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Update 14.2 - Patch Notes



Hello, Survivors.

[h2]Updates for Live Server[/h2]
  • Fixed the 'cancel' error message that pops up during matchmaking.
  • Fixed the issue of a player's weapon getting holstered after player gets off a vehicle after using healing/boosting item in the driver's seat.
  • Fixed the audio issue of an observer being able to hear gun shots from a player who isn't shooting.
  • Fixed the issue of the sentence on the bottom of the Ranked mode results screen being cut off after the game language is set to English.
  • Fixed the issue of the Night Hunter Mask's color looking different from the Store's banner image color.
  • The issue where the Self-AED disappears instantly when it is used immediately after coming out of the water in DBNO conditions when teammate(s) is alive.
  • The issue where if you use Self-AED on the ground after being downed while swimming, you get killed instantly when there are no teammates.


[h2]14.2 Highlights[/h2]

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New Weapon: M79 can be found, not only in Taego but across all eight maps.

The new Taego weapon Mortar is easy to use in combat situations, but it can take a lot of practice to achieve reasonable accuracy. First, you must calculate the distance to the target and the expected movement path, so calculate carefully. Once you get used to it, it can be helpful to attack behind ridges where grenades can’t reach or when defending specific areas. Also, it can be effective when destroying the trunk of a vehicle. In particular, you can use various strategies in cooperative play, so be sure to use them in battle!

  • Once looted, it takes up a primary slot.
  • Deployment
    • It can only be deployed on flat surfaces.
      • It cannot be deployed on cement, iron, concrete, water, or wooden floors, or inside buildings.
      • Left-click to deploy the Mortar.
      • Press the “F” key to cancel deployment.
    • Requires three seconds for deployment.
  • Firing
    • The character crouches automatically once the firing mode gets activated.
    • The character cannot move until the firing mode gets released.
    • Player must have ammo in the inventory to fire.
    • There is a one-second delay between fires.
  • Modes
    • Normal Match
    • Custom Match
    • Custom Match Sandbox Mode
    • Not included in Ranked Season 14
  • Spawn 
    • Mortar and ammo both spawn inside buildings.
      • Does not spawn in Supply Crates or Secret Rooms.
  • It can shoot between 121m to 700m in distance.
Controls
STATUS
ACTION
Deploy Mode
Enter corresponding weapon slot button
Cancel Deploy Mode
Enter corresponding weapon slot buttonChange to another weapon 
Deployment
Move to an eligible deployment surface in Deploy Mode and”Left Click” – Firing button.
Cancel Deployment 
“F” Key
Firing Mode
When near Mortar”F” Key
Cancel Firing Mode
When in Firing Mode”F” Key
Firing Mode – Adjusting Barrel
Left/Right AdjustmentMouse Left/RightUp/Down Adjustment UpW: Quick angle adjustment / Wheel UP: Precise angle adjustmentDownS: Quick angle adjustment / Wheel DOWN: Precise angle adjustment
Firing Mode – Camera Angle 
ALT – Free look
Firing
Mouse Left Click 
  • Our new M79 is a smoke grenade launcher that was created to provide quick smoke cover on longer ranges. Blind your enemies, cover your downed teammate or make a grand escape from a losing battle!
[h2]NEW FEATURE: DBNO SWIMMING [/h2] To improve the survivability of players inside water, we are now supporting DBNO Swimming. Previously a player who enters DBNO while in the water would skip DBNO and instantly die. This made any deep water a hazardous area to traverse. Now a player will instead enter Swimming DBNO, a slow swimming state which gives the player a chance to reach the shore and be revived by teammates. Hopefully, you’ll feel more confident next time you get into a Boat or swim across that river!
  • DBNO Players can swim for at half of the normal speed.
  • The air a player has in their lungs is not reset when entering DBNO, so a player who was drowning will continue to drown in DBNO.
  • In DBNO a player is constantly losing HP. combined with drowning HP loss this means that a DBNO player will die within 10 seconds underwater.
  • Reviving underwater is impossible, and any ongoing revive is canceled when either player goes underwater or moves around too much.
  • It is possible to revive a swimming DBNO player while floating on the water.
[h2]WORLD[/h2] [h2]TAEGO’S NEW CREATURE: CHICKEN[/h2]
  • We are proud to introduce the Chicken, a new creature that will hopefully amuse many players during fierce combats in Taego! “Chicken? Why the heck?” you might wonder. The answer to this question is left to your imaginations.
    • Three different conditions apply:
      • Calm
        • This is the default state and, at the same time, the most stable emotional state. Calm as a monk, and nothing special.
      • Fear
        • The Chickens fly, not, run for their lives in the following situations.
          • When hearing
            • Punching
            • Footsteps (except prone sound)
            • Gunshots
            • Engine and exhaust sounds
            • Other creatures die
      • Death
        • Sadly, there’s an end to everything. Taego’s amuser also passes away once hit. They take damages from guns and grenades, then turn into fried chicken upon death. Sorry, a bad joke, they go to where we all go.
[h2]CUSTOM MATCH[/h2]
Five new Taego areas have been added to the Team Deathmatch preset in Custom Matches.
  • Palace
  • Field
  • Market
  • Mountain
  • Shipyard
[h2]ARCADE MODE  [/h2] Improvements have been made to Team Deathmatch Taego areas.
  • Market
    • The initial spawn points for both teams have been changed from left/right to top/bottom.
    • The number of spawn points that lead to the roof has been reduced.
  • Mountain
    • The number of spawn points on the bottom left of the area has been reduced.
    • The distance between the remaining spawn points has been adjusted to within 30m.
[h2]RANKED MODE [/h2] Based on community feedback, we have adjusted the Taego and Paramo rulesets and spawn tables to better suit the Ranked play experience.
  • Taego
    •  
    • Adjusted the Blue Zone to better fit the 8km size map.
    • The following features will not be supported:
      • Emergency Landing
      • Emergency Pickup
      • Comeback BR
      • Secret Room
      • Error Space
    • The following items will not be supported:
      • Emergency Pickup
      • Self-AED
      • Secret Room Key
      • M79
      • Mortar
      • C4
      • Blue Zone Grenade
      • Spike Trap
  • Paramo
    • The size of each Blue Zone phase has been reduced and the moving speed has been increased. Therefore, the total playtime has been reduced to 18 minutes from the previous 21 minutes.
    • More items are spawned.
    • The following features will not be supported:
      • Secret Room Key
      • Panzerfaust
      • 8x Scope
[h2]ESPORTS – PGC 2021 [/h2]
  • The Esports menu has been updated for PUBG Global Championship 2021.
    • Overview Tab
      • Shows tournament’s live stream and schedule.
      • Explains tournament structure.
      • Explains the Pick’em Challenge and live streaming event.
    • Standings Tab
      • Shows team ranking for each match.
  • The previous in-game Halloween theme has been removed and replaced by the PGC 2021 theme for Normal, Custom, and Ranked Matches. The theme will be applied to the following:
    • Main lobby
    • Plane banner
    • Erangel/Miramar live streaming billboard
    • Erangel/Miramar/Vikendi building graffiti
[h2]UI/UX IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]
KRAFTON ID IN PUBG LOBBY (READ MORE ABOUT KRAFTON ID)
  • We will add a button to the Profile Overview page to link your PUBG account and Krafton ID.
  • With the update, the PUBG account can be linked directly with Krafton ID from the lobby.
PROFILE OVERVIEW
Previously, the Career page was used as the profile screen. It was difficult for players to recognize their status at a glance, and it was also challenging to identify which player they were when viewing other players’ profiles. That’s why we want to provide you with a profile overview where you can see at a glance the current state of yourself and other players. Here, you can show off your fashion sense and skin!
  • You can check the summary of your current season stats in “Career” → “Overview”.
  • You can check the last played match mode, team mode, and season summary information at the time of the current season.
  • Current survival level, last killed weapon mastery information, and last obtained medal information is displayed.
  • The summary of the player’s season stats will be visible in other players’ profiles.
  • Previous records, adding friends, and inviting teams are possible in the same way as in the previous record profile.
  • You can edit emblems, nameplates, character poses, and medals.
  • It may take some time after a match for the stats to be reflected.
[h2]QOL IMPROVEMENTS [/h2]
DYNAMIC BLUE ZONE MESSAGE
  • The Dynamic Blue Zone function operates according to the number of survivors per phase in certain maps. A guiding message will be displayed so that players can be aware of it.
    • Maps: Sanhok, Karakin
    • Dynamic Bluezone Activation Conditions
      • 2nd Phase: Activated when there are less than 30 survivors
      • 3rd Phase: Activated when there are less than 18 survivors
      • 4th Phase: Activated when there are less than 10 survivors
      • 5th Phase: Activated when there are less than 3 survivors
      • 6th Phase: Activated when there are less than 3 survivors
    • The following message will be displayed
      • The Blue Zone delay has been reduced because of the decreased survivor count.
PARAMO MINIMAP IMPROVEMENT ON UNPLAYABLE AREAS
  • Improved the display of the minimap to better understand unplayable areas on the Paramo map.
[h2]SETTINGS[/h2]
  • Improved the quality in dark areas by reflecting HBAO+ in DirectX 12 options.
[h2]STORE[/h2]
  • Changed the navigation path of the Move button on the pop-up window when a Nameplate is purchased.
    • The body message of the pop-up window has been changed accordingly.
  • The main image for single items will now be shown as well.
  • Purchased items will now be sent to the very end of the catalog.
    • However, items that can be repurchased will not be moved.
  • A wall background has been added to Spray item previews.
[h2]SURVIVOR PASS UPDATE[/h2]
Survivor Pass: CRAZY NIGHT ends with this update on:
  • PC
    • PDT: November 2 2021, 6 PM
    • CET: November 3 2021, 3 AM
    • KST: November 3 2021, 11 AM
Make sure to grab the rewards before the end date!

Another important note: A new Survivor Pass won’t be released until March 2022… but to make up for the long wait, we’ll be bringing updates in the following months on some big and fun in-game events coming your way!
[h2]YOUR SHOP[/h2]
Your Shop is back! It will be available during the following period:
  • PST: November 23 2021, 6 PM – December 15 2021, 7 AM
  • CET: November 24 2021, 3 AM – December 15 2021, 4 PM
  • KST: November 24 2021, 11 AM – December 16 2021, 12 AM
[h2]ITEMS & SKINS[/h2]The updates on new items and skins will now be provided in a separate announcement starting November. Therefore, this section will no longer be included in the future Patch Notes.

※ Sales period is subject to change.
  • WSUS Update
    • Sales Period:
      • PDT/PST: November 2 2021, 7 PM – February 27 2022, 6 PM
      • CET: November 3 2021, 3 AM – February 28 2022, 3 AM
      • KST: November 3 2021, 11 AM – February 28 2022, 11 AM 
  • Singles’ Day
  • Sales Period:
    • PST: November 9 2021, 6 PM – December 7 2021, 6 PM
    • CET: November 10 2021, 3 AM – December 8 2021, 3 AM
    • KST: November 10 2021, 11 AM – December 8 2021, 11 AM
  • PGC 2021
  • Sales Period:
    • PST: November 11 2021, 6 PM – December 18 2021, 1 AM
    • CET: November 12 2021, 3 AM – December 18 2021, 10 AM
    • KST: November 12 2021, 11 AM – December 18 2021, 6 PM
  • GODV
  • Sales Period:
    • PST: November 23 2021, 6 PM – February 15 2022, 6 PM
    • CET: November 24 2021, 3 AM – February 16 2022, 3 AM
    • KST: November 24 2021, 11 AM – February 16 2022, 11 AM
  • Black Friday
  • Sales Period:
    • PST: November 23 2021, 6 PM – December 30 2021, 6 PM
    • CET: November 24 2021, 3 AM – December 31 2021, 3 AM
    • KST: November 24 2021, 11 AM – December 31 2021, 11 AM

[h2]Known Issues[/h2]
  • The issue where the Self-AED disappears instantly when it is used immediately after coming out of the water in DBNO conditions when teammate(s) is alive.
  • The issue where if you use Self-AED on the ground after being downed while swimming, you get killed instantly when there are no teammates.

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
GAMEPLAY
  • Fixed the crash issue when pressing Alt+Tab in full screen after selecting the DX12 option in Settings.
  • Fixed the issue of being unable to put down a DBNOed player after closing a door of a building.
  • Fixed the issue of being unable to carry or put down a DBNOed enemy who has disconnected from the game.
  • Fixed the issue of being unable to revive a DBNOed teammate who has disconnected from the game.
  • Fixed the issue of being unable to scroll back up in the inventory of a dead player.
  • Fixed the issue of the center dot of a player’s crosshair not disappearing when switching to Freecam View in Observer Mode.
  • Fixed the issue of being unable to see the team list on the world map when a player goes through certain steps.
  • Fixed the issue of being able to shoot in the driver’s seat if a player goes through certain steps.
  • Fixed the issue of a normal kill message popping up instead of a teamkill message when a teammate kills a DBNOed teammate.
  • Fixed the issue of Sticky Bombs and C4s being attachable to a player riding a vehicle.
  • Fixed the issue of backseat passengers of the Motor Glider receiving damage when the driver is shooting to the front with a Skorpion.
  • Fixed the volume issue of Panzerfausts and grenades not being affected even when the gameplay volume is lowered.
  • Fixed the 'cancel' error message that pops up during matchmaking.
  • Fixed the issue of a player's weapon getting holstered after player gets off a vehicle after using healing/boosting item in the driver's seat.
  • Fixed the audio issue of an observer being able to hear gun shots from a player who isn't shooting.
WORLD
  • Fixed general bugs in Erangel and Paramo.
UI
  • Fixed the perspective issue of TPP changing to FPP when an additional player joins a Solo/Duo party and changes the mode to Squad mode.
  • Fixed the issue of AUG being shown as “AUG_A3” in the Weapons filter menu of the Customize tab.
  • Fixed the awkward transition issue when moving from Overview to Stats in the Career tab.
  • Fixed the issue of the level and BATTLESTAT symbol overlapping each other on Progressive item icons in the Obtained Weapons window.
  • Fixed the issue of the sentence on the bottom of the Ranked mode results screen being cut off after the game language is set to English.
ITEMS & SKINS
※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when female character equips Floptop Hoodie with Hindsight Shirt, Golf Polo Shirt, or Dress Shirt and Tie.
  • Fixed the transparent ankle issue when equipping Dinoland Mascot Suit with Moon Seeker Boots.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when female character equips Colorwave Cardigan with a short sleeve/sleeveless top.
  • Fixed the glove clipping issue when equipping Midnight Equalizer Jacket with Skullface Stunt Gloves.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when female character equips JENNIE’s BLACKPINK Leggings with PGI.S Tactical Pants.
  • Fixed the transparent waist issue when female character equips specific tops with bottoms.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when female character equips Cheerleader Top with Floptop Hoodie.
  • Fixed the issue of the Night Hunter Mask's color looking different from the Store's banner image color.


Because PUBG wasn't weird enough in 2021, it now has Baby Shark

PUBG turned into one of gaming's biggest success stories and launched what's now one of the most prolific genres in the industry. It's also gotten very weird since then. The PC game is now called PUBG: Battlegrounds, and both it and its mobile counterpart have gotten a load of bizarre crossovers over the years. I know that, and I thought I was prepared for whatever might come next - but now they've put Baby Shark in the game.


Yes, Baby Shark, the song that the young people in your life have probably made you sick of. Close to ten billion views on YouTube, infuriatingly catchy, impossible to get out of your head once you're thinking about it. (Sorry, by the way.) The PC version of PUBG is still safe, thankfully, but a new PUBG Mobile event means you've gotta suffer the children's song even in a game rated for ages 17+.


The event, which lasts until November 11, gives Baby Shark tokens for stuff like daily logins or playing with friends. You can then spend those tokens to get a Baby Shark emote, a Baby Shark outfit, a Baby Shark frying pan skin, or the Baby Shark music.


Read the rest of the story...


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The PUBG devs are teasing a Halloween-style Fantasy Battle Royale

PUBG update 14.1 brings a Halloween makeover to the battle royale game

PUBG patch adds a new vehicle, gun, and casual mode

PUBG LABS: Halloween Battle Royale



Hello Survivors!

With only a few weeks before the ancient ghost-chasing Celtic festival of Samhain - yes, Halloween - we want to drop a little surprise into your candy pockets. First of all... do you remember Fantasy Battle Royale? Fantasy Battle Royale was first released as an experimental "prank" mode for April Fools' Day, but the popularity of the mode was so explosive that the service was extended for another week!

So for this Halloween, we've decided to resurrect last year's Fantasy Battle Royale from its legendary ruins and polish it into a spookier version and name: PUBG LABS is back with Halloween Battle Royale!

Are you ready to charge into the spine-chilling Battlegrounds?

[h2]What is Halloween Battle Royale?[/h2]


Players will be asked to transform into their preferable class, aboard the Ghost Ship (yup, not a plane!), jump down into Erangel's darkness, and fight to be the last one standing. Pretty easy, huh? It's the same old battle royale but you're all simply placed in a fantastical setting. Let's now take a look at Halloween Battle Royale's basic rules and features.
  • Players can enter Halloween Battle Royale mode by pressing the LABS banner in the main lobby.
  • Once matchmaking is done, a window will pop up where players can choose to be either an Executioner, Ranger, Pyromancer, or Cleric.
    • Players will have time to choose their class in the pre-game lobby; they can also bring the class window back up by pressing F8 for PC or X for Console.
  • The first circle will be shown on the map once players hop on the Ghost Ship.
    • At the same time, players will be equipped with their respective class's Level 1 weapon, ring, and necklace.
  • Players will have to loot ingredients to upgrade their weapons.
  • Fight foes with your class skills, show great teamwork with your squad, and win Halloween Battle Royale.

[h2]Halloween Battle Royale Classes[/h2]
Now's the time to introduce the four different classes: Executioner, Ranger, Pyromancer, or Cleric. Since there are no limits to the number of a certain class in a single squad, teammates should get tactical and put their heads together to think about what combination they could come up with.

However, keep in mind that each class requires its own exclusive ingredients to grow stronger! Therefore, it would be efficient to share loot among different classes, but it's obviously not the best to share the loot you would need if your squad is made up of four Executioners.

Another important note: once players upgrade their Level 1 weapons to Level 2, they can choose between two different types of weapons. Each weapon has different skills so make sure to craft and wield wisely! But do not fear; players can switch between the two weapons in every upgrade stage.

[h2]Executioner[/h2]
"I'm here for the SLAUGHTERFEST!"

An Executioner is your classic melee warrior that can chase down or pull enemies in for brutal combat.
  • Default Weapon: Axe of Swiftness
    • Executioners can dash towards enemies.
  • Alternate Weapon (Craftable from Level 2): Halberd of Restraint
    • Executioners can pull in enemies within a certain area.
Executioners also generate class-exclusive items throughout the game.
  • Stun Ball: Stuns enemies for 2 seconds.
  • Liquid Courage: Enhances moving speed and boosts HP for a certain amount of time.

[h2]Ranger[/h2]
"Always stay alert. I might come for you from atop the trees, the thickest undergrowth, or from right behind you."

A Ranger can either become a sniper who deals damage from afar or a stealthy assassin that dives in for a sneak attack.
  • Default Weapon: Fatal Crossbow
    • Powerful long-range weapon.
  • Alternate Weapon (Craftable from Level 2): Blade of Invisibility
    • Short-ranged melee weapon that allows Rangers to turn invisible for a certain amount of time.
    • Attacking enemies from behind or during an invisible state will apply more damage.
Rangers also generate class-exclusive items throughout the game.
  • Snare Trap: Rangers can set up traps and root enemies for 5 seconds.
  • Stun Grenade: The same old stun grenade.

[h2]Pyromancer[/h2]
"Aah... the smell of burning flesh."

A Pyromancer specializes in assaulting multiple enemies at once with deadly fire.
  • Default Weapon: Gloves of Calamity
    • Allows Pyromancers to attack with Fireballs.
    • Deals great damage but is difficult to wield.
  • Alternate Weapon (Craftable from Level 2): Hellfire Cannon
    • Can fire infinitely.
    • May overheat and be unusable for a certain amount of time if continuously used.
Pyromancers also cast spells throughout the game.
  • Firewall: Generates large firewalls to block the enemy's path.
  • Meteor Shower: Generates powerful meteors. This can only be activated when the Pyromancer's necklace is Level 3 or above.

[h2]Cleric[/h2]
"I'm not a nice doctor; BLEED to HEAL!"

A Cleric is an aggressive healer that can lock in melee combat.

  • Default Weapon: Mace of Suffering and Aegis of Light
    • The Mace of Suffering is a melee weapon that causes enemies to bleed for a certain amount of time.
    • Using the Mace of Suffering on teammates will restore their HP.
    • The Aegis of Light blocks crossbow attacks.
  • Alternate Weapon (Craftable from Level 2): Triage Shotgun
    • Shooting teammates will restore their HP.
    • Shooting enemies will debuff them and cause slight damage.

Clerics also generate class-exclusive items throughout the game.
  • Vitality Bomb: Restores HP.
  • First Aid Kit: Healing item that can be shared with teammates.

[h2]Items and Crafting[/h2]
  • Halloween Battle Royale has its own set of items spawned throughout the map, so players won't be finding any weapons, ammo, throwables, boosts, or equipment.
    • However, bandages will spawn.
    • The items that players will find will mostly be ingredients to upgrade weapons, rings, and necklaces.
  • Each class-specific weapon, ring, and necklace given to the players at the beginning cannot be dropped or traded.
  • Players can open the crafting window by pressing Tab.
  • The looted ingredients are used to upgrade players' weapons, ring, and necklace.
  • Players can right-click to upgrade craftable items (which will glow up).
  • Since each class has two weapons, players will be shown two weapon-crafting routes.
    • Each class's Level 1 weapon is set as default but starting from Level 2, players can choose to craft to either of the two weapons (Ex. Players can craft a Executioner's Level 1 Axe to Level 2 Axe OR Level 2 Halberd).

[h2]Treasure Chests (Care Packages)[/h2]

Treasure falling from the sky! The care packages will be looking like Treasure Chests in Halloween Battle Royale.
  • Treasure Chests contain general and Level 5 crafting ingredients.
  • Dropped Treasure Chests will be marked on the map.
  • Players will have to damage the Treasure Chest to open it.
  • The squad that successfully opens and interacts with the Treasure Chest is given an invincibility buff for 10 seconds.

[h2]Vehicles[/h2]
  • Instead of normal vehicles and planes, Halloween Battle Royale will only have the "Night Slayer" UAZ and Ghost Ships.
  • Vehicles' speed and HP were nerfed in this mode to prompt more dynamic gameplay.

[h2]Service Schedule[/h2]

PUBG LABS: Halloween Battle Royale will be open during the following period:

PC & Console
  • PDT: October 19, 10 PM - November 1, 12 AM
  • CEST/CET: October 20, 7 AM - November 1, 8 AM
  • KST: October 20, 2 PM - November 1, 4 PM
[h2]Gameplay Settings[/h2]
  • Map: Erangel
  • TPP Only
  • 20 Squads of 4 (Max. 80 players per match)
  • Halloween Battle Royale only supports 4-Man Squads
    • It will automatically find teammates for you if you're not a full squad
[h2]Notes When Playing in LABS[/h2]
  • LABS games do not provide XP or gameplay rewards
  • LABS gameplay will not be reflected on the Career page
  • LABS gameplay will not be reflected on Match History
  • LABS gameplay will not count towards Survivor Pass missions
  • LABS gameplay does not support replay

We hope you have the best Halloween with LABS: Halloween Battle Royale!

See you on the Battlegrounds.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Team

The PUBG devs are teasing a Halloween-style Fantasy Battle Royale

PUBG is getting a Halloween Battle Royale event, it seems. Following the recent unveiling of the battle royale game's 2021 edition plans for the spooky season, which includes a Halloween-themed restyling of Erangel, special drop events, and some new shop stuff, the devs at Krafton have started teasing something else coming up soon to celebrate this most spine-chilling time of year.


The teaser comes in the form of a YouTube clip aptly titled 'Halloween Battle Royale Teaser', which you can check out below. Details are a little light, but it appears to be hinting at a new limited-time mode that players will be able to get stuck into "soon", going by its description - and it sounds like it'll put a spooky new spin on PUBG's previous April Fool's Day game mode, Fantasy Battle Royale. "In the parallel universe, there is the darker side of the FBR characters. Are you ready to become one with the dark for this Halloween?" the video's description teases.


While it's unconfirmed for now, "FBR" seems to be referring to that game mode, and the trailer backs this up. In the 15 seconds of runtime, we see fantasy-style characters tearing around the game and confronting spooky settings, with a group of four seen charging across a dark landscape.


Read the rest of the story...


RELATED LINKS:

PUBG update 14.1 brings a Halloween makeover to the battle royale game

PUBG patch adds a new vehicle, gun, and casual mode

PUBG's next Survivor Pass arrives on PC September 8 with a new 'casual mode'

Inviting You to Halloween 2021


Hello Survivors!

You know it’s that season when your neighborhood begins to look like haunted houses and people start greeting each other with “Boo!” or “Trick-or-treat!” That’s right, it’s almost Halloween! For this year’s spooky season, we’re more than excited to show our players a Halloween version of Erangel, more Special Drops events, a Partner Drops event, and a huge shop update with new Halloween items!

So jump into your costumes and dive into Halloween 2021 with PUBG: Battlegrounds!
[h2]ERANGEL UPDATE[/h2]


Erangel wants to join in on the Halloween party! Players who are brave enough to venture into the eerie darkness should go check out the Halloween features on specific parts of Erangel.

You can read the 14.1 Patch Notes to learn more about this update.

SPECIAL DROPS

This Halloween, there will be THREE Special Drops events happening during October for both PC and Console platforms:

SPECIAL DROPS 1: WICKED HALLOWEEN
  • PC
    • PDT: October 6, 0 AM – October 19, 0 AM
    • CEST: October 6, 9 AM – October 19, 9 AM
    • KST: October 6, 4 PM – October 19, 4 PM
  • Console
    • PDT: October 14, 0 AM – October 19, 0 AM
    • CEST: October 14, 9 AM – October 19, 9 AM
    • KST: October 14, 4 PM – October 19, 4 PM
SPECIAL DROPS 2: HALLOWEEN’S LAST SURVIVOR
  • PC & Console
    • PDT: October 20, 0 AM – November 2, 0 AM
    • CEST: October 20, 9 AM – November 2, 9 AM
    • KST: October 20, 4PM – November 2, 4PM
SPECIAL DROPS 3: FRESH HOODS X PUBG
  • PC & Console
    • PDT: October 27, 0 AM – November 9, 0 AM
    • CEST: October 27, 9 AM – November 9, 9 AM
    • KST: October 27, 4 PM – November 9, 4 PM

Read on to learn how to receive rich rewards for every event!
[h2]SPECIAL DROPS 1: WICKED HALLOWEEN[/h2]

[h3]EVENT MISSION[/h3]


Clear the following daily missions during the event period shown above to collect and exchange points for various rewards!
MISSION
POINTS
Survive 30 minutes in a single match. Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.
50
Loot 1 Helmet (Lv.2)
25
Loot 1 Backpack (Lv.2)
25
[h2]EVENT REWARDS[/h2]
You can exchange the points you have acquired through missions for these rewards shown below.
POINT
650
150
150
ITEM
Green Ghost
Contraband Coupon x5
Contraband Coupon x5
[h2]SPECIAL DROPS 2: HALLOWEEN’S LAST SURVIVOR[/h2]

[h3]EVENT MISSION[/h3]

Clear the following daily missions during the event period shown above to collect and exchange points for various rewards!
MISSION
POINTS
Parachute 600m in total.
30
Reach top 20.
30
Survive 15 minutes in a single match. Survival time includes time spent spectating your teammates.
40
[h2]EVENT REWARDS[/h2]
You can exchange the points you have acquired through missions for these rewards shown below.
POINT
650
150
150
ITEM
PUBG Varsity Jacket
Contraband Coupon x5
Contraband Coupon x5
[h2]SPECIAL DROPS 3: FRESH HOODS X PUBG[/h2]

[h3]EVENT MISSION AND REWARDS[/h3]

Clear the following weekly missions during the event period shown above to collect and exchange points for various rewards!
MISSION
REWARD
Parachute 4000m in total.
Preset Slot Coupon (7 Days)
Use 3 Med Kits in total.
Contraband Coupon x4
Deal 1200 total damage to enemies.
Dino Crop Top
Win a chicken dinner.
Lizard Cropped Hoodie

Make sure to check the Event Page every day to participate in every Special Drops event and win some goodies!
[h3]EVENT POINTS[/h3]
  • Points acquired from each event will expire once the event period ends.
  • Don’t forget to use up all your points before the events end!
[h2]PARTNER DROPS[/h2]

Over a thousand PUBG: Battlegrounds’ Partners will be joining this year’s Halloween party as well! Gain Partner Exclusive drops by watching our Partners’ stream every week this month!
  1. KR PARTNER LIST
  2. TW PARTNER LIST
  3. LATAM PARTNER LIST
  4. EMEA PARTNER LIST
  5. NA PARTNER LIST
  6. JP PARTNER LIST
  7. SEA PARTNER LIST
 
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Date(PC & Console)
PDT: October 6, 0 AM – October 12, 0 AMCEST: October 6, 9 AM – October 12, 9 AMKST: October 6, 4 PM – October 12, 4 PM
PDT: October 13, 0 AM – October 19, 0 AMCEST: October 13, 9 AM – October 19, 9 AMKST: October 13, 4 PM – October 19, 4 PM
PDT: October 20, 0 AM – October 26, 0 AMCEST: October 20, 9 AM – October 26, 9 AMKST: October 20, 4 PM – October 26, 4 PM
PDT: October 27, 0 AM – November 2, 0 AMCEST: October 27, 9 AM – November 2, 8 AMKST: October 27, 4 PM – November 2, 4 PM
Obtainable Drops
Partner Exclusive Spray – Trick or Chicken
Partner Exclusive Spray – Halloween Party
Pumpkin Head + Partner Exclusive Spray – Neon Halloween
Pumpkin Head + Partner Exclusive Spray – Halloween Spider

Here are some notes to keep in mind for Partner Drops:

※ You’ll be able to receive drops through our PUBG: Battlegrounds Partners only.

※ The rewards for each week will no longer be distributed once the date for a specific week ends.

※ In order to receive the rewards, you must have a KRAFTON ID and link it to your gaming platform AND to Twitch/each region’s streaming platform.

※ Console users will be able to receive their Week 1 and Week 2 obtainable drops after the Console live update (October 14 KST).

※ Korea, China, and Thailand viewers will be receiving redeem codes instead of drops due to their different streaming platforms.
[h2]SHOP UPDATE[/h2]


The grand finale is a bunch of hot Halloween updates for this month’s Store.
  • Crusader Costume Pack
  • Night Hunter Costume Pack
  • Dark Count Costume Pack
  • Tormented Knight Costume Pack
  • Molten Mayhem – M249
  • Lycan Hunter – S686
  • Night Slayer – Crossbow
  • Nameplate: Dear Air
  • Nameplate: Halloween Jackpot
  • Monster Hunter Weapon Bundle
  • Ultimate Halloween Bundle

PC Sales Period:
  • PDT/PST: October 19, 7 PM – November 30, 6 PM
  • CEST: October 20, 4 AM – December 1, 3 AM
  • KST: October 20, 11 AM – December 1, 11 AM

Console Sales Period:
  • PDT/PST: October 19, 9 PM – November 30, 8 PM
  • CEST: October 20, 6 AM – December 1, 5 AM
  • KST: October 20, 1 PM – December 1, 1 PM
DON’T MISS OUT IN ANY OF OUR EVENTS AND ENJOY HALLOWEEN 2021 WITH US!
See you on the Battlegrounds.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS TEAM