PUBG Mobile Lawsuit: Krafton Sues Google & Apple [Confirmed]

According to verified reports from Dexerto PUBG, Krafton has officially filed a landmark one hundred page federal lawsuit against tech giants Apple, Google, and Singaporean publisher Garena over sales of the allegedly copyright-infringing Free Fire mobile franchise. Filed in U.S. federal court, the massive legal action details extensive side-by-side screenshot comparisons alleging that Garena directly copied core creative elements from PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, including the iconic frying pan melee weapon, drop mechanics, and weapon balance structures. Furthermore, the lawsuit specifically implicates Apple and Google for generating massive profits by distributing this allegedly infringing title across their respective app stores, while also naming YouTube for hosting and distributing derivative promotional content. Free Fire originally surged past competitors to become the most downloaded mobile title globally in 2019, maintaining massive user acquisition numbers across Southeast Asia, Brazil, and India. This unprecedented legal confrontation mirrors previous industry flashpoints, such as corporate disputes seen in [PUBG Mobile TSM Legal Action Over Roster Poaching [Confirmed]](/news/tsm-legal-action-pubg-poaching), signaling that mobile gaming publishers are aggressively pursuing multi-platform accountability across digital storefronts and streaming networks alike.