Krafton Shuts PUBG Access on PS4, Xbox One This November

Krafton, the South Korean game publisher, has stated that PUBG: Battlegrounds Console will be discontinued on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One after November 13, 2025. After this date, PUBG Console will run on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. This is a significant change in PUBG’s console path.

This means that PUBG will never be playable on older consoles, as after the game is removed from older consoles, it will be taken down from their digital stores. Krafton said that the decision is an effort to improve the PUBG experience by optimizing for current generation hardware and giving players a more stable and consistent version of the game.

Reasons Why Krafton Is Cutting PS4 and Xbox One Support

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In their press release, Krafton mentioned there were a lot of technical limitations on a PS4 or Xbox One, referring to repeated crashes, memory limits and severe performance limitations causing PUBG not to run the way it should.

By only focusing on a PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, the hope is to make development easier, allow the game to be live for longer or more sustainable, and allow players to have better stability, better graphics, and better frame rates.

What This Means for Current Players

• End of Access: From November 13, PUBG won’t run on PS4 and Xbox One.
• Data & Purchases Safe: Progress, skins, and purchases will stay safe. Players just log in on a supported console to continue.
• Upgrade Process: PlayStation players need to download the PS5 version from the PlayStation Store. Xbox Series X|S players will get the version through Smart Delivery.
• Refunds: Refunds for BATTLEGROUNDS Plus and PUBG will follow each platform’s refund rules. Players should contact PlayStation or Xbox support if needed.

Performance on New Consoles

• Xbox Series S: 1080p/1440p at 30–60 FPS
• Xbox Series X: 2160p at 60 FPS
• PlayStation 5: 1440p at 60 FPS
• PlayStation 5 Pro: 2160p at 60 FPS

What’s Next for PUBG

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Krafton is also releasing a big security update with version 37.1 in August. This update adds a kernel-level anti-cheat, which can detect cheats at the operating system level in real-time. Players caught will get banned right away. The system is part of Krafton’s 2025 Anti-Cheat Roadmap, which aims to keep the game fairer and more competitive. 

Even though the end of PS4 and Xbox One support might upset some players, Krafton said the shift is needed for PUBG’s future. By working only on modern consoles, the company can give stronger gameplay, better visuals, and tougher security.

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