https://wccftech.com/pubg-battlegrounds-will-go-free-to-play-next-month/

PUBG: Battlegrounds will be going free-to-play starting from next month, signaling the start of a new era for the battle royale game.

During The Game Awards 2021, KRAFTON confirmed that their battle royale game will be going free-to-play starting from January 12th on and consoles.