Okay, so what's coming for Scarfall 2.0 in 2026? It's kind of make-or-break time. The game had a lot of hype when it dropped in late 2025, and tons of people downloaded it, but it was also full of glitches, and there were some weird hacker issues. So, 2026 is when we see where it all goes. I’ve looked at how things are going, market info, and what the people at XSQUADS usually do, and here’s what I think will happen with the Indian PUBG this year.

Prediction 1: Fix the Problems or Fail

The Deal: The first three months of 2026 are super important.

Good Case: If XSQUADS uses the money they made from Diwali to get better servers and stop cheating, the game could get stable. I'm guessing they'll put out a Optimization Update 2.0 around January to take care of the annoying glitch where people fall through the map.

Bad Case: But if they keep protecting YouTubers who hack, real players are going to leave. If they don't fix the big problems by February, the number of daily players could drop a lot – like 60% – and the only people left will be hackers and bots.

Prediction 2: Esports – The Little Guy vs. the Big Guy

The competition is going to be tough.

The Other Guy: KRAFTON has already said they have huge plans for BGMI in 2026 (BGIS, BMPS) and are giving away a ton of money in prizes.

Scarfall’s Move: Scarfall 2.0 can't compete with that kind of money. So, instead of big stadium events, they'll probably do smaller online tournaments each week with prizes around ₹50,000 - ₹1,00,000.

Important: If they don't start a Scarfall India Series by the middle of 2026, professional teams won’t care about the game and just use it to make content instead of treating it like a real esport.

Prediction 3: Making Money – More Ads, Less Pay to Win

Since Indian players don't spend much money on games, XSQUADS will probably put more ads in the game this year.

What to Expect: You might see things like Watch an ad to revive your teammate or Watch an ad for a room card.

The Downside: It'll make them money, but it'll also make the game feel cheap compared to Free Fire or Indus.

Prediction 4: Indus Becomes the Real Competition

The biggest threat to Scarfall 2.0 in 2026 isn't BGMI – it's Indus Battle Royale.

The Fight: Both games are Made in India. But Indus has more money and better tech behind it.

What I Think: By mid-2026, if Scarfall doesn't improve its graphics and how the characters move, Indus could take all of Scarfall's Patriotic Gamer players, leaving Scarfall as just a lower-end option for cheaper phones.

My Final Take for 2026

Chance of Survival: A little better than half (60%)

Scarfall 2.0 will probably make it through 2026, but it'll find its place as the best game for Low-End Devices. It won't beat BGMI or Free Fire, but if they can get rid of the hacking, it can still be a fun game for players in smaller cities who want something local.

Be Careful: If something big and bad happens (like a data leak or a lot of hackers) early in 2026, the game could disappear like FAU-G.