Brendan Greene, known as PLAYERUNKNOWN, begins developing the battle royale concept which would later form the basis of PUBG.
Bluehole announces it is working on a battle royale game based on PLAYERUNKNOWN's previous mods.
PUBG is released on Steam Early Access, introducing the battle royale experience to a wide audience.
PUBG exits Early Access and is officially released with new maps and gameplay elements.
PUBG reaches a major milestone with over 3 million concurrent players on Steam, showcasing massive popularity.
Tencent releases the mobile version of PUBG for iOS and Android, bringing the game to a global mobile audience.
The first major esports tournament featuring PUBG, with teams competing worldwide.
PUBG exceeds 50 million copies sold worldwide across all platforms.
Introducing a smaller, faster-paced map to diversify gameplay and tactics.
Krafton announces PUBG will become free-to-play with the launch of PUBG: New State and updates to keep the game competitive.
Tensions rise worldwide leading to widespread unrest and militarization, setting the stage for major conflicts.
Private military companies gain prominence as governments outsource combat operations.
The Battlegrounds Project initiates a deadly survival experiment involving combatants from various backgrounds in isolated combat zones.
The inaugural Battle Royale is launched on the island of Erangel, forcing participants to fight to the death until only one remains.
New survival technology including enhanced weapons and tactical equipment is introduced to the battlegrounds, escalating combat intensity.
A new arid region called Miramar is added as a battleground, diversifying tactical encounters and combat strategies.
Aerial supply crates with rare weapons and gear begin to be deployed during matches, influencing player movements and conflict zones.
Creation of the snowy region Vikendi introduces new environmental hazards and challenges to combat dynamics.
Competitive ranked matches introduce structured competition among participants in the battlegrounds.
Players uncover a massive weapons cache on Sanhok Island, shifting power balances within the battleground.
