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Looks like PUBG is getting a self-revive mechanic soon
It looks like you'll be able to pick yourself up after a beatdown in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds soon. Dataminer PlayerIGN says that PUBG is getting a new revive and self-pickup mechanic in update 12.2.
It's been a long time coming, too. PlayerIGN shares that the self-pickup mechanic has been in the game's files since 2018, so the PUBG team has been knocking the idea around for the past three years. You shouldn't have long to wait for it, either, as update 12.2 is set to land July 7 on PC.
The big addition in the next PUBG update is the new map Taego, which will be 8x8km like Miramar - so it'll be a big boy. Details are a tad light on the new map, aside from teases from Krafton. We caught a slight tease of a downed player holding their chest, alongside new guns and a Pony Coupe, so we did have some hint this was coming. According to PlayerIGN, South Korean PUBG player sources have also said Taego's "new respawn system will utilise a Gulag island, where players fight for their revival".
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Taego YouTube Drops Event
Hello PUBG fans!
Taego, our newest 8x8 map is launching soon, with new game mechanics and fresh collaborative content. In celebration of Taego's release, we're launching a Youtube Drops event to reward our players!
To participate, connect your accounts via the PUBG Global Account System and watch the Taego livestream on the official PUBG Youtube channel. You must watch the video for at least seven minutes to receive the event rewards.
Read on for full event details and conditions.
[h2]How to Participate[/h2]
Check out the details below and participate to win your reward!
- Login to your PUBG Global Account here.
- Link ALL platforms with PUBG game accounts.
- Link your YouTube account.
- Watch the Taego livestream on PUBG's Official YouTube Channel within the event period.
- Don't forget to subscribe to PUBG's Official YouTube Channel and hit the bell icon for the notification
[h2]Event Schedule and Conditions[/h2]
The Taego Youtube Drops Event is running for 12 hours only, don't miss out! Rewards will be distributed within 24 hours of Taego's launch with Update 12.2.
Schedule:
PDT: June 26, 12 AM - June 26, 12 PM
CEST: June 26, 9 AM - June 26, 9 PM
KST: June 26, 4 PM - June 27, 4 AM
[h2]Participating Platforms[/h2]
PC: Steam
Console: PlayStation, Stadia, Xbox
[h2]Event Conditions[/h2]
- You must login to your Global Account and link your platform accounts to participate.
- If you have multiple platform accounts linked to your Global Account, the reward will be distributed to all linked platforms.
- You must watch the Taego livestream for at least seven minutes to receive the reward.
- The event reward can be found under the Customization tab in-game within 24 hours of Taego's release with Update 12.2 (PC: July 7, Console: July 15).
[h2]Reward[/h2]
- 1 Level Up Coupon for Survivor Pass: Taego
[h2]FAQ[/h2]
Q. What is a PUBG Global Account?
A. The PUBG Global Account is a way to connect all of your game accounts to our various partner platforms out there.
Q. When can I expect my reward?
A. The reward will be delivered to your PUBG inventory within 24 hours after Update 12.2 is applied to the Live Servers, as long as you have linked your account and tuned into the Live Drops event on the Official YouTube channel. The update goes live on PC July 7 and Console July 15.
Q. It’s been 24 hours since Update 12.2 has been applied to the Live Servers, but I haven’t received my items. What’s the deal?
A. If you have not received your items within 24 hours after the live update, please reach out to our Player Support.
Q. Where can I watch Live Event videos - Ground Zero and Taego in order to make sure I get these items?
A. The following YouTube channels are eligible for this promotion: Official PUBG YouTube Channel
Q. Can I get the items on my Xbox/Playstation/Stadia account?
A. Yes. This promotion is valid for players with a valid Xbox/PlayStation/Stadia version of PUBG.
Q. I can’t login to my PUBG Global Account, where can I go for help?
A. For help with your PUBG Global Account, reach out to Player Support.
See you on the Battlegrounds!
The PUBG Team.
Taego Quiz Event
Hello PUBG fans!
To celebrate the release of Taego, we're happy to announce an event giving you the chance to win an in-game Taego Survivor T-shirt!
Taego is a new 8x8 map coming to PUBG in Update 12.2! With exclusive gameplay features introduced through Taego, enjoy completely new Battle Royale survival tactics and content collaborations.
Read on for full details, or go directly to the Taego website to participate; read the quizzes, answer carefully and have fun!
Event
Correctly answer the 3 quiz questions to win your reward!
Question 1
Taego is PUBG's ___ map.
Question 2
What map size is Taego?
Question 3
When is the official launch of Taego? (PC Live Update, UTC time zone)
How to Participate
- Drop into the Taego website
- Login to your Global Account
- Answer all three questions correctly
- Receive your reward on your linked account the day Taego goes live
Taego Survivor Tee
[h2]Event Schedule[/h2]
PDT: June 24 5 PM - July 6 4:59 PM
KST: June 25 9 AM - July 7 8:59 AM
CEST: June 25 2 AM - July 7 1:59 AM
[h2]Participating Platforms[/h2]
- PC:
- Steam
- Console:
- PlayStation
- Stadia
- Xbox
- You must login to your Global Account and link your platform accounts to participate.
- You must answer all three quiz questions correctly to win your reward.
- If you have multiple platform accounts linked to your Global Account, the reward will be distributed to all linked platforms.
- Reward can be found under the Customization tab in-game once Update 12.2 is live. (PC: July 7, Console: July 15)
[h2]Drop into Taego's Official Website to participate.[/h2]
See you on the Battlegrounds!
The PUBG Team.
PUBG might be getting new content from a scrapped sequel
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds could be set to get a swathe of new content initially intended for a follow-up game. That comes from The Loadout, who spoke to prominent PUBG leaker' PlayerIGN. The tipster explains that a sequel known as Project RE:BORN stalled after running into development issues. The game has since been abandoned, though some of its major features are reportedly coming to PUBG, such as cross-play between PC and console.
"My source tells me PUBG Project RE:BORN was originally meant to be the PUBG 2 game we were expecting," he says. "But the development team bumped into issues and are opting to go with an engine update/overhaul to the current game instead - a bit like Overwatch 2."
Talk of a sequel began to bubble up when former PUBG Corp CEO Kim Chang-hang told Bloomberg in January that a new "PUBG-related PC and console game" was set to release in 2022. PlayerIGN's sources also say that recent changes to the game, such as shifting the hosting from AWS to Microsoft Azure, the release of Taego and a future map known as Kiki, and loot buffs were all meant to happen last year. Due to the pandemic, though, the PUBG team had to shift priorities to keep the game fresh, which it did by releasing smaller maps.
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