Several collaborations have come toPUBG Mobilesince its release back in 2018 and a new one is set to release in 2022.PUBG Mobilehas confirmed its next crossover, with Marvel’sSpider-Mancoming to the PUBG Corp. battle royale in mid-January.
In celebration of the upcoming release ofSpider-Man: No Way Home,PUBG Mobilefans from around the world can already get exclusive items such as a brand new graffiti by completing in-game missions. TheSpider-Mancoming toPUBG Mobilewith the release of version 1.8 will likely include more challenges for ever-increasingly more valuable cosmetic items. This follows the trend of previousPUBG Mobilecrossovers that brought other universes to the battle royale.
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Just like with the variousSpider-Man-themed content added toFortniterecently,PUBG Mobilehas confirmed that more content from this collaboration is coming. The developer hasn’t stated specified what more is coming, butSpider-Manfans who playPUBG Mobilecan definitely expect more cosmetics based on the Marvel character. Because the new content doesn’t drop until after the release of the new movie, the upcoming cosmetic content may involve spoilers that haven’t been shown inSpider-Man: No Way Home’s trailers.
PUBG Mobilehas confirmed some information about gameplay and items coming with version 1.8, suggesting thatSpider-Man’s release will change up how people playPUBG Mobileduring the collaboration.Fortnite’s Chapter 3map includes bouncy spider webs around the map, so it may not necessarily involve swinging around with web shooters or visiting a popular Marvel location. The teased imagery ofSpider-Manshowed the Marvel hero in his new suit and the familiar PUBG map of Erangel juxtaposed withSpider-Man’s version of New York City.
This partnership betweenPUBG Mobileand Sony Pictures is the first time the two parties have worked together and moreSony Picturesfilms may be showcased inPUBG Mobilein the future if it goes well. Head ofPUBG MobilePublishing Vincent Wang stated thatSpider-Manisn’t simply a popular superhero, but he’s a pop-culture icon that’s recognizable around the world. “We can bring the excitement and anticipation of the film and character toPUBG Mobile,” said Wang. This recognizability and excitement may increase the active players inPUBG Mobileonce version 1.8 drops next year.
PUBG Mobilerecentlycrossed over withLeague of Legends, but other recognizable promotions it’s collaborated with in the past includeResident Evil,Godzilla,The Walking Dead, and even Mountain Dew.Spider-Manhas recently crossed over withFortniteas part of the recent release of Chapter 3, becoming part of the battle pass and bringing the Daily Bugle to the battle royale island.Spider-Man: No Way Homereleases next week and the addition ofSpider-Manto multiple battle royale games may pique the interests of many gamers.
PUBG Mobileis available right now for Android and iOS devices.