As experienced PUBG Mobile analysts, we've tracked updates from Tencent for years. The developers have confirmed a phased rollout of the 1.8 update starting today. Android players can soon grab the PUBG Mobile 1.8 APK directly from the official website.
Tencent offers APK variants with each update to optimize storage on Android devices—ideal for gamers watching their device's memory. With thrilling additions like Spider-Man game mode and Jujutsu Kaisen characters, anticipation is high. Here's the key info on release and file sizes, straight from official sources.
Read more: PUBG Mobile 1.8 Patch Notes, Release Date & Time for All Regions Officially Revealed
Per the official PUBG Mobile site, the update drops today—January 12, 2022. APK files follow shortly after, expected around 11:00 UTC (16:30 IST). Follow our steps below to download securely.
Expect both compact and normal APK versions:
To install once released:
STEP 1: Visit the PUBG Mobile official website and select your preferred APK.
STEP 2: Enable "Install from Unknown Sources" in your settings post-download.
STEP 3: Log in with your social account to dive into PUBG Mobile 1.8.
NOTE: Indian players, skip this—BGMI (Indian PUBG Mobile) is already available locally.
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