Officially known as PUBG: Battlegrounds, the game has experienced a remarkable journey from a mere concept to a global gaming phenomenon. The Irish game designer Brendan Greene (PlayerUnknown) came up with the idea and launched it in early access on Steam in March 2017. The game captivated millions with its intense and last-player-standing gameplay, which was accessible across PC, consoles, and mobile.
PUBG Net Worth, Share Price, Revenue
The annual revenue generated by Krafton, the company behind PUBGin the previous financial year was approximately $2.08 (2.71 trillion). The company has seen a slight over-the-year decline and challenges like ban in India. However, the franchise has sold 84 million copies on PC and console to date. The net worth of Krafton heavily drawn from PUBG and is approximately $19 billion.
The company’s net worth has been influenced by the regulatory risk and market dynamics. Despite this, PUBG holds a dedicated global community with 25 million active daily players on mobile and 101 million downloads in the previous year alone.
| NAME | PUBG |
|---|---|
| Founder/CEO | Founder: Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene CEO: Changhan (CH) Kim |
| Net worth | $19 billion (Krafton market cap) ₹1,40,580 crore |
| Valuation | $19 billion (Krafton market cap) ₹1,40,580 crore |
| Revenue | $1.1 billion (PUBG Mobile 2024) $2.43 billion (Krafton 2024 annualized) ₹18,800 crore (approx. Krafton 2024) |
| Stock price | ₩444,000 (KRW, June 2025) ~₹28,720 per share ~$320 per share |
About PUBG
The game was developed by PUBG Corporations which is a subsidiary of Krafton. It became a pioneering battle royale game which reshaped the gaming industry since 2017. Game designer Brendan Greene was inspired by the 2000 film, Battle Royale and other similar survival game, leading to the generation of PUBG.
Up 10 100 players can land onto a large island, look for weapons and gear, the battle to be the last person or team remaining there. Sounds interesting.
The realistic mechanics, large-open world maps like Erangel and continuous updates including maps, vehicles, ranked modes, and weapons are also provided. With its easy-to-use and run anywhere software, the game can run on any platform: console, mobile, and PC. In the current year, PUBG remained a top title across with millions of active players, continuously evolving under Krafton.
PUBG Net Worth and Valuation
The net worth of Krafton, PUBG’s parent company, is valued at approximately $19 billion (₹1.4 lakh crore), depending on market fluctuations and recent trading, according to India Today. The company’s finances and global reach continues to dominate the gaming industry.
PUBG Revenue
According to Business of Apps, for the entire year, PUBG Mobile earned $1.18 billion in revenue, reflecting a slight year-over-year decline but maintaining its status as a top-grossing title globally. PUBG Mobile remains the most attractive game of the year, and a leader in revenue generation for the company.
Talking about Krafton, the parent company’s net worth, according to Pocket Gamer, the record breaking revenue was approximately $2.08 billion (2.71 trillion KRW), sourced from both PUBG: Battlegrounds on PC and Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) on mobile. This marks in a 41.8% year-over-year increase in Krafton’s overall revenue since 2018.
PUBG Share Price and Market Share
Krafton Inc. is publicly traded on the Korean Exchange (KRX: 259960), and the latest share price is KRW 3,62,000 ($266.13/₹22,951). The prices are subjected to fluctuate based on market and current exchange rates. Also, the market capitalization of Krafton is at about ₩16 trillion (roughly $11.5 billion or ₹97,000 crore), according to Market Screener.
Talking about Market Share, so PUBG remains a dominant force in the global battle royale and mobile gaming markets with over 33 million monthly active users and 13 million daily active users this year.
The game marks a strong presence in Asia, particularly China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.
| Metric | Value (as of July 2025) |
|---|---|
| Share Price | ₩362,000 / ₹22,951 / $266.13 per share |
| Market Cap | ₩16 trillion / $11.5 billion / ₹97,000 crore |
| Market Share | Top 5 global mobile game, 33M MAU, 13M DAU |
Owner Net Worth
A South Korean gaming company Krafton Inc. founded by Chang Byung-gyu owns PUBG. The company is currently lef by CEO Kim Chang-han. Net worth of PUBG CEO Kim Chang-han is estimated at $126 million, primarily from his 1.16% stake in Krafton, as per Market Screener. The company’s founder holds a 14% stake in Krafton.
Since Krafton is a publicly traded company, it does not have a single owner.
Investments and Acquisitions
The parent company of PUBG has aggressively expanded its investments in the past year, diversifying its portfolio and strengthening its global gaming presence.
In India, Krafton’s total investments has surpassed $200 million, and it includes a series of new acquisitions and deals early this year.
March 2025: Krafton acquired a controlling stake (over 75%) in Nautilus Mobilefor $14 million in cash, an Indian mobile gaming studio known for its Real Cricket franchise.
The company also purchased Japan’s ADK Holdings via parent BCJ-31 for approximately $710 million, as per Chosun. ADK is Japan’s one of the top advertising and animation groups known for co-producing One Piece and Doraemon. With this acquisition, Krafton’s revenue streams are expanded beyond gaming.
Additionally, the company has committed another $136 for further investments in gaming sector for the upcoming months, aimed at supporting new games development and expansion of its creative studios worldwide.
