The Hangzhou Asian Games have something special in store for you. PUBG MOBILE has been added as an official sport! However, it’s not the version of the game you’re typically used to playing. It’s a revamped version of PUBG MOBILE for the Asian Games that incorporates elements of various modern sports, such as skydiving, off-road racing, and shooting. The KRAFTON blog was on-site during Media Day to bring you the latest updates from the event. Let’s dive into Team Korea’s aspirations and highlight what makes the Asian Games version of PUBG MOBILE special.
On September 13, the Media Day for the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games PUBG MOBILE event took place at the KRAFTON headquarters. Several reporters attended to hear from the South Korean national team, showcasing their interest by asking various questions.
The Media Day consisted of game demos, photo ops, and a Q&A segment. “After we finished the PMPS domestic league, we started practicing right away and have been training ever since,” said Yoon Sang-hoon, the national team coach. “We’ve had extra unofficial practice that gives us an edge over most countries, so I’m confident we’ll perform well.”
The Asian Games version of PUBG MOBILE will be a cyber triathlon, rather than the traditional PvP combat for survival. It combines racing and clay shooting, with the condition being to reach the destination as quickly as possible while hitting the most preset targets with your gun.
“When I first heard that the game wouldn’t involve any PvP shooting, I thought, ‘What kind of game is this?'” said team captain Park Sang-cheol (Dplus KIA). “But after experiencing the Asian Games version, I was drawn to the new strategic elements it offered.”
When questioned about their likelihood of winning a medal of any color, Coach Yoon stated, “We did well in the trials, so I’m confident that we’ll be able to secure a medal. The team is setting our sights on gold.”
In answer to the question about what the public will enjoy about this Asian Games version, the performance analyst Han Jeong-wook remarked, “The tables can easily be turned both ways.” He added, “The game will become even more interesting if shooting points are separated from movement points.”
When questioned about his aspirations, team captain Park Sang-cheol shared, “We have a strong training environment, thanks to excellent support from both the association and KRAFTON.” He added, “My skills have significantly improved compared to before. I’m eagerly anticipating the Asian Games and I’m confident that we’ll get the gold medal.”
The team’s youngest player, Kwon Soon-bin (DUKSAN Esports) said, “We’ll match China’s level of practice and strive to secure the gold medal.”
“The team is giving it their all to see it through to the end,” said the performance analyst Kim Joon-soo. “Usually, you might say ‘see it through to the end’ when the result isn’t that great, but I predict that this will end well. When we say we will ‘see it through to the end,’ I want you to think of it as our ambition for gold.”
Han Jeong-wook observed that, “I can see that the players are improving on a daily basis. We’re actively researching the best strategies for movement and training and are guiding the players accordingly. I think we can expect them to go for gold.”
The national team will train for about a week more before leaving for Hangzhou on September 25. The qualifiers for the PUBG MOBILE event will take place on September 28, with the finals on October 1. Don’t miss out—we can’t wait for you to join us in the thrill of PUBG MOBILE!
