PUBG: Dednet director says the game is all about 'spreading the gospel of
PUBG to an audience that hasn't historically connected with it'

Date:
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:20:04 +0000

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The PUBG: Dednet creative director discusses how the upcoming spin-off fits with the rest of the franchise.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter PUBG: Dednet was revealed at Gamescom 2026 The upcoming shooter has roguelike elements and crazy abilities Creative director Dave Curd says the game is meant to bring the franchise "to an audience that hasn't historically connected with it." Upcoming PUBG: Battlegrounds spinoff Dednet is intended to bring the franchise to a whole
new audience. Revealed at Gamescom 2026, Dednet is a multiplayer shooter with a smattering of roguelike elements.

Speaking to TechRadar Gaming at the show, creative director Dave Curd explained how Dednet fits into the wider battle royale franchise. "We're already getting into what PUBG is as an IP and what makes PUBG , PUBG ," he said. "For me, it's not necessarily a closing circle or a level three helmet. PUBG is desperate survival. It's a dark sense of humour. It's survival of the fittest. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

" Dednet is kind of my attempt at spreading the gospel of PUBG to an audience that hasn't historically connected with it." PUBG: DED.NET | Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On Curd also said that the game is being "developed console first" with matches that unfold at a much faster pace. "We're faster, leaner, and meaner, taking more fights and coming back." You may like 'I'm pretty confident this isn't going to be in this year's Battlefield update' PUBG: Dednet director Dave Curd explains how the '90s-inspired multiplayer shooter stands out with its zany abilities and unique style Rebellion says Alien Deathstorm is a 'dynamically generated' survival horror game with sandbox elements and 'not another corridor shooter' 'It's a rare beast' Nvidia
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Persistence is an important part of the formula too, with each match progressing you in a way that carries forward into the next.

He continued: "Between every match, you're gaining crazy abilities like sliding like a snake or having blade hands, and you're also gaining funny injuries like fumbling your weapon or sneezing in smoke. All on your way to chase a perfect build." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your
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He described the team's overall mission as "to create an unhinged, f***** up adult sandbox" that allows "players [to] tell interesting stories."

In the same interview, the creative director also touched on how the '90s-inspired multiplayer shooter stands out with its zany abilities and unique style .

Although there's no official release date yet, players can pre-register for the closed beta now for an early taste of the action. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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