The more realistic Battle Royale game, Player Unknown’s Battleground has reached a major downloads milestone this week. Receiving 100 Million downloads on mobile is no surprise since the game was so popular on PC and console. The release of Fortnite probably delayed this milestone for PUBG but those who prefer a more serious, less cartoon-like first-person shooter game have likely given Fortnite a chance and moved back to PUBG.
PUBG released four months ago to immediate success because the game was free to play, making money through microtransactions. Competitor, Epic Games, saw the 100 million downloads milestone a month ago and they hadn’t even launched on Android yet. Fortnite is targeting a larger audience since it has a gentler, T for teen, rating. This is likely the largest reason for the rapid growth.
What Parents Should Know
PUBG is a more grown up version of Fortnite. If your kid is interested in the Battle Royale style of game and you’re inclined to allow them to try it out, start with Fortnite. Either way be cautious of too much time playing first-person shooter games. The adrenaline caused by FPS games can have negative effects on young boys.
