Nearly five years have passed since the teasing of the next project by PUBG Battlegrounds creator Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene and his team. Now, they have finally unveiled new details about their ambitious three-game plan. This journey begins today with the surprise release of Preface: Undiscovered World, a free tech demo that creates a massive, Earth-scale world for players to explore.

Unveiling the Future of Game Technology with PlayerUnknown Productions

Preface: Undiscovered World - A Taste of Melba

Players are now able to journey through a 200 million square mile world in Preface. This tech demo offers dynamic points of interest to visit and a postcard system to document their adventures. The time spent in Preface will provide valuable insights for the developer's next project, Prologue: Go Wayback! The gameplay data from Preface will help refine the billions of future worlds in Prologue. The studio's "end goal" project after this is yet to be fully revealed.This is not just a simple demo; it showcases the power of PlayerUnknown Productions' machine learning game technology, Melba. It gives players a glimpse into what's to come and sets the stage for the next exciting chapter in gaming.

Prologue: Go Wayback! - A Single-Player Survival Adventure

Prologue is a single-player, open-world emergent game in the survival genre. As players press play, they are presented with a new map every time. The challenge is to survive the journey across this dynamically generated map. They will face unpredictable weather and ever-changing landscapes, requiring them to utilize resources to endure the harsh conditions. Players can craft and repair shelters and other tools as they fight their way to a weather station and call for help.This game offers a unique experience, where every playthrough is different due to the dynamic nature of the world. It tests the players' survival skills and strategic thinking, making it a must-play for fans of the survival genre.

PlayerUnknown Productions' "End Goal" - Artemis

PlayerUnknown Productions plans to deliver a project known as "Artemis", described as the "large-scale 'end goal' project of the series." Details on this project are still forthcoming, but if its predecessors present Earth-sized playgrounds for survival enthusiasts, the studio's ambitions must be even more grand. It's an exciting prospect that leaves players eager to see what's in store.The early look at Prologue: Go Wayback! in screenshot form gives a hint of the immersive world that awaits players. It shows the attention to detail and the potential for endless exploration. With the release of Preface and the upcoming early access of Prologue, the future of PlayerUnknown Productions looks bright.While Preface is available now for Windows PC via Steam, Prologue: Go Wayback! will enter early access in Q2 2025. This gives players plenty of time to prepare and get excited for the next chapter in this exciting gaming journey.