PUBG makes the leap to animation with the producer of the Castlevania series on Netflix
Adi Shankar will lead this mysterious project that promises to expand the PUBG brand to new audiences.
It has been one of the most successful and influential video games in recent years, so sooner or later, the popular PUBG had to make the leap into the world of film and television. It will do so from the hand of the producer of the acclaimed Castlevania animation series on Netflix , Adi Shankar , who is committed once again to animation to carry this project forward.
The goal is to transform PUBG into a multimedia brand“As a gamer, I have been enjoying the competition in Battlegrounds since the launch of PUBG in 2017,” commented the cineast a, well known for his audiovisual work on YouTube. “I am grateful to KRAFTON for the trust they have placed in me to carry out my vision as a filmmaker and I am excited to embark on this journey with them.” What can we expect from this mysterious “animation project” from PUBG? For now, there are no specific details.
“For me, this animation project represents another step in the evolution ” of the bridges between the video game world and Hollywood. “I’m looking forward to teaching everyone what chicken dinner is like,” he adds in a clear allusion to the award you get for surviving combat in this battle royale. Those responsible for the brand, for their part, believe that this agreement exemplifies very well their plan to “expand the PUBG universe to turn it into a multimedia franchise.”
“We are delighted to be working with Shankar in exploring and building a world that brings the game to life for our fans,” adds KRAFTON CEO CH Kim. When will we know more about the project? We will have to wait “for the near future” according to the manager, who does not provide further details on the nature of this production.
The bet to expand the PUBG universe is such that even the horror video game The Callisto Protocol developed by one of the parents of Dead Space takes place in the same universe, but 300 years in the future .
