A Royale Pass in PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds), particularly in its mobile version, is a seasonal progression system that serves as the primary method for players to acquire various in-game rewards. It offers a structured way for players to earn exclusive cosmetic items, currency, and other benefits by playing the game and completing specific objectives.
How Does the Royale Pass Work?
The core mechanism of the Royale Pass revolves around earning Royale Pass Points to increase your rank, which then unlocks corresponding rewards.
Earning Royale Pass Points
Players primarily gain Royale Pass Points through the following activities:
- Completing Royale Pass Daily Missions: These are daily objectives that refresh, offering a steady stream of points for consistent play.
- Completing Challenge Missions: These missions are typically more complex or long-term objectives that offer a significant amount of points upon completion.
- Other Activities: Points can also be earned through events, crates, or purchasing rank-ups directly, though missions are the fundamental way to progress.
As players accumulate points, their Royale Pass rank increases, unlocking new tiers of rewards.
Unlocking Rewards
Each rank in the Royale Pass corresponds to specific rewards. These rewards can include a wide array of in-game items:
- Exclusive Outfits and Skins: Unique character costumes, weapon finishes, vehicle skins, and parachute designs.
- Emotes: Special animations that allow players to express themselves in-game.
- In-game Currency: Such as G-Coins (formerly UC or Unknown Cash), which can be used to purchase items or open crates.
- Crates and Supply Coupons: Items that grant random rewards or discounts on purchases.
- Profile Customizations: Avatars, frames, and titles.
Free vs. Elite Pass
The Royale Pass typically comes in two main versions:
- Free Pass: Available to all players, offering a limited set of rewards at certain rank intervals. These rewards are generally less rare or valuable than those offered in the paid version.
- Elite Pass (or Elite Pass Plus): A premium version that players can purchase with real money or in-game currency (like G-Coins). The Elite Pass unlocks access to a much wider array of premium rewards at every rank, often including exclusive legendary items and additional G-Coin cashback, potentially allowing the player to recover the cost for future passes. Elite Pass Plus may also offer an instant rank boost upon purchase.
Benefits of the Royale Pass
Engaging with the Royale Pass offers several advantages to players:
- Consistent Progression: It provides clear objectives and a sense of accomplishment as players level up and unlock new items.
- Exclusive Content: Many of the most desirable and unique cosmetic items are often tied to the Elite Pass, allowing players to personalize their experience.
- Value for Money: For active players, the Elite Pass often provides significant value compared to purchasing individual items from the in-game store, especially if they recover the cost through G-Coin rewards.
- Enhanced Gameplay Experience: The pursuit of Royale Pass ranks and rewards adds another layer of engagement and motivation to playing PUBG.
