Have you ever daydreamed about riding your favorite motorcycles in your favorite battle royale games? Well, if you have, your dream just came true, all thanks to Ducati and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (affectionately called PUBG). The two pioneers (in their respective spaces) have collaborated for the first time, and as a result, you can now ride a sexy Ducati sports bike to travel in the game. The makers of the game have previously tied up with luxury automotive giants like McLaren, Koenigsegg, and Bugatti, but this is the first tie-up with a motorcycle manufacturer.
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The partnership lets you (or perhaps your game character) ride a 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 S in and around the maps. You can avail it in four colors - Ducati Red, Black Phantom, Crimson Storm, Swift Mirage - where the last one wraps the motorcycle in a white-red livery, bespoke graphics, and red alloys. The superbike itself, meanwhile, is exactly like the real deal with commendable attention to detail. It even mimics the TFT instrument cluster-how cool is that?
To complete the full Ducati experience, the collaboration also lets you gear up in Team Red's apparel. This comprises a Crimson Storm Helmet, Ducati Sport C2 Trousers, Ducati Speed Evo C2 Jacket, Ducati Corse City C2 Boots, the Ducati Hooded Sweatshirt, and a Swift Mirage Backpack. However, we would've liked it if the package included a full race suit - like the Ducati Corse C6 - especially in a game where full outfits are super popular.
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Finally, any PUBG player with the V2.6 version can buy the Ducati Panigale or apparel till June 15, 2023. You will need a lot of game credit, however, as the motorcycle is only available via special crates. Not to mention, your luck plays a massive role too. Speaking on the matter, Alessandro Cicognani (Head of Corporate Sponsorship at Ducati) said "We can't wait for PUBG MOBILE players to experience the Ducati Panigale V4 S in all its beauty. Giving players the chance to experience the ultimate supersport bike inside their favorite game is something we were delighted to collaborate with the PUBG MOBILE team on. We hope the Panigale will have a lasting impact on players."
Dig the in-game Panigale? Then, we strongly suggest you try out the 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 S in the real world. It employs a 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale powerhouse with 215 horsepower which makes it one of the most powerful sports bikes out there. Plus, there's a bevy of class-leading electronics (traction control, engine-brake control, wheelie control, cornering ABS) to keep you rubber side up at all times. If that's not exciting enough, you also get top-of-the-line Ohlins electronic suspension at both ends, Marchesini wheels, and Brembo Stylema calipers. Understandably, none of this comes cheap, and the Panigale V4 S retails at $31,595. And no, the collaboration doesn't mean you can pay in PUBG credits.