Bluehole Studios, the developer behind the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), has issued a statement following talks of Chinese holding company, Tencent, financially backing the developer.
According to a statement sent to the press, representatives for Bluehole Studios stated: “These reports are not accurate. Tencent didn’t make an investment.”
The rumoured investment was first reported by Chinese news outlet, Yicai Global, citing “informed sources” that Tencent invested an undisclosed amount into Bluehole. However, following Bluehole’s statement quashing the rumours, Yicai seems to be standing behind its source.
If this rumour were said to be true, this could thrust PUBG into the esports arena, considering that Tencent currently owns Supercell (Clash of Clans, Clash Royale) and Riot Games (League of Legends).
Last week, PUBG surpassed League of Legends and placed behind Dota 2 in hours viewed in a single week on Twitch and PUBG is placed behind Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and Dota 2 with having hosted over 500 000 players on Steam, all achieved while the game is still in Early Access.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds will be coming exclusively to Xbox One as a date has yet to be announced.
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