The players of PUBG can take advantage of a new update, version 18.1 (June 8 on PC, June 16 on consoles). This modifies, among other things, the rotation of the cards, with the removal of Vikendi, in favor of Paramo, which therefore makes its return, in part normal. In competitive, only Erangel, Miramar and Taego are available. On Erangel and Miramar, the drop rate of items has also been increased, based on player feedback.
For the rest, you can check out the PUBG 18.1 update patch notes, which focuses on improving certain points, including the user interface.
CARD OPERATION PLAN
TEST SERVER: NORMAL MATCH
Erangel / Miramar / Paramo
AS Region: Squad – TPP
AN Region: Squad – FPP
GAME SERVER: NORMAL MATCH
Erangel/Miramar/Taego/Sanhok/ vikendi → PARAMO
We swap the freezing weather of Vikendi for the ancient and molten lava of Paramo. Get ready, it’s going to heat up!
GAME SERVER: COMPETITIVE
Erangel / Miramar / Taego
The ratio of maps has been changed as follows, so that the probability of playing on Taego is higher:
Get ready to wipe the slate clean and start fresh in the Competitive – Season 18 environment!
CONSOLES – COMPETITIVE
Squad – FPP mode is no longer available in AN and EU regions due to the number of sessions reviewed during the previous season. This was not enough to guarantee a viable queue.
SEASON 17 REWARDS
Don’t forget to collect the rewards you will receive based on your final tier from the previous season.
The parachute skin is a permanent reward.
The other rewards to be obtained are usable for a single competitive season.
Rewards are available in inventory from the start of Season 18.
Once Season 18 is over and server maintenance has been performed, all rewards except the parachute skin will be removed from inventory.
BALANCE OF THE APPEARANCE OF OBJECTS
According to reports we received, healing items were hard to find in normal matches on Erangel and Miramar since the item spawn balancing implemented in Update 16.2. After reviewing internal data, we noticed that the spawn rate of healing items had decreased slightly in normal matches in Erangel. This change is mainly due to increasing the spawn rate of weapons and mods (without adjusting the overall amount of spawns).
On the other hand, in normal matches in Miramar, the number of healing items doesn’t decreased, as we also increased the total number of items that appear. However, we detected a relatively aggressive change in gameplay dynamics, driven by the increased likelihood of finding more weapons and mods on the battlefield. As a result, the natural demand for healing items has increased sharply.
In view of these changes, we have decided to make the following changes. ※ The item spawn rate balance listed below will apply exclusively to normal matches.
ERANGEL
Increased the total number of items by approximately 10%.
Vest (Lvl 1) and Backpack (Lvl 1) spawn rates decreased by ~15%, while Vest (Lvl 2) and Backpack ( level 2) increased by about 60%.
Helmet (Lvl 1) and Helmet (Lvl 2) drop rates increased by approximately 10%.
Spawn rates for Adrenaline Syringes, Energy Drinks, and Painkillers have increased by roughly 50%.
The spawn rate for Bandages has decreased by ~23%, but the spawn rate for First Aid Kits and First Aid Kits has increased by ~150%.
Stun Grenades, Molotov Cocktails, Smoke Grenades, and Grenades drop rates increased by approximately 25%.
Drop rates for hilts and stocks increased by approximately 20%.
ATV spawn rates increased by roughly 50%.
MIRAMAR
Approximately 6% increase in total item count.
Vest (Lvl 1) and Helmet (Lvl 1) spawn rates decreased by approximately 30%; Vest (Lvl 2) and Vest (Lvl 3) spawn rates increased by approximately 25%, and Helmet (Lvl 2) spawn rates increased by approximately 100%.
Backpack (Lvl 1) spawn rate decreased by ~6%, but Backpack (Lvl 2) spawn rate increased by ~25%.
Spawn rates for Adrenaline Syringes and Energy Drinks increased by ~76%, and Painkillers by ~97%.
First Aid Kit spawn rates increased by ~127% and First Aid Kit spawn rates increased by ~45%.
Stun Grenades, Molotov Cocktails, Smoke Grenades, and Grenades drop rates increased by approximately 20%.
Handgun spawn rates decreased by approximately 32%.
Stock spawn rate increased by approximately 20%.
ATV spawn rates increased by ~55%.
WORLD
PARAMO SUB-UPDATE
Cliffs and steep landscapes have been added to some mountains near Capaco to prevent players from climbing to the top.
Additional rocks and items usable as cover have been added to the Lab and Atahul, as well as other specific areas.
Vehicle slots have been added near Makalpa.
Additional rock shelters and pillars have been added to historic sites near Makalpa.
A new spiral-shaped “well” object has been added to Paramo and scattered throughout the area.
The B.Duck update has been removed from Sanhok.
TRAINING MODE
The opponent’s in-game nickname will now display at the start of a 1v1 Arena round.
Deserter Penalty
Regardless of the results of the round, you can claim victory if the opponent leaves the game during the session.
training aid
Added a sound effect that plays when an object is selected.
AI PRACTICE MATCH
In the interest of balancing the difficulty levels, the distance required for the driving a vehicle mission has been adjusted: 2000 m → 100 m.
ARCADE MODE
The original version of Sanhok is back after leaving TDM in the 17.1 update. Also note that the card selection ratios have been updated.
Taego: Palace / Field / Mountain / Shipyard / Market
CUSTOM MATCH
The following two maps have been added to the TDM presets.
SURVIVAL MASTERY
The following EXP rebalances have been made for more difficult progression content:
(Before) Ability to gain EXP by looting the same item repeatedly → (AFTER)POSSIBILITY TO GAIN EXP, ONLY BY PICKUP SUCH OR SUCH ITEM FOR THE FIRST TIME.
(Before) Possibility to earn EXP, even by picking up outfits → (AFTER) YOU WILL WIN NOT EXP BY COLLECTING OUTFITSexcept for equipment such as vests, backpacks, parachutes and helmets.
However, among outfits, you can still gain EXP through hat/cap type items, etc.
SHOP
We’ve updated the in-game model of the M24 to improve its quality. Therefore, some patterns of the M24 and their colors, as well as the skins of this gun have also been changed.
Changed Skins:
Digital Arctic – M24
M24 – Lucky Knight
Psycho Killer – M24
Purple Night Brush – M24
[BATTLESTAT] Extinction – M24
The notification icon indicating new items available in the store has been updated.
To prevent you from purchasing the same item(s) individually and in a set (for the first time), our system will now recognize and gray out the items you have purchased, and apply the discount to purchasable items uniquely.
When you already own all of the individual items in a set, you will be able to purchase that set for 0 G-COIN to receive its bonus items as well.
This system will also apply to items in Your Shop.
You cannot NOT redeem consumable items included in sets, such as Contraband Coupons, Voting Coupons, Level Up Coupons, G-COIN, etc.
If you disassemble purchased items or exchange them for BP, you can buy these items back from the shop (provided they are still available).
This methodology does not apply to items that cannot be disassembled or exchanged for BP such as emotes, tags, plates, and appearance items.
For console users, you will not be able to NOT redeem individual items in a set, even if you trade them for BP or disassemble them.
USER INTERFACE/USER EXPERIENCE
The list of missions for events and special airdrops has been added to the in-game system menu screen. Now you can check your mission progress at any time!
This feature does not apply to AI practice matches.
GAMING COMFORT
The following improvements have been made to the Rich Presence (in-game status) feature on STEAM, DISCORD AND XBOX PROFILES :
MAPS : Haven and its map image will now be displayed during the game (like other maps).
CUSTOM MATCH : will now be consistently indicated by the message “Playing a custom match”, regardless of the mode.
TRAINING MODE : The message “Play Basic Training” will now be displayed when playing Basic Training mode, and Erangel Solo mode will be displayed when playing an AI Training Match.
GAME TIME : When playing a mode whose matches consist of multiple rounds, the status now shows your current cumulative play time for that mode, regardless of the current round.
Game time will not be displayed on Xbox.
NUMBER OF TEAMMATES : In Solo mode, the number of teammates will not be displayed.
This stat will also not be displayed for non-public modes, such as custom matches, event modes, and others on Discord.
KNOWN PROBLEM : We are in the process of fixing a known issue where the Rich Presence feature gets out of sync with your current location when in the main menu. The fix will be included in a future update.
PERFORMANCE
The data that processes map compositions has been optimized to reduce the loading time of map elements when accessing a session from the main menu.
BUGS FIXES
GAMEPLAY
WORLD
Fixes to collisions, textures, performance and other general issues on Paramo.
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