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PUBG Vs Fortnite: Which Battle Royale Reigns Supreme In 2025?

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PUBG Vs Fortnite

In battle royale gaming, PUBG and Fortnite are the two reign supreme. Both the games are different in several aspects. Each offers a distinct gameplay experience, visual style, and preferences. Understanding the unique features will provide the players with the insight necessary to choose their preferred game. 

Let’s begin this article by exploring both the games separately and then a simple comparison. 

PUBG

PUBG is a game full of tactical combat and strategic maneuvering. The game graphics look more realistic with a lot more detailed environments and a military aesthetic. Players need to master weapon mechanics, stealth, and positioning to outwit their opponents. 

Fortnite 

The game has a cartoonish world bursting with color and personality. The game has an arcade-style approach, with fast-paced action and a focus on building.

PUBG Vs Fortnite Comparison

PUBG Vs Fortnite Comparison

A brief comparison of PUBG and Fortnite is given below from different aspects of the game. Check it out!

1. Visual Style, Maps and Game Modes 

Bitg the games were initially available on the desktops and after gaining huge popularity it was introduced to the mobile platform. While comparing the visual experience in the mobile platform, PUBG has having more realistic approach whereas Fortnite has a cartoonish approach. In the future, Fortnite might come with realistic visuals. 

Fortnite offers the same kind of maps on both the PC and mobile platforms whereas PUBG offers diverse versions of maps on both platforms. Fortnite might be a great choice if the player likes to explore creative kinds of maps that have diverse landscapes across each corner of the map. 

2. Gameplay

The gameplay of the two games is very much the same as entering an island with 99 other players and finding other places through the collection of guns, grenades, and other such items, eventually trying to eliminate all and become the last survivor of the battle royale. As the game goes on, the playing zone becomes smaller and smaller, and the player needs to hide and kill fellow players simultaneously. In both games, elements of the Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), like strategy and quick decision-making, play a major role as the player navigates the battlefield and interacts with other players.

The major difference between both the games is that in PUBG mobile the players cannot destroy a house or any such place or shelter but in Fortnite players can destroy almost any building, home, or shelter with the help of missiles. 

3. Controls And Cross-Platform Experience 

Between these two games, PUBG mobile offers the best user experience. Here the control section can be altered therefore the game can be played in your unique way but in Fortnite, the controlling processing is not that fluent so the gaming experience will be less compared to PUBG Mobile.

While talking about the cross-platform experience, the gaming experience of PUBG in desktop and mobile gaming is different whereas Fortnite facilitates almost the same experience on PC, mobile, Xbox, and PS4. One of the issues faced by the players choosing Fortnite is that it doesn’t support cross-platform. 

4. Bots And Getting Around the Map

During the initial stages of a new player at PUBG, for the first ten games they will be playing with 20 human players and the rest will be bots. This bot system has been not in the Fortnite till now. However, Fortnite has been added in Chapter 2 to make the overall gaming experience a lot easier for novice players. 

Since PUBG is well-known for providing a more realistic experience so while moving around the map the player feels there is a life in the game which the Fortnite game fails to deliver.

5. Auto Pick-Up and Other Mobile-Only Features 

PUBG Mobile and Fortnite offer exceptional mobile-only features. The main advantage of these features is that the players will get auto-pick-up features and some other features. The auto-pick-up feature is exclusively available on the mobile platforms. 

6. Monetization And Performance 

PUBG and Fortnite are free to download games. Players can consider purchasing some cosmetic accessories to make the gaming experience more immersive. The overall gaming session of Fortnite comes in two sessions in which the first season lasts for almost ten weeks. Each season entitles you to purchase a new Battle Pass thereby leveling up faster and unlocking the season’s unique rewards. PUBG Mobile is also giving a similar pass which is termed as Royale Pass. 

PUBG and Fortnite operate Unreal Engine 4 which is responsible for the highly optimized gameplay and features. PUBG Mobile offers exceptional graphics even on mobile platforms. To facilitate this, the game needs some processing power otherwise lite variant is available for low-end devices. 

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Conclusion 

It is impossible to say who wins the race. Both the games offer unique experiences that cater to different preferences. You can consider choosing Fortnite if you are someone who enjoys fast-paced games and action-packed gameplay. The game has a vibrant and cartoonish art style that most of them like. Moreover, this game offers a free-to-play experience. 

If you like PUBG, the game has to offer you a more realistic and tactical shooting experience. You can enjoy strategic gameplay and an immersive gaming experience. This is a paid game, if you don’t mind investing go for it. Or if you are confused between these two options, then try both games and see which one resonates with you. 

Deidra Hayes

Deidra Hayes is a gaming journalist with over 10 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor's in Interactive Media Design from Stanford University and has written for IGN and GameSpot. Deidra specializes in game reviews, industry analysis, and developer interviews. Her expertise spans multiple gaming platforms and genres.

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