Here's when free-to-play PUBG Lite shuts down Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Here's when free-to-play PUBG Lite shuts down "We are deeply grateful for the passion from the PUBG Lite fans that have been with us." News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 4 Apr 2021 6 comments The free-to-play, low-spec version of PUBG, PUBG Lite, will close down at the end of the month. Originally known as PUBG Project Thai, PUBG Lite is a low-spec version of PUBG that allows players with basic PCs and laptops to access the game. It was first trialled in Thailand, before rolling out to other territories a couple of years back. Now, however, the free-to-play game is being shut down on 29th April. No reason was given for the decision. Watch on YouTube "We are deeply grateful for the passion and support from the astounding number of PUBG Lite fans that have been with us," a statement on the official website explains. "During the strenuous times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hope that PUBG Lite was able to provide our fans a fun way to stay safe. "Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to close service after much deliberation and the time has come for our journey to end. We regretfully inform you that service of PUBG Lite is scheduled to end on April 29th, 2021 (UTC)." You will be able to continue to play the game and spend in-game credits as normal, including the L-COIN that you already have, right up until the "termination time". For this April Fools' Day, PUBG Corp released an arcade-style minigame for PUBG where you fight chickens, and it's called POBG (short for Playeromnomnom's Battlegrounds). Players must shoot their way through "rooms" full of chickens, who parachute from the sky and immediately start firing semi-automatics in your direction. If you missed the news first time around, don't worry; while it's a limited-time minigame, you can access it on PC up until 12th April, while console users will be able to play from 8th-18th April. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store