eSports Insider · Jan 4
5 ways PUBG can stay relevant in 2026
Image credit: PUBG/Krafton Studios PUBG, developed by PUBG/Krafton Studios, maintains a peak of around 760,000 players on Steam, compared to 3,236,027 in January 2018.
Last year saw numerous improvements, including bug fixes and the end of support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles.
PUBG still made its mark in the esports scene, with the PUBG Global Championship 2025’s’ $1.5 million prize pool being awarded to FULL SENSE.
For 2026, PUBG/Krafton Studios needs to hone in on better anti-cheat systems and several engine improvements to be more relevant for new and existing players.