PUBG MOBILE FLASH rolls out worldwide as lightweight companion app
By Peter Tolan
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Launch lands November 13 on iOS and Android with cross-play and account continuity with PUBG MOBILE.
PUBG MOBILE has launched PUBG MOBILE FLASH worldwide on November 13, releasing a new lightweight official app on the App Store and Google Play Store. The company said the launch follows 27 million pre-registrations.
PUBG MOBILE FLASH is positioned as an alternative entry point into the PUBG MOBILE ecosystem, with cross-play and “seamless account continuity across both apps,” enabling players to connect with friends across PUBG MOBILE and PUBG MOBILE FLASH. The company said the app will “remain synchronised with PUBG MOBILE,” and includes Erangel and Classic Battle Royale at launch.
On Android, PUBG MOBILE FLASH has an initial download size of 0.96 GB, according to the company. It also uses a modular approach to content downloads, allowing players to add additional resources based on what they want to play, and introduces a simplified lobby and resource displays.
“We’ve listened closely to player feedback throughout beta testing, continuing to optimise performance, app size and resource management to give players more flexibility in how they enjoy PUBG MOBILE whilst preserving core gameplay,” said Rick Li, Producer of PUBG MOBILE and Deputy General Manager of Quantum Studio, LightSpeed Studios, Tencent Games.
PUBG MOBILE said performance changes from beta to full launch include: average frame rate increased by 10%, frame-rate stability improved by 10%, power consumption reduced by 3%, memory usage reduced by 12%, startup splash-screen time reduced by 15%, and battle loading time reduced by 20%. The company said the app supports devices with a minimum 2GB RAM, with frame-rate settings of 25, 30, 40, and 60 FPS depending on device, and uses the same security and anti-cheat protections as PUBG MOBILE, including the BANPAN system and real-time cheat detection and enforcement.