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PUBG might be removing first-person duos in North America

First-person duos is expected to be removed from PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds in North America at some point in the near future. According to developers, taking the mode out of the battle royale game would allow for the "optimal" configuration.

Speaking on Twitter, Brian Corrigan, head of PUBG in North America, discussed plans for changing the mode selection in the region. Following on from an earlier survey on potential changes, he updated with the current gameplan. From discussing with almost 50 players and partners, as he and the team see it, the optimal NA setup on PC for normal is third-person-perspective solo and duos, and third-person and first-person-perspective squads. Ranked would be first-person only with solo and squads, and then customs.

Part of the strategy is to merge duos into squads, where players can team up anyway. In the replies, Corrigan and community manager Henry Guild elaborate on the thinking, where it was revealed one specific reason is to help optimise queuing. "We understand many duo players aren't necessarily jumping into squads when they can't play duos," Guild wrote in one reply. "At the same time, we need to make some tough decisions with the intention of increasing the health of other queues, namely squad ranked."

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PUBG's Continental Series Two brings back Pick'Em Challenge and Esports shop

The Esports shop and Pick'Em Challenge are returning to Player Unknown's Battlegrounds with the Continental Series Two. The Esports shop will offer exclusive items for your character that you can buy using the aptly named Esports Points, including gear sets, weapon skins, and other cosmetic items. Players can earn Esports Points through the Pick'Em Challenge for the latest Continental Series.

The Pick'Em Challenge allows players to vote on which teams they think will be victorious in the PCS2 tournament, and it's split into two separate categories. Firstly, players can predict which they think will be the overall winning team in each region. You will be given one voting coupon per region but you can earn more if you purchase PSC2 items. If your chosen team is successful, you will receive 100,000 EPs, meaning you can win a total of 400,000 EPs across all four regions.

The second category is the Team Faceoff. This event pits teams against each other and allows you to vote for which team will rank highest out of the two. This event may be enticing as there are no voting coupons required to place your vote. However, returning players who took part in the Continental Series One Pick'Em Challenge will see a slight change as, this time around, the EPs you'll receive for a win will be based on the winning team's final percentage of votes.

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PUBG Update 8.2 restores the original menu music, adds helmet hiding

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Update 8.2 has hit the battle royale game's live servers, with some snazzy new toys and gameplay tweaks in tow. Alongside some weapon remodels and re-textures, world updates, and quality of life improvements are the "monstrous" new MG3, the decoy grenade throwable, the chance to tuck that helmet out of sight, and even some nostalgic new (old?) lobby music.

First up, the most recent weapon to come to the multiplayer game's care packages is the "fast firing MG3 light machine gun," the latest patch notes detail. "With two different rates of fire, a bipod for stability, tracer rounds to help you keep track of your spray, and increased weapon damage to vehicles, there's a new reason to fight over the big red box." The weapon only spawns in normal matches, but packs a punch, with firing rate options of 660 rpm and 990 rpm, 75 rounds, 820 m/s muzzle velocity, and even a bonus boost when aiming at vehicles: 1.25 times the damage.

As for that PUBG decoy grenade, developer PUBG Corp. says: "Disorient your enemies and cover your movements with the new Decoy Grenade. Available as world loot on Sanhok, the Decoy Grenade will make fake firing sounds for about ten seconds after thrown, giving you a few moments to make your move".

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Predict the champions of PCS2! Pick’Em Challenge now available

Hello PUBG Esports fans!
Pick’em Challenge is back with the PUBG Continental Series 2 (PCS2)!
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We’ve extended the PCS2 Pick’em Challenge event duration, along with increased matches and days for the PCS2 tournament! Moreover, we’ve prepared various ways to get more voting coupons and EPs for free, so don’t miss out!

Availability of PCS2 Items
PC: After the maintenance on Aug. 19, 2020 - 5 pm on Sep. 8, 2020 KST
Console: After the maintenance on Aug. 27, 2020 - 5 pm on Sep. 8, 2020 KST

Voting Period
PC: After the maintenance on Aug. 19, 2020 - 6 pm on Sep. 8, 2020 KST
Console: After the maintenance on Aug. 27, 2020 - 6 pm on Sep. 8, 2020 KST

Distribution of Esports Points (EPs) and availability of special items
PC & Console: 11am on Sep. 15, 2020 - 11am on Sep 23, 2020 KST

Twenty-five percent of the revenue from PCS2 items will be equally distributed among the four regional events. Exactly 12.5% of the 25% will go to the prize pool, and the other 12.5% will be allocated evenly to all participating teams.

Check out the details below, and don’t miss out on your chance to get these special PCS2 items!

Esports Shop is back!

Starting with PCS2, the Esports Shop is reopening as an in-game space for PUBG Esports fans. You can use the shop and claim the final rewards and items from the Pick’Em Challenge with Esports Points. You can earn EPs by winning Pick’Em Challenge games or watching PCS2 live streaming.

Main events of Pick’Em Challenge

There are two types of Pick’Em Challenges for PCS2, and you can earn EPs by participating in the event.

1. PICK THE WINNER
In the main game of the Pick’Em Challenge, you predict the champion of each region with one voting coupon per region. You can get up to 14 voting coupons by purchasing PCS2 items.

List of the PCS2 Items:
PCS2 Fierce Conflict - SLR + one voting coupon
PCS2 Gilded Triumph - Beryl M762 + one voting coupon
PCS2 Fierce Conflict - S12K + one voting coupon
PCS2 Tactical Torque - Buggy + one voting coupon
PCS2 Unseen Survivor Mask + one voting coupon
PCS2 Dance - Beckoning Boomstick + one voting coupon
PCS2 ALL-IN-ONE SET + five voting coupon
PCS2 WEAPON SET + three voting coupon

If you win the game to predict the champions, you will get 100,000 EPs that can be used at the Esports Shop in each region. For example, if you successfully predict the champion of one region, you will be awarded 100,000 EPs, and if you predict the champion of all regions, you can get a total of 400,000 EPs. You cannot vote for the same team twice, and you can only vote once for each team.

2. TEAM FACEOFF

The second game that lets you rack up EPs is the Team Faceoff, and you’ll win EP for each winner you select between which of two teams will rank higher in the tournament..

Team Faceoff can be played for FREE, no voting coupons required! Compared to PCS1, there’s a slight change in this game: If you successfully predict the winning teams, you will get EPs based on the winning team’s final percentage of votes.

More chances to get additional voting coupons and EPs for FREE.
1. Twitch Drops - Obtaining voting coupons and EPs for free on Twitch
2. Twitch Live Quiz

There will be Twitch Drops and Quizzes during PCS2 live streaming on PCS2 Twitch broadcast channels, and you can acquire more free coupons and EPs while watching.

In order to get rewards, you need to link Twitch, Steam, and PUBG Account each other.

How to link your Twitch and PUBG accounts

Click here to create or sign into your PUBG Global Account
Link Twitch and Steam accounts on the Platform page.

Twitch Drops
You can get up to 20,000EPs and one free voting coupon based on your watching time.

The following channels have drops enabled:

Twitch Drops - Obtaining voting coupon for free by watching the tournament in select regions
Similar to PCS1, you can also get a voting coupon while watching select PCS2 live broadcasts.

A unique code for a voting coupon will be displayed during the broadcast, and people who quickly type in the code on the ”ADD EVENT CODE” section of the Pick’Em Challenge event tab or Store in-game will each receive a voting coupon on a first come-first served basis. You can only obtain one voting coupon per account through this event.

For Console players, we will announce the details soon of how to acquire your codes.

Twitch Live Quiz
On the official Twitch.tv/PUBG channel, live quizzes will be generated randomly during live streams. You can get EPs based on the highest EPs you get from regions.

[h2]Pick’Em Challenge FAQ[/h2]
1. Voting

Q. Where can I vote?
A. Go to the Esports Tab > Pick’Em Challenge Event Tab in-game to cast a vote.

Q. Where can I see the status of voting coupons I own?
A. Go to the Esports Tab > Pick’Em Challenge Event Tab to see the status of the voting coupons you own.

Q. What happens if I get a refund after I have already voted?
A. Once you refund the item after you have already voted, the vote will be invalid.

Q. What happens if I have the voting coupon, but the voting period has ended?
A. If the voting period has ended, you cannot vote anymore. The voting coupon will disappear as soon as the Pick’Em Challenge period ends.

Q. Can I vote again for the same team?
A. You can only vote once for each team. If you have many voting coupons, you may vote for other teams as well.

2. Rewards
Q. What do I get as a reward?
If you successfully predict the champion in the two types of Pick’Em Challenge games introduced above, you will earn Esports Points (EP). With the EPs obtained, you can obtain the final reward of the Pick’Em Challenge under PCS2 at the Esports Shop.

Q. When do I get the Esports Points (EP)?
A. The EP is provided starting from 11am on Sep. 15, 2020 (KST) after PCS2 ends. You can use the points at the shops until 11 am on Sep. 23, 2020 (KST). If you don’t get them, please contact the Support team for further inquiries.

Q. Will I continue to have the EPs even if I don’t use all of the points that I gained from this Pick’Em Challenge?
A. The EP you obtained from the Pick’Em Challenge under the PCS2 will remain until Sep. 23, 2020 and it will disappear after that.

Q. Can I trade the items that I purchased with EP at the Steam store?
A. The items purchased using EP can be traded at the Steam Community Market beginning at 12 pm on Sep. 23, 2020 (KST).

3. Free Voting Coupons and EPs
Q. How can I get a Twitch Drop and Quiz Rewards?
A. In order to get rewards, you need to link Twitch, Steam, and PUBG Account each other.

*How to link accounts*

Click here to create or sign into your PUBG Global Account
Link Twitch and Steam accounts in Platform page.

Q. When can I get rewards acquiring from Twitch Drops?
A. If you linked accounts, obtained voting coupons and EPs from Twitch Drops will automatically be getting into the PUBG account that you’ve linked, and you can check the reward details by clicking [Drops] among the information on the top right of the Twitch account.

Q. What is the criteria of getting rewards from Twitch Drops?
A. With Twitch Drops, you can get up to 20,000EPs and one free voting coupon based on how much you watched PCS2 live streaming on Twitch .

Q. When can I get rewards acquiring from Twitch Live Quiz?
A. Earned EPs through the Twitch Quiz will be provided after PCS2 ends.If you don’t get them, please contact the Support team for further inquiries.

Q. What is the criteria of getting rewards from Twitch Live Quiz?
A. You can get EPs based on the highest EPs you get from regions.
For example, if you get 8,000 EP in NA, 5,000 EP in Europe, 10,000 EP in APAC, and 15,000EP in ASIA, you will get 15,000EP which is the highest points you earned. You will not get the cumulative amount of EP, only the highest region’s amount.

Q. Which Twitch channels would activate Drops and cumulate my watching time?
A. PUBG Twitch channels listed below will activate Drops.

Q. Which Twitch channel would activate Live Quiz?
A. PUBG Official Global channel (https://www.twitch.tv/pubg) will activate Live Quiz.

Update 8.2 - Now Live!

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Update 8.2 is now live on PC servers and brings two new loot items, some updated weapon models, updated seaside locations on Erangel, some bug fixes, and more!

Unpack the latest weapon, the devastating MG3, now dropping in care packages on all non-ranked Battlegrounds. This new LMG comes with a variable fire rate between 660 and 990 rounds per minute and does increased damage to vehicles. Drop prone and pull out the gun's built-in bipod for added stability when spitting bullets across longer distances.

The brand new Decoy Grenade is also available now, spawning across Sanhok in Normal Matches. With the ability to mimic the gunfire sounds of various weapons, even to the point of spitting out shell casings, this compact distraction might be just what you need to get the drop on an enemy or at least turn their head for a moment.

All this and more now available on live servers.

Read full details in our Patch Notes and drop in to check out everything new!