PUBG

Taeseok Jang, head of Krafton's PUBG IP franchise group, expressed respect for Fortnite while discussing the evolution of battle royale games. In an interview in Seoul, Jang highlighted PUBG's strong position and shift toward a platform model with user-generated content. He emphasized the genre's enduring appeal amid industry challenges.

March 28, 2026 Reported by AI

ARC Team and PUBG Studios have announced that their top-down tactical shooter PUBG: Blindspot will close on March 30, just over two months after its early access launch. The free-to-play spin-off from Krafton struggled with low player numbers and long matchmaking times. Sequoia Yang of ARC Team cited an inability to sustain the desired player experience as the reason for the shutdown.