Oct 19, 2018
PUBG's PC Event Mode has been cancelled this week due to a "critical error"
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

PUBG Corp is currently engaged in a substantial effort to fix its game. I mean this quite literally: there's an ongoing campaign called FIX PUBG which is tracking the team's efforts to combat bugs in a game notorious for jankiness.

Despite this, players are (perhaps unsurprisingly) still experiencing issues with the game. Only yesterday, the developer had to give out free in-game beanies and currency to apologise for issues with PC servers, and now PUBG Corp has publicly apologised for yet another error. We only need one more problem to make a hat-trick of critical failures for the week. Wouldn't hat be appropriate.

This time, it's the game's Event Mode which is causing PUBG Corp some grief. In a tweet from the support account, PUBG Corp announced that the Event Mode would not be playable due to a "critical error". The "Platoon" event for this week - a brand new 50 v 50 mode with each team divided into five 10-person squads - will not be re-appearing next week, and will return "at a later date".

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Oct 18, 2018
Free Gunslinger Items Now Available for Twitch Prime Members!
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Valor


Saddle up and prepare for a good old fashioned shootout. Twitch and PUBG are teaming up to bring Twitch Prime users another set of free skins!

The Twitch Prime Gunslinger Crate includes western themed clothing and weapon skins to ensure you look the part whether it’s high noon or any other time of day.

The Gunslinger Crate includes the following skins:
  • Gunslinger’s Formal Hat
  • Gunslinger’s Formal Jacket
  • Gunslinger’s Formal Shirt & Vest
  • Gunslinger’s Formal Pants
  • Gunslinger’s Formal Boots
  • Engraved R45
  • Engraved S686

This set is exclusive to Twitch Prime members and only available for a limited time, so claim yours before it goes away! You’re a daisy if you do.

Note: If you linked your Twitch account with your PUBG account prior to 10/10/2018 you will need to re-link your accounts through PUBG’s updated Global Account system to continue to receive loot. Follow the in-game prompts to complete account re-linking.
Oct 18, 2018
PUBG shares before and after blue zone shots, adds new weapon in PC update
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

PUBG's latest PC-specific update—the 23rd since launch, for those counting—adds a new pistol, and tinkers with its blue zone's visuals. The former, named Skorpion, can be spied above. The latter stars in the images below. 

In a bid to make it "less difficult to see through", the blue zone's opacity has been adjusted. Likewise, PUBG Corp says it has "mitigated an issue where the blue zone’s opacity difference was too strong depending on the map and weather type."

Here's some before and after shots, across the game's different maps:

As for the Skorpion, it's available on all maps including the battle royale's training zone. It boasts both single fire and auto fire mode, uses 9mm ammo and can load up to 20 bullets—40, with an extended mag. On the attachments front, it supports a red dot sight, a suppressor, and a vertical foregrip, half grip, light grip and laser sight on its lower rail. 

Elsewhere, PUBG's PC 1.0 Update #23 adds an on-screen key guide function, which display dynamic key guides relevant to what's happening on-screen. Patch notes also now feature in lobbies, and a host of weapons, systems and performance bugs have been fixed. With the latter in mind, be sure to collect your freebies before this coming Tuesday. 

Full patch notes for PUBG's latest PC update can be read here. 

Oct 18, 2018
Playerunknown s Battlegrounds first 50v50 event start tonight
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alice O'Connor)

When two stag or hen parties chance upon each other down Espionage and merge, the ground trembles at the might of their combined banter and windows the length of Victoria Street rattle to their roars. I cannot begin to imagine the consequences if twelve parties should join forces. We’ll find out this weekend in Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds, as the stag & hen battle royale will tonight launches its first 50v50 event mode. God help the people of Yasnaya Polyana. You can buy some new threads too, as the devs are whopping a wad of Plunbucks in apology for that recent server-sorting screw-up.

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Oct 18, 2018
PUBG is giving PC players free beanies to apologise for server issues
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

It's been a bumpy few days for PUBG players on PC. Yesterday, following routine live server maintenance, many players experienced difficulties connecting to servers, with several receiving a message telling them that "network lag" had been detected.

To smooth things over a little, PUBG Corp. is now giving PC players some in-game items and currency to make up for the disruption. Players who log in before 5pm PDT on 23rd October (or 12pm GMT on 24th October) will be able to claim the black beanie with headphones, along with 20,000 battle points for players to spend in-game. Now everyone can be beanie buddies, hooray!

Meanwhile, in slightly less janky PUBG news, PC update 23 has been released on test servers, and is bringing a variety of changes to the game. There's a new handgun gun called the Skorpion which looks like a half-way house between a pistol and an uzi, and should be good for close-range gunfights in the early stages of a match. It certainly has a sting in its tail.

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Oct 18, 2018
PUBG offers players limited-time free item and 20,000 BP after server issues
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

Performance in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has been a long-standing priority for PUBG Corp, but yesterday's connectivity issues made the game unplayable for some. As a result, the developer is giving all PC players a free item and a fistful of Battle Points. 

PC players can claim the Black Beanie with Headphones item and 20,000 BP between now and 5pm PDT on Tuesday, October 23. 

Maintenance kicked off in the early hours of Wednesday, which was first expected to last three hours. Live servers were reinstated and subsequently uninstalled a number of times thereafter, when players faced connectivity and matchmaking issues alongside a "Network Lag Detected" error message.

And as compensation:

Remember to claim your free stuff before Tuesday. 

Oct 18, 2018
PC 1.0 Update #23
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Hawkinz


These patch notes have been updated.
Update 1 - 10/23/2018 - All changes marked with *
Update 2 - 10/31/2018 - All changes marked with ^
Update 3 - 11/06/2018 - All changes marked with +
Read the changes at the bottom of this post.

Hey everyone,

Today’s Test Server patch includes a brand new full-auto pistol, the new Conquest Mode Custom Game setting, improvements to custom games in general, and other bug and quality of life fixes. We’ve also given the Training Mode map a name and “Camp Jackal” can now be selected as a War Mode map in custom games. As always, this patch will deploy to live servers after testing is complete.

While on the Test Server, only squad mode will be available to mitigate long matchmaking times.


FIX PUBG Update

QoL
  • UI GUIDES: Added an on-screen key guide function which shows dynamic key guides depending on the game play situation (on by default, can change to off in gameplay options)

Bug Fixes
  • UNDERWATER: Fixed the issue where players could use weapons while swimming if they kept pushing the weapon equip button near rocks
New Weapon: Skorpion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz7UznH6okE
  • Added a new handgun, the Skorpion
    • The Skorpion spawns on all maps
    • Single fire and full auto fire mode
    • Uses 9mm ammo, it can load up to 20 bullets and 40 with an Extended Magazine
    • Attachments:
      • Sight: Red dot sight
      • Muzzle: Suppressor
      • Lower Rail: Vertical Foregrip, Half Grip, Light Grip, Laser Sight
      • Stock: Stock for Micro UZI
      • Magazine: Extended Magazine only
    • Skorpion is also available in the Training mode. Have fun!
Lobby Patch Notes


  • Added Patch Notes to the lobby. They can be viewed in a popup by clicking the Patch Notes icon in the top right.
  • Videos included in the patch notes cannot be played directly in the client.
    • When clicking on a video, an external browser will open to play the video.
Gameplay
  • Decreased recoil of the P18C.
  • We’ve toned down the opacity of the blue zone so that it less difficult to see through .
    • Thanks to all of our players for the feedback you provided regarding this. Please share your feedback with us once you’ve tested the changes.
  • Mitigated an issue where the blue zone’s opacity difference was too strong depending on the map and weather type.
    Before and after:
    Erangel


    Miramar


    Sanhok


  • * We’ve improved the Page Up/Page Down reticle changing functionality of red dot sight, holographic sight and 2x/3x scopes.
    • * Selections are now on a loop, so players can press one button to cycle through the options.
  • * We’ve improved the control of wheel menu, making it easier for players to select items.
  • * TPP character hit animations are now seen by the player being hit.
    • * When in third-person and shot by an enemy, you will now see your character react to being shot. Previously, these animations would only be seen by other players.
    • * These animations are purely visual and do not change gameplay. When aiming down the sight, targeting an enemy, or in FPP mode, these animations won’t impact your aiming placement or view.
UI/UX

  • Added an on-screen dynamic key map guide which changes based on the gameplay situation.
    • Appears above the minimap.
    • Set to “On” by default, but can be switched off in Settings > Gameplay.
  • We’ve improved the control of wheel menu, making it easier for players to select items.
  • We’ve improved the Page Up/Page Down reticle changing functionality of red dot sight, holographic sight and 2x/3x scopes.
    • Selections are now on a loop, so players can press one button to cycle through the options.
  • The name of the player being watched while spectating teammates, in observer view, or killer spectating will now appear in the top left corner of the screen.
  • * Changed ratio/chance statistics to display as percentages instead of decimals
    • * For example, 60% headshot ratio instead of 0.6
  • * Public (ALL) voice chat is now disabled until one minute into the game
    • * Team voice chat still works as normal, from the start of the game.
World
  • Made fixes and improvements to Training Mode
    • Optimized moving targets. Basic function is same as before but the appearance is slightly changed.
    • Limited the maximum spawns of water vehicles (boat, aqua rail) to 2
      • This is a temporary solution due to a performance issue, we will implement additional improvements in the future.
    • Reduced visual flickering of thin objects such as electrical wires.
Performance
  • Improved performance by mitigating an issue causing thin objects to flicker.
  • Optimized particles in rainy weather.
  • * Adjusted the replication interleaving parameters to improve server performance.
Supply System
  • Survival XP can now be earned while observing teammates.
    • This grants 50% less XP than while alive
Anti-Cheat / Report
  • Added the report player function to event mode games.
  • By pressing “R” key when spectating, you can report a player who previously killed you.
    • Players can report other players during a match by clicking the “Report” button on the death screen.
    • Up to 8 recent players who killed you will be displayed as available to report.
    • When reporting a teammate who killed you, the option to report for team killing will be displayed.
    • You can only report a player once per match.

Skin & Items
  • Added multi-slot items as a new category.
    • These are single piece clothing items that require multiple slots to wear (Torso and Legs, for example).
    • If you try to wear a multi-slot item while wearing a single slot item in one of those slots, those items will be removed automatically.
  • Changed the reset time of the weekly random crate to Tuesday 5pm PDT (UTC 0).


  • * Improved Store UI
    • Featured Page
      • If multiple pages exist, item pages will cycle through every 5 seconds to display all items. You may also manually move to the next featured item page by clicking the button at the bottom.
    • * Learn More Page
      • If you click the item picture, you will see a full preview of the item on your character.
      • If you click the item price, you will be taken to the purchase page.

Custom Match

  • Added a new game mode, War Mode: Conquest
    • This game mode sets two Platoons (up to 50 vs. 50) against each other to capture and hold objectives within an area. Your Platoon earns points as you hold these objectives and the team with the highest score wins.
    • Multiple options, including capture area circle size can be adjusted in the match options.
    • Added a few War Mode: Conquest related presets.
    • A detailed guide for recommended custom match settings for this mode will be announced in a separate article at a later date.
    • Replays are not yet available for War Mode: Conquest matches. This functionality will be added in a future update.
  • Added the option to invite friends to a custom game
  • Added an option to adjust damage ratios (from 0 to 500%) in custom game settings.
    • You can adjust the head, upper body, lower body, arm, or leg damage ratio from bullets and melee attacks.
    • You can also adjust the damage ratio from throwables.
  • Corrected issue with default configuration settings for killer spectating and red zone in Esports Mode.
  • Added “Camp Jackal” (Training Mode Map) as an available map for War Mode matches.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed the issue where players could use weapons while swimming if they kept pushing the weapon equip button near rocks.
  • Fixed some exploitable spots which allowed players to enter inside cliff faces.
  • Fixed the issue where in FPP when character holding throwables or ready to throw throwables is moving facing the sky, his/her hand flickers and moves around.
  • Fixed an issue which caused the screen to shake excessively when spectating or viewing the death cam of an opponent who was firing a weapon.
  • Fixed the issue where when freefalling out of the plane and pressing particular movement keys, certain animations didn’t play correctly.
  • Fixed the issue where the footstep sounds of players moving at low speed (walking when crouching) was not played to other players.
  • Fixed the issue where when click the “Play” button, game was frozen in the lobby.
  • Fixed the issue where world map and wheel menu could be opened at the same time.
  • Fixed the issue where a spot at the back of the truck and buggy would block bullets.
  • Fixed the issue where when plane flew around you, the sound of plane was not played.
  • Fixed an issue which caused waves to not be heard momentarily after unmuting the game sounds.
  • * Fixed an issue where when shooting flare gun, the shooting sound was not played correctly.
  • * Fixed an issue where when after closing the inventory while holding ‘Alt’ then holding ‘Alt’ when re-opening the inventory, players were not able to drag items
  • * Fixed an issue which could cause an additional player to be shown on the vehicle UI when spectating as an observer.
  • * Fixed an issue which caused the capturing UI in War Mode: Conquest to not display properly on the minimap
  • * Fixed an issue where the player number displayed in solo mode was incorrect while observing
  • * Fixed an issue where player couldn’t get supply system XP after a match
  • * Fixed a rare bug where teammates would receive friendly-fire damage, even if you weren’t aiming at them while shooting
  • ^ Fixed an issue which caused the quick marker to be displayed thinner than intended on the UI
  • ^ Fixed an issue causing increased damage when driving a vehicle in specific situations
  • ^ Fixed an issue where some new weapon skins had a glowing effect whilst equipped by a player

Test Server Update 10/31/2018

UI/UX
  • When you invite another player to a party, the invite button will be deactivated until the player accepts or declines to prevent message spam.
Skin & Items
  • Added a MAKE UP tab in the APPEARANCE category.
    • The APPEARANCE category has been added to the store, where you can purchase additional Hair and Make-up options.
  • Gender change will cost 3,000BP. Changing other features such as face and hair will not cost BP (some paid items for face and make-up are excluded from this).
  • + All items purchased after this update has been applied will be unmarketable for 7 days after purchase.
  • + Added Harley Quinn, Joker items and a baseball bat weapon skin, in collaboration with DC.
  • + 2018 FALL CRATE and items obtained from it are now marketable.

These patch notes have been updated:
Update 1 - 10/23/2018 - All changes are marked with *
  • Moved 2 descriptions from UI/UX to Gameplay (wheel menu improvement, reticle changing)
  • Added Store UI improvement to Skin & Crate category
  • Added hit animation effect description to Gameplay category
  • Added statistics unit change to UI/UX category
  • Added disabling the public chat description to UI/UX category
  • Added 7 bug fixes
  • Added 1 description to performance category
  • Replaced 2 screenshots of Store UI improvement

Update 2 - 10/31/2018 - All changes are marked with ^
  • Added 3 bug fixes
  • Added Test Server Update 10/31/2018 section

Update 3 - 11/06/2018 - All changes are marked with +
  • All items purchased after this update has been applied will be unmarketable for 7 days after purchase.
  • Added Harley Quinn, Joker items and a baseball bat weapon skin, in collaboration with DC.
  • 2018 FALL CRATE and items obtained from it are now marketable.
Oct 17, 2018
Event Mode: Platoon (50 vs 50)
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Valor


Unfortunately, the Event Mode this week has been cancelled due to a critical error.

We apologize for any frustration or disappointment this has caused. Event Mode: Platoon will not be returning next week, but will return at a later date.
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For this week's event mode, we're debuting something new to events. In Platoon Mode, you'll join one of 5 10-person squads that make up your Platoon. Normal game objectives still apply, except on a massive 50 vs. 50 scale. Loot up and coordinate to be the last Platoon standing!


EVENT SCHEDULE
STARTS: Oct 18, 7pm PDT / Oct 19, 4am CEST / Oct 19, 11am KST
ENDS: Oct 21, 7pm PDT / Oct 22, 4am CEST / Oct 22, 11am KST


AVAILABLE QUEUES
TPP/FPP


RULES
  • Two teams (Platoons) of 50 players will fight in Erangel.
  • Each Platoon is comprised of 5 squads, and each squad has 10 players.
  • Players in your Platoon, but not in your squad, will have a blue circle above their head.
  • Players in your Platoon, but not in your squad, are marked with a blue circle on the minimap.
  • Other rules are same as public match.

OTHER EVENT RULES
  • 10-man squads only. Auto-matching is forced.
  • Weather is set to Sunny.
  • Red zones are enabled.
  • General care packages are enabled.
  • Killer Spectating is disabled.
  • Friendly fire is disabled (Including Platoon members).
Oct 17, 2018
PUBG teases Silent Hill-style nurses and Pennywise-like clowns for Halloween
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is gearing up for a Halloween-themed event, it seems. 

Alongside the not-so-subtle line "Beware… Halloween approaches", the game's official Twitter feed teased the following nine-second clip.

Mysterious, darkened facility-like building? Check. Silent Hill-style nurse? Yes. Pennywise-esque clown figure camped in the rafters? Uh-huh. Big bastard machetes? Looks like it. Who knows exactly what's in store for PUBG come Hallows' Eve, but it doesn't seem pretty. 

Judging from the backdrop in the footage above, it's still day time in whichever of the battle royale's maps this is set. I understand PUBG Mobile plans a one-off night mode for Erangel—which is something I'd love to see replicated in the main game. 

But then again, perhaps daylight is preferred when we've got evil clowns and deranged nurses knocking around. I guess we'll learn more about PUBG's holiday-themed plans in the next couple of weeks. 

Oct 15, 2018
Steam Charts: Congealed Edition
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy - contact@rockpapershotgun.com (John Walker)

Have you ever stopped to wonder what life is really all about? To get to the bottom of why we exist, what our purpose is, where this is all heading?

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