PUBG Mobile crossed $100 million in all-time competitive prize money after the Global Championship 2024, becoming the first mobile game to hit that mark. The international app pulled in $1.1 billion in 2024, while combined daily players across PUBG Mobile, Game for Peace, and BGMI now top 90 million. This article breaks down the verified player counts, revenue, downloads, and esports numbers from 2024 through early 2026.
PUBG Mobile Statistics: Top 5 Numbers to Know
- Monthly active users hit 125.3 million in February 2024 before settling to 112.9 million by June 2025.
- The international app generated $1.1 billion in 2024 mobile revenue.
- Combined daily players across all regional versions exceed 90 million.
- All-time competitive prize money passed $100 million after PMGC 2024.
- Total downloads across all variants reached 1.75 billion as of January 2026.
How Many People Play PUBG Mobile?
The international PUBG Mobile app reported 112.9 million monthly active users in June 2025, an 18-month low. That figure trails the February 2024 peak of 125.3 million by about 10%.
Daily active users for the international app sat at 24.3 million in June 2025. When you add Game for Peace in China and BGMI in India, the combined daily count crosses 90 million.
| Month | Monthly Active Users | Daily Active Users |
|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 119.4 million | 25.2 million |
| February 2024 | 125.3 million | 26.9 million |
| August 2024 | 118.1 million | 25.3 million |
| October 2024 | 115.0 million | 24.5 million |
| December 2024 | 119.0 million | 25.3 million |
| January 2025 | 119.1 million | 24.9 million |
| March 2025 | 113.6 million | — |
| June 2025 | 112.9 million | 24.3 million |
Source: Udonis citing AppMagic
Game for Peace alone records 50 million daily players in China, while BGMI in India counts more than 10 million daily players. The international app’s 25 million daily figure works out to roughly 27% of the franchise’s total daily audience.
Session Length and Retention
Players spend an average of 33 minutes per session and log in three times a day, according to Udonis. The D1 retention rate sits at 51%, well above the 30 to 40% range seen across competitive mobile shooters.
PUBG Mobile Revenue Statistics
The international PUBG Mobile app generated $1.1 billion in 2024, a slight drop from 2023. Monthly revenue in 2025 has ranged between $90 million and $140 million, with March 2025 hitting $135 million, the strongest single month since early 2023.
| Year | Revenue | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ~$2.6 billion | Pandemic peak |
| 2021 | ~$1.9 billion | Post-peak correction |
| 2022 | ~$1.5 billion | Continued normalization |
| 2023 | ~$1.2 billion | Stabilizing trend |
| 2024 | $1.1 billion | International app only |
Source: Business of Apps citing AppMagic
Krafton posted ₩2.71 trillion ($1.87 billion) in total revenue for full-year 2024, the best result in the company’s history and a 41.8% jump year-on-year. Mobile revenue for H1 2025 reached ₩960 billion (~$693 million), up 11.9% from the same period a year earlier.
iOS vs Google Play Revenue Split
iOS pulls in 79% of PUBG Mobile revenue while Google Play accounts for 21%, even though Android has roughly 3.2 times more downloads. The reason: Chinese players spending through the App Store make up 69% of all 30-day player spending.
ARPDAU comes in at $0.24, sitting above the $0.10 to $0.20 range typical for similar mobile games. Lifetime franchise revenue across all variants has now passed $15 billion.
PUBG Mobile Downloads and Platform Reach
Total downloads across all mobile gaming platforms and regional versions reached 1.75 billion by January 2026. The international app crossed 1.2 billion lifetime downloads, with 101 million added in 2024 alone.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total downloads (all variants, Jan 2026) | 1.75 billion |
| International app lifetime downloads | 1.2 billion+ |
| 2024 downloads (international) | 101 million |
| 2025 monthly install rate | ~7 million |
| Android (Google Play) | 1 billion+ |
| iOS (App Store) | 313.2 million+ |
| Google Play rating | 4.33/5 (48.1M ratings) |
| App Store rating | 4.32/5 (1.57M ratings) |
Source: Business of Apps citing AppMagic; Google Play and App Store data
The 7 million monthly installs in 2025 show that store discovery still works for a game running since 2018, even with India’s market locked out of the international app. China contributed about 20% of 2024 downloads.
PUBG Mobile by Region: Where the Money Comes From
China dominates revenue. Game for Peace, the censored Chinese version, accounts for 69% of all 30-day player spending and contributes more than half of the franchise’s total revenue. The United States comes in second with 8%.
| Region / Market | Metric | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| China (Game for Peace) | 30-day spending share | 69% |
| United States | 30-day spending share | 8% |
| Asia-Pacific | Esports viewership share | 65% |
| Asia-Pacific | Mobile esports revenue share | 48% |
| Game for Peace | Daily active users | 50 million |
| BGMI (India) | Daily active users | 10 million+ |
| Turkmenistan | Google Trends interest | 100 (max) |
Source: rec0ded88 citing Sensor Tower; Co-op Board Games citing AppMagic; Esports.net citing Krafton
Game for Peace runs as a separate app with content modifications required by Chinese regulators, including blood replaced with gold coins and eliminated players shown as transported away. The India ban on the international app remains in effect, with BGMI serving as the local replacement under Krafton’s India-specific mobile entity.
PUBG Mobile Esports Statistics
PUBG Mobile became the first mobile game to cross $100 million in lifetime competitive prize money after the Global Championship 2024. That ranks the game fifth across all esports titles by cumulative prize pool, behind Dota 2, Counter-Strike, Fortnite, and League of Legends.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| All-time prize money | $100 million+ |
| Global esports rank by prize pool | 5th |
| 2024 season prize distribution | ~$16 million |
| PUBG Mobile World Cup 2024 prize | $3 million |
| PMWC 2024 winner | Alpha7 Esports (Brazil) |
| PMWC 2025 peak viewers | 1.3 million |
| PMWC 2025 YoY viewer growth | ~2x |
| 2025 offline prize money | $14.96 million |
| Twitch followers | 9.5 million |
Source: Co-op Board Games citing Liquipedia; rec0ded88; BitTopup News
The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 doubled its peak concurrent viewership to 1.3 million, the strongest single esports number of the 2025 cycle. Twitch hours watched fell 65% between Q1 2022 and Q2 2024, mostly because mobile esports audiences shifted to YouTube and regional Asian streaming platforms.
PUBG Mobile Statistics at a Glance
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| MAU peak (Feb 2024) | 125.3 million |
| MAU (June 2025) | 112.9 million |
| Combined DAU (all variants) | 90 million+ |
| D1 retention rate | 51% |
| 2024 revenue | $1.1 billion |
| March 2025 revenue | $135 million |
| ARPDAU | $0.24 |
| iOS revenue share | 79% |
| China spending share | 69% |
| Total downloads (all variants) | 1.75 billion |
| Lifetime franchise revenue | $15 billion+ |
| All-time esports prize money | $100 million+ |
| Krafton FY2024 revenue | ₩2.71 trillion (+41.8% YoY) |
Source: Compiled from Business of Apps, Udonis, Co-op Board Games, rec0ded88, and Krafton earnings reports
The numbers point to a maturing live-service title. Player counts are gradually softening on the international app, but per-user spending and esports investment continue to grow. The franchise’s concentration in Asia-Pacific markets remains the defining feature of how it makes money.
FAQs
How many people play PUBG Mobile in 2025?
The international PUBG Mobile app had 112.9 million monthly active users and 24.3 million daily active users as of June 2025. Across all regional versions including Game for Peace and BGMI, more than 90 million people play daily.
How much revenue did PUBG Mobile make in 2024?
The international PUBG Mobile app generated $1.1 billion in 2024. Krafton’s total revenue across all titles reached ₩2.71 trillion ($1.87 billion), a 41.8% year-on-year increase and the best result in company history.
Why is China so important to PUBG Mobile revenue?
China accounts for 69% of all 30-day player spending through Game for Peace, the censored Chinese version. This explains why iOS pulls in 79% of revenue despite Android having 3.2 times more downloads globally.
How much prize money has PUBG Mobile esports awarded?
PUBG Mobile passed $100 million in all-time competitive prize money after the Global Championship 2024, the first mobile game to do so. It ranks fifth globally across all esports titles by cumulative prize pool.
How many downloads does PUBG Mobile have?
Total downloads across all regional versions reached 1.75 billion by January 2026. The international app alone has crossed 1.2 billion lifetime downloads, with 101 million added during 2024.
With many years of professional experience within transnational corporations in different industries, Richard Jaimes has had the opportunity to lead people and organizations, investigate future topics, create strategies and innovations, consult senior management and translate insights into business advantages. Richard is also a long time senior consultant with Quantumrun Foresight.
