PUBG: Battlegrounds – 26.2 Patch Notes | Live Server Updates

26.2 Highlights

Live Maintenance Schedule

PC: November 8, 12 AM - 8:30 AM (UTC)
Console: November 16, 1 AM - 10 AM (UTC)

Live Server Updates

Fixed an issue that allowed players to go through walls within a specific building located in Stalber, Erangel.
Fixed an issue where other players could not see the updated Nameplate when a player uses the Human Billboard emote after changing their Nameplate.
Fixed an issue where the start button for Custom Matches is unresponsive following certain actions.
Fixed an issue where pressing the ESC key did not close the profile editing screen.

Map Service

PC players can anticipate map changes every Wednesday at 2 AM UTC, while Console players can expect the same every Thursday at 7 AM UTC. In Random Map regions, larger maps have a 25% probability of being selected, while smaller maps have a 12.5% probability.

Gunplay

AUG

Horizontal recoil increase: +4%
Vertical recoil increase: +9.8%
Recoil reduction while crouched: -16% → -13%

Dragunov

RPM increase: 150 → 180
Recoil recovery: +11%

Dev's comment: After monitoring the win-rate metrics post-update, we observed a minor drop in the AUG's win rate. Given its continuous dominance, we've decided to intensify its recoil. Dragunov's RPM and recoil recovery have been boosted for better usability.

Gameplay

Starting plane's flight route will remain throughout the match, visible on the world and minimap.

World

2023 PUBG Global Championship-themed decorations added. KFC restaurants removed from Erangel, gas stations return.

Arcade

New Team Deathmatch Map: Pillar Compound

Introducing a new Team Deathmatch map near Deston with unique dynamics, including a main building and side buildings with several elevated areas.

Bluebomb Rush Improvements

Enhanced mode with new markers, adjusted starting positions, updated radio messages, weapon attachment modifications, and much more.

Crafter Pass: Black Market 2023

The Crafter Pass is back with unique rewards and events! Read the full details in the Black Market 2023 announcement.

(Steam/Epic Games) Ranked

Fortified the verification process for Ranked to ensure fair play. This includes additional SMS and automated phone call verifications.

Custom Match

Pillar Compound added to Team Deathmatch's Presets.

Lobby

Event page refined and renamed to Event Center with new missions and standardized display methods.

Performance

Enhanced character animation optimization and adjusted default rendering size for smoother gameplay.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

Fixed melee weapons passing through walls when thrown from a prone stance.
Fixed inaccurate damage indications with Dragunov in Training Mode.
Fixed various airplane route and Phase 1 Safe Zone issues in Normal and Custom Matches.
Fixed O12 ammo disappearing and damage issues.