Here’s exactly when PUBG 1.0 leaves Steam Early Access, and what you can expect on release day

The moment many PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds PC players have been waiting for is very close.

We’re talking about the 1.0 launch of PUBG, of course, which is when the popular Battle Royale shooter graduates out of Steam Early Access. As previously revealed, no price increase will take place at launch, so the price will remain at $30/£27.

There’s going to be a whole host of changes coming to the game, compared to where the current live version is at. To say nothing of the new content such as the desert map Miramar, new vehicles, weapons, and massive gameplay overhauls. Developer PUBG promised to offer comprehensive list very soon.

For now, we have the release schedule for PUBG 1.0. The game will be going live at the times below, which can fall on December 20 or December 21, depending on your region.

• 11pm PT
• 2am ET (Dec. 21)
• 7am UK (Dec. 21)
• 8am CET (Dec. 21)

Before that happens, a five-hour maintenance will take place at 6pm PT, 9pm ET, 2am UK, 3am CET. This is also when test servers will be closed, so plan accordingly.

We’ll bring you details of the studio’s plans for what comes after 1.0 as soon as they’re announced. We do know that the ability to select the map before starting is coming sometime after launch.

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