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PUBG PC Update #21 Brings New Weapon, Vehicle, Training Mode and More – Patch Notes

Calum Patterson

PUBG’s training mode has now been added to the PC version of the game, along with a new Assault Rifle, a vehicle exclusive to the Sanhok map, and lots of gameplay improvements.

This is update number 21 for PUBG on PC, and is one of the most significant yet, as the development team continue on their ‘FIX PUBG’ campaign.

“We’ve got a big update for you all today! Alongside additional FIX PUBG progress, we’re releasing the heavily requested Training Mode, the brand new MK47 Mutant, the already fan-favorite Tukshai vehicle for Sanhok, and the new Laser Sight attachment”

There is also a plethora of bug fixes, as well as to the more exciting additions, but we’ll start with the exciting bits first.

Training Mode

Announced recently, Training Mode has its own dedicated map, with a shooting range, parkour course, racetrack, and much more.

Full details of Training Mode can be found here

  • Previously, we offered BP rewards based only on your ranking. Now, we’ve restructured the system to take into account both play time and ranking.
  • Rewards have been restructured to equalize the differences in BP efficiency based on playing time for each Map and Mode.
  • We’ve changed team rewards to be shared
    • You will no longer receive 4 times the BP because you were playing alone in a squad game

Laser Sight

Added a new attachment: the Laser Sight

  • Bullet spread is reduced when hip firing and soft-aiming
  • The Laser Sight fits on weapons with a lower rail slot available, taking up the grip slot.
  • Currently, there is a known issue that the laser effect is not displayed in the death cam or replay. This issue will be resolved soon.

Gameplay

  • Added the improved Marker/Ping System first introduced for testing on the 8/1 test server update
    • Using ALT + Mouse wheel click, you can create a marker where you are aiming on the compass at the top of the screen (not visible in the world)
      • You may change the key bindings freely in options
  • All team members can see this marker on the compass
  • After setting the marker, there is a 2 second cooldown before you can mark again
  • The marker on the compass will automatically disappear after 5 seconds
  • When the ping markers overlap, the closest located marker will be shown on top.
  • Improved the visuals for blue zone effects
    • Bluezone effects are now shown more clearly.
      While the Bluezone is closing in, it will be easier to see from a longer distance than before
    • Bluezone effects looked differently depending on the map and weather. We’ve improved this so that the Bluezone effect is visually similar in all conditions.

Performance

  • Improved performance by optimizing client memory use 
  • Improved performance by adjusting on-hit effects for various materials 
  • Improved shadow rendering performance
  • Partially improved the frame hitch that is caused by texture streaming when moving on the map 
  • Improved the rendering performance of burning vehicles

Replay

  • Improved control methods for the Camera (Free Camera / Follow Camera) 
  • Made improvements to enable separation of click and drag when the replay UI appears on the screen.
  • When a click is maintained under 0.3 seconds this will be perceived as a “click”, if it is held longer then the click is perceived as a “drag”.
  • Replay version has been updated, replays from previous updates are no longer playable.

Custom Match

  • Added 4 types of presets for Custom Matches.
    • Normal mode
      • 45ACP Mode (Forty-Fivers) 
      • Crossbow Mode (Ghillie Crossing)
    • War mode
      • OverpowerKit (Desert Knights)
      • SniperKit (One Shot One Kill)
  • In the standard settings, adjusted the standard value to “movable” for moving the player location in the waiting room
  • Added a function to save/call in the preset settings for match options
    • Can call or save 10 presets at maximum.
  • Added functionality to set passwords for match spectating.
  • Added the option of setting the scale for combat (team combat/platoon combat) in Regular mode and War mode in Settings
  • Improved the usability of the Flaregun
    • When obtaining the Flaregun, the number of care packages left will be displayed in the HUD – on top of the minimap.
    • When using the Flaregun, the UI displays whether it is possible to successfully fire the Flaregun
    • Adjusted the display indicating the scope of area for the Flaregun drop
  • Removed “War Royale” option in War mode – blue zone option
    • We’ll improve upon this option and bring it back soon.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the issue where, after connecting the XBOX controller to the PC, the drop-down menu would not appear to select the reason for reporting on the results screen.
  • Fixed the issue where a character on board a vehicle would sometimes be shown as immobile in a very different location.
  • Fixed the issue where a character is sometimes shown in a different location
  • Fixed the issue where a character who is driving in a vehicle is created in an unspecified location. 
  • Fixed the issue where weapons are sometimes shown in locations different from where the character is holding them.
  • Fixed the issue where the gun of the person you are spectating is sometimes not rendered, causing problems when the gun goes into ADS mode.
  • Fixed the issue where approaching a corpse while lying down could sometimes cause the camera to zoom in.
  • Fixed the issue where approaching a window with glass and throwing a throwable could sometimes cause the camera to temporarily zoom in and out. 
  • Fixed the issue where sometimes a character standing at the very edge of the sea would be shown as falling out of the sky.
  • Fixed the issue where the Bluezone UI timer occasionally decreases by 2 seconds.
  • Fixed the issue where an underwater character is unable to move to land because the terrain is shown as stuttering. 
  • Fixed the issue where colliding with an object while driving in a UAZ deals comparatively more damage than other vehicles. 
  • Fixed the issue where the firing mode of a gun that has been dropped and picked up again is reset to default settings.
  • Fixed the issue where the AR compensator on the SLR was not reducing the horizontal recoil.
  • Fixed the issue where a character cannot peek while over a gas can.
  • Fixed the issue where frame drop occured when the weather was rainy and the character was swimming in the water when the perspective changed from under to above water.
  • Fixed the issue where the suppressed AKM and Beryl M762 sounded the same.
  • Fixed the issue where characters could pass through a wooden door while riding the scooter.
  • Fixed the issue where players sometimes couldn’t loot items when the item was dropped on stairs or a slope.
  • Fixed the issue where the vaulting action was not working properly with certain building windows in Sanhok.
  • Fixed the issue where the HP gauge was displayed red in certain conditions.
  • Fixed the issue where an afterimage sometimes remains on other players’ screen when repeatedly arming/unarming.

Source: Steam

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