Tencent’s Lightspeed and Quantum Studios have revealed the next significant crossover event forPUBG: Mobile, the handheld portable version of the prevalent battle royale shooter. While the last majorPUBG: Battlegroundsupdate introduced a revamped Zombie Survival mode, this latestPUBG: Mobileupdate will incorporate exclusive themed items based on one of anime’s most acclaimed franchises.
For the uninitiated, the free-to-play mobile gamePUBG: Mobilepits 100 players against each other across a vast open island map. By pillaging their surroundings, players can load up on the weapons and ammo spread out everywhere, as well as wearable items like armor. This simple yet addictive premise madePUBG: Mobilea viral smash hit with gamers. However, to keep the gameplay feeling fresh for experienced players, the developers have consistently updated the game with complimentary DLC installments - something of whichPUBG: Mobilehas seen no shortage of as countless collaborations and expansions have come to the game.
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Now, just like with the variousSpider-Man-themed content added toFortniterecently,PUBG: Mobilehas likewise confirmed that more collaboration content is coming. According toPUBG: Mobile’s official website, players from around the world can prepare to see the crime and thriller anime seriesBlack Lagoonmake its way into the game.
Fortunately, much like the previousPUBG: Mobilecrossover with K-pop group Blackpink, the update will include exclusive event skins that will be “stylish and hard-boiled,” fitting with the noir iconography of the original manga material. Although, aside from a summation of the game and the general plot ofBlack Lagoon, the developers are rather tight-lipped about content specifics.The site provides very minimal information on what will come within the update as “coming soon” constraints cover the entire page.
On top of this, the collaboration looks to be strictly exclusive to theJapanese version ofPUBG: Mobilebecause details of this update are only available on the PUBG MOBILE JAPAN site and not PUBG NORTH AMERICA. Nevertheless, Lightspeed affirms that fans ofBlack Lagoonand players alike will be able to explore the crossover when it releases in March 2022.
In summary, considering that details of this crossover are in short supply at this moment in time, gamers can only wait for potential announcements to see exactly how it plays out. Regardless, the information available should be enough for many anime fans to be at least intrigued by what may come toPUBG: Mobile.
PUBG Battlegroundsis currently available on Mobile, PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
