival mode is returning in a social media post. Not only is the much-enjoyed mode coming back, but it’s in the form of a newly revamped version called Zombie Survival 2.0.PUBG: Battlegrounds, the strange retitling of the game formerly known asPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, has long been a popular game. It was the first to popularize the battle royale mode beforeFortnitepivoted to copy the style, and it became a massive franchise even as a paid title. But now that the game has become a free-to-play title,PUBG: Battlegroundshas experienced massive player growthas players who were perhaps skeptical of paying full retail for the game have jumped in now that it’s free. The growth rate exploded to 500% following its relaunch.RELATED:PUBG: Battlegrounds is Now Officially Free to PlayThe originalPUBG: BattlegroundsZombie Survival mode was a co-op horde mode that featured 10 stages with a time limit of three minutes each. To progress to the next stage players had to kill every single zombie or have at least one player alive at the end of the time limit. The zombies would spawn at the game’s start, and increase and get stronger as the stages progressed. There were even zombies with special abilities to offer unique challenges.
There’s no word on a release date for Zombie Survival 2.0, or what’s been changed in the mode to justify giving it a new version number. ButPUBG: Battlegroundshas long been a fan of horror events, such as themultiplePUBGHalloween eventsthat took place last year. Those offered new cosmetics including vampire and knight costumes, new gun cosmetics, and exclusive sprays by watching partnered streamers. It’s likely that this new mode will feature exclusive goodies as well.
Along with the relaunch ofBattlegrounds, PUBG has recently released an entirely new game calledPUBG: New Statefor iOS and Android deveices. Similar to its big brother it’s a 100-player battle royale game, but the twist this time is that it’s set in the year 2051. This means that it features futuristic environments, as well as new weapon customization and equipment such as drones. The game features some new ways to play as well, including a 4X4 deathmatch mode.
PUBG: Battlegroundsis available now on Mobile, PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
