PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 Update May Roll Out on March 3

The next update of PUBG Mobile was expected to be released on 12 February. News18 has received official word from Tencent that there is a tentative plan to roll out the 0.17.0 update on 3 March. A new character named Carlo is expected to be added in upcoming updates. Details about Carlo or his abilities have not yet been revealed.

By June 2018, PUBG sales reached sales of 50 million copies, making it the fifth best-selling sport of all time. The hit Battle Royale has since sold a significant number of copies; However, with the next highest selling game with over 30 lakh copies, it is safe to declare PUBG in fifth place to this day. And while mobile downloads do not turn to sales, it is worth noting that, as of June 2018, PUBG and PUBG Mobile jointly have 400 million registered players.

Popular PUBG mobile YouTuber Mr Ghost Gaming has also revealed that the next update will also add the 1st Anniversary Awards along with the 2nd Anniversary Awards. All these prizes will be available in the crate. The 1st-anniversary crate may include street art Kar98k skin, Beryl M762 skin, and a few others.

Mr Ghost Gaming has also revealed data in the game's files about the German Shepherd companion. Dog companions also have expressions. It should be noted that these files have been in existence for a long time and the developers have not made the partner available in the game. The new partner can be added with the 0.17.0 update.