Publisher Tencent announced (translation via Polygon ) that it and developer Bluehole are working to port PUBG to smartphones, with the mobile version to be released first in China.Tencent has yet to announce a release date or provide information regarding any plans to launch the game in areas outside of China. Additional details about the port will be revealed "in the near future."Recently, Tencent announced it will release the popular survival shooter in China , while making changes to ensure that it is consistent "with socialist core values." A new batch of PUBG screenshots were also recently released, showcasing the game's upcoming desert map.

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