The popularity of PUBG is widely recognized. One of the main drivers of battle royale phenomenon in recent years and that to this day still conquers a large part of the public. That is why expanding its borders is becoming necessary.
The same must have thought from Krafton, responsible for the game, announcing that an animation project will be carried out by Adi Shankar, responsible for the series of Castlevania para Netflix. Through its vision and leadership, the company seeks to bring to life the world of PUBG.
“I am grateful to Krafton for the trust they have placed in me to carry out my vision as a filmmaker and I’m excited to embark on this journey together. For me, this animated project represents another step in the evolution of repairing the burning bridge between the gaming industry and Hollywood. “
Shankar’s words augur a great ambition behind the project, while CH Kim, CEO of Krafton, assures that this association “represents a step towards our broader strategy of expanding the PUBG universe in a multimedia franchise “.
This is not the first foray outside the video game world for battle royale. Ground Zero is the name given to the live action short film about the game and on the other hand we have the docu-series called Mysteries Unknown: Birth of the Battlegorunds.
Recently, PUBG: Lite closed its doors permanently, while PUBG: New State It is the new installment that intends to land on iOS and Android.