PUBG maker Krafton clocks 42.6 pc loss in net profit in Q3
Krafton, a South Korean gamemaker known for its smash-hit title PUBG: Battlegrounds, said on Thursday its third-quarter net profit tumbled due to foreign exchange losses.
On Friday, video game developer Krafton announced that pre-registration for Battlegrounds Mobile India” had surpassed 20 million within just two weeks. The company started pre-ordering the battle royale game through Google Play on May 18.
“The pre-registration exceeded 7.6 million on the first day and 10 million in two days, proving the high interest of Indian users,” the company said the South Korean game developer in a statement.
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The company will announce the official release date later in the month. However, reports suggest that the video game might be released on June 18.
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“Battleground Mobile India”, which is presented as a reward for Indian users who responded to PUBG IP (intellectual property rights), can be enjoyed free-to-play and is only available in India.
It is a battle royale game set in a virtual world where multiple players employ strategies to fight and be the last man standing. The company has also introduced a free-to-play, multiplayer experience, in which players can battle it out in diverse game modes, which can be squad-based or even one-on-one.
Featuring diverse maps with different terrains in a virtual setting, the game utilises the full capabilities of Unreal Engine 4 to bring alive fantastic worlds augmented by 3D sound to build a truly immersive experience on a mobile phone. The company recommends users to use Android 5.1.1 or above and at least 2GB RAM in the mobile device to have a seamless experience.
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