※ The Terms and Conditions regarding personal information and your submissions’ rights have been modified for the Fan Art Contest: LAND. Please carefully read the revised Terms and Conditions here (https://global.battlegrounds.pubg.com/2022/04/22/2022-fan-art-contest-land/) and take action if needed.
Hello players!
We foremost wish to thank every participant for their time and effort to share their passion and creativity to our first Fan Art Contest of the year. We’ve carefully combed through every single one of your shoe design entries to finally announce the grand Five finalists today!
Now, during this phase of the contest, you’ll be holding the power to vote for the shoe design you’d like to see spring to life in-game! We can’t wait to see your character running through our maps with the shoes you’ve chosen!
※ The following dates are subject to change. We will inform you in the event of schedule changes.
Public Voting Period (CONTEST Menu open period)
PDT: May 31, 12 AM – June 8, 12 AM
CEST: May 31, 9 AM – June 8, 9 AM
KST: May 31, 4 PM – June 8, 4 PM
Winner Announcement
PDT: June 10, 12 AM
CEST: June 10, 9 AM
KST: June 10, 4 PM
Contest Prize
The Five Finalists
50,000 G-COIN each
Final Winner
5,000 USD
The winner is responsible for the payment of taxes and charges applicable when receiving the prize.
Important Notes
Please read the revised Terms and Conditions here.
The Contest Prizes will be granted after the Winner Announcement (when Fan Art Contest: LAND completely wraps up).
You will not be able to change your vote once you confirm your vote.
Any unfair methods such as cheating or defrauding of the contest system are strictly forbidden and will lead to immediate disqualification of your entry and/or votes, disqualification from future contests and events, and legal actions will be taken to the fullest extent permitted by law for the incurred damages. Please participate fairly!
The unlockable Progressive weapon skin levels have been adjusted. Please read the June Store Update for the details.
Fixed the clipping issue when a female character equips a Summer Sun Top with a Vigilante Jacket.
Fixed the awkward text arrangement of the Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner! screen when viewed in a Traditional/Simplified Chinese language setting.
(PC) Fixed the clipping issue when you equip the Bunny Express Warehouse Hoodie with certain mask items.
※ Please keep in mind the features and updates shown below may be modified or even possibly removed due to reasons such as bugs, in-game issues, and/or community feedback. We will update our players if such changes occur.
Squad – FPP is no longer available in NA and EU regions as the monitored number of sessions during the previous Season was not enough to sustain the queue.
Season 17 Rewards
Don’t forget to pick up the rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous season.
(season 18 parachute image)
Tier
Season 17 Reward List
Bronze
Bronze PUBG ID Emblem
Silver
Silver PUBG ID Emblem
Gold
Gold PUBG ID EmblemRanked Parachute Skin
Platinum
Animated Platinum PUBG ID EmblemRanked Parachute Skin
Diamond
Animated Diamond PUBG ID EmblemRanked Parachute Skin
Master
Animated Master PUBG ID EmblemAnimated Master NameplateRanked Parachute Skin
Top 500
Bonus rewards for Top 500 players:Animated Top 500 PUBG ID EmblemAnimated Top 500 Nameplate
TheParachute Skin is a permanent reward.
The rest of the obtainable rewards are available for use during a single Ranked Season.
Rewards can be found in your Inventory once Season 18 starts.
Once Season 18 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, every reward but the Parachute Skin will be withdrawn from the Inventory.
Item Spawn Balance
We have received reports that heal items were difficult to find in Erangel and Miramar Normal Matches since the item spawn balance in Update 16.2. After reviewing internal data, we noticed the spawn rate of heal items decreased slightly in Erangel’s Normal Matches – this was mainly due to the increase in weapon and attachment spawn rates (with no adjustment to the overall spawn amount).
Meanwhile, in Miramar Normal Matches, the number of heal items did not decrease as we also boosted the overall amount of spawned items – however, a comparatively aggressive change to gameplay dynamics was detected due to the stronger possibility of finding more weapon and attachment spawns. Therefore, the natural demand for heal items has greatly increased.
To respond to these changes, we have decided to make the following changes.
※ The item spawn rate balance shown below will only apply to Normal Matches.
Erangel
Increased the total amount of items by approximately 10%.
Spawn rates for Vest (Lv.1) and Backpack (Lv.1) have reduced by approximately 15%, but Vest (Lv.2) and Backpack (Lv.2) have increased by approximately 60%.
Spawn rates for both Helmet (Lv.1) and Helmet (Lv.2) have increased by approximately 10%.
Spawn rates for Adrenaline Syringes, Energy Drinks, and Painkillers have increased by approximately 50%.
Spawn rate for Bandages have reduced by approximately 23%, but First Aid Kits and Med Kits have increased by approximately 150%.
Spawn rates for Stun Grenades, Molotov Cocktails, Smoke Grenades, and Grenades have increased by approximately 25%.
Spawn rates for Foregrips and Stocks have increased by approximately 20%.
Spawn rates for Mountain Bikes have increased by approximately 50%.
Miramar
Increased the total amount of items by approximately 6%.
Spawn rates for Vest (Lv.1) and Helmet (Lv.1) have reduced by approximately 30%, but Vest (Lv.2) and Vest (Lv.3) have increased by approximately 25% along with Helmet (Lv.2) increased by approximately 100%.
Spawn rate for Backpack (Lv.1) has reduced by approximately 6%, but Backpack (Lv.2) has increased by approximately 25%.
Spawn rates for Adrenaline Syringes and Energy Drinks have increased by approximately 76%, along with Painkillers increased by approximately 97%.
Spawn rates First Aid Kits have increased by approximately 127% and Med Kits have increased by approximately 45%.
Spawn rates for Stun Grenades, Molotov Cocktails, Smoke Grenades, and Grenades have increased by approximately 20%.
Spawn rates for Handguns have reduced by approximately 32%.
Spawn rate for Stocks have increased by approximately 20%.
Spawn rates for Mountain Bikes have increased by approximately 55%.
World
Paramo sub-update
Steep cliffs and landscapes have been added to certain mountains near Capaco to prevent players climbing to the top.
Additional rocks and cover have been added to specific areas such as the Lab and Atahul.
Vehicle spots have been added near Makalpa.
Additional rock pillars and cover have been added to historic sites near Makalpa.
A new spiral-shaped well object has been added and scattered around Paramo.
The B.Duck update has been removed from Sanhok.
Training Mode
Opponents’ in-game nickname will now show at the beginning of a 1v1 Arena round.
Leaver penalty
Regardless of the round results, you can claim victory if the opponent leaves during a session.
Training Helper
A sound effect has been added when an item is selected.
AI Training Match
To balance out difficulty levels, the required distance for the vehicle driving mission has been adjusted from 2000m → 100m.
Arcade Mode
The original Sanhok is back in the scene after its departure from TDM in Update 17.1, along with updated map selection ratios.
Taego: Palace / Field / Mountain / Shipyard / Market
Custom Match
The following two maps have been added to TDM Presets.
Paradise Resort
Docks
Survival Mastery
The following XP balance updates have been made for a more challenging progression content:
(Before) Able to earn XP by looting the identical item repeatedly → (After)Able to earn XP only when looting a certain item for the first time.
(Before) Able to earn XP even when looting outfits → (After) XP will not be earned when looting outfits except for equipmentsuch as vests, backpacks, parachutes, and helmets.
However, among outfits, you can still earn XP with hat items.
Store
For better quality, we’ve updated the in-game model of M24. Therefore, certain patterns and their color of M24 and its skins have been modified as well.
Modified skins:
JennaJulien’s M24
SPYGEA’s M24
Arctic Digital – M24
Constrictor – M24
Refined Xolotl – M24
Lucky Knight – M24
Bunnycomb – M24
Man-Eater – M24
PCS3 Tagged Out – M24
Rosebound – M24
MOZZ’s M24
Psycho Killer – M24
Violet Nightbrush – M24
[BATTLESTAT] Extinction – M24
The notification icon alerting new items brought to the Store has been updated.
To prevent you from purchasing the identical individual item(s) you already possess when purchasing a Set item (for the first time), our system will now recognize and gray out your purchased items and apply the discount to the rest of the purchasable items only.
When you already possess every individual item of a Set item, you will be able to purchase the Set for 0 G-COIN to receive its bonus items as well.
This system will also apply to items in Your Shop.
You will not be able to repurchase consumable items included in Set items such as Contraband Coupons, Voting Coupons, Level Up Coupons, G-COIN, etc.
If you exchange for BP or disassemble purchased items, you can repurchase them at the Store (if they’re still available).
This does not apply to items and/or items that can not be disassembled nor exchanged for BP such as Emotes, Sprays, Nameplates, and Appearance items.
UI/UX
The mission list for Special Drops and events has been added to the in-game System Menu screen. You can now check out your mission progress any time!
This does not apply to AI Training Matches.
QoL
The following improvements have been made to your Rich Presence (in-game status) on Steam, Discord, and Xbox profiles:
Maps: Haven and its map image will now be shown when played (like other maps).
Custom Match: Will now be labeled consistently as “Playing Custom Match” regardless of the mode.
Training Mode: “Playing Basic Training” will now be shown when playing Basic Training mode, and Erangel Solo mode will be shown when playing AI Training Match.
Playing time: When playing a mode consisted of rounds, the status will now show your current accumulative play time of the mode regardless of your current round.
Playing time will not be displayed on Xbox.
Number of teammates: When playing Solo mode, the number of teammates will not be displayed.
The number of teammates will also not show for nonpublic modes such as Custom Matches, Event modes, etc. on Discord.
Known issue: The known issue of your Rich Presence out of sync with your current situation when you’re at the lobby is in line to be fixed in a future update.
Performance
The data that processes map compositions has been optimized to reduce map loading time when you enter a session from the lobby.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay
Fixed the perspective issue being set behind your weapon when you switch to ADS.
Fixed the issue of the driver receiving damage when someone shoots at a BRDM-2 with a DBS from the passenger or back seat.
Fixed the issue of every player’s outfits getting removed when entering the 1v1 Arena.
Fixed the issue of Haven’s scout helicopters recognizing and following Tactical vehicles.
Fixed the issue of 15x Scopes’ aim sensitivity feeling relatively slower than other Scopes.
Fixed the issue of spectators being able to enter the 1v1 Arena’s fighting grounds through certain steps.
(PC) Fixed the flickering glass frame when aiming front with ADS from a boat’s third seat.
(PC) Fixed the issue of the character receiving damage when it bumps into a falling two-wheeled vehicle.
(PC) Fixed the issue of the frame rate option for a Replay’s export settings appearing as “Missing String”.
(Console) Fixed the issue of a running vehicle’s engine noise not being heard.
(Console) Fixed the issue of the Highlight Recommended items options getting reset after restarting the client on PlayStation®.
(Console) Fixed the issue of weapon not firing when setting R1 as firing button in custom controller settings.
World
Fixed collision, texture, performance, and more general issues in Paramo.
Fixed the issue of majority of bots unable to cross the bridge in Taego.
UX/UI
(PC) Fixed the issue of the On-Screen Key Guide disappearing when toggling the timeline during free cam/follow cam mode during Replay (Observer Mode).
(Console) Fixed the issue of being unable to move to another tab from Your Store.
Items & Skins
※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.
Fixed the issue of the awkward eye texture when a female character uses a dance emote with the Shiba Crew – Helmet (Level 3) equipped.
Fixed the issue of the character’s neck turning transparent when the character has Floptop Hoodie and Bad to the Bone Top equipped.
Fixed the issue of the PGC 2021 Giltslate Contagion Gloves appearing as Quasar King’s Gloves when a female character equips them.
Fixed the clipping issue when a female character equips School Skirt with 10000DAYS’ Top.
(PC) Fixed the incorrect statement in Arabic printed on the Survivor-in-Training Hoodie.
Got some top-tier landing skills? Then you’ve arrived at the perfect event.
Along with the new B.Duck update at Sanhok for Update 17.2, we’ve prepared a special Duck Rider Challenge! Land on top of one of the B.Ducks’ fluffy heads using your parachute, capture and upload a screenshot/video of that moment, and earn the chance to take home ducky rewards!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Parachute your way through Sanhok and land on top of one of the four B.Ducks’ heads.
Take a screenshot or video of yourself.
Upload the screenshot/video to your social media account on one of the following platforms.
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Regional platforms
Please include the following information along with your entry:
Your PUBG in-game nickname
Your platform (ex. Steam, KAKAO, Xbox, etc.)
Required hashtags
#PUBGDuckRider
Regional hashtags
REWARDS
1,000 winners chosen from the submitted entries will receive a B.Duck spray.
100 additional winners chosen from the 1,000 winners will receive five B.Duck weapon skins.
EVENT SCHEDULE
※ The following dates are subject to change. Updates will be given in the event of date changes.
EVENT SUBMISSION PERIOD
PUBG Duck Rider Challenge will be available during the following period. Please remember winners will only be chosen from submissions made within the event period!
PDT: May 19, 12 AM – May 31, 12 AM
CEST: May 19, 9 AM – May 31, 9 AM
KST: May 19, 4 PM – May 31, 4 PM
WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
PDT: June 7, 12 AM
CEST: June 7, 9 AM
KST: June 7, 4 PM
IMPORTANT NOTES
A single PUBG account may participate only ONCE in this event.
As long as it’s a game mode where the B.Duck update is applied, you are eligible to participate in this event.
Only entries submitted through the provided platforms above (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) will be eligible.
Your social media post is required to be PUBLIC (everyone can see it) without any viewer restrictions during the event period and until rewards are granted.
Participants who submit screenshots/videos that are not their own will be immediately disqualified and have their rewards withdrawn even after receival.
WE ADVISE YOU TO NOT CHANGE YOUR PUBG NICKNAME AFTER PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT AS THERE MAY BE DIFFICULTIES DURING THE PROCESS OF GRANTING YOUR REWARD(S).
Your screenshots/videos may be used in KRAFTON and/or PUBG’s official channels.
Therefore, please hold on to your original files as we may ask for them later on!
The winners announcement in our official homepage and community pages may include your social media’s link/nickname/content.
The winners’ screenshots/videos can be used by the company for promotional purposes, and the screenshots/videos may be transformed freely during the process.
Today, we're showing off the animation refresh coming soon to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. We wanted to take the current animations and infuse them with the desperate struggle for survival that PUBG has become known for. The goal is that the intensity and tension that the player feels in every match is also reflected through their avatar.
We understand that longtime players who are already familiar with the existing character animations and movements might be concerned about adapting to the new ones. However, no timings have been altered during this process, and the weapon handling should feel exactly the same. It's more like a fresh coat of paint on your trusty Dacia. It looks new but handles just like you remember.
Again, we focused on minimizing the impact on your gameplay. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' unique gunplay elements remain the same and animations were only altered to improve accuracy, add intensity and weight, and allow it to be expressed in action.
Take a look at the details below!
FPP Motion Refresh
Weapon Animation
Previously, most of the action when handling or reloading a weapon happened off-screen. Reloading a gun allows players to better see the weapons they have skins for and have been working hard to customize, so we made more parts of it visible on the screen. Furthermore, we changed the character's movements to be more aggressive to make them feel more substantial.
Sprint Locomotion
As mentioned in the weapon animation, most of the character's actions were happening off-screen when running with a weapon. Now the weapon's position has been raised to make it more visible. In addition, more intensity has been added to the weapon movement, which we think is more satisfying.
TPP Motion Refresh
Run and Walk, Start and Stop
The previous character movement was generally stable and consistent but without a convincing transfer of weight to speed. In other words, we had room to add some realistic movements, so we added more weight to the character's actions and made them more visible when changing speed.
Melee Attacks
Prior to the update, the melee attacks had some jitter and were evenly timed. We tried to make it more seamless and natural, and we think this helps make the action look and feel more powerful.
We're always looking for ways we can improve the game without affecting the core feel players have gotten used to, so we hope you're as pleased with these changes as we are. As always, we look forwards to your feedback and we'll see you on the Battlegrounds!
The long-awaited return of the PUBG Nations Cup is near!
On June 16th, 16 National squads with the best players from their region will be gathering in Bangkok, Thailand to prove which nation is the finest among the best.
PUBG Nations Cup 2022 Full Line-up
We believe many of our beloved PUBG Esports fans have been following the news on each national roster.
Here is the full lineup of PNC 2022!
Tournament Structure
Main Match
The Match event of the PNC 2022 will take place on June 16 ~ 19th.
There will be 5 matches per day with a total of 20 matches with only Erangel and Miramar.
Rest assured, PNC 2022 will be using the S.U.P.E.R point rule system for the whole match event.
Prize Pool
The prize pool of PNC 2022 starts at $500,000! Plus, as always, the overall prize pool will be increased via Pick'em Challenge. The prize will be distributed based on the final rankings of the tournament.
PNC 2022 Item sales profits
All participating teams of PNC 2022 will benefit from the profits of the sale of PNC 2022 items! Picking up the awesome PNC 2022 gear will help support your favorite teams directly! More information on PNC 2022 Pick'em Challenge will be available in the future announcement!
Stay tuned to http://pubgesports.com/as more information on the PUBG Nations Cup will be available at later dates!
Have you ever said yes to a "hey can I borrow your account so I can try out your Progressive Weapon Skin?"
Well, you should always say no when it comes to sharing your account information!
We've been receiving many reports on account sharing/rental actions throughout our community; so we're here today to remind you once again of the importance of protecting your account.
The act of lending your account to others - this includes close friends and family members! - violates our Terms of Service. In other words, you may end up receiving harsh penalties (such as permanent bans and/or removal of PUBG Partner status) the moment your account is shared with others.
Posts prompting and/or suggesting account sharing uploaded to official PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS community channels will be taken down without notice; and of course, you'll be receiving penalties if you happen to host/participate in such activities.
You will bear full responsibility for your account's activities - regardless of the situation, you'll be facing heavy penalties once your account is found to have gone through actions that go against our rules.
The mentioned penalties will not be lifted from your account even if you were unaware of your account activities made by others.
So just remember one thing: never let others use your account!
Welcome to the May Special Drops announcement. Once again, we’re back again with some unique rewards for everyone who logs into the game this time. That’s right! Simply by logging in to the game every day, you can make all the rewards your own. In addition, the monthly update for Prime Gaming is also in the plan, so check them out now!
Special Drops
There will be two different Special Drops events for both PC and Console platforms.
PC
PDT: May 11 2022, 0 AM – May 31 2022, 0 AM
CEST: May 11 2022, 9 AM – May 31 2022, 9 AM
KST: May 11 2022, 4 PM – May 31 2022, 4 PM
Console
PDT: May 19 2022, 0 AM – June 8 2022, 0 AM
CEST: May 19 2022, 9 AM – June 8 2022, 9 AM
KST: May 19 2022, 4 PM – June 8 2022, 4 PM
Special Drops 2: Contraband Coupon Party
PC
PDT: May 25 2022, 0 AM – June 7 2022, 0 AM
CEST: May 25 2022, 9 AM – June 7 2022, 9 AM
KST: May 25 2022, 4 PM – June 7 2022, 4 PM
Console
PDT: June 2 2022, 0 AM – June 15 2022, 0 AM
CEST: June 2 2022, 9 AM – June 15 2022, 9 AM
KST: June 2 2022, 4 PM – June 15 2022, 4 PM
Read on and learn how to receive rich rewards for every event!
Special Drops 1: PUBG Marathon!
Event Mission
Clear the following daily missions during the event period shown above to collect, and exchange points for various rewards!
Mission
Points
Survive for 30 minutes. This includes spectating your duo/squad members.
40
Travel a total of 600 meters on Parachute.
30
Finish in the Top 20.
30
Event Rewards
You can exchange the points you have acquired through missions for these rewards shown below.
Points
450
400
350
300
Item
Seafoam Backpack (Level 3)
Seafoam Sleeveless Hoodie
Seafoam Shorts
Seafoam Shoes
Special Drops 2: Contraband Coupon Party
Event Mission
Clear the following daily missions during the event period shown above to collect, and exchange points for various rewards!
Mission
Points
Survive for 30 minutes. This includes spectating your duo/squad members.
40
Loot a total of 150 items.
30
Use a total of three Bandages.
30
Event Rewards
You can exchange the points you have acquired through missions for these rewards shown below.
Click the “Claim Now” button below the claimable reward.
Sign in to or sign up for an Amazon Prime account.
You need an Amazon account to sign up for Prime. If you don’t have an Amazon account, you can create one by clicking “Create Your Amazon Account.”
After signing up for Amazon Prime, you will be required to add a payment method. You can start your 7-day free trial first and pay the monthly payment after the trial.
After you successfully set up your Amazon Prime account, you will be redirected to the reward claiming window.
Press “Go to KRAFTON” to link your KRAFTON ID to your Amazon Prime account.
You are required to agree to allow Prime Gaming the rights to access your game account information. After confirmation, you will be redirected to our Prime Gaming page.
Click “Complete Claim” to receive your reward!
Access the game and you will see your rewards automatically granted to your Inventory.
FAQ
Do I have to be a Amazon Prime member to receive the rewards?
Yes, your Prime membership must be maintained during the monthly reward claimable dates to receive the rewards.
Can I cancel my Prime membership?
Yes, you can cancel your membership anytime. To cancel, go to your Account & Settings page in http://primevideo.com/ and click “End Membership.”
I started my 7-day free trial but I got charged $1.00 USD.
Amazon Prime will initially extract $1.00 USD from your bank account to confirm your payment method. The $1.00 USD will be returned a few days later.
Will every game platform linked to my KRAFTON ID receive the rewards?
Yes, every game platform tied to your KRAFTON ID will automatically receive the claimed rewards!
Help! I linked the wrong PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS account to my KRAFTON ID.
Submit a ticket through PUBG Support and we’ll assist you as quickly as possible.
※ Please keep in mind that the features and updates we provide below may be modified or even possibly removed due to reasons such as bugs, in-game issuesㄹ
Tactical Gear
Spotter Scope
The previous Patch Notes hinted some big and small changes were soon to come to the Spotter Scope. The Spotter Scope and its automatic features of marking and following enemies continue to show overly strong performance, causing more stress than enjoyable experiences to our players. Therefore, starting from this update, you shall now be able to meet the following, healthier changes:
The enemy detection range has been changed from 1000m → 600m.
The white passive marker will NOT appear automatically in ADS mode.
It now requires you to hold the Fire key to begin scanning for enemies.
Once a scan begins, a meter will appear on the screen and start to fill up. It will take up a second for the scan meter to fill up completely.
Exiting ADS mode during a scan will cancel the scanning process altogether and require you to start again from the beginning.
Once the scan meter is full, passive marker(s) will then appear on enemies within the Spotter Scope’s field of view.
However, enemies who enter the Spotter Scope’s field of view after a scan is complete will not be marked.
Passive markers will also appear on enemies hiding within smoke.
You may initiate and complete as many scans as you’d like in ADS mode.
A new scan can not begin while a scan is already in progress.
When you complete a new scan, the previous set of passive markers is overwritten with a new one.
There is no time limit to the duration of passive markers and they will continue to mark enemies even when enemies hide in smoke or foliage, but passive markers will disappear when marked enemies hide behind solid cover such as trees or buildings, or when they exit the Spotter Scope’s field of view, or if you stop using the Spotter Scope.
You can also choose to tap the Fire key instead of holding it to perform a different function – tapping the fire button when passive marked enemies are within your field of view and positioned in the center rectangle of the Spotter Scope will change passive markers to red active markers.
The red active marker now marks enemies individually for 3 seconds.
After 3 seconds, the active markers will turn back to passive ones if the enemies are still within the Spotter Scope’s field of view. Otherwise, the marks will completely vanish altogether.
If you tap the Fire key when you’ve already changed passive markers to active, you can extend the duration of your existing active markers.
Active markers will disappear as soon as enemies are out of sight – this includes when they hide behind cover.
If you are marked with an active marker by the enemy, you will receive a warning message on your screen.
Even if passive marked enemies are inside smoke, you can convert their passive markers to active ones.
(Console) The key for normal screen ping has been changed to the following:
Controller A, B Type: RB (Xbox, Stadia) / R1 (PlayStation®)
Controller C Type: R Stick (Xbox, Stadia) / R3 (PlayStation®)
Weapon Balance
5.56mm Designated Marksman Rifles (DMR)
According to the stats, the usage rate of the two weapons using 5.56mm was far below our expectations. However, we hope the following minor changes make them more appealing and used more frequently. Moreover, we have changed the position of the Mk12 as a high-end DMR.
MK12
Since the damage-related update, players still found it challenging to handle. Therefore, we improved the recoil recovery value to ensure stability like the Mini14
Increased recoil recovery
Re-balanced the recoil related speed
Mini 14
The Mini14 continues to show steady selection rate due to its distinct traits – therefore, its damage has been slightly improved.
Damage 47 → 48
Mortar
We’ve constantly listened to your feedback since the Mortar was introduced as a Taego-only weapon. Unfortunately, contrary to our expectations, the Mortar definitely wasn’t one of the most favored weapons. It didn’t take us long to figure out the reason. When deploying it on the surface, it had many limitations, aiming was too complicated, and even the ammo was hard to find. It doesn’t end there; it occupies one main weapon slot, which many players found not to be worth it. However, we are still seeing a lot of feedback about how attractive a weapon the Mortar is. In this iteration of the Mortar, we applied the following changes to unlock its hidden potential.
It can now be deployed on any terrain, except when the deploy angle is not secured or on water, including small puddles.
Asphalt, Concrete, Iron, Grass, Sand, Snow, Ice, Rock, etc.
Available on Normal matches: Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi, Karakin, Paramo, Taego.
Due to its distinct map characteristics, Mortar is not available on Haven.
Now the Mortar takes up the inventory slot and the weight is set to 50.
It can be picked up and stored in the inventory again after use.
Picking the Mortar up with a primary weapon in hand will automatically have you swap to the Mortar.
Picking the Mortar up with bare hands (with two primary weapons holstered) will place the Mortar in the inventory.
Swapping a primary weapon out with the Mortar in the inventory screen will have you drop the primary weapon.
Picking up the Mortar when the player is not equipped with any weapons will place the Mortar to the first primary weapon slot.
Ammo weight is lowered to 20 in lieu of the previous 30
Ammo spawns in a stack of 3- 5 in lieu of the previous 1 – 3
(Console) UX changes
Put into inventory: A key (Xbox, Stadia) / X key (PlayStation®)
Unequipping: X key (Xbox, Stadia) / ▢ key (PlayStation®)
Can not equip to primary weapon slot by looting it from the ground or trunk of a vehicle.
Map Service
We are currently preparing a more flexible system for our map services. With that being said, a separate Map Service Plan announcement will not be released as we believe it’s a bit too early to announce our upcoming plans. However, we will continue to announce the map service updates for the current patch through the Patch Notes.
The map rotation for Normal Matches will pluck Haven out and plant Vikendi back in.
Ranked
Erangel / Miramar / Taego
World
B.Duck Collaboration
Dive into the lake located at the middle island of Sanhok and meet the giant, floating rubber duck bobbing in the calm waters.
B.Duck is a map decoration – therefore, nothing will happen even if you attack the duck.
Weather
The colors of the weather and terrain texture in Miramar have been adjusted to reduce the map’s glaring, yellow shade.
Adjusted color of certain weathers for Paramo, Haven, and Karakin as well to represent a more realistic atmosphere.
Training Mode
New Area: 1v1 Arena
Who’s the better player? Find out in the 1v1 Arena.
Additional constructions have been made to Training Mode to welcome all types of combat practice in a suspenseful 1v1 setting. Either go through 1v1 rounds with a real player or spectate intense fights in the new 1v1 Arena.
How to use the 1v1 Arena
Interact with the signboards located in front of the ticket booth outside the arena to either participate or spectate.
Numerous interactable signboards to either sign up for a 1v1 match or to spectate are also scattered around the arena.
Participants: Will be registered to the 1v1 matching pool
You may cancel your matchmaking any time by interacting with the ticket booth again.
Once matchmaking is complete, a 5 second countdown will pop up before you enter the arena.
Spectators: Will enter the spectator area after a 5 second countdown
Basic rules of a 1v1 match
While waiting for your turn to enter a 1v1 match, you will not be able to enter other training areas such as the Aim/Sound Lab, private indoor target practice, or Jump School. Attempting to do so will cause a message to pop up asking if you’d like to cancel your 1v1 matchmaking.
However, you can enter a 1v1 match while you’re searching for a Ranked match.
But keep in mind you’ll be forced to quit from a 1v1 match once your Ranked matchmaking is complete.
You and your opponent will play three rounds.
The player to win the first two will win.
There is a time limit of 60 seconds per round.
If a player dies within the 60 second time limit, the round will immediately end.
If both players die at the same time or if no one dies within the time limit, the round will end as a tie.
Once you spawn on the fighting grounds, you can not move nor receive any damage for 3 seconds.
Your HP will be set to 200.
You and your opponent will spawn on each side of the arena and switch sides every round.
The results will turn out as the following if your opponent quits during a round:
When opponent leaves in the first round, you win.
When you lose in the first round and the opponent leaves in the second round, it’s a tie.
When you win in the first round and the opponent leaves in the second round, you win.
Equipment
Basic equipment: Vest (Lv.3), Helmet (Lv.3), Backpack (Lv.3)
Weapons: Two primary weapons and one secondary weapon
The weapons you’re holding before you enter the match.
You can not change them after entering the arena.
Other items such as ammo, heal items, and/or Tactical Gear will disappear from your Inventory once you enter the arena.
Ammo: 2 stacks for each held weapon
If you are not holding any weapons or if you only have throwables and/or melee weapons in hand, the default weapons will be provided:
M416 and SKS
Pan
Grenade
Handgun: P18C
The state of your ammo and armor will reset each round.
After a 1v1 match, the results screen will pop up displaying the final results along with the results of each round.
Spectators
May enter the arena any time even when a 1v1 match is not in progress.
Players who are up in line for a 1v1 matchmaking may enter as a spectator while waiting for their turn.
Your screen will display the current situation of a round in progress.
You will enter the arena with no weapons/equipment in hand.
However, you will have throwable apples.
The use of emotes is available in the spectator area.
You can not enter the fighting grounds from the spectator area.
You may interact with interactable signboards within the spectator area if you wish to sign up for a 1v1 match.
After a 1v1 match, the results screen will pop up displaying the final results along with the results of each round.
After a 1v1 match, you may continue to wait for the next match to start.
Spectators may leave the arena any time by pressing:
PC: B key
Console: D-Pad Left
New Feature: Map Teleportation
As Training Mode continues to expand with its new features and areas, we’ve decided to add a teleport feature to save time and create a more convenient experience for you all.
Open up the World Map to teleport within the training grounds.
Clickable icons are shown on the map. Click on the icon of your choice and you’ll instantly find yourself at your destination.
(PC only) You may also use the list of thumbnails of specific areas shown on the left side of the World Map.
Aim/Sound Lab Score System
With the addition of new categories to the Aim/Sound Lab’s scoring system, players who pull off relatively difficult combat stunts will earn extra points.
Aim Lab
Condition
Extra point(s)
Hit farthest target
2
Hit the next farthest target
1
Etc. areas (Legs, arms)
0
Head area
3
Body area
1
Hit next target within +1 second after hitting previous target
3
Hit next target within +2 seconds after hitting previous target
2
Hit next target within +3 seconds after hitting previous target
1
Your current scores are now shown on the upper right screen in Aim Lab.
Sound Lab
Condition
Extra point(s)
Hit target within +3 seconds after sound plays
1
Hit target within +2 seconds after sound plays
2
Hit target within +1 seconds after sound plays
3
Custom Match
You can now create a Training Mode custom match to enjoy with your friends.
Each player may only enter this mode as Solo.
Minimum number of required players: 2
Maximum number of players: 32
Tutorial
Tutorial missions have received an update so that all our players can keep coming back to play the game even more.
Missions
Equip a Skin Set
Changed the name to “Equip a skin”.
Previously, you had to equip the entire set, but now you only need to equip one skin (Ready to Rumble Jacket) to clear the mission.
Add Friends
Changed the name to “Request a Friend”.
Previously, you had to invite three friends, but now you only need to invite one friend to clear the mission.
Target
All PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS accounts.
Mission period
Mission is available for all players at anytime.
Players will not need to do anything, the missions will start automatically.
The mission list will be removed once they are all clear.
Survivor Pass: Galaxy Squad
Prepare to dominate the cosmic realm with the new Survivor Pass: Galaxy Squad! For more details, make sure to check out the soon-to-be released May Store Update announcement.
Throwables Timer
Throwables are small but precious weapons that can impact the game when used at the right time. However, throwing a throwable at the right time can be very challenging, even for skilled players, especially during combat situations.
We are happy to introduce the Throwables Cooking Timer UI to improve the current situation where players are reluctant to use throwables.
This feature is intended to help the less experienced players to use the throwables in Normal matches so that in the future, they can freely use throwables without the guide UI in Ranked. Also, we are aware of some concerns from the community. Therefore, we will continue to monitor the situation.
It appears on Grenades and Stun Grenades.
As soon as the cooking begins, the UI is displayed to the right of the throwing point display UI.
The UI disappears immediately upon throwing.
The cooking time for each throwables are as follows.
Grenade: 5 seconds
Stun Grenade: 2.5 seconds
Not available in Ranked and Esports modes.
Loot Recommendation
Relatively new or returning players seem to struggle and take some time learning and picking up the appropriate items for their possessions. To relieve that stress and provide an even better looting experience, we’ve decided to add in a new loot recommendation feature.
The appropriate ammo type and equipment such as vests, helmets, backpacks found on the ground will be highlighted (glow up) for the loot you are holding.
The ammo for the weapon you have equipped (primary or secondary) will be highlighted.
Ammo for holstered weapons will not be highlighted.
Equipment with higher levels than your current one(s) will be highlighted.
For example, if you have a Vest (Lv.2) equipped, a Vest (Lv.3) will be highlighted.
The Jammer Pack will be treated as a Backpack (Lv.1).
This feature will be turned on as default, but can be turned off in the Gameplay settings.
You can choose to either turn on/off the Highlight Recommended Ammo and/or the Highlight Recommended Equipment option.
Items within 30m of your character will be highlighted.
Items dropped by other players will also be highlighted.
Items from dead body crates will not be highlighted.
This feature is applied to every game mode.
Item Use in Driver’s Seat
Have you been mainly in charge of driving in your squad? If that is the case, listen up! Forget the miserable times of not being able to use bandages or boost items while driving. Remember how you had to take turns driving to heal yourself when traveling through Blue Zones? With this new update, the driver can remain seated in the cockpit until the end of time. Even in solos!
You’re asking why? Because with this update, you can freely use bandages and boost items while driving.
Bandages, Energy Drinks, Painkillers, Adrenaline Syringe are usable.
Available in the driver seat of all vehicles, including boats.
First Aid Kits and Medkits cannot be used.
Item use will be cancelled in the following situations
Same conditions apply as canceling the use of bandages and boost items when not in the drivers seat.
Anything apart from Driving straight (booster included), auto driving, turning vehicle off, or driving backwards will cancel the driver’s item use.
Driving in reverse, then forward and vice-versa will also cancel the item use.
UI/UX
The current in-game guides regarding Team Emotes did not seem very helpful, so we’ve improved the messages on the use of Team Emotes to the following:
Main lobby chat when you/teammate uses Team Emote: “To join ___, press ‘Join Team Emote’ in the Action Wheel.”
In-game radio message when you/teammate uses Team Emote: “To join ___, interact or press ‘Join Team Emote’ in the Action Wheel.”
In-game message when you’re waiting for teammates to join Team Emote: “Waiting for teammates to join. To start now, interact or press ‘Start Team Emote’ in the Action Wheel.”
Main lobby message when you’re waiting for teammates to join Team Emote: “Waiting for teammates to join. To start now, press ‘Start Team Emote’ in the Action Wheel.”
We’ve also heard your frustrations on not being given the option to either leave or have a clear error message pop up when a network issue arises during a match. Now, when a network delay/issue occurs for more than 10 seconds, an error message will notify you with the option to attempt reconnection or to leave the current match.
You will return to the main lobby if you choose to leave.
This is applied to every game mode.
Performance
Improved memory usage by removing unnecessary logic used to express in-game characters.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay
Fixed the issue of DBNOed players being able to see through walls.
Fixed the distorting character issue when you get on the Aquarail after getting off the Dirt Bike in water.
Fixed the issue of a character looking as if it’s walking when it’s actually sprinting after using an emote.
Fixed the issue of different Assist conditions depending if the enemy player was riding a vehicle or not.
Fixed the issue of a player’s posture and aim looking different in another player’s perspective after you re-access the game while leaning in ADS mode.
Fixed the issue of your footsteps sounding as if you’re barefoot when you have shoe items equipped from a multi-slot item.
Fixed the issue of the sound not playing when switching firing mode for ACE32.
Fixed the issue of the ACE32 sounding louder than other ARs from within a 100m distance.
Fixed the issue of being able to see terrain and the character’s silhouette within a Smoke Grenade’s smoke.
Fixed the issue of being able to stay underwater with no limit while using a certain emote.
Fixed the issue of being unable to enter the Aim/Sound Lab after vaulting a certain object.
(PC) Fixed the status issue of Solo/Duo Squad not being updated on Steam and Discord.
(PC) Fixed the issue of being able to use the Spotter Scope in TPP when setting Aim and ADS mode to different keys.
(PC) Fixed the issue of a black screen showing up when a player enters a Ranked match after entering Training Mode during Ranked matchmaking.
(PC) Fixed the issue of being unable to skip the intro clip when you start the Tutorial.
World
Fixed collision, texture, performance, and more general issues in Taego.
Fixed the issue of the Black Zone’s first siren sound not playing in Karakin.
UX/UI
Fixed the arrows showing up as white at the lobby’s News page.
Fixed the issue of the date disappearing when you hover your cursor on top of a notification at Notifications.
Fixed the issue of a spectated character’s health UI not showing up in the driver’s seat.
Fixed the issue of overlapping Russian text in the Training Mode related message that is shown during Ranked matchmaking.
(PC) Fixed the issue of every letter of G-COIN not capitalized in the G-COIN tab of the Store menu.
(PC) Fixed the issue of the missing menu bar after moving to the Store after purchasing a Preset Slot.
(PC) Fixed the issue of text shown cut off in the Training Helper when screen ratio is set to 16:10.
(Console) Fixed the issue of completed Tutorial missions continuing to show up on the Event page.
Items & Skins
Fixed the awkward texture issue of the male character’s left hand after equipping both the Ready to Rumble Gloves and the Ready to Rumble Jacket.
Fixed the awkward hair issue when equipping both the Ancient Mummy Mask and certain Hairstyle items.
Welcome to the April Special Drops announcement. Once again, we’re back again with some unique rewards for everyone who logs into the game this time. That’s right! Simply by logging in to the game every day, you can make all the rewards your own. In addition, the monthly update for Prime Gaming is also in the plan, so check them out now!
Special Drops: Exciting Start of May!
Login Event and Rewards
Simply log in to the game during the event period to receive the rewards below. Then, come back every day and get all of them!
Login
Reward
Day 1
Polymer x100
Day 2
Polymer x200
Day 3
XP Boost 5% (Until: May 8, 5 PM PDT)
Day 4
XP Boost 5% (Until: May 8, 5 PM PDT)
Day 5
XP Boost 5% (Until: May 8, 5 PM PDT)
Day 6
Contraband Coupon x10
Day 7
Contraband Coupon x20
Consecutive Login Rewards
Log in to the game every day during the event period to receive two additional Consecutive Login Rewards. So have you forgotten to come back to the game? Worry not! You can continue to add up your consecutive logins during the event period and receive these rewards after three and five straight days of logins.
Consecutive Logins
Rewards
3rd day
XP Boost 5% (Until: May 8, 5 PM PDT)
5th day
1 Level Up Coupon
Event Period
This event is available on both PC and Console platforms.
Click the “Claim Now” button below the claimable reward.
Sign in to or sign up for an Amazon Prime account.
You need an Amazon account to sign up for Prime. If you don’t have an Amazon account, you can create one by clicking “Create Your Amazon Account.”
After signing up for Amazon Prime, you will be required to add a payment method. You can start your 7-day free trial first and pay the monthly payment after the trial.
After you successfully set up your Amazon Prime account, you will be redirected to the reward claiming window.
Press “Go to KRAFTON” to link your KRAFTON ID to your Amazon Prime account.
You are required to agree to allow Prime Gaming the rights to access your game account information. After confirmation, you will be redirected to our Prime Gaming page.
Click “Complete Claim” to receive your reward!
Access the game and you will see your rewards automatically granted to your Inventory.
FAQ
Do I have to be a Amazon Prime member to receive the rewards?
Yes, your Prime membership must be maintained during the monthly reward claimable dates to receive the rewards.
Can I cancel my Prime membership?
Yes, you can cancel your membership anytime. To cancel, go to your Account & Settings page in http://primevideo.com/ and click “End Membership.”
I started my 7-day free trial but I got charged $1.00 USD.
Amazon Prime will initially extract $1.00 USD from your bank account to confirm your payment method. The $1.00 USD will be returned a few days later.
Will every game platform linked to my KRAFTON ID receive the rewards?
Yes, every game platform tied to your KRAFTON ID will automatically receive the claimed rewards!
Help! I linked the wrong PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS account to my KRAFTON ID.
Submit a ticket through PUBG Support and we’ll assist you as quickly as possible.