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Lionel Messi Coming to PUBG Mobile: Krafton Announces Amazing Collaboration!
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The developers of the Battle Royale game PUBG Mobile have done the impossible. Crafton recently announced a partnership with Argentine football legend Lionel Messi.
Posting the news on their official social media page, PUBG Mobile revealed that the partnership will take place in the upcoming version 2.3 update this November.
PUBG Mobile will present a unique collection of in-game outfits
As part of this partnership, the developers will introduce a new collection of in-game outfits and other items that will be available for a limited period of time. The creators have also stated that further details regarding the same will be offered in due course.
What did Lionel Messi say about cooperation?
The Argentine football legend is arguably the greatest footballer of all time and has a huge following all over the world. He was part of FC Barcelona and currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain. He has won various awards, including the prestigious Ballon d'Or a record seven times.
Commenting on the collaboration, Lionel Messi stated:
“Video games have always been a huge part of my life. I find them incredibly helpful to relax and enjoy myself when I'm not training and to connect with my teammates, friends and family. PUBG MOBILE is so much fun and I am personally among its millions of fans around the world. I'm proud of what we're working on and would like to invite all players to join me in PUBG MOBILE."
Vincent Wang, General Manager of Tencent Games, said:
“We are incredibly lucky to have such a global sports superstar join PUBG MOBILE. Knowing that many of PUBG MOBILE's players are big football enthusiasts, we can't wait to protect the sport in the game and also spread its joy to new fans."
The game has previously collaborated with many pop culture icons, including Korean band Blackpink and EDM artist Alan Walker. Title recently also collaborated with the actress Squid Games Ho Young.
However, this collaboration with Messi has to be the biggest in the history of the title; PUBG Mobile and football fans are thrilled.
This year the title will also host its biggest annual event, Global Championship (PMGC) 2022. The tournament, also set to kick off in November, will feature a massive $4 million prize pool and 51 teams from around the world. Participating teams will compete for the right to brag and for the title of absolute champions.
This Messi collaboration will certainly help promote the World Cup to a wider audience, bringing in new fans to watch the competition.
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