(LIVE NOW) PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 22.1 Patch Notes 

The 22.1 update has now gone live in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS for both PC and Console versions of the game.

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The highlights of what we can expect in the latest update include Bears, Moonlight returning and a whole host of fixes and features. Let’s take a look at what’s new in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS after the 22.1 update and when we can expect it to go live on Consoles. 

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 22.1: Console Release

The console release followed a week later than the PC version, here are the expected release times below: 

• PST: February 22, 8 PM – February 23, 4 AM
• CET: February 23, 5 AM – 1 PM
• KST: February 23, 1 PM – 9 PM

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 22.1: Vikendi 

There are a few new changes coming to Vikendi including the introduction of Bears into the game. The bears can be killed, and they are in fact hostile, they are native to Vikendi exclusively and will appear in both normal and custom matches.

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Moonlight mode is returning and will once again be exclusive to Vikendi. It will randomly appear in matches and set a beautiful lighting over the map as you try and hunt your foes. Also only available in Vikendi is the new Thermal 4X Scope. It will be a spawn item and boasts being able to see through smoke, darkness and brush. 

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 22.1: ADDITIONAL UPDATES

• Supply Drops have been added to Vikendi caves.
• To make the recently added natural disasters a bit more realistic, smoke and flame from throwables such as Smoke Grenades, Molotov, etc. will no longer work properly within the Blizzard Zone.
  • Players who are caught on fire will also not receive damage within the Blizzard Zone.
    • However, you will still receive initial damage when your body is hit with the Molotov.
• We’ve noticed the friendly Folded Shields seemed a bit too hidden in the snow. We’re digging them out by increasing their spawn rate by approximately 172%.
• Item spawn spots have been increased in Train Station, Villa, Castle, and Winery to further enrich looting experience in various parts of Vikendi.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 22.1: Gameplay

• Weapon Balance
  • We’ll be balancing the Mk12 a bit this update. Our graphs on weapon loot rate, kill rate, etc. were showing us Mk12’s overperformance over its other DMR fellows. Therefore, we’ve decided to go ahead with some healthy balance changes and made sure to adjust the Mk12 so that it’ll still remain a helpful, hard-hitting weapon but not outshining other options too much.
    • Damage: 51 -> 50
    • Initial Bullet Speed: 930m/s -> 900m/s
    • Recoil recovery: Reduced by approximately 6%.
    • Recoil speed: Increased by approximately 2%.
• Weapon spawn balance
  • We have adjusted the general spawn rates of 5.56mm and 7.62mm weapons (AR, DMR, LMG only) to have them share similar spawn rates, and to provide more primary weapon options to our players.
    • This spawn balance applies to every map and mode.
• Vehicle adjustments
  • Zima has been slightly sized up.
  • Vehicle models with open roofs such as the UAZ, Mirado, and Pickup Truck have been removed as they made drivers/passengers a bit too vulnerable.
  • Dacia and UAZ will now spawn in Taego.
  • Trunks have been added to Pickup Trucks and UAZ.
    • Capacity: 250
• An option to hide your in-game vest and belt has been added to settings.
  • Inventory shortcut (Show/hide Vest/Belt) UI only available in PC.