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[Feb 12] Patch Notes: Competitive Mode Now Playable

[p]Hello PUBG: BLINDSPOT players!
We’re very excited to finally share the update many of you have been waiting for.

With this update, a new Competitive Mode has been introduced, allowing you to prove your true skill and climb through the ranks.
A more intense challenge awaits those aiming for greater heights.
[/p][p]For further details, please check out the latest 🔗 Dev Notes!
[/p][p][/p][h3]\[New Content – Competitive Mode Is Here][/h3][p]A competitive arena where true skill determines the outcome is now open. Challenge yourself and leave your mark in the rankings. [/p]
  • [p]Participation Requirements[/p]
    • [p]Available to players who have reached Account Level 10 or higher.[/p]
  • [p]Operation Format[/p]
    • [p]Competitive Mode operates on a seasonal basis.[/p]
    • [p] will run until March 12 (Thu) before maintenance.[/p]
  • [p] Limited Rewards[/p]
    • [p]Players who achieve Gold tier or higher will receive a special Season 1 limited reward.[/p]
    • [p]Detailed reward contents and distribution schedules will be announced separately.[/p]
[p]For more detailed rules and information regarding the Competitive Mode ranking system, please refer to the \[Developer Notes](Link). [/p][p][/p][h3]
\[Gameplay Updates][/h3][p]We have improved balance and systems to provide a more stable and fair gameplay environment. [/p]
  • [p]Matchmaking Criteria Adjustments[/p]
    • [p]Unranked Mode[/p]
      • [p]Match search conditions have been relaxed to reduce excessive matchmaking wait times and allow players to enter matches more quickly.[/p]
      • [p]Adjusted to better suit players who prefer faster and more casual gameplay experiences.[/p]
    • [p]Competitive Mode[/p]
      • [p]Precise, skill-based matchmaking remains unchanged.[/p]
      • [p]Recommended for players seeking balanced matches against opponents of similar skill levels.
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  • [p]Friendly Fire Damage Adjustments[/p]
    • [p]Unranked Mode / Team Deathmatch[/p]
      • [p]To reduce the burden on new players and maintain smooth combat flow, friendly fire damage has been reduced to 50% of the previous value.[/p]
      • [p]Applies only to direct firearm damage.[/p]
      • [p]Explosives and area-of-effect damage remain unchanged.[/p]
    • [p]Competitive Mode / Custom Games[/p]
      • [p]Friendly fire damage remains at 100%, unchanged from previous settings.
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  • [p] Adjustment and Indicator UI Improvements[/p]
    • [p]Improved [/p]
      • [p] has been improved to activate more smoothly when engaging crouching enemies.[/p]
      • [p]If a crouching enemy is near the aim line and there is no visual obstruction, the aim will automatically adjust downward toward the enemy.[/p]
    • [p] Indicator UI Update[/p]
      • [p]The indicator UI for when activates has been improved.
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  • [p]AFK (Idle) Detection Rule Adjustments[/p]
    • [p]We identified cases where players were incorrectly flagged as AFK due to no input during spectating or viewing.[/p]
    • [p]To reduce disruption and provide a more stable spectating environment, detection timers have been adjusted:[/p]
      • [p]Warning Timer: 90 seconds → 180 seconds[/p]
      • [p]Automatic Kick Timer: 120 seconds → 210 seconds[/p]
[p][/p][h3]\[UI/UX Improvements][/h3][p]We have enhanced visual clarity to allow players to understand game situations at a glance.[/p]
  • [p]Spectator UI Improvements[/p]
    • [p]The nickname display position during spectating has been changed from the top-left corner to the lower center of the screen, improving visibility.[/p]
  • [p]Victory Text Update[/p]
    • [p]The victory/defeat display text has been changed from “VICTORY” to the clearer and more direct “WIN”.[/p]
  • [p]Custom Game Layout Update[/p]
    • [p]A new UI layout for spectators has been created to improve overall readability.[/p]
[p][/p][h3]\[Bug Fixes][/h3][p]We have resolved issues that interfered with smooth gameplay.[/p]
  • [p]MVP Selection Logic[/p]
    • [p]Adjusted so that the player with the highest contribution is correctly selected as MVP.[/p]
  • [p]Multilingual Text Issues[/p]
    • [p]Fixed issues where numbers and text appeared incorrectly in certain languages.[/p]
  • [p]Match Record Display[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where match record information displayed incorrectly starting from the second record entry.[/p]
  • [p]Match Cancel UI[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where the UI would not function properly when canceling matchmaking immediately after starting it.[/p]
  • [p]Match History[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where character illustrations would not appear if match history records were missing.[/p]
  • [p]Other Fixes[/p]
    • [p]Fixed additional minor UI display and animation issues.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][p]This concludes the updates prepared for this patch of Feb 12.
We hope this Competitive Mode update brings new excitement to your PUBG: BLINDSPOT experience.

We will continue reviewing your feedback carefully and strive to deliver ongoing improvements throughout Early Access. Good luck on the battlefields!


And as always, thank you for playing with us.
ARC Team[/p]
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