Highlights

  • PUBG's decision to incorporate destructible environments, likely inspired by Battlefield, is a game changer for the classic battle royale title.
  • The introduction of environmental destruction adds a fun layer of strategy to PUBG's gameplay, making battles more challenging and dynamic.
  • Despite being late to the game, PUBG's embrace of destructible environments and other major changes may attract new players and keep the game relevant.

As one of the biggest titles in the battle royale genre, PUBG: Battlegrounds drawing inspiration from the likes of the Battlefield franchise is a smart move for the long-running game. Environmental destruction isn't exactly a new premise for the battle royale genre, as it's been a major part of competitor Fortnite for years now, but Battlefield helped bring the mechanic to the mainstream, and it's a game changer for PUBG: Battlegrounds.

Environmental destruction has been a big topic of discussion in the gaming world after the release of The Finals served as a fun reminder of how great destructible environments can be in games. When it comes to this specific mechanic, Battlefield is to thank for helping bring the feature into the mainstream. Battlefield: Bad Company made the mechanic a central function in its gameplay back in 2008, and many games have embraced the mechanic since then.

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PUBG Embracing Destruction Is A Game Changer

2024 is setting up to be a massive year for PUBG as the game is gearing up for some major changes. Not only will PUBG be getting destructible environments, but the game is also set to transfer to Unreal Engine 5 and introduce user-generated content. As these exciting changes are planned to arrive this year, the introduction of destructible environments is going to be one of the most exciting changes to the game.

Battlefield's Influence on Gaming Continues

When it comes to exciting mechanics added to games, environmental destruction isn't just cool; it creates an incredibly dynamic experience. With rumors surrounding the return of destruction-focused gameplay coming back to the Battlefield franchise, there is likely to be a resurgence in environmental destruction. Although PUBG is a little late to the game, it's still a great example of how Battlefield continues to influence the industry.

PUBG's embrace of destructible environments will also add a fun new level of strategy to the game that can make battles more challenging. It's been confirmed by developer Krafton that players will be able to destroy areas of buildings while also having the opportunity to build barriers for defense, bringing a new layer to PUBG's gameplay. As PUBG has recently been embracing change, it will be exciting to see how the game's destruction compares to its competitors.

PUBG's Future is Now Defined in Part by Battlefield

Although the battle royale genre has been a mainstay in the world of gaming for years now, PUBG was one of the first titles that helped popularize the gameplay. However, PUBG has been behind its competition for years at this point, and it's pretty late in the game's lifespan to finally come around to adding destructible environments. Despite lagging behind in its genre, PUBG is still quite popular and manages a solid player count, and it's better late than never when it comes to embracing a beloved mechanic like destroying environments.

There are still many players flocking to PUBG, and the introduction of environmental destruction and making big changes, like switching over to Unreal Engine 5, will likely bring even more players to the long-running battle royale title. Although other games in the genre have already taken note of Battlefield's history with environmental destruction, it's great that PUBG is finally coming along for the ride and adding more dynamic mechanics that will make matches even more challenging and fun.