PS4: Another Highly-Loved Game Imminently Killed Off on Console, Signals the End

PS4’s Sunset Signaled by PUBG Battlegrounds and Genshin Impact Ending Support

Support for the PlayStation 4 is winding down. Following recent reports hinting at the console’s sunset, further evidence has emerged as another major title, PUBG: Battlegrounds, announces it will cease support for the PS4. This move follows a similar decision by Genshin Impact, signaling a broader shift in game development towards current-generation hardware.

PUBG Battlegrounds Bids Farewell to PS4 and Xbox One in 2025, Aims for Smoother Updates on Current Gen

PUBG: Battlegrounds will officially end support for PS4 and Xbox One on November 13, 2025. PUBG Studios confirmed this decision, stating a necessity to transition to current-generation consoles. The studio noted that hardware limitations on older platforms, particularly limited memory, have caused frequent game crashes and frustrated players. To ensure a stable gaming environment and facilitate smoother, more consistent updates for PUBG Console, the developers are focusing exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Xbox One is also included in this discontinuation, as PUBG launched on that platform in 2017. PUBG Studios emphasized that this was not a hasty decision, but rather a carefully considered step deemed essential for the game’s ongoing development and long-term success. Players must transition from their PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game to current-generation consoles; the transition process will preserve and automatically transfer all account data.

PUBG Migrates to New Gen Consoles for Enhanced Gaming Experience

Developers have optimized PUBG to deliver enhanced resolution and smoother performance on current-generation consoles, aiming to provide a significantly improved gaming experience. PUBG Studios confirmed they have thoroughly analyzed and tested features for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, paving the way for substantial future updates. Here are the confirmed performance configurations for PUBG on current-generation platforms: Xbox Series S: 1080p at 60 FPS / 1440p at 30 FPS Xbox Series X: 2160p at 60 FPS PS5: 1440p at 60 FPS PS5 Pro: 2160p at 60 FPS This transition to new-generation consoles promises a more enjoyable and stable battle royale experience for players as older hardware is phased out.

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