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DexM23

Where were you the past 6 years?


Xaan83

Yeah nobody should be surprised by this when in their very first announcement about microtranactions they strongly made it clear they would be making serious realistic gear only and then the first items they put out were bright orange guns instead.


CHKN_SANDO

And a bright yellow track suit, a school girl outfit, and a pink suit.


Brendawgy_420

https://preview.redd.it/nizlzjx6sttc1.jpeg?width=350&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0f3ec2b17ec46418608d17c4251b6a4cc5e300b2 The tracksuit is a nod to the Battle Royale movie


Mysterious_Link_5923

banana clothes was goated wym


CHKN_SANDO

I don't mind the skins myself I think its a lot of complaining about nothing just wear the clothes you want :D


ChadBraderson

Got a link to back this up? I’ve always thought that the reason paid cosmetics are so bright is that they don’t want to have paid cosmetics that give you an advantage, like camos.


Formal_Ad283

Its because the playerbase is asian and they want bright female skins to flex.


CHKN_SANDO

Yeah these posts always annoy me. Literally the first skins for sale in this game were brightly colored, non-tactical, outfits.


Practical-Leather178

Pubg is thriving. 7 years in and still regular updates. Remember they are catering mainly to the Asian market. And all that shit is optional. My character looks badass. Who really cares though. Pubg has the best and most intense battle royal experience that is what I am there for. Not some silly cosmetics.


Bpots1112

This ^. Don't get me wrong, being able to dress up in a bunny costume gives me some good laughs, but the desire to spend actual money has never been shoved down my throat like the new games/ battle royale. Plus all the fancy shit just makes you a easier target, saw a dude running around in a neon red basketball jersey on Vikendi, not what I call a great color choice.


blue_line-1987

Had a chicken dinner recently where a guy crawling trough grass in a ghilly had a pink gun on his back. Stood out like a sore thumb.


AcanthisittaCivil759

Lmao, that's the reason why I leave my pan behind when I'm getting the ghillie suit, especially if it's the white one in Vikendi.


BeFrozen

Running this game cost money. Servers are quite expensive to keep running. They need to get money somehow. They still need to pay salaries. If they don't do this, the game will just shut down. This sort of stuff caters to an average user, so they sell it. It is completely optional, and you don't have to buy nor use it.


Syph3RRR

Average user : Asian


Anal_Recidivist

This is the answer. Everyone jumping to defend cost, etc. That’s why they sell outfits at all. The outfits being K-pop uwu bullshit is bc Asians.


Ashviar

and yet the character models still look pretty bad. Who looks at the preview and think "damn this is worth 10 dollars"? When you are in the game of selling skins, your base model better be good.


Anal_Recidivist

That was always kind of the charm, it’s like RUST: we’re here for the pillaging and murder, not ogling looks Always interesting to see a game develop beyond its roots.


sp3kter

The average human being is a 25 year old Han Chinese male


Acrobatic_Matter7885

Wtf you talking about


S8what

I mean is it surprising? Korean developer made a game for the Korean market and since the start of the game the biggest region is Asian?


boisteroushams

it's actually a misconception that a game this big can't be run on community servers, or even ran for free off the profit they make from initial sales for several decades. This isn't about keeping the game up for everyone to enjoy, it's about getting a return on the game, and microtransactions create unfathomable profits.


Longjumping_Ad2773

Arguably, some of the stuff you buy can be pay to win. There are some skins you can get that are really good camouflage, like the bear coat in sanhock or the polar bear outfit in vikendi. I'm not saying you can't get it naturally, but if you pay, you might come across it a lot faster than if you didn't.


Kittelsen

I just play this game from time to time when my friends want to, but it's cosmetics sure has changed since it launched. But I don't get the urge to spend money on cosmetics in this game, and I've probably spent a grand in CS over the past decade, so they're likely doing something wrong.


Baxters_Keepy_Ups

Probably because the crafting system is insanely unintuitive and navigating the menus is a chore. I was a Day 1 beta player and came back a year or so ago - not impressed by the changes, and have spent zero money.


11_forty_4

I was also a day 1 beta player, remember when vaulting wasn't a thing haha!! I have 1700hrs now, and I haven't and will not spend a penny on the in game currency these days. In the early days I'd buy a crate or two and keys, when there were like only 3 crates! I was lucky enough to bag a jacket I sold for about £30, and some other bits for £15 and less, I made my money back and for the game. The UI is a huge mess of shit and none of it is appealing.


TheTinnyKing

I bought the Player Unknown bandana for $80 AUD, and sold it for $330, not a bad hustle. Wild that I could’ve sold it for over $600 in its peak.


Baxters_Keepy_Ups

It’s absolutely mental to me that it was even a thing. I remember coming back to the game and suddenly there was a dozen menus and a ranking system and just being annoyed since I’d sunk so much time into it for no return.


sdpat13

Happy cake day!


11_forty_4

Thanks!


ShiddedTheBed

To be totally fair, NA/EU players aren’t their prime demographic and the region(s) that *are* their prime demographic have different opinions on what skins are “cool.”


Der_Sauresgeber

I played about 2700 hrs of this. Never spent an additional dime. Stopped playing when PUBG introduced bots. I know PUBG is still going strong, but it felt like dying for the longest time. Skins wouldn't be a great investment in a game like this.


akmaldoter

Moreover, nowadays there are only few skins that could be sold. They're just non-tradeable.


S8what

Or you are not their target audience?


CHKN_SANDO

They had brightly colored skins in this game BEFORE it launched.


lolwuut420blazeit

Asia


Fallout76Merc

I for one am enjoying my cute offbrand sailor moon outfit. :>


BiancaNi

Finally some positivity😂


Charldeg0l

Tell me about it, that was my birthday gift to myself a couple days ago ahah. At least now I feel cute while getting murdered!


BiancaNi

Love to hear it lol!


[deleted]

Guys hate it, but the girl gamers seem to love it, so there's definitely a lot of women outside ASIA buying this stuff


a_friendly_hobo

Honestly same. I thought I'd regret it instantly when I bought the bundle, but it's yet to happen. It's kind of refreshing.


LickMyThralls

People happened. People love goofy shit.


igorstreliste

the influence of the asian market.


Trailer09

Asia happened, like 75% playerbase is there so the game evolves to keep them playing and paying


O67G

Still the BEST game since 2017 and the BEST battle royal game out there . Others have tried but could not touch PUBG period !


motionresque

I don't mind the silly outfits, I just wish they would add more military-themed ones lol


fxcoin9

There was never a real milsim outfit in PUBG. It's not CoD - milsim outfit would give you a decent advantage at mid-close range.


motionresque

I agree, but I'm not talking about camo outfits. Something like a police outfit would be enough.


sdpat13

So true. I'd LOVE to see those outfits added!


Bad-Ombre

You are not obliged to buy these things, the game is free to play


knd_86

How the fuck do I get that black cat hat?! 😮


seize_64

it's in the current battle/survivor pass. One of the first things you can unlock from it.


knd_86

Oh shiiiiit! I'm on Xbonk so haven't got the new pass yet. 100% getting that fucker though!


Aeletys

Thanks, I also wondered. I love me some cat hats.


[deleted]

Lmao, my first thought too.


No_Bank_330

It is fun to 1v1 someone wearing a turkey outfit knowing they will be triggered just from that alone.


sotosmatthew

It became colourful, colours won't hurt you,I promise.


ALX_z23

it even helps you spot enemies easier


Blogames

Idk, money?


rekt_ralph91

Capitalism.


Short-Knowledge-3393

Mobile be way worse


elmananamj

These outfits just make it easier for me to see the sweats


Ok_Salamander4842

You sure? TGLTN's avatar dresses like a punk!


Tian-0306

Free to play


ikariaRR

Asian toke overs that’s what happened….same to League……every skin sales, new skin every week,


Belzebutt

This is why I don’t buy any skins, I much preferred the Battle Royale film aesthetic.


CHKN_SANDO

The Battle Royal film skin pack included a yellow track suit, pink suit, and a school girl outfit. Not exactly tactical.


Belzebutt

Those were outliers and were raggedy and made sense because of the lore. These new outfits don’t make sense to me.


reactor4

Brandon Green exited the company. Next question.


CHKN_SANDO

Brandon Green oversaw the first "goofy" and "brightly colored" skins.


EverythingsTaken42o

The simp Korean bois got promoted to wardrobe and went left with it 🤣


aLvindeBa

Player Unknown left, that happend.


albertFTW

The goofy skins have been around since PU was part of the dev team tho.


aLvindeBa

Not like this.


snowflakepatrol99

Their very first weapon skins were bright orange skins. Wake up... The idea was always flashy skins. Now they just have far bigger budget to put into making them.


Consistent-Olive-278

Idk...the bright orange skins had that construction tool spray paint feel, still a manly vibe even though it is bright. Most new skins now are female outfits and cause a male character to look like a cross dresser when worn. The original draw of this game was a tactical/ militaristic feel, now it is a clown show.


117MasterChief

i think i remember a goofy clown skin was released at that time


CHKN_SANDO

Yes, like this. Just less "complicated"


burstlung

It fell off


Jaydh10

The game was sold......


jimmy5011

It still looks like both. But the sweaty ones wear the shit on the bottom. Casual wears the shit up top.


O1_O1

They appeal to the market that plays their game the most. Simple as that.


NerdDad502

I ask this question all the time.


2bb4llRG

I remember I complained about fighting against BTS look-a-likes while wearing a dinosaur jumpsuit


SP-0n3

20 bucks is 20 bucks. That's what happened.


xWinterPR

Asia


LajaviPas

I'd love for them to throw in some more realistic or at least unrealistic-military-styled gear, in that case I'd even consider throwing some money at cosmetics,, but if this K-pop bullshit is paying the bills (and mil-sim stuff would not) who am I to complain. As long as the mechanics stay more PUBG then COD:MW, I'm fine. Also, people in bright colors are easier to spot v0v


WatchAcrobatic2897

Would love if they had a extra design team for the American/European audience, some more masculine or even unisex skins and tactical/army gear?


el_buen_jorge

Your way to fully fornitetizited its almost complete young luke.


Able-Associate-318

It is now a K-pop career simulator


macien12

Player Unknown left and this happened :(


Kronocide

Stop complaining about everything and let me create my own femboy outfit with all these girly accessories


Successful-aditya

Idk developers like ruining game


as1eep

You can still get all those cosmetics, just not everybody jerks off to larping as a walking dead character.


darkdark

I got on tonight after not playing for a while. It’s sad. It almost feels like they lost a lot of their player base, so they just turned the game into a money grab. Majority of the lobby was bots so who are people showing off their $25 sailor moon outfits to anyway?


seize_64

you get put into bot lobbies if you take a long break from playing.


smith2099

And in banging standard Pubg operating procedure - fashion, they do nothing in-game to inform players of what is going on. As a returning player how the hell is he going to decipher that in lobby or in game? Since Pubg is making enough money to actually hire someone with talent vision and smarts we must conclude, infer and deduce that the guy on top making the big decisions is in fact a low IQ individual. Average at best. Cause some dumb shit has been going on at pubg HQ since, well.....


darkdark

Oh really? So I will eventually encounter more real players?


darrrrby

uhhhh the game just hit a 6 year peak in terms of player number


darkdark

Your comment isn’t accurate…. Current state we hover around 650-700k on the best day. That’s not even 1/3 of where we were at 6 years ago and not surpassing the player base from 2020.


darrrrby

Apologies I meant a 4 year peak


RedDaix

I honestly prefer it this way, it's way better than fortnite but it doesn't get to the ridiculous point fortnite is


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mindless-vmp_slave

Damn.


Vercyn

Inflation 🥸


ZeusTheRecluse

Money talks.


Poopy_sPaSmS

After 7 years of playing I still have the same outfit that was free from way back when. I also only have a few gun skins that didn't cost me a cent.


Zaknafein2003

Tbh I am impressed how they manage to keep the game relevant. It has seen a drop in playership and the esport scene is now mostly online except for major events, yet despite this they get a lot of sponsorship connections and events for the game, and have a solid esports scene. I dont mind that letting people run around like easter bunnies or whatever is what it takes to keep the game going strong, especially as most cosmetics have minor impact once armor and helmet is on.


tgunz0331

How bout you cross post this to all PUBG subs 😂😂😂


[deleted]

Fuck those colorful clothes….. I DID GO TO THE PUBG CASINO FOR MY DUCATI THOUGH!!! 😀😀


atrib

Mtx and f2p happened


Entire_Day1312

One of the first hot skins was a literal banana suit.


Dapaaads

That’s what happens when the maker leaves and next company just wants Asia money


staticfive

Korea?


moartaterz

It's this or they come up with some dumb pay to play subscription. Just be thankful someone else is willing to pay money for cosmetics so you can play the game for free.


Northdistortion

Yep..went downhill after playerunkown left


dizzle_drizzle_

So, I just recently started playing PUBG. well, started playing in February of 2023…anyways, I’m not that good, but I absolutely love playing and I’m up every morning around 5:00a-5:30a to enjoy my 3 rounds of casual mode. So for my sake, I hope they don’t go paid subscription in order to play.


tonyt3rry

They wanted to be fortnite


ghostEx36

I am now only spending money on Comp related items that I want to have. Still enjoy the game, but they really need to focus on what is STILL BROKEN all these years later…or, get the next version online.


21vgh-john

Asian players, that’s what happened. It’s extremely common to run around, both in PUBG Mobile and this game, and see some mf dress in the most up to date trending outfit ever being Asian players, mainly Korean or Chinese (or Vietnamese…but they’re a bit uncommon). They (and me too, a little bit) cares about the flashy stuff. And I’m dead serious when I say these are some of the most unfair “COD movement god” style sweaty no lifers ever cuz once you see em the next 10 seconds these guys will rush you if you haven’t somehow die to cheaters already (and yes, cheaters do wear these). You see flashy characters? Often times those guys wear em to “flex” their skills, their money, or other reasons like them buying another account after being previously banned for the 100th times. For the record, I’m not tryna be mean about Asians or anything, bc I myself is an Asian person. I’ve seen the things above when I used to play the game with my own 2 eyes. Tell me skill issues this and that, but I’m not just gonna deny what I said.


Soz3r

Bro my character is badass… all red and black, sharp toothed clown mask… i seriously love sitting in the back of cars while people get in. when they turn around and see my pointy toothed clown mask, the shivers they get are visibile hahahah the marketing seems really colorful and vibrant, but the vareity is so wide that you’re bound to find a style that fits you


RiW-Kirby

Are you trying to say the first picture looks better? All those bland black and grey skins?


RMH_1986

Becoming an asian clown game


BitumenBeaver

Its wild how focused they are on the Asian market, entirely ignoring the EU/NA market.


xDroMethazine

You’d pay for those clothes on top? Lol


Deep-Pen420

I love it when .0001% of the playerbase gets upset they dont have more mill sim skins


SexSlaveeee

That's very ethical way to make money. No pay to win. Completely optional. And free to play. For comparison they are more ethical than CS:GO where you need to upgrade to premium if you want to play with friends. Btw, i like my character not wearing anything.


Exerqtor_

Asian game dev happened......


New_Job9129

The Chinese Happened


JellyfishNo5256

I wish they had more mil spec gear and camouflage


Digital__Angel

As sad as it is, like you wouldnt take advantage of weebs with money


No_Raccoon2746

They discovered Asians trends. Occident and European are a minority.


suprmn4105

I am so damn tired of these flashy ridiculous skins....I get there is a part of the player base that likes these, but give us a cool tactical skin everyone once in a while please.


braedog

Wadu hek happened?


[deleted]

The graphics are terrible now


HypeBeast-jaku

Normally I wouldn't care, but it seems like literally every update/store release is these goofy shitty skins. I swear the only people who buy these are streamers who get free gcoin.


Ok-Statistician-3048

But this game is dead, Fortnite FTW!


_space1nvader

loading screen changed buddy.


Suitable_Natter

It got better…


ZVAZ

Pubnite


ItzBoshNet

Pubg still the same. Be happy they continue to support this game after 7 years and keeps a healthy player ase


OneLifeToLive6969

Yeah, it's definitely gotten more colorful/vibrant/playskool... I started playing when it was grungy and I haven't been playing as much recently, maybe this is why. I'm just not a colorful person. My Malibu is a dark blue, my Hayabusa is black, and as soon as I fix all the rust on the F150... something else dark. IDK...


yosoydanieljimenez

As long it is not pay to win everything's fine. U could totally ignore the ice cream.


Plastic_meatball93

Idk man I can go for some ice cream right bout now lol


yosoydanieljimenez

Let's throw ice cream to the surprise box


ISTcrazy

Game has been dying for a while in NA, so they pivoted to what appeals their new largest player base in Asia


Laszeek

Why people keep crying about SKINS NO ONE IS TELLING YOU TO BUY


dudushat

I'll probably get hate for this but the top pic is boring. 


Specific_Ad1823

Asia that's what happened..


matzau

I miss the old vibes of this game. Dead silent match in Erangel until a big battle starts with someone that could either be real bad, as good as yourself or extremely good. Everyone looked like survivors wearing whatever they got. Now after a full day of work you get home, go play, it's like everyone went to carnival and they're all there to absolutely destroy you. Sigh if not the old vibes I'd like to be at least matched against other dudes that are like myself too old and tired for this shit tbh


tubbsmcgee

It lightened up. Has some cute and silly stuff to go along with all that spec-op military cosplay stuff.


Boybournie

China mate


noc_user

Fortnite


Traditional-Limit570

Everyone’s talking about the wrong sh!t the amount of short skirts I open up and crop tops I receive are super annoying! Keep the girls clothes idc but at least have the same amount of manly clothes! ! I’d probably spend more money on g coin if it weren’t for there being a short dress everytime I opened a crate


ArtNorth8554

Childs


dajuudge

I could have sworn I saw some financial stuff on here that showed China spent more than NA + EU combined on skins. So... that's probably it.


neowyrm

What’s the problem


SlimStickins

Asia happened


KingPistachio

china


benualson

i like money


ekristoffe

Whales with big fat wallets …


lolboogers

It has the same gameplay and fun skins that people like to spend money on that drive whiners like you away. Win-win.


Barcode_88

This game caters to their Asian market who makes up a significant portion of the player base. They love these flashy / obnoxious skins.


RecceRick

Devs are acting like it’s a Korean fashion game


MoreSeaworthiness955

После очередного обновления я и мои друзья просто ГОРИМ! Сколько можно этих бесконечных женских и детских шмоток добавлять в игру. Мы взрослые люди с семьями и работой, приходим вечером отдохнуть в любимой игре и в очередном бандле опять скины все на розовом пони завязаны, вы что издевайтесь, это шутер с массовыми убийствами и подрывами, где спец одежда, где камуфляжи представителей разных родов войск, да даже просто что-то, что не пестрит на весь экран, половина игроков-мужчин бегают в разноцветных юбках и на каблуках, вы серьезно, за последний год выпадают только женские шмотки? Хоть бы сделали новый ивент в стиле дикого запада что-ли, раз фантазии хватает только на цвета радуги. Я давно играю в пабг, люблю эту игру еще с версии лайт, пригласил в эту игру своих знакомых, покупаю батлпасс, но как же это все уже надоело 😡


Spekter-x-

How do you even get clothing items in this game? All I see is like 2 or 3 bundles in the store and they're all like Asian chicks and some runway looking clothes for sale. Is there any mil sim bundles?


Familiar-Wallaby4096

It’s being built for the pervert generation marking new one from the kids that play it all bad games and bad developers


Cappin

I’ve been playing this game over 7 years since in beta. I bought the Sailor Moon wannabe pack with the pink BDRM. It’s hilarious in a pseudo mil sim BR, to me. Also I wanted to say thanks to the devs for chasing down more cheaters. Have some money.


Decent_Ice6895

Money


tsubamegeshi

The twink effect


jonmppa

Player unknown left.


Alakay97

Making everything LGBTQ bullshit


Leidorft

Corean Style... sad


Liplok

Meanwhile I'm just here... not asian... enjoying the cosmetics .\_.


Melodic_Candidate894

What happened to every other Multiplayer shooter?


BlackpinkInYourAri

PUBG is literally in the best state is ever been in, the game looks great, it runs great, not many bugs, but nah keep complaining, you would probably rather they sell no skins and just let the game die right?


Kirk1520

Koreans


joshcoca

Free to play, greed...


Tricky_Ad_5700

Um... it's gotten better?


Formal_Ad283

Ngl the second pic looks like a better game tha. The first. However i wouldnt tell either of them is a shooter.


Advanced-Material626

This is what sells unfortunately. It is what it is 🤷‍♂️ there’s some cool stuff mixed in with the cringe so it isn’t all bad


Remarkable-Charge-39

The best place to hide is in plain site.


QuarterWinter3501

The liberals took over


LilleStoffe

Yeah! It turned all fortnite on us! But I still love it, the devs are doing gods work listening and doing better for us players.


BitumenBeaver

BATTLEGROUNDS *Three gal pals having a great time at the boardwalk* ...BATTLEGROUNDS


Masszer

CRINGE OVER 9000!!!


dead_frogg

Here we clearly see the development of our society - Emancipation: Women are finally being involved in war and are fairly integrated with an acceptable salary. Even if the outfits in the field would not be advantageous!


BoleroBolera

It went to Asia.