PUBG Mobile Goes Cloud-Based: A Soft Launch in the US and Malaysia
Krafton is entering the cloud gaming arena with a soft launch of PUBG Mobile Cloud in the US and Malaysia. This standalone Google Play app offers a hardware-limitation-free experience, eliminating concerns about overheating and other technical constraints often associated with mobile gaming. The expectation is a wider global rollout soon.
Cloud gaming, for the uninitiated, involves playing games streamed from a remote server, negating the need for local downloads or resource-intensive programs on your device. This approach offers several advantages.
Expanding Accessibility: Unlike many cloud gaming services bundled within subscriptions, PUBG Mobile Cloud appears to be a standalone offering, potentially broadening the player base significantly. This is particularly beneficial for players whose devices may struggle to run the standard PUBG Mobile game.
While the app's listed requirements are still relatively broad, its primary appeal likely lies in its accessibility to players with lower-spec smartphones. The long-term success of this model remains to be seen, but it certainly taps into a potentially underserved market.
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