The beloved Battle Royale game PUBG: Battlegrounds has recently announced that the game will soon be free-to-play, but some are asking whether or not the new Battlegrounds Plus is worth the cost. Although it's not necessary to play the game, it does give access to some features and offers some new cosmetics. The price tag isn't high, but players should still examine how much they'll get and decide whether or not it's worth what they would pay for it.

PUBG: Battlegrounds' Battlegrounds Plus is a one-time purchase that gives players who buy it a 100% boost to their Survival Mastery XP, access to the Career-Medal Tab, and the ability to play in Ranked Mode and create custom matches. It will also give the Captain's Camo Hat, Mask, and Gloves, along with 1300 G-Coin. PUBG's DLC has been ridiculous Fortnite imitations in the past, but this one stands out on its own. All in all, it costs $12.99, which is far less than the DLC for some games, and is also included free for those who had the game before it became free-to-play.

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For those who are just picking up PUBG: Battlegrounds, the $12.99 price tag isn't too much for what it's offering, but they will still need to decide whether or not it's worth it, especially if they're new to Battle Royale games. Casual players may be better off skipping it, or at least delaying it until they've played for a while and plan to continue. For those who play for glory and strive to get the best rank in every game, it will be necessary in order to access competitive features, but they still shouldn't dive straight in. The game is far from perfect, and some say that PUBG could have better ranked modes.

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For those who game for fun, then the Battlegrounds Plus may not be worth it. Even if it is only $12.99, the biggest draw is the access to competitive play, so it doesn't have much to offer casual players. Without Ranked Mode, people can still drop in and play to their hearts' content. If players do decide to buy Battlegrounds Plus, they should still wait a while and get the hang of the game. Some may choose to put down the game after a while, and for those, the money spent on it may have been wasted.

Competitive players who want to break in to PUBG have much more reason to buy Battlegrounds Plus than casual ones. It's necessary for Ranked matches, so attaining ranks and dominating other players isn't possible without it, but they should still look up how PUBG will work on next-gen consoles if they have them. Those who desire to become a top-ranked player should also at least play a few games before making the decision to buy Battlegrounds Plus, and maybe try to get a feel for how others behave in the game, especially if they're wary about being sworn at à la Call of Duty.

Players new to Battle Royale games are somewhere in the middle. Although they shouldn't buy Battlegrounds Plus before even trying the game, it may be worth it if they feel that they'll be playing it frequently. There are a lot of Battle Royale games out there to enjoy, from the classic Fortnite to the upcoming Brawlhalla, so players who enjoy it may want to explore them before paying the money for Battlegrounds Plus. If they find themselves enjoying PUBG: Battlegrounds above others, then it may be worth the cost.

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