PUBG Mobile collaborated with Bumilangit Entertainment to bring an Indonesian superhero to the game, namely Gundala.
Gundala is brought as one of the playable characters in this battle royale game. This step is also one way for PUBG Mobile to introduce Indonesian culture to the global realm.
In addition to characters, there are several special items that are presented. The Gundala Guruh Kilat Set and Gundala Tracksuit Set can now be obtained during the collaboration period until December 31, 2021.
Players can get these epic items by exchanging Ocean Crystals with a certain amount that can be purchased for 20 UC. There are other items such as the Gundala Guruh Sakti - M762 and Guruh Sakti UMP - 45 weapon skins, Gundala Pan, Gundala Backpack, Gundala Guruh UAZ car skin, Gundala Finish Thunder plane skin, and Guruh Gundala Parachute skin during the event period.
In addition to buying, Ocean Crystal can also be obtained by completing the "Superhero's Gift: Log in" event by logging in for 4 consecutive days and "Superhero's Gift: Defeat" by eliminating as many as 12 enemies, crystals can be obtained by players for free.
"The presence of the character Gundala as the first superhero in Southeast Asia to be present at PUBG Mobile is our answer in fulfilling the wishes of Indonesian fans and communities to include more local characters to be better known in the international sphere," said Jenny Zhuang, Country Manager of PUBG Mobile Indonesia, in a statement. information we have received.
Gundala first appeared in the comic Gundala Putra Petir (created by Hasmi, Publisher: Kentjana Agung, 1969). Gundala was born at a time when martial arts comics were booming in the market, adapting the development of foreign comics but being absorbed by local wisdom.
The story of Gundala was filmed again in 2019, written and directed by Joko Anwar. This film was the opening for Bumilangit Cinematic Universe. Gundala is transformed into everyone's hero.
"We are very proud that the strategic collaboration of Bumilangit Entertainment and PUBG Mobile can begin with the presence of Gundala in this game. Other Bumilangit characters will also be coming soon to PUBG Mobile," Bismarka Kurniawan, CEO and Founder of Bumilangit Entertainment.
