PUBG Takes a Roguelite Turn With New Spin-off DED.NET
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Krafton has announced PUBG DED.NET, a new multiplayer FPS with roguelite progression set in a strange 1990s Cascadia, alongside ongoing updates for PUBG Black Budget.
PUBG has spent nearly a decade defining the battle royale genre, but publisher Krafton is ready to mix things up. Revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live and highlighted in a recent report by Polygon, the newly announced PUBG DED.NET trades purely predictable matches for roguelite progression and fast-paced multiplayer FPS action. Set in a strange version of 1990s Cascadia and soundtracked by Ministry, the title aims to let players experiment with new builds and strategies across unpredictable runs.
For a universe best known for tense, slow-burn survival and tactical looting, this spin-off represents a sharp and welcome pivot toward pure arcade chaos. Krafton is already taking sign-ups for a closed beta test on the game's official website, giving early adopters a chance to see how roguelite mechanics fit into the broader PUBG ecosystem.
DED.NET is not the only project expanding the franchise beyond its battle royale roots. Fans are also keeping a close eye on PUBG Black Budget, another upcoming title in the universe that recently opened applications for playtests. As publishers look for ways to keep massive multiplayer IPs fresh, pivoting established battle royale worlds into entirely new genres is becoming a major trend to watch.
Tags: PUBG, Roguelite, FPS, Gamescom, PC Gaming
Original article: Polygon