PUBG Mobile Flash launches with a download under 1GB for low-storage phones
Level Infinite has released PUBG Mobile Flash, a slimmer version of the battle royale game with an initial download of just 0.96GB and support for devices with 2GB of RAM.
Key takeaways
- PUBG Mobile Flash has an initial download of just 0.96GB, according to Android Central.
- The game supports devices with as little as 2GB of RAM and promises smoother frame rates through graphics optimisation.
- Flash players can play with friends on regular PUBG Mobile, and account progress carries over between versions.
- Level Infinite positions the release as part of its effort to bring the game to more players on entry-level devices.
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What PUBG Mobile Flash is
A new, lighter edition of PUBG Mobile has just launched, according to Android Central. The game is called PUBG Mobile Flash, and developer Level Infinite describes it as the lightest version of the battle royale title so far.
The initial download takes up only 0.96GB of storage. Level Infinite says the game also includes tools that limit later content downloads to the maps and modes a player actually wants, which should keep free space on a phone from shrinking.
Designed for modest hardware
PUBG Mobile Flash supports a wider range of devices than the standard game, including handsets with as little as 2GB of RAM. Many entry-level and older phones fall into this range.
Level Infinite also promises better graphics optimisation, which it says should deliver smoother frame rates on weaker hardware. That could matter in markets where budget devices are common, and among younger players who often use lower-spec phones.
A full game, not a demo
Players can squad up with friends who use the regular PUBG Mobile app, and account cross-progression carries over. Someone who already plays the standard version can continue where they left off in Flash.
Why Level Infinite is doing this
Expanding access to the game is described by the company as part of its long-term plan. Vincent Wang, general manager and head of PUBG Mobile, said expanding access has always been an important part of the team's vision and that it keeps looking for new ways to connect players around the world.
What it means for players
Storage pressure is a familiar problem for anyone on a smaller or older phone. A battle royale game that starts under 1GB removes the need to delete photos or apps to make room.
Because Flash links to the same accounts and friends as the main game, it lowers the barrier to entry without splitting the player base. Readers should check their device's app store for availability, as the sources do not detail regional rollout.
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