Patch Notes - Update 31.2

PATCH NOTES 2024.09.03



Live Maintenance Schedule

※ The times shown below are subject to change.

  • PC: September 4, 12 AM - 8:30 AM (UTC)
  • Console: September 12, 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

Start Date
PC
Console
Week 1September 4September 12
Week 2September 11September 19
Week 3September 18September 26
Week 4September 25October 3
Week 5October 2October 10

Live Server - Featured Map

  • Taego
    • Selectable in all regions during Weeks 1 & 2.
    • Taego's probability in Random Map regions will be increased to 40% from Week 3.
    • Offers the same party types and perspectives as Normal Match.

Live Server - Normal Match

Map Select Regions (AS, SEA)


Fixed
Favored Map
(Rondo, Miramar, Sanhok, Taego)
Rotation

Etc.

(Paramo, Vikendi, Karakin, Deston)

Week 1ErangelMiramar-RondoKarakin
Week 2Erangel-RondoSanhokDeston
Week 3ErangelSanhokMiramarTaegoParamo
Week 4ErangelRondoSanhokTaegoVikendi
Week 5ErangelMiramarTaegoRondoKarakin

Map Select Regions - KR/JP, KAKAO


Fixed
Favored Map
(Miramar, Rondo)
Rotation

Etc.

(Paramo, Vikendi, Karakin, Deston)

Week 1Erangel-SanhokMiramarDeston
Week 2Erangel-SanhokRondoParamo
Week 3ErangelTaegoSanhokMiramarVikendi
Week 4ErangelTaegoSanhokRondoKarakin
Week 5ErangelTaegoSanhokMiramarDeston


Random Map Regions - NA, EU, RU, OC, SA & Console

※ Starting from Week 3, Taego will have a 40% probability and others 15% each.


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

Etc.

(Deston, Sanhok, Karakin, Paramo)

Week 1ErangelVikendiMiramar-Sanhok
Week 2ErangelMiramar-RondoDeston
Week 3ErangelTaegoRondoVikendiKarakin
Week 4ErangelRondoVikendiTaegoSanhok
Week 5ErangelVikendiMiramarTaegoDeston

Live Server - Ranked

  • Erangel (25%) / Miramar (25%) / Taego (20%) / Rondo (20%) / Deston (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.


World: Taego

※ The following updates apply to every mode.

Area Modifications

Studio has been transformed, and several other areas have also received improvements.

Hospital

  • Renamed Studio and reorganized the area with an abandoned hospital theme.
  • Revamped the entire layout, introducing new structures and looting spots.
  • The surrounding landscape has been enhanced to support more diverse strategic plays.
  • Added new cover spots.

Shipyard

  • A bridge has been added.
  • Added and repositioned some buildings.
  • Adjusted the surrounding landscape to offer more strategic opportunities.

Ho San Prison

  • Expanded the coastal area and added new terrain.
  • The surrounding landscape has been enhanced for better accessibility.

Song Am

  • New buildings have been added to provide more cover.
  • The surrounding landscape has been enhanced for smoother engagements.

Ho San

  • The terrain has been improved.
  • Added more trees for cover.


Weather

  • The Dynamic Weather feature now applies to Taego's Overcast weather.


Map

  • The World Map and Minimap have been updated in alignment with the above changes.


Misc.

  • The Comeback BR map has been removed.
  • The Error Space has been removed. 
  • Mysterious objects and decorations have appeared.
  • Something unsettling awaits with Taego's Multi Care Packages in Normal Match...
  • The final episode of Veil of Taego will be unveiled on September 11.

Dev's comment: The Taego world updates focus on rebalancing and enhancing existing areas to enrich the overall gameplay experience. A key highlight is the transformation of the Studio area on Taego’s outskirts into the newly themed Hospital. We've also added more looting spots and cover to support diverse combat scenarios. Our goal is to provide a broader range of strategic options while alleviating player stress. We've also improved terrain that previously posed strategic challenges. These changes are designed to expand looting opportunities in the early game and bolster defensive positions in later phases, promoting varied routes and tactics. Moving forward, we will continue to refine map balance and enhance each map’s unique appeal by introducing changes that challenge conventional playstyles.


World: Deston

Weather

  • During Update 31.2, the following weather conditions will be temporarily unavailable.
    • (Dynamic) Storm
    • (Dynamic) Sunrise
    • (Dynamic) Clearing Storm

Gameplay

Airplanes

  • After 7 years of service, our planes have worn out and been replaced with new models.
    • This change does not apply to Paramo.

Bot Refinement

  • Enhanced the long-distance traveling algorithm for bots.

Training Mode

We’re rolling out some changes based on player feedback to make Training Mode even better!

Infinite Ammo

  • You can now add ammo using only the reload button.
    • Also available in Aim Training.
    • Unavailable in 1v1 Arena.
  • To align with this change, the 'Add Ammo' and individual ammo buttons have been removed from the Spawn Tool.

Recommended Attachments

  • When loading weapons using the Spawn Tool, recommended attachments will automatically be equipped.

  • Previously equipped attachments will not override the recommended attachments.

Save/Load Gear Set

  • You can now save and load your favorite gear set in Training Mode!
    • All weapons and gear currently equipped will be saved.
  • If no gear set is saved, a default weapon set will be equipped.
  • Loading a gear set will replace currently equipped items.
  • 'Save/Load Gear Set' buttons have been added to the Spawn Tool.
  • The 'Reload Previous Equipment' and 'Spawn Gun Sets' buttons have been removed from the Spawn Tool.

Sound Training

  • Now provides feedback when the wrong target is hit.

Custom Match

  • The Match Results screen for the observer POV in Normal Mode and Esports Mode has been improved.
  • The WWCD screen will now be displayed when you secure first place in Esports Mode.

Observer

New Features

※ All of the following new features, except for 'View Items,' are available on PC platforms only.

  • Show Team Items 
    • Press Alt + S to view the spectated team's items.
      • Gear information is not displayed.
    • Unavailable in Solo mode.

  • Show Team Markers 
    • Press (>.) to view the spectated team's map markers and waypoints on the World Map and Minimap.
    • Available only when spectating a certain player.
    • Disabled when switching the spectated team. 
  • View Items 
    • Press I to view items inside Care Packages and vehicle trunks.
  • Switching Player Cameras 
    • Press Alt + 1~4 to instantly switch to a different teammate's camera.

Improvements

  • Consumables Information 
    • More details about Consumables will now be shown when spectating a player.
      • Up to 11 Throwables and heal items, including boost items, will be displayed.
  • Deployed Item Information 
    • Fixed the driving icon being displayed on the World Map and Minimap when using the Mortar.
  • Observer UI Settings 
    • Will no longer be affected by Custom Match UI settings.

Misc.

  • Options for the new features have been added to the Settings - Key Bindings - Spectate page. 

Clan System

  • Improved the accuracy of the Challenge Contribution display on the Clan Member Activity page.

Survivor Pass

System Update

  • Beginning with Update 31.2, the price of the Survivor Pass Premium Pack will be slightly reduced, and the included items will be adjusted.

The new Survivor Pass: Zero Gravity is prepared for Update 31.2. Read more details on the upcoming September Store Update announcement!


Workshop

New item sets have been added to the Hunter's Chest and Archivist's Chest.

  • 2023 Winter Holidays
  • Heaven vs Hell
  • Sugar Rush Salli


Artisan Crafting

Two new costume sets have been added to Artisan Crafting.

  • Cyber Skull Set - 100 Artisan Tokens
  • Neon Warlord Set - 100 Artisan Tokens

Mastery Medal

  • Nine new Combat, Survival, and Commemoration medals that can be obtained through gameplay have been added.

UX/UI

  • A tab for 'Energy Drink,' which appears when you own Energy Drink skins, has been added to the Consumables category on the Customize - Weapons - Skins page. 
    • Energy Drink skins cannot be salvaged.
  • The Energy Drink icon displayed on the Inventory and Heal Items Wheel will now reflect the currently equipped skin.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

  • Fixed an issue where the Deagle is sometimes automatically equipped upon entering Training Mode.
  • Fixed an issue where the scale unfolding animation fails to play after switching from the driver's seat to the passenger seat of a vehicle with the Panzerfaust equipped.
  • Fixed the misalignment of the camera angle when riding certain vehicles.
  • Fixed an issue where the character operating the Mortar is unable to perform any actions besides firing the Mortar when a vehicle is nearby.
  • Fixed an issue where Melee Weapons fail to leave marks on rocks in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue where the C4 is obtainable from Care Packages in Team Deathmatch.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the Shotgun crosshair remains for other types of weapons when switching from a Shotgun using the 'Reload Previous Equipment' or 'Spawn Gun Sets' buttons in Training Mode.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the direction of parked vehicles is displayed incorrectly in replays when skipping to certain points.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the Bluezone Uplink is unavailable in Custom Match - Sandbox Mode.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the locations of other players are incorrectly displayed on the World Map and Minimap when an observer is spectating a specific player.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the Steam achievement 'Now You See Me, Now You Don't' is not completed when equipping the Ghillie Suit for the first time.

World

  • Fixed collision, texture, performance, and some other general Erangel and Taego issues.
  • Fixed an issue where vehicles in the garage on the Taego map spawn with less than a full tank of fuel in Normal Match.
  • Fixed an issue where the Sandstorm effects in Miramar extended beyond the intended area.
  • Fixed an issue where you are unable to deal damage to a DBNO'd player near the water in MeyRan on the Rondo map.
  • Fixed an issue where Multi Care Packages appear on Taego maps in Team Deathmatch. 
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the Flare Gun malfunctions on Deston.

UX/UI

  • Fixed an issue where the Spectate button appears in Custom Match sessions with Killer Spectating disabled when returning to the Match Results screen after viewing the death cam.
  • Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the pop-up prompting you to check your network connection appears on the Match Results screen in Custom Match.
  • Fixed an issue where the Join Group Emote UI appears when viewing a player who has already joined a Group Emote.
  • Fixed an issue where the player tag’s HP gauge resets to 100 after opening and closing the System Menu from the observer screen.
  • Fixed an issue where some UIs are not visible from the observer screen when UI options are turned off in the Custom Match settings.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the sound effect is missing when hovering over or selecting sections on the News - Patch Notes page.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the World Map doesn't close if the World Map key is assigned to the mouse wheel under Settings - Key Bindings - Common tab.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue that prevented accounts not registered in a Clan from loading Sandbox Mode-enabled presets in Custom Match.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the sound effect is missing when selecting empty slots in the Team UI in any Arcade mode lobby.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where scrolling on the Workshop - Regular Crafting page causes the cursor to jump back to the top of the page under specific circumstances.

Items & Skins

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

  • Fixed an issue where the Muzzle Brake colors for the [PROGRESSIVE] Bumper Blaster - AUG and [CHROMA] Bumper Blaster - AUG (Purple Pink) skins are reversed.
  • Fixed the abnormal display of hair when the female character wears Quasar King's Hair and a hat together.
  • Fixed the clipping issue on the neck when wearing Tang Sanzang's Jacket with certain masks.
  • Fixed an issue where the wings of the PUBG x NewJeans Backpack (Level 3) are missing when previewing it after viewing any Doggy Day Care Backpacks on the Customize page.
  • Fixed an issue where the magazine is missing from the Heart Flush - Mk12 skin's icon on the Customize - Weapons - Skins page.
  • Fixed the incorrect display of gloves when wearing the Ali the Fox Peach Gloves with certain outfits.
  • (Console) Fixed an issue where the text on the helmet is incorrectly displayed when the male character wears Digital Delivery - Helmet (Level 3).

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team.