PUBG Spin-Off Barely Survived Two Months Before Shutting Down
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- PUBG: Blindspot, a top-down 5v5 tactical shooter by ARC Team and PUBG Studios, will shut down on March 30 after a brief early access period starting February 4.
- The game lasted only 40 days longer than Firewalk Studios' Concord, which had a notably short 14-day run, and just slightly longer than Highguard, another recent live-service failure.
- Despite regular updates and efforts to improve gameplay based on player feedback, PUBG: Blindspot struggled with low player numbers and long matchmaking wait times.
- ARC Team cited the inability to sustainably provide the desired player experience as the primary reason for the game's closure, emphasizing their commitment to player satisfaction.
- PUBG: Blindspot’s shutdown highlights ongoing challenges faced by new live-service games in maintaining sufficient player engagement and longevity.
