PUBG Battlegrounds ends PS4/Xbox One support, moves to current-gen

PUBG Battlegrounds will end support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year, with a shift to current-generation hardware set for November 13. The move, designed to align the console experience with PS5 and Xbox Series X and Series S, aims to deliver more stable performance, higher visual fidelity, and smoother updates, while preserving player accounts and purchases for those who migrate to newer systems.

Developers said the decision weighs heavily after eight years of ongoing support, but is necessary to ensure the game can grow on the platforms that now form the core of its audience. The team described the transition as a deliberate step toward aligning PUBG Console with current-generation consoles and delivering a more stable gameplay environment on console, along with a smoother, more seamless experience with future updates. In a statement accompanying the announcement, developers emphasized that improved visuals, steadier frame rates, and fewer memory-related crashes should accompany players’ moves to newer hardware.

From a technical standpoint, the transition reveals clear expectations for how PUBG Battlegrounds will run on the newer machines. On PlayStation 5 and...