New ‘PUBG’ players can drop into the game for free starting today

nme.com:

PUBG: Battlegrounds players will be able to jump in and play the game for free.Starting today (August 10) and running through August 16, Krafton is celebrating the end of Summer by hosting a Free Play Week, during which players can play the full game for free on PC via Steam.Players new to the game will have complete access to the game and can play the latest updates and content drops, including:Additionally, players will be able to purchase the new Survivor Pass: Taego and earn in-game items during the free week, as well as earn exclusive rewards for creating a global account and linking it to Steam.

Creating a Global Account during Free Play Week will allow players to retain all stats and in-game items they earn as well.The Taego map was.