Krafton is pivoting PUBG away from its traditional battle royale roots with a new title called DED.NET. This shift targets players who want faster pacing and persistent character growth across multiple matches. The announcement signals a deliberate effort to reach audiences that the main franchise has not fully engaged.
Krafton pivots franchise to roguelite FPS with persistent progression
Developed by PUBG Madison, the game is a multiplayer first-person shooter set in 1990s Cascadia. It replaces the standard elimination format with roguelite progression mechanics. Players carry upgrades and skills forward through their runs rather than starting from zero each time.
The title is launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. Krafton has opened closed beta pre-registration for these platforms. A specific release date remains unannounced at this time.
Creative Director Dave Curd described his role as spreading the game to non-believers of the franchise. He emphasized that AI tools served only as initial concept art levers. The development team is actively replacing these placeholders with hand-painted assets for the final product.
This project represents a distinct departure from the standard PUBG experience. It offers a structured progression system for players seeking consistent character development. The closed beta pre-registration is currently open for interested users.
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