PUBG: Battlegrounds, formerly known as PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, will be going free-to-play on Wednesday, January 12. This applies across all platforms, including both PC and console, and follows several years of the game as a paid, premium offering. However, that doesn't mean those who bought the game already as being left in the dust, and there will still be paid options moving forward for those looking to further support it and get some extra goodies. Here's what you need to know about the free-to-play switch for PUBG, including when it begins and the rewards available to veteran players.

When does PUBG: Battlegrounds go free-to-play?

PUBG: Battlegrounds officially goes free-to-play on January 12, but the exact time when this will occur varies depending on your platform. Below, we've broken it down by when the maintenance period ends on PC and on console.

• PC: January 11 at 11 PM PT / January 12 at 2 AM ET
• Console: January 12 at midnight PT / 3 AM ET

Because the servers are undergoing maintenance prior to the free-to-play transition, it's possible there could be some hiccups. If the servers are having issues or aren't live at that exact time, you may need to check back later.