Patch Notes - Update 32.2

PATCH NOTES 2024.11.05

32.2 Highlights

Live Maintenance Schedule

※ The times shown below are subject to change.

  • PC: November 6, 12 AM - 8:30 AM (UTC)
  • Console: November 14, 1 AM - 9 AM (UTC)

Map Service

※ PC players can anticipate the next rotation every Wednesday at 2 AM UTC, while Console players can expect the same every Thursday at 7 AM UTC.

Schedule

Week 1November 6November 14
Week 2November 13November 21
Week 3November 20November 28
Week 4November 27December 5

Live Server - Normal Match

Map Select Regions (AS, SEA)


Fixed

Favored Map 
(Rondo, Miramar, Taego)
Rotation

Etc.

(Paramo, Vikendi, Karakin, Deston)

Week 1ErangelSanhokTaegoMiramarDeston
Week 2ErangelSanhokRondoTaegoParamo
Week 3ErangelSanhokMiramarRondoVikendi
Week 4ErangelSanhokTaegoMiramarKarakin

Map Select Regions - KAKAO


FixedFavored Map
(Miramar, Rondo)
Rotation
Etc.
(Paramo, Vikendi, Karakin, Deston)
Week 1ErangelTaegoSanhokRondoParamo
Week 2ErangelTaegoSanhokMiramarVikendi
Week 3ErangelTaegoSanhokRondoKarakin
Week 4ErangelTaegoSanhokMiramarDeston


Random Map Regions - AMER, EU, RU & Console

※ Rotations featuring Deston will have a 20% probability for each map. For Weeks 1 and 3, fixed and favored maps will each have a 22% probability and etc. maps will be 11% each.


Fixed

Favored Map
(Taego, Rondo, Vikendi, Miramar)
Rotation

Etc.

(Deston, Sanhok, Karakin, Paramo)

Week 1ErangelMiramarTaegoRondoSanhok
Week 2ErangelTaegoRondoVikendiDeston
Week 3ErangelRondoVikendiMiramarParamo
Week 4ErangelVikendiMiramarTaegoDeston

Live Server - Ranked

  • Erangel (25%) / Miramar (25%) / Taego (20%) / Rondo (20%) / Vikendi (10%)
  • The map service for Ranked is updated on a season-by-season basis.

※ Please note that the features and updates described below are subject to change or removal due to issues such as bugs, in-game problems, and community feedback. The images are intended as visual references only; the actual game may look different as the builds are continually developed and refined before release.


Arcade

New Mode: Hot Drop

Land Hot, Loot Fast, Stay Alive - in the blink of an eye!

Learn more about our new Arcade mode: Hot Drop, inspired by our players. Don't forget to check out the upcoming Special Drops announcement for an exciting event!

Basic Settings

  • Maximum number of starting players
    • PC: 64 (min. 32)
    • Console: 32 (min. 16)
  • Perspective: TPP Only
  • Map: Designated areas of either Erangel, Miramar, Vikendi, or Taego.
  • Safe Zone: A very narrow zone is formed in a specific part of the map. Be warned, the Safe Zone will be restricted faster as time passes!
    • Leaving the zone results in severe damage, and the Blue Zone shrinks rapidly toward the center.
  • Plane: Players will automatically drop from the plane once the plane reaches the edge of the Play Area.
  • Specific Zones such as the Red Zone, Blizzard Zone, etc. will not be activated.
  • World spawns are the same as in Normal Match.
  • Cars, Care Packages, Ships, and Trains are unavailable.
  • 4-Man Squads only, auto-fill enabled.

Service Period (UTC)

  • PC/Console
    • November 20, 7 AM - December 3, 7 AM

Team Deathmatch

  • The Rondo map – Suburbia – has been renamed to Rin Jiang.

Gameplay

New Vehicle: Inflatable Boat

Introducing the Inflatable Boat—a stealthier option for navigating the waters of the Battlegrounds!

  • The Inflatable Boat allows for quiet travel on water, using oars instead of a motor.
  • Health: 500
  • Weight: 40
  • Max passengers: 4
  • Can be steered only from slot 1 in all directions. 
    • Passengers in slots 2-4 can provide auxiliary power by repeatedly tapping the forward key.
  • Maximum speed:
    • 1 player rowing in slot 1: Approximately 20 km/h
    • With players in slots 2-4 sprint tapping: Approximately 50 km/h
  • The player in slot 1 cannot use a Secondary Weapon.
  • Players in slots 2-4 equip oars when disarmed.
  • Can be deployed on both water and land by clicking on it in the Inventory. 
    • Deployment can be canceled by interruptions such as collisions.
  • If destroyed while in the water, it will gradually sink, and passengers will automatically fall into the water.
  • World-spawns in all maps except Paramo and Haven.
  • Added to Custom Match - Spawn tab.
    • Also applies to the Sandbox mode.
  • Added to Training Mode - Spawn Tool - Etc. category.
  • Unavailable in Ranked and Custom Match - Esports Mode.

QoL

  • You can now view your teammate's Inventory when spectating.
  • You can now follow your teammate after jumping from the Emergency Pickup plane.
  • The environmental conditions under which some items can be used will be displayed in your Inventory.
    • Affected items: Folded Shield, Emergency Pickup, Mountain Bike, Blue Chip Transmitter, Inflatable Boat
    • For the Emergency Pickup, you won't be able to attempt using it while it's unavailable.
  • A visual indicator is displayed when equipping or hovering over deployable items in the Inventory.
  • The usage conditions for deployable items have been adjusted, allowing players to use them in more positions.
  • System messages for item unavailability have been made clearer.
  • A system message will be displayed if an item becomes unavailable during use.
  • Items looted using the F key while equipped with the Tactical Pack will no longer be automatically stored in the Tactical Pack.
  • The rules for acquiring and consuming ammo and items have been improved for greater consistency.
  • Communication features like the Radio Message Wheel and 'Enemy Spotted' ping can now be used in Solo Mode and Training Mode.
  • The time interval for recognizing double clicks on the wheel has been adjusted to make the 'Enemy Spotted' ping easier to use.
  • (Console) A new key binding for the 'Enemy Spotted' ping is now assigned to the Hold R-stick button in the A/B/Custom types of the Controller Button Presets.

World

  • The 2024 PUBG Global Championship-themed decorations have been added to maps.

Taego

  • Some sound effects during Overcast weather have been reduced.
  • Mysterious objects and decorations have disappeared.

Clan System

We've made some adjustments to the Clan system in response to your feedback!

  • The goals for Clan Challenges have been lowered.
  • The goals for Clan Member Missions have been reduced, and some mission details have been modified.
  • The Clan Member Activity button is now accessible from all Clan-related pages.
    • The Clan Member Activity page remains only visible to the Clan Master or Manager.
  • The wording for the weekly Gauge Point/Class reset and calculation has been made clearer.
  • Certain Clan notifications are now marked with colors to improve visibility.
  • In the Clan Inventory, the Clan Tag Plate icons will now display the 'PUBG' text instead of the Clan name.

Crafter Pass

The Crafter Pass is back, teeming with even more unique rewards and events for this month's shopping extravaganza! Read the full details in the Black Market 2024 announcement!


Workshop

Special Crafting

Introducing Black Market's Progressive weapon skins and Chromas - craftable only through Special Crafting at the Workshop! Check out the full details on the Black Market 2024 announcement.

Special Crafting Closing Date (UTC)

※ The Special Crafting - Black Market 2024 tab will be accessible only until the following dates. Make sure to use up your Tokens before the closing date!

  • PC
    • December 9, 12 AM
  • Console
    • December 17, 12 AM

Lobby

(PC) Esports - PGC 2024 Pick'em Challenge

Get ready for the PGC 2024 Pick'em Challenge! Make sure you don't overlook the Esports tab launching in the lobby!

  • The Overview page provides information on the tournament schedule and details about the prize pool.
  • The Pick'em Challenge page provides information on participating teams, your remaining voting coupons, Esports Points, the Esports Point Shop button, and more.
  • Pick'em Challenge period (UTC)
    • Team Faceoff: November 13, 2 AM - December 9, 8 AM
    • Pick the Winner: November 13, 2 AM - December 20, 8 AM
  • Esports tab operation period (UTC)
    • November 13, 2 AM - December 30, 12 AM
  • Detailed information will be available soon on the PUBG Esports website.

UX/UI

  • The expiry dates for items in your Inventory will be displayed in the lower-left corner of the item slots.

  • A new notification message will be displayed when you receive temporary or permanent items as rewards.

  • Minor tweaks have been made to how the death marker UI is displayed.
  • Certain Radio Messages in the Korean language setting have been changed.

  • Item tiers are now displayed in the background of icons in the Store purchase popup.


Bug Fixes

Gameplay

  • Fixed an issue where the FAMAS spawns without a magazine in the Training Mode.
  • Fixed an issue where, after changing perspectives while seated in the driver’s seat and then exiting the vehicle, the perspective reverts to the previous setting.
  • Fixed an issue where attaching tires to the Pillar UAZ with the All-In-One Repair Kit results in reduced tire HP.
  • Fixed an issue in Ranked where the marker floats in the air when placed at a location where the Blue Chip Tower normally spawns in Normal Match.
  • (Console) Fixed an issue where the Radio Message Display Priority setting resets to Dialogue upon restarting the game after changing it to Emojis.
  • (Console) Fixed an issue on the PlayStation® platform where the ping sound setting resets upon restarting the game.
  • (Console) Fixed an issue where the R-stick dead zone setting does not function while the Radio Message Wheel is active.
  • (Console) Fixed an issue where the R-stick dead zone value resets when switching between Dialogue and Emojis on the Radio Message Wheel.
  • (Console) Fixed an issue on Xbox Series X devices where setting the language to Traditional Chinese causes temporary freezing when approaching a world-spawned Crossbow.

World

  • Fixed an issue where the C4 attached to vehicles or buildings on destructible terrain in Rondo can be dropped by destroying the terrain.

UX/UI

  • Fixed an issue in Team Deathmatch where, if the Spawn Kit presets include the DBS, it defaults to the Assault preset and cannot be changed.
  • Fixed the display error for the [CHROMA] ZERO-G - MP5K (Lime Blue) skin’s name.
  • Fixed the incorrect item tier information for the School Shoes with Leggings (Black).

Items & Skins

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

  • Fixed the Lv. 10 - Rare Skin Cosmetics preview of the [PROGRESSIVE] Midnight Menace - Kar98k skin on the Hideout - Weapons page.
  • Fixed an issue where the legs turn transparent when wearing the Happy Hibernation Shoes and certain outfits together.
  • Fixed the clipping issue that occurs when wearing certain outfits and masks together.
  • Fixed an issue where the Ali the Fox Peach Backpack (Level 2) appears distorted when the male character equips it with the Tenebres Combat Vest.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team.