The Chinese version of PUBG Mobile, known locally as Game for Peace, might be taking a notable leap forward with the launch of a native PC version. This will also have the latest visually upgraded map, Erangel 2.0. The update was first highlighted by leaker PlayerIGN on June 2, 2025, and has since sparked broad discussion across the community.
Image Credits: PlayerIGN
In case you are confused that PUBG Mobile can already be played on PC using an emulator, this is not just another usual emulator release. It’s actually a proper PC build, not a mobile app running inside an emulator shell. The update seems to include Erangel 2.0-the version of the map introduced in 2020 with changes like better graphics, extra buildings, and even basements. PlayerIGN’s post showed screenshots with high-end visuals: shiny water reflections, textured hills, and flooded areas.
With the game now running natively on PC, visuals are noticeably improved, not because the assets are new, but because the hardware allows everything to run at max settings. It’s important to note, though, that these enhanced graphics – like dynamic reflections and detailed terrain, have already been part of Game for Peace for about a year.
Image Credits: PlayerIGN
The “Battle Royale Ultra Realistic Mode” has been part of the Chinese version since mid-2024. It prioritizes graphics quality over performance, something the global version hasn’t quite matched yet. So in that sense, this is less about new content and more about giving access to PC players who maybe didn’t want to deal with emulators.
As it is a separate version from the original PUBG on desktop, this follows a larger trend where mobile games are slowly adopting hybrid versions, mixing mobile content with more stable desktop builds. Activision also attempted a similar convergence, but in the opposite direction: enabling cross-progression from COD: Warzone on PC to its mobile counterpart. However, that effort ultimately suffered due to poor optimization and performance issues, which were among the key reasons, one of the main reasons leading to its sunset. Whether the native PC version becomes successful or not, this at least removes the limits that current mobile devices usually have.
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In the end, this release seems to be more about reaching a broader group of players, those who might not have the best phones but still want the mobile experience. Moreover, they can tap into specific Chinese content or monetization systems that the mobile version offers.
As Wynnsanity, a prominent PUBG Mobile creator for global, commented, “(PUBG) Mobile has so much amazing content and snappier movement that a lot of people prefer. This may be a way for them to tap into all of the awesome IP collabs and reach a larger market.”
Image Credits: PUBG Mobile
His comment holds added weight right now, as Tencent, the publisher, has already teased an upcoming PUBG Mobile x Transformers collaboration, showing that mobile-first content and IP-driven updates remain central to its engagement strategy. The PC version is still under testing with no definite release date. Whether their approach with the native goes global will depend on how well it’s received once it’s out in China.
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