PUBG: Battlegrounds changes gas stations to KFC restaurants

Previously, only the best-skilled professionals were considered to be qualified Battlegrounds – PUBGThe last 100 players standing could win a bounty of chicken. Thanks to a promotion that was launched between PUBGWith KFC you can have a delicious chicken meal whether or not you win.

The following is a part of PUBG’s 26.1 update, KFC (née Kentucky Fried Chicken) restaurants are peppered all over Erangel, replacing the game’s gas stations. Players can instead fill up — sorry!! — on 12-piece buckets in those stores, a nakedly clever promotion to get people to remember that fried chicken does indeed taste delicious (presumably in hopes that they’ll order some IRL).

In-game, eating virtual KFC food is a funny thing to do. The KFC chicken bucket is a virtual food that can be eaten to gain in-game benefits. PUBG’s first aid kits and “showcases your character savoring the chicken leg when consumed,” according to the 26.1 update patch notes’ very clinical description of eating. KFC’s fries can be used as a bandage, but they are less effective than a healing item. An unbranded drink will work for the beverage. PUBG’s energy drink (increasing a character’s boost and movement speed).

Here’s a peek at what all that fast food consumption looks like in action.

KFC players can now get their KFC fix PUBGYou can place an order at a kiosk in the game, and your food will appear. Restaurants appear unstaffed which may be a good thing when you are running a restaurant franchise on murder island. Although insulated delivery bag are available at all KFC stores, there is no indication that the players will be able to serve their teammates meals.

It’s not as much fun. Battlegrounds – PUBG KFC crossover is that you’ll see a bunch of KFC billboards on Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, and Vikendi, as well as KFC banners on starting planes.

You can wear the KFC bucket hat with a chicken.

Image: Krafton via BeliyMishkaa on Steam

If this kind of crass commercialization leaves a bad taste in your mouth, don’t worry — Battlegrounds: PUBG’ KFC promotional event will be around for just one month, publisher Krafton says.

Battlegrounds: PUBG’ 26.1 update is now live in the Windows PC version of the game. The update will be available to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox One users on October 19.