Download PUBG Mobile APK 4.4.0 Free for Android

One hundred players drop onto an 8x8km island, and only the last survivor sees the “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner” screen.

PUBG Mobile is a battle royale shooter from LightSpeed & Quantum Studio under Tencent Games and Krafton, with version 4.4.0 (Hero’s Crown) rolling out from May 12, 2026 for Android. The mobile build first launched on March 19, 2018 and now passes 1 billion downloads worldwide. Each Classic match parachutes up to 100 players onto one of several maps, shrinks a blue safe zone in timed phases, and forces survivors into tighter fights until one player or squad remains. The draw sits in three pillars: realistic gunplay with per-weapon recoil patterns, a map roster running from the 8x8km Erangel down to the 2x2km Livik, and free seasonal content tied to the Royale Pass. The game stays fully free to play and supports solo, duo, and four-player squads.

Five battle royale maps from 8x8km Erangel down to 1x1km Nusa

The map is the single biggest variable in how a match plays out. Map size sets the match length, the engagement range, and which weapons matter, so the loadout that wins on Erangel often fails on Sanhok. PUBG Mobile rotates several Classic maps, each with its own size and hot-drop spots.

• Erangel (8x8km): the original map and the most-played. Open grasslands and mid-size towns force a mix of mid-range and long-range fights. Pochinki, Georgopol, and the Military Base are the classic hot drops where early loot comes at the cost of heavy contact.
• Miramar (8x8km): a desert map with the same footprint as Erangel but far more open terrain, which pushes long-range sniper and DMR fights. Hacienda del Patron and Pecado pack dense loot and matching competition.
• Sanhok (4x4km): a 4x4km jungle map that runs four times smaller than Erangel, so matches stay fast and close-quarters. Bootcamp and Paradise Resort are the hottest landing zones. SMGs and assault rifles carry here, not snipers.
• Vikendi (6x6km): a snow map where footprints in the snow track enemy movement. Cosmodrome and Castle hold strong loot, and SMGs spawn in abundance across the map.
• Livik (2x2km): the smallest standard map at 2x2km, mobile-exclusive, built for fast rounds with respawn windows. Its own features include a waterfall, hot springs, and the Monster Truck, plus exclusive guns like the P90 and MK12.

Smaller maps such as Karakin (2x2km, with destructible walls and sticky bombs) and Nusa (1x1km, 32 players) rotate in for players who want sub-15-minute matches over the longer 25-35 minute Erangel and Miramar rounds.

The PUBG Mobile arsenal: 40+ weapons split across six classes

Every gun in PUBG Mobile carries its own base damage, fire rate, recoil pattern, and ammo type, so picking a loadout is a real decision rather than a cosmetic one. The roster runs past 40 weapons grouped into assault rifles, snipers, DMRs, SMGs, LMGs, and shotguns. Three groups carry most fights.

Assault rifles: the backbone of most loadouts

• M416 (40 base damage): the most-used AR in competitive play at roughly 85% pick rate. Its value is recoil predictability. A Tactical Stock plus compensator keeps the spray tight at 100m, which is why it is the default mid-range pick.
• AKM (47 base damage): uses 7.62mm rounds and hits harder per bullet than the M416, but kicks much harder. It rewards players who can control vertical recoil and shares ammo with the Kar98k.
• Beryl M762 (44 base damage): roughly 535 DPS, one of the highest among ARs, with hard horizontal recoil that needs a Vertical Grip and Extended Mag to tame.
• Groza (48 base damage): airdrop-exclusive with the highest DPS of any AR, combining SMG-tier fire rate with AKM stopping power. A silenced Groza in the final circle hides the shooter while shredding Level 3 armor.
• AUG (41 base damage): airdrop AR with higher bullet velocity and a faster fire rate than the M416, sharing the same 5.56mm ammo.

Snipers and DMRs for long range

Long-range weapons split into bolt-action snipers and semi-auto DMRs. The AWM is the ceiling: 105 base damage, airdrop-exclusive, and a guaranteed knockdown on a headshot against any helmet tier. The Kar98k (79 damage) is the ground-loot workhorse, one-shotting Level 2 helmets on a headshot with a 1.7-second bolt cycle, and the M24 (75 damage) sits between the two with a higher spawn rate than the AWM. On the DMR side, the Mk14 (61 damage) doubles as a full-auto rifle and a marksman gun, while the Mini-14 (48 damage) trades per-shot damage for a fast fire rate and low recoil, sharing 5.56mm ammo with M416 users.

SMGs for close quarters

SMGs win the early game and tight building fights thanks to faster ADS and movement speed. The Vector reaches around 574 DPS, the highest close-range output in the game, though its 19-round base magazine burns out fast without an Extended Mag. The P90 (airdrop, 5.7mm) arrives fully kitted with a holographic sight and laser for almost zero recoil, and the UMP45 (41 damage) bridges SMG mobility and AR range out to about 75m.

Classic, Arena and themed modes built on the same gunplay

PUBG Mobile is more than its 100-player Classic mode. The game layers several formats on top of the same shooting engine so a session can run from a 30-minute survival match to a two-minute respawn brawl.

Classic mode is the core battle royale: 100 players, the shrinking blue zone, and one winner per match across solo, duo, or squad. Arena mode collects faster formats, with Team Deathmatch dropping two four-player teams into a small arena where the first to 40 kills wins, plus Domination and Gun Game variants. The EvoGround and themed modes rotate seasonal content, including Payload mode with helicopters and rocket launchers and the recurring Zombie collaborations. Ranked play layers a tier ladder from Bronze up through Ace and Conqueror across each season, while the Royale Pass provides a 50-tier reward track that refreshes roughly every two months.

What’s new in version 4.4.0: the Hero’s Crown Greek mythology mode

Version 4.4.0, titled Hero’s Crown, started its global rollout on May 12, 2026 (May 11 for early regions including Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan). The update needs at least 4GB of free storage for its high-definition themed assets. It pulls Erangel into a Greek and Roman mythology setting and reworks several core systems.

• Mythology-themed Erangel: four major locations, Yasnaya Polyana, Ruins, Ferry Pier, and Mylta, are redesigned with temple ruins and divine architecture, plus a floating island called Crown’s Abode.
• Centaur boss and Divine Trials: a PvE Centaur boss encounter joins four named trials. The Achilles Trial is a high-speed phantom hunt, the Spartan Trial tasks squads with defending a battle flag for an Unyielding State buff, the Icarus Trial is a timed parkour climb that grants temporary flight, and the Gryphon Trial rounds out the set.
• Dinoground returns: the dinosaur-themed mode is back after three years.
• New Roadster vehicle: a two-seat convertible with turbocharged speed joins Classic mode.
• Weapon changes: the JS9 SMG becomes a world-spawn weapon on all maps, fitting tight temple corridors with its high fire rate and low recoil, and the Panzerfaust joins the standard loot table on every map.
• Collaborations: Blue Lock, Harley-Davidson, and Ford-branded car skins roll out across the season, alongside the A19 Royale Pass.

Note: the table below compares the stock PUBG Mobile APK on default settings against the same APK after the 4.4.0 update, so existing players can see what changes when they patch.

Frequently asked questions

Is PUBG Mobile free to play?

Yes. PUBG Mobile is free to download and play on Android. The game sells UC (Unknown Cash) for cosmetics, weapon skins, and the Royale Pass, but none of that affects core gunplay. The A19 Royale Pass in version 4.4.0 can be progressed through normal matches, and weapons like the M416 and Kar98k are looted in-match, not bought.

How much storage does PUBG Mobile need?

Version 4.4.0 requires at least 4GB of free space because of the Hero’s Crown high-definition themed assets. The base install downloads Erangel first to stay light, then lets you download Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi, and Livik individually from the matchmaking menu only when you want to play them.

Which map is best for new players?

Erangel (8x8km) is the standard starting point because its mix of open ground and towns teaches both mid-range and long-range fights. For faster games with less downtime, Sanhok (4x4km) and Livik (2x2km) cut match length and throw you into close-quarters SMG fights sooner, which suits players still learning recoil control.

What’s the difference between the AWM and the Kar98k?

The AWM deals 105 base damage and one-shots a headshot through any helmet tier, but it only spawns in airdrops. The Kar98k deals 79 damage, one-shots Level 2 helmets on a headshot, and is found as regular ground loot, which makes it the reliable everyday sniper while the AWM is the rare prize.