PUBG Mobile – 3.1 Patch Notes | Skyhigh Spectacle

Key Updates

1. 6th Anniversary - New "Skyhigh Spectacle" Themed Mode: Experience different weather conditions on Nimbus Island and discover interesting themed items! In addition, chimes, javelins, festive cakes, and more are waiting for you to explore!
2. New "Home" gameplay makes its debut! It can be accessed from the WOW tab and Social Lobby. Freely build your dream home!
3. WOW Updates: In the brand new Enchantopia, you can take on various editing missions and explore maps that incorporate lots of different gameplay. The editing mode includes fun components like music tiles for you to create your own unique gameplay!
4. Miramar Mega Updates: Added 2 new urban areas, gas stations and other mechanics. Experience cross-sea ziplines and special sandstorm mechanics for an enhanced combat experience!
5. Basic Experience Improvements: Vehicles, firearms, and basic actions have been enhanced for a smoother gaming experience!

New Themed Mode: Skyhigh Spectacle

Available: 2024/3/12 at 2:00 (UTC+0)–2024/5/12 at 20:59 (UTC+0) Supported Maps: Erangel, Livik, and Miramar (Ranked and Unranked)

New Map: Nimbus Island

• There are two islands, Sky Isle (Day) and Sky Isle (Night). Sky Isle (Day) is bright and suitable for firefights, while Sky Isle (Night) is darker and better for stealth. You can choose to enter either one. There is a countdown timer for the Nimbus Islands. Once the countdown ends, you'll be transported to somewhere high up in the Playzone. While on a Nimbus Island, you won't suffer damage from the Blue Zone. The Nimbus Islands disappear at the end of the countdown and won't be available again in the same match.
• Upon entering a Nimbus Island, you will receive a Respawn Card. Getting eliminated on a Nimbus Island uses up the Respawn Card. You can summon a genie on a Nimbus Island, which grants every player in the summoning team an additional special Respawn Card.
• The Nimbus Islands are divided into 3 zones, with the palace containing the most supplies. However, it comes with the risk of even more intense battles.

New Vehicle: Flying Carpet

In the themed mode, you can pick up Flying Carpets that can be used as vehicles. Flying Carpet vehicles have the following 3 characteristics:

• When there is no one on a Flying Carpet, players can use emotes near the carpet, causing it to dance with the player. When idle, the carpet will turn around and observe nearby players.
• Flying Carpets can switch between low-altitude and high-altitude flying. Flying at low-altitude is slower and closer to the ground, and passengers will be able to fire from the backseat. When flying at high-altitude, players cannot shoot, but can activate a short speed boost.
• Players can aim at a Flying Carpet from afar to recall it, and they also have the option to release it.

Sky Treasure Ship

The map includes a flying Sky Treasure Ship that can travel to different locations.

• The Sky Treasure Ship flies following a fixed route and stops for a while at each boarding point. When the Sky Treasure Ship reaches its final destination, the final crate can be opened for rare rewards.
• There is a viewing mechanic on the Sky Treasure Ship that allows you to watch the ship sail from a special perspective. It is also loaded with supplies and randomly drops lots of air drop rewards at boarding points along its route.
• The Sky Treasure Ship also features a Firework Cannon, which can launch fireworks or be used for movement.

New Throwable: Grooving Grenade

A new throwable that can be picked up in themed areas and used for temporarily suppressing enemies.

• Throw the Grooving Grenade to summon a genie and create a temporary dancing zone at the landing spot. Players in the zone are forced to dance with the genie.
• Throw multiple Grooving Grenades into the same area to enlarge the dance zone and refresh its duration.

New Tactical Item: Portal Staff

A new tactical item that can be obtained on the map. After using the item, it can create 2 portals for quick mid-range transportation, rescuing teammates, and teleporting throwables to provide unexpected advantages!

• Portals can be used to teleport between each other.
• Portals can be used to teleport throwables, consumables, vehicles, and players.

Treasure Hunt Mechanic

At the beginning of the match, all players will receive a Treasure Map. After using it, a treasure location will be marked on the map.

• Crates are divided into regular and premium crates. Find crates of different values to obtain supplies.
• There could be a Vault Key inside any crate. Open a Treasure Vault for a chance to obtain rare supplies.

Themed Areas

• Festive Town: There are multiple towns that can be found on the map. Each contain a small vault as well as plenty of supplies.
• Celebration Hall: Experience a variety of gameplay, including chimes, cakes, javelins, and more!
  • Chimes: After players enter the area, the wind chimes will ring sequentially. Players need to use guns to shoot the correct wind chimes to solve the puzzle. After solving the puzzle, players can receive a restoration buff and supply rewards. Players can strike the chimes in different sequences to create rich melodies and get rewards.
  • Cake: There is a huge Gift Box at the center of the area. There is a flute floating in the air. You can interact with the flute to play a melody, at which point a gift box will automatically open to reveal the celebration cake inside. At this time, you can make a wish to the cake, allowing you to take a picture with the genie and receive supply rewards once you're finished with your wish.
  • Javelin: After entering the area, you can pick up a javelin and a treasure chest tied to balloons will appear in the air. Players can throw the javelin to travel medium to long distances. If the javelin hits the treasure chest, the player will directly get the supplies. The javelin and firearms cannot both be equipped at the same time. After throwing the javelin, the player will fly along with it. The javelin disappears when leaving the area, as well as after being used.

New Gameplay: Home

Available: 2024/3/12 at 2:00 (UTC+0) (Gradually being made available)

Accessing the Mode

Home can be accessed from the WOW tab or the Social Lobby. Enter your Home to build on it or visit the Homes of other players.

Gameplay

• There is a butler in each home. Players will be given a male and a female butler that will be unlocked at Home Lv. 3.
• Added a new Home Shop to the Cheer Park, where players can freely purchase home items and participate in Lucky Spins.
• Players can freely build their dream homes. It supports group editing with up to 4 players.
• Visit other players' homes and explore the infinite possibilities of this new feature.
• Plant a mysterious Home Tree and harvest Home Coins every day.
• Players can interact with friends by leaving messages in their homes.
• Players can release messengers from their home and receive messengers from other homes.
• Players can display in-game photos on the Photo Wall. They can also upload their own photos from their mobile phones.
• Players can set unique background music, place a Music Player to play acquired music, and play music instruments in their homes, as well as invite friends to play along.
• Players can interact with various objects in their homes, such as chairs, sofas, beds, lamps, two-seater swings, speakers, guitars, pianos, violins, and more.
• Complete home missions to get fabulous rewards.

Home Feature

• Home Camera & Album: Added a camera mode and custom camera angles for home. After taking an image, players can save them to their mobile phones or their home photo album.
• Home Gift Sending: When visiting someone's Home, you can send them Popularity Gifts. The gift effect will have an effect on the Home's scenery.
• Home Loot: Spend more than 5 minutes in each Ranked Classic Mode match to participate in the Home Loot Draw.

World of Wonder Gameplay Updates

Available: Releases with the version

New Enchantopia Area

In Enchantopia, you can freely participate in area activities and enter the Progress Hub to try out editing. Take on various creative challenges!

New Map & Gameplay Templates

• New Map Template: Similar to the Nimbus Island of the themed mode, it comes with a night sky.
• New Gameplay Template - Bio Infection: At the start of the game, a random player will be turned into a zombie and can infect other players to turn them into zombies.
• New Fairy Tale Parts: These include pirate ships, cannons, telescopes, and more.
• Added 2 new weather effects, rainy and overcast.

New Gameplay Devices

• Music Tile Device: When a player steps on a music tile, it will sound with corresponding music. The color and tones can be edited.
• Helicopter Device: Can be used to spawn UH60 Helicopters.
• Storage Device: Allows players to store and retrieve items while playing. The item data can be saved to the cloud.
• Chat Bubble Device: Generates a chat bubble above the character's head. Players can edit the contents and duration of the bubble.
• Overall Action Device: Detects all actions within the match, and can execute specific actions.
• Camera Device: Allows you to switch camera angles or lock the camera onto a character. Players can dynamically adjust the camera parameters.

Gameplay Device Improvements

• Character Switch Device: Added an option to transform into a zombie with various forms. When transformed, the zombie has the ability to infect and knock down players.
• Environment Control Device: Added rainy and snowy weather.
• Character EXP Device: It can now reset the character level to 1 or decrease it by one level.
• Buff Management Device: Players can now jump directly to the customization page. A new invincibility buff has also been added.
• Multiple-Choice Decision Device: It now supports up to 10 options.
• Variable Management Device: Can now directly modify a player's points.
• Interactive Device: Interactive objects can now display models during gameplay.
• Area Trigger Device: Added a trigger option for when a certain number of players are in the area.

Game Parameter Settings

• Custom Battle UI Layout: The battle UI layout can now be customized for WOW. It does not conflict with other modes.
• Improved Device Categorization: Devices are now distinguishable by colors.
• New HUD Information Display Interface: Displays Faction information.
• Overall Action Management: This page is accessible from all devices.
• New Game Parameter: Added the option to retain equipment from the current match.
• New Game Parameter: Added an option to show elimination streaks.
• Match Log Updates: In-game logs now include features for displaying variables and expressions, as well as the ability to export logs to the clipboard.

Controls & Interaction

• Custom Material Colors & Patterns: Material colors and patterns can now be customized.
• Decorative Objects Supporting Custom Materials: Materials of decorative items can also be customized.
• Prefabs Retain Grouped Object Interactization: After generating a prefab, the previous grouped object remains interactized.
• New Timed Devices & Corresponding Reminders: For certain time-limited supplies related to events or themes, they will be replaced with default supplies when they expire.

Other Updates

• The Social Lobby now shows WOW Creator information.
• Improved the WOW creation evaluation process.
• Improved how the trending tab is shown by supporting sub-themes. (This feature will gradually become available when the version releases.)
• Smart Generator: Players can input custom text, and the system automatically generates components based on the inputted text.
• Group Editing Improvements: When a player is editing an object, teammates are unable to edit the same object.

Beta Creation Gameplay Description

• Pan and Blade Ball: There is pushback when deflecting the Blade Ball with a Pan. Players compete on a small reef, and if pushed into the water, they must quickly swim back, or they won't be able to continue deflecting the Blade Ball. Players compete in this 2v2 team deathmatch.
• 2v2 Grenade Blade Ball: The Grenade Blade Ball explodes when the countdown ends, inflicting damage to or eliminating players within its blast radius. If the Blade Ball is not deflected successfully, it will explode immediately. Players compete in a 2v2 team deathmatch.
• 8-Player Grenade Blade Ball: The Grenade Blade Ball explodes when the countdown ends, inflicting damage to or eliminating players within its blast radius. If the Blade Ball is not deflected successfully, it will explode immediately. 8 players compete in a score match with respawns. At the end of the countdown, the player with the most points from eliminating others wins.
• Aerial Ship Combat: The Grenade Blade Ball explodes when the countdown ends, inflicting damage to or eliminating players within its blast radius. If the Blade Ball is not deflected successfully, it will explode immediately. 8 players compete in a score match with respawns. After the countdown ends, the player with the most points from eliminating others wins.
• Players can obtain the Sword Aura Boost buff by eliminating an enemy. This buff can be stacked by continuously eliminating enemies. Players compete in a 6v6 team deathmatch.
• Zombie Infection Mode: Players are randomly divided into zombie and human factions at the start of the match. When zombies eliminate humans, the humans will turn into zombies. Humans need to fight against zombies, and once only a few remain, they will transform into heroes with enhanced abilities. 8 players are divided into 2 factions, and only 1 faction will emerge victorious.

Miramar Major Updates

Available: Releases with the version

New Content

• Added the Truck Stop urban area to the Miramar map, along with improvements to the surrounding terrain, vegetation, and road network.
• Added the Partona urban area to Miramar. Improved the surrounding terrain, vegetation, and road network. The Los Higos urban area and related terrain have been removed.
• New Gas Station: Players can use a small amount of tokens to refuel their vehicles here.
• New Ziplines: Added to the Miramar map to allow players to quickly move through the terrain and even cross bodies of water.
• New Trade Shop: Players can sell specific items. During each match, the shop randomly selects 5 types of items within a certain range. Players can sell items of this type to the shop. The shop also provides a small number of items for players to purchase.
• Sandstorms will occur in Miramar. Be sure to take cover while playing.

Metro Royale Updates

Available: 2024/3/14 at 1:00 (UTC+0) Matchmaking: 2024/3/14 at 2:00 (UTC+0)

What's New

• Firearm Attachment Adjustments:
  • Enhanced Silencer: Silencers for SMGs, rifles, and sniper rifles will now not only provide silencing effects, but also slightly reduce horizontal and vertical recoil.
  • Enhanced Machine Gun Damage: The DP-28, M249, and MG3 will receive a 1-point increase in base damage (and higher rarity weapons like Improved and Refined will receive a higher increase in base damage).
• Collectibles Display: When players obtain specific Gold collectibles, they will also receive corresponding exclusive emotes that can be used in the lobby or in matches. Players who already have these Gold collectibles will automatically obtain their corresponding exclusive emotes.
• Added the Treasure Ship area and Balloon Crates to the Misty Port and Arctic Base maps. Adjusted the supplies behind red password-locked doors and yellow password-locked doors in Misty Port and Arctic Base.
• New Honor Rewards: Chapter 19 Elite Avatar, Chapter 19 Hero Avatar Frame, and Chapter 19 Legendary Name Tag. These rewards can be claimed after reaching the corresponding Honor level.
• When tapping on equipment in the pickup list, if the quality of the target equipment is lower than the quality of a currently equipped item, it will default to storing the item instead of replacing the currently equipped item.
• Added a display for new Metro Royale update content.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where viewing teammates' data details during spectating would display information related to Classic Mode.
• Fixed issues related to the Arctic Base.

General Updates & Improvements

Firearm Adjustments

• Revamped P90:
  • The P90 firearm can mainly be found on the ground. After the revamp, it will return to being the first SMG to be found in air drop crates.
  • The new P90 firearm will spawn in air drop crates and uses a unique 5.7mm ammo. It has a high rate of fire and extremely low recoil.
  • It comes with a built-in suppressor and laser sight, but cannot be equipped with other firearm attachments.
  • The new P90 firearm has an exclusive sight that can switch between 2 different levels of magnification.
• Rifle Adjustments:
  • The ACE32 now has reduced vertical and horizontal recoil, a faster firing animation, improved firing stability, and slightly increased rate of fire.
  • The M762 now has slightly reduced recoil and a slightly faster firing animation.
• Shotgun Adjustments:
  • DBS: The DBS now has a slightly decreased firing interval and reduced damage multiplier for hitting the head and body.
  • The M1014 now has an increased damage decay coefficient to reduce its damage at long range, bringing it more in line with the level of other shotguns.

Vehicle Updates

Motor Glider Control Improvements: Updated the controls of the Motor Glider for better handling and increased the spawn rate of Motor Gliders in Erangel and Miramar.

Animation Improvements

• New Firearm Animations Against Wall:
  • When a character is against a wall while holding a gun, the reload animation will now match the way the player holds the gun, reducing the chances of the gun clipping through the wall.
  • When leaning against a wall while holding a firearm, it is now less likely for the firearm's position to move when looking up or down, further reducing the likelihood of it clipping through walls.
• Character Animations Against Wall:
  • When a character is moving against a wall, the animation will now match the character's actual movement speed and direction, reducing the chances of the gun clipping through the wall.
  • When a character is prone and moving against a wall, they will be able to move more smoothly along the wall.

• Climbing in Water: When the character is near the shore in water, they can now climb ashore.
• Health Loss When Knocked Down Adjustments: After getting knocked down, players will curl up to protect themselves when they remain still. By doing so, the rate at which they lose Health will significantly decrease. If they move, they'll lose Health more quickly. This allows players to make more strategic choices when knocked down.

System Improvements

• Theme Introduction System: A new system has been added, where you can view the warm-up and introduction of the themed content, dismantle crates, obtain exclusive tokens, and use the tokens to redeem prizes in the themed event shop.
• Collectible System:
  • Themed collectibles have been added. Players can redeem collectible upgrade materials in the themed event shop to unlock more features of the collectibles.
  • 1st to 5th anniversary collectibles are now available. Players who previously logged in during these anniversary versions will automatically receive the corresponding collectibles when version 3.1 is launched.
  • After obtaining a collectible, players will have 3 chances to gift its unlock permit to friends.
• Collectibles Display:
  • Players can display their collectibles in the Social Lobby display case.
  • Players can display their collectibles in the Lobby and during matches.
• Fun Lobby Items:
  • Added new fun Lobby items. Players can quickly use them via the button to the right of the Chat in the Lobby. Effects are viewable from the Lobby in the inventory's Fun Items tab.
  • New Fun Item - Genie Transformation: Players can transform into a genie in the Lobby for a period of time.
  • New Fun Item - Cherry Blossom Effect: Players can activate a cherry blossom falling effect in the Lobby.
  • New Fun Item - Heart Effect: Players can activate a heart effect in the Lobby.

• Connections:
  • Rankings: Added new Synergy Rankings, including an overall ranking and weekly ranking. Time-limited rewards will be given to the Top 100 players in the rankings every week at a fixed time.
  • New Synergy Display Upgrade Rewards: Added a new feature to the Synergy rewards, which gives players rewards for upgrading the Connections display. When reaching the corresponding level, this feature gets unlocked automatically, which displays new Connection effects both in and out of matches.
  • Synergy Party: Complete missions such as adding friends and teaming up during the event to get Synergy items and the Agile Charmer Set (time-limited).
• Recall:
  • The Recall System will now display more recallable friends.
  • Your recall code will be displayed in the Recall System for more convenient sharing with other players.
  • Recall rewards have been upgraded and a Draw 10 voucher added.
• Clan:
  • Increased the items available for sale in the Clan Shop.
  • Added symbols specifically for advanced Clans.
  • Increased the number of Elites that can be set by advanced Clans.

Other Improvements

• The game now has an Uzbek language option.
• Key Content Update Notifications: Key updates can now be viewed on the mini-map in Classic Mode.
• Backpack Token Amount Display: Displays above the backpack button and shows how many of each token the player has for their convenience.
• Auto Pick Up: Fixed the issue where the Extended Quickdraw Mag (AR) gets automatically picked up and replaces an equipped Extended Quickdraw Mag (Snipers) on designated marksman rifles.
• Custom Attachments: Fixed the issue where the best attachments were not automatically picked up when the Backpack doesn't have enough capacity.
• Shop: Added 9mm Ammo, .45 ACP, 12 Gauge, and Molotov Cocktail to the shop.
• Jump SFX Upgrades: Sound effects during parachuting have been wholly improved to be more realistic and to have more directional distinction.
• Second Jump Sound Visualization: Sound visualization effects have been added for players respawning and jumping in from Nimbus Island. Now players can see movement indicators of airborne enemies on the sound wheel.
• Mark Assist: When aiming the crosshair near an air drop or vehicle at least 10 meters away, the system will recognize it and provide more convenient marking.
• Customization: A scene interaction button has been added to Customize Buttons that allows for adjusting position, size, and transparency. Buttons such as crates, shops, and wild berries will use these button layout settings.
• Highlights: Added 3 new kinds of highlight moments. When the following conditions are triggered, players can tap on the corresponding icon in the top right corner of the screen to replay the highlight.

New Season: Cycle 6 Season 17

Available: 2024/3/17 at 2:00 (UTC+0)–2024/5/17 at 23:59 (UTC+0)

• Reward Updates - New Legendary Items: C6S17 Glasses, C6S17 Set, C6S17 Mask, C6S17 Cover. Updated PUBG Conqueror Avatar Frame and Ace Dominator Avatar.
• Season Token Event Shop Update: C6S17 - Parachute
• Adjusted the rating point limit for guests.
• Improved the notification messages when leaving a match, reconnecting to a match, and other statuses.

All-Talent Championship S18

Available: 2024/3/18 at 2:00 (UTC+0)–2024/5/8 at 23:59 (UTC+0)

• New Event Shop Rewards: Elite Assassin Set (Epic), Silent Stalker Cover (Legendary), Silent Stalker Set (Legendary), Colorburst - Win94 (Epic)
• New All-Talent Championship S18 Crate Rewards: Elite Assassin Set (Epic), Silent Stalker Cover (Legendary), Silent Stalker Set (Legendary), Colorburst - Win94 (Epic), Ecstatic Dance - VSS (Epic), Frost Enforcer Parachute (Epic)
• New First and Second Runner-Up Rewards: Will to Win Set (Legendary), Will to Win Cover (Legendary), Drifter - UZI (Legendary), Extreme Racing Parachute (Epic), Peculiar Magician Set (Epic)

Popularity Battle Event

Registration Period: 2024/3/14 at 00:00–2024/3/20 at 8:59 (UTC+0) Battle Period: 2024/3/20 at 9:00–2024/4/19 at 9:00 (UTC+0)

• Added a new feature to display the estimated points each player can earn in each round on the page.
• Improved the matchmaking of the Popularity Battle event.
• Register to participate in the Popularity Battle event. During the battle period, get randomly matched with a powerful opponent every 3 days for a popularity contest. Lasts 10 rounds in total.
• During the battle period, the Popularity of both competitors will be compared. The one with the highest Popularity wins.
• The winner can claim some of their opponent's points.
• Participate in Popularity Battles to win Battle Points and increase Battle Level. The higher the Battle Level, the better the rewards.

Team Popularity Battle Event

Registration Period: 2024/4/18 at 00:00–2024/4/24 at 8:59 (UTC+0) Battle Period: 2024/4/24 at 9:00–2024/5/12 at 9:30 (UTC+0)

• Reduced the participation requirement for the Team Popularity Battle to Popularity Lv. 3.
• Added a new feature to display the estimated points each player can earn in each round on the page.
• Matchmaking: There will be a total of 8 rounds. Teams of similar strength will be matched every 2 days. Players within each team will be ranked by Popularity through 1v1 Popularity Battles.
• Battle: Both sides will compete to see who can gain the most Popularity during this phase.
• The total score will be determined by the win-loss record of each player on the team. In the event of a tie (2:2), the total Popularity of both teams will be compared.
• The team with the higher total score will be declared the winner, and can loot Battle Points from the defeated team.
• If all players within a team have the same score, they can jointly claim the level rewards and ranking rewards.
• Teams that have registered can have their team leader create an exclusive Nickname Badge for the team, which serves as a symbol of the close bond between team members and gift recipients.
• Nickname Badges support custom text and are unique.
• Players can obtain a Nickname Badge by registering a team or by completing gift missions.

Security & Game Environment Improvements

• Improved cheat detection for X-Ray vision, auto aim, AoE damage, speed hacks, modified resource files, and more.
• Improved violation detection for unfair cooperation and teaming up with cheaters.
• Improved the in-game detection and countermeasures against account farming, prohibited transactions, escorting, botting and other violations to better regulate in-game behavior and improve players' gaming experience.
• Improved detection and penalties for inappropriate text and voice messages to better regulate in-game behavior.
• Improved account protection system with improved security verification and abnormal login reminders. Enhanced in-game notifications when linking, unlinking, and relinking the account for better player awareness.
• Improved account recovery tool to enhance account retrieval and self-unlinking, to help more account owners in retrieving their accounts.