PUBG MOBILE: Battle Royale Shooter

PUBG MOBILE is a battle royale action game by Level Infinite in which up to 100 players drop onto a map, gather weapons and gear, and fight to be the last one standing. Matches are built to fit short sessions, with rounds that typically run around ten minutes, so you can play a full survival run without committing a whole evening.

The game goes well beyond the original battle royale format. It includes a range of maps and several modes, from classic 100-player survival to fast 4v4 Arena clashes and Infection Mode, and the current 4.6.0 update adds a vampire-themed Midnight Hunters mode. Controls are designed for touchscreens, with customizable layouts, a training mode to practice aiming, and voice chat for coordinating with friends.

Because this is a connected multiplayer shooter, it collects more data than a simple offline game. The app requests access to location, photos and media files, storage, the camera, the microphone, and Wi-Fi connection information. Each of these supports a real function: voice chat needs the microphone, screenshots and sharing may need photos and storage, and the camera can be used for in-game features. Still, it is worth reviewing these permissions before you install.

The app is free to download, is rated Teen, and shows ads while also offering in-app purchases. It requires Android 5.0 or newer, and the download is 1.1 GB, so plan for the space and a stable connection. Millions of players have rated it highly, which reflects its popularity as a mobile shooter rather than any privacy guarantee.

Key features

• Classic 100-player battle royale matches with roughly 10-minute rounds
• Multiple maps and modes, including 4v4 Arena and Infection Mode
• Version 4.6.0 introduces the Midnight Hunters vampire-themed mode
• Customizable on-screen controls and a training mode for practice
• Voice chat to coordinate with friends during matches
• Free to play with ads and optional in-app purchases
• Requires Android 5.0 or later; download size is 1.1 GB

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the 1.1 GB APK file.
2. If Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the Install unknown apps setting for that app.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the package to finish installing.
5. Open PUBG MOBILE and complete any first-run setup. Make sure your device runs Android 5.0 or newer.

What's New · 4.6.0

The V4.6 update introduces the Midnight Hunters mode, a vampire-themed battle pitting Hunters against Vampires in a classic conflict of light and dark.

Players who enjoy competitive multiplayer shooters on a phone and want short, team-based survival matches. It suits people comfortable with granting camera and microphone access for chat and in-game features, and who have enough storage for a 1.1 GB install.

Before your first match, review the permissions in Android settings and grant only what you actually use; if you do not plan to use voice chat, the microphone access can be managed there. Since the download is 1.1 GB, install over Wi-Fi and keep some free storage for updates. Use the training mode to tune the control layout before joining live matches.

PUBG MOBILE is a feature-rich, free battle royale with short matches and regular content updates, now at version 4.6.0. If you are comfortable with its permission requests and have the space for a 1.1 GB install on Android 5.0 or newer, it is a solid choice for mobile shooter fans.