PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile, published on Google Play by Level Infinite, remains one of the most installed shooters on Android, with more than one billion downloads listed. The game takes the battle royale format from the PC original and adapts it for phones, dropping up to 100 players onto a map where the last person or squad standing wins.

The current listing shows version 4.6.0, and its headline addition is a vampire-themed mode called Midnight Hunters, which pits Hunters against Vampires. The rest of the game works as before: Classic still drops up to 100 players onto one map, touch controls stay customizable, purchases are mostly cosmetic, progress is tied to your login, and the download keeps growing with each version.

Level Infinite’s 4.6.0 build and system needs

• Updated: September 18, 2026
• Version: 4.6.0
• Requires Android: 5.0+
• Developer: Level Infinite
• Installs: 1,000,000,000+

Google Play data as of September 26, 2026

What version 4.6 adds

The release notes describe Midnight Hunters as a classic battle between light and dark, with players split into Hunters and Vampires. The game regularly rotates themed modes like this alongside its permanent playlists, so it sits next to Classic rather than replacing it. The patch notes do not describe the mode in further detail.

Because themed modes in PUBG Mobile tend to arrive with a version update and later rotate out, it is sensible to update promptly if you want to try it. The notes do not list balance changes, so anyone focused on ranked Classic matches should find the core rules unchanged. Mode availability can also vary by region and schedule.

Modes and core gameplay

Classic Mode is the centerpiece: up to 100 players parachute in, loot weapons and gear, and fight inside a shrinking safe zone. The listing also names Payload, fast 4v4 Arena battles, and Infection Mode, plus a rotating set of maps. Matches in the quicker formats are advertised at around 10 minutes, which suits short sessions, though a round still runs longer than a typical match in Brawl Stars.

Controls are built for touchscreens and can be customized, with a training mode for practicing weapons and voice chat for coordinating with a squad. Gunplay leans toward realism, with a wide selection of firearms and attachments. New items, maps, and modes are added over time, which is why version numbers climb steadily.

Free to play, Teen rated, mostly cosmetic spending

Downloading and playing cost nothing, and the in-app purchases are mostly cosmetics and seasonal passes rather than items required to compete. It is rated Teen on Google Play, reflecting its realistic firearms combat. Parents can use Google Play family controls to require approval for purchases, which is worth considering for younger players on a shared device.

Progress is stored online and tied to the login you choose when you first start the game. Linking your account to a supported login such as Google Play Games or a social account is the usual way to keep progress safe when you change phones. Support is available through [email protected], and the privacy policy and user agreement are linked from the listing.

A heavy download that keeps growing

Level Infinite does not publish minimum hardware in the store description, but PUBG Mobile is a large download that grows with each update and is noticeably heavier than lighter battle royales such as Free Fire. Extra resource packs, such as higher quality maps and audio, can be downloaded separately in-game, so free storage is worth checking before a major version like 4.6 arrives.

Graphics and frame rate settings can be lowered on older or budget phones to keep matches smooth, while newer devices can run higher presets and faster frame rate options where supported. Every mode is played online, so a stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection makes a larger difference to the experience than raw device power in many cases.

Drop zones, gunfights and the lobby

Midnight Hunters, costs and age rating

What is the Midnight Hunters mode in PUBG Mobile?

It is the vampire mode from version 4.6. Players pick a side, Hunters or Vampires, in what the notes call a battle between light and dark. It runs next to the regular modes.

Do I have to pay to compete in PUBG Mobile?

No. Downloading and playing are free. Optional purchases cover things like cosmetics and seasonal passes, and they do not change the core rules.

Why is PUBG Mobile rated Teen?

Google Play gives it a Teen rating because of realistic shooting combat and online voice chat with other players.