Multiplayer survival shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG[1]) is out of Steam Early Access shortly. While the PUBG 1.0 release date[2] was revealed as December 20 at The Game Awards 2017, developer PUBG Corp never quite revealed an exact PUBG 1.0 start time or gameplay changes. That's not the case anymore.
PUBG 1.0 release date and start time
The official PUBG Twitter account has confirmed PUBG 1.0 start time and release date. You can play PUBG 1.0 from 11pm PST on December 20. The India PUBG 1.0 start time is 12:30pm IST on December 21.
PUBG 1.0 PC specifications
Developer PUBG Corp hasn't given a recommended specification, instead sticking to a minimum requirement that hasn't changed since the game hit Steam earlier in the year.
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4340 / AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 30GB available space
Don't let the modest requirements fool you. In our experience[3] (as well as others) it's not the easiest game to get a stable 60 frames per second in for smooth gameplay.
PUBG 1.0 map selection
Despite the official announcement of the PUBG Miramar map, PUBG Corp won't let you choose maps right after the PUBG PC 1.0 release. The reasons are aplenty, ranging from long matchmaking times to the number of modes and perspectives being a hindrance. All of this has resulted in the developer stating[4] that map selection isn't going to be a day one feature for PUBG 1.0 adding that...