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DECEMBER STORE UPDATE 2022


Hello players!


Before we salute 2022 farewell, we’d first like to welcome you to the last Store update of the year.


This December, we have a new Survivor Pass celebrating Vikendi’s revitalization, a Value Pack, and… COLORED SMOKE GRENADES?! Your Shop and previous Store items will also be leaving us this month, so don’t miss out and end your year nicely with a merry shopping spree!


We also wish to thank our players for all your love and opinions on our Store updates this year. Unique items are being continuously prepared for a fresh new year, so make sure to come back again next month!

[h2]NEW ITEMS AND SKINS[/h2]

※ THE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW MAY REAPPEAR THROUGH OTHER IN-GAME PLATFORMS (SUCH AS THE WORKSHOP, YOUR SHOP, ETC.) AND/OR EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS EVEN AFTER THEIR SALES PERIODS.


※ The sales periods shown below are subject to change.

[h3]SURVIVOR PASS: VIKENDI REBORN[/h3]

※ Due to legal regulations, the Survivor Pass is not available for purchase in Belgium and the Netherlands.


The new SURVIVOR PASS: VIKENDI REBORN has arrived along with one of the biggest updates for Vikendi! Survive the cold, complete missions, and obtain rewards.



ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • Survivor Pass: Vikendi Reborn Weapon & Level Pack (3270 G-COIN)
    • Survivor Pass: Vikendi Reborn Weapon Pack (990 G-COIN)




SALES PERIOD:


  • PC

    • PST: December 5, After live server maintenance – January 17, 2023, 4 PM
    • CET: December 6, After live server maintenance – January 18, 2023, 1 AM
    • KST: December 6, After live server maintenance – January 18, 2023, 9 AM


  • Console 

    • PST: December 14, After live server maintenance – January 25, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: December 15, After live server maintenance – January 26, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: December 15, After live server maintenance – January 26, 2023, 1 PM



[h3]FLURRY P90 VALUE PACK[/h3]

Gear up with the Flurry – P90 and dominate the snow field!



PC ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • Flurry P90 Value Pack ($9.99)

      • Includes bonus G-COIN






CONSOLE ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • Flurry P90 Value Pack ($9.99)

      • Includes bonus G-COIN






SALES PERIOD:


  • PC

    • PST: December 5, After live server maintenance – January 17, 2023, 6 PM
    • CET: December 6, After live server maintenance – January 18, 2023, 3 AM
    • KST: December 6, After live server maintenance – January 18, 2023, 11 AM


  • Console 

    • PST: December 14, After live server maintenance – January 25, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: December 15, After live server maintenance – January 26, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: December 15, After live server maintenance – January 26, 2023, 1 PM



[h2]WEAPON SKIN UPDATE[/h2]
[h3]CONTRABAND CRATE[/h3]

The last Contraband Crates of the year hold a bit of a surprise: meet the new skin set, COLORED SMOKE GRENADES!


Obtain Colored Smoke Grenade skins from Contraband Crates and throw Smoke Grenades to see either orange, purple, or azure smoke seep out in-game.


  • A Throwables category has been added to the Customize page.





TIER

WEAPON SKIN

PROBABILITY





Epic

Orange Smoke Grenade

0.50%



Epic

Purple Smoke Grenade

0.50%



Epic

Azure Smoke Grenade

0.50%



Epic

Tick Tock – M416

1.30%



Epic

Gold Plate – AKM

1.30%



Elite

Giftwrapped – Kar98k

2.00%



Elite

Giftwrapped – Beryl M762

2.00%



Elite

Giftwrapped – Mini14

2.00%



Elite

Gold Plate – Groza

1.70%



Elite

Gold Plate – SKS

1.70%



Elite

Desert Digital – M416

1.70%



Elite

Gold Plate – AWM

1.70%



Elite

Silver Plate – SCAR-L

1.70%



Elite

Silver Plate – S12K

1.70%



Rare

Snow Flake – DP-28

2.70%



Rare

Snow Flake – K2

2.70%



Rare

Snow Flake – MP5K

2.70%



Rare

Desert Digital – Kar98k

2.50%



Rare

Desert Digital – Mini14

2.50%



Rare

Gold Plate – UMP45

2.50%



Rare

Gold Plate – Sawed-Off

2.50%



Rare

Silver Plate – UMP45

2.50%



Rare

Silver Plate – Tommy Gun

2.50%



Rare

Gold Plate – Vector

2.50%



Special

Pastel Power – S1897

2.90%



Special

Pastel Power – Tommy Gun

2.90%



Special

Pastel Power – Sickle

2.90%



Special

Pastel Power – Micro UZI

2.90%



Special

Pastel Power – Mk47 Mutant

2.90%



Special

Pastel Power – R1895

2.90%



Special

Pastel Power – S686

2.90%



Special

Gold Plate – Win94

2.80%



Special

Silver Plate – VSS

2.80%



Special

Silver Plate – AUG

2.80%



Special

Desert Digital – Win94

2.80%



Special

Desert Digital – Micro UZI

2.80%



Special

Rugged (Orange) – M416

2.80%



Special

Rugged (Orange) – AKM

2.80%



–

Schematics

0.90%



–

Polymers x200

1.50%



–

Polymers x100

3.50%



–

Polymers x50

8.30%





[h3]HIDEOUT[/h3]

SALES PERIOD:


  • PC

    • PST: December 5, After live server maintenance – PDT March 30, 2023, 7 PM
    • CET: December 6, After live server maintenance – CEST March 31, 2023, 4 AM
    • KST: December 6, After live server maintenance – March 31, 2023, 11 AM


  • Console 

    • PST: December 14, After live server maintenance – PDT March 30, 2023, 9 PM
    • CET: December 15, After live server maintenance – CEST March 31, 2023, 6 AM
    • KST: December 15, After live server maintenance – March 31, 2023, 1 PM







NEW ITEMS

PRICE





Colored Smoke Grenades – Contraband Crate (Open 1)

10 Contraband Coupon



Colored Smoke Grenades – Contraband Crate (Open 1)

200 G-COIN



Colored Smoke Grenades – Contraband Crate (Open 10)

1800 G-COIN





[h3]SCRAP BROKER[/h3]

SALES PERIOD:


  • PC

    • PST: December 5, After live server maintenance – PDT March 30, 2023, 7 PM
    • CET: December 6, After live server maintenance – CEST March 31, 2023, 4 AM
    • KST: December 6, After live server maintenance – March 31, 2023, 11 AM


  • Console 

    • PST: December 14, After live server maintenance – PDT March 30, 2023, 9 PM
    • CET: December 15, After live server maintenance – CEST March 31, 2023, 6 AM
    • KST: December 15, After live server maintenance – March 31, 2023, 1 PM







NEW ITEMS

PRICE





Orange Smoke Grenade

1000 Scrap



Purple Smoke Grenade

1000 Scrap



Azure Smoke Grenade

1000 Scrap





[h2]ITEMS AND SKINS END DATE REMINDER[/h2]

※ THE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW MAY REAPPEAR THROUGH OTHER IN-GAME PLATFORMS (SUCH AS THE WORKSHOP, YOUR SHOP, ETC.) AND/OR EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS EVEN AFTER THEIR SALES PERIODS.

[h2]COLLABORATIVE SKIN: DEAD BY DAYLIGHT[/h2]

The Halloween representatives: Dead by Daylight costumes will be returning to the Fog.



ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • Dead by Daylight Mega Bundle (2970 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus items: Dead by Daylight Backpack Set, Dead By Daylight “Sacrificial Hook” – Pan, Dead By Daylight Killers Nameplate


    • Dead by Daylight “The Huntress” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)
    • Dead by Daylight “The Legion” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)
    • Dead by Daylight “The Clown” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)
    • Dead by Daylight “The Trapper” Costume Set (1190 G-COIN)




SALES END DATE:


  • PC

    • PST: December 6, 6 PM
    • CET: December 7, 3 AM
    • KST: December 7, 11 AM


  • Console

    • PST: December 7, 8 PM
    • CET: December 8, 5 AM
    • KST: December 8, 1 PM



[h3]PGC 2022[/h3]

Thank you all for enjoying PUBG Global Championship 2022. Make sure to grab these cool esports skins before they leave the Store/Esports Point Shop!



PC ITEMS LIST


※ (PC) Certain PGC 2022 items are purchasable with Esports Points (EP) at the Esports Point Shop.


  • Set

    • PGC 2022 Mega Bundle + Voting Coupon x 10 (5900 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus items: Hairstyle 35, PGC 2022 Parachute, PGC 2022 Aced Charm, PGC 2022 Spray, PGC 2022 Aced Backpack (Level 2), PGC 2022 Iridescent Danger – Helmet (Level 2), PGC 2022 Aced – SLR, PGC 2022 Aced – Beryl M762, 500,000 EP


    • PGC 2022 Iridescent Danger Bundle + Voting Coupon x 3 (3200 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus items: PGC 2022 Aced – SLR, 210,000 EP


    • PGC 2022 Tac-Tech Bundle + Voting Coupon x 3 (3200 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus items: PGC 2022 Aced – Beryl M762, 210,000 EP


    • PGC 2022 Emote Set + Voting Coupon x 1 (990 G-COIN)


  • Individual Items

    • Hairstyle 36 (80,000 EP)
    • PGC 2022 Aced – Groza (210,000 EP)
    • PGC 2022 – Pan (210,000 EP)
    • PGC 2022 Aced Backpack (Level 3) (80,000 EP)
    • PGC 2022 Tac-Tech – Helmet (Level 3) (80,000 EP)
    • “PGC 2022” Coupe RB (210,000 EP)
    • PGC 2022 Emblem (70,000 EP)
    • BP x 1000 (5,000 EP)
    • Key Fragment (6,500 EP)
    • Nickname Change (70,000 EP)




CONSOLE ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • PGC 2022 Mega Bundle (5900 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus items: Hairstyle 35, PGC 2022 Parachute, PGC 2022 Aced Charm, PGC 2022 Spray, PGC 2022 Aced Backpack (Level 2), PGC 2022 Iridescent Danger – Helmet  (Level 2), SLR, Beryl M762


    • PGC 2022 Iridescent Danger Bundle (3200 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus items: SLR


    • PGC 2022 Tac-Tech Bundle (3200 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus items: Beryl M762




  • Individual Items

    • Hairstyle 36 (500 G-COIN)
    • PGC 2022 Aced – Groza (990 G-COIN)
    • PGC 2022 – Pan (990 G-COIN)
    • PGC 2022 Aced Backpack (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
    • PGC 2022 Tac-Tech – Helmet (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
    • “PGC 2022” Coupe RB (500 G-COIN)
    • PGC 2022 Emblem (500 G-COIN)


  • Emote

    • PGC 2022 Dance – Rise Up, Beat Down (990 G-COIN)




SALES END DATE:


  • PC

    • PST: December 7, 12 AM
    • CET: December 7, 9 AM
    • KST: December 7, 5 PM


  • Console

    • PST: December 6, 8 PM
    • CET: December 7, 5 AM
    • KST: December 7, 1 PM



[h3]HIGH NOON[/h3]

Desperado, the Urban Cowgirl, the Deputy, the Wanted, and the Lawman are planning to walk out of the Battlegrounds and back into the sunset.



ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • Desperado Costume Set (1490 G-COIN)
    • Urban Cowgirl Costume Set (1490 G-COIN)
    • Deputy Costume Set (1490 G-COIN)
    • Wanted Set (650 G-COIN)
    • Lawman Set (650 G-COIN)


  • Individual Items

    • Desperado Hat (300 G-COIN)
    • Desperado Duster (990 G-COIN)
    • Desperado Shirt (300 G-COIN)
    • Desperado Pants (500 G-COIN)
    • Desperado Boots (200 G-COIN)
    • Urban Cowgirl Hat (300 G-COIN)
    • Urban Cowgirl Glasses (300 G-COIN)
    • Urban Cowgirl Jacket (990 G-COIN)
    • Urban Cowgirl Shorts (500 G-COIN)
    • Urban Cowgirl Boots (200 G-COIN)
    • Deputy’s Hat (300 G-COIN)
    • Deputy’s Scarf (300 G-COIN)
    • Deputy’s Jacket (990 G-COIN)
    • Deputy’s Pants (500 G-COIN)
    • Wanted Backpack (Level 2) (500 G-COIN)
    • Wanted – Helmet (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
    • Lawman Backpack (Level 3) (500 G-COIN)
    • Lawman – Helmet (Level 2) (500 G-COIN)


  • Emote

    • Victory Dance 88 (500 G-COIN)
    • Victory Dance 89 (500 G-COIN)
    • Cell Phone Photo (300 G-COIN)




SALES END DATE:


  • PC

    • PST: December 13, 5 PM
    • CET: December 14, 2 AM
    • KST: December 14, 11 AM


  • Console

    • PST: December 21, 8 PM
    • CET: December 22, 5 AM
    • KST: December 22, 1 PM




EMOTE SALES END DATE:


  • PC

    • PST: December 21, 5 PM
    • CET: December 22, 2 AM
    • KST: December 22, 11 AM


  • Console

    • PST: December 21, 8 PM
    • CET: December 22, 5 AM
    • KST: December 22, 1 PM



[h3]PARTNER SKIN: MIXI GAMING[/h3]

Don’t miss out on Partner MIXI Gaming’s collaborative goods!



ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • MIXI Gaming Set (1340 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus item: MIXI Gaming Spray




  • Individual Items

    • MIXI’s Hoodie (500 G-COIN)
    • MIXI’s Sweatpants (500 G-COIN)
    • MIXI’s SCAR-L (990 G-COIN)




SALES END DATE:


  • PC

    • PST: December 20, 6 PM
    • CET: December 21, 3 AM
    • KST: December 21, 11 AM


  • Console 

    • PST: December 20, 8 PM
    • CET: December 21, 5 AM
    • KST: December 21, 1 PM



[h3]CAT BURGLAR[/h3]

As the Cat Burglar notices there’s nothing much left to steal on the Battlegrounds, it decides to slink out the Store.



ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • Cat Burglar Set (1590 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus items: Cat Burglar Mask, Cat Burglar Cap, Cat Burglar Gloves




  • Individual Item

    • Cat Burglar Jacket (990 G-COIN)
    • Cat Burglar Shorts (990 G-COIN)
    • Cat Burglar Boots (500 G-COIN)


  • Emote

    • Victory Dance 102 (500 G-COIN)




SALES END DATE:


  • PC

    • PST: December 20, 6 PM
    • CET: December 21, 3 AM
    • KST: December 21, 11 AM


  • Console 

    • PST: December 20, 8 PM
    • CET: December 21, 5 AM
    • KST: December 21, 1 PM



[h3]COLLABORATIVE EMOTE: HEY MAMA[/h3]

French DJ David Guetta’s Hey Mama Dance is soon to leave the Store as well.



ITEMS LIST


  • Emote

    • Victory Dance – Hey Mama (1200 G-COIN)




SALES END DATE:


  • PC

    • PST: December 26, 6 PM
    • CET: December 27, 3 AM
    • KST: December 27, 11 AM


  • Console 

    • PST: December 27, 8 PM
    • CET: December 28, 5 AM
    • KST: December 28, 1 PM



[h3]COLLABORATIVE EMOTES: BBOOM BBOOM[/h3]

It’s not too late to dance along to South Korea’s girl group Momoland’s Bboom Bboom!



ITEMS LIST


  • Emote

    • Victory Dance – BBoom BBoom (Part 1) (600 G-COIN)
    • Victory Dance – BBoom BBoom (Part 2) (600 G-COIN)
    • Victory Dance – BBoom BBoom (Part 1 + 2) (800 G-COIN)




SALES END DATE:


  • PC

    • PST: January 9, 2023, 6 PM
    • CET: January 10, 2023, 3 AM
    • KST: January 10, 2023, 11 AM


  • Console

    • PST: January 10, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: January 11, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: January 11, 2023, 1 PM



[h2]YOUR SHOP[/h2]

Your Shop will be temporarily closed very soon. Pick up those discounted goods before they’re gone!


  • SERVICE END DATE

    • PC

      • PST: December 20, 6 PM
      • CET: December 21, 3 AM
      • KST: December 21, 11 AM


    • Console 

      • PST: December 20, 8 PM
      • CET: December 21, 5 AM
      • KST: December 21, 1 PM






Happy end-of-year shopping!


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

PUBG X DEAD BY DAYLIGHT MISSION COMPLETE EVENT – WINNERS


Hello players,

After two weeks of the deadly game of hide-and-seek, the collaborative mode PUBG X Dead by Daylight has come to a wrap. We hope you enjoyed experiencing different mechanisms from our classic battle royale gameplay.

Today, we’re delighted to announce the randomly selected 350 winners of the Mission Complete event!

And as always, we’d like to thank you all for participating and completing missions within the Fog.
[h2]REWARD[/h2]
The randomly selected 350 winners will receive 1,500 G-COIN (30-day)!
[h2]WHEN WILL YOU RECEIVE THE REWARD?[/h2]
  • UTC: December 1 (Thu), 7AM
  • CET: December 1 (Thu), 8 AM CET
  • KST: December 1 (Thu), 4 PM KST
  • PST: November 30 (Wed), 11 PM PST

※ The delivery dates above are subject to change. Winners will be updated in the event of date changes.

※ Winners will receive their reward within the stated date.

WINNERS LIST:
PUBG-X-DEAD-BY-DAYLIGHT-Mission-Complete-Event-Winners

[h2]IMPORTANT NOTES [/h2]
  • Your social media post is required to be PUBLIC without any viewer restrictions during the event period and until rewards are delivered.
  • Your screenshots/videos may be used in KRAFTON and/or PUBG’s official channels.
    • Therefore, please hold on to your original files as we may ask for them later on!
  • Your social media link/account/content may be included in the winner announcement on official websites/community sites. 
  • Additional personal information may be requested and collected from winners for account verification and reward delivery.
  • We advise you to not change your PUBG nickname before you receive your reward as issues may arise during the process.
  • Winners who have submitted screenshots/videos that are not their own will be immediately disqualified and have their rewards withdrawn even after delivery.
  • Winners who have not completed the missions will be immediately disqualified and have their rewards withdrawn even after delivery.
  • The G-COIN reward will expire in 30 days.
  • Please reach out to PUBG SUPPORT if you happen to experience issues receiving the reward.

LABS mode has come to an end, but the PUBG X Dead by Daylight mode is still available to play in Custom Match!
  • (PC & Console) PUBG X Dead by Daylight – Custom Match End Date: 
    • UTC: December 8 (Thu), 7 AM
    • CET: December 8 (Thu), 8 AM
    • KST: December 8 (Thu), 4 PM
    • PST: December 7 (Wed), 11 PM

See you at the next event!

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

PUBG's best map returns to battle royale game, better than ever

PUBG map Vikendi is available to try now on the battle royale game's public test servers, with a full re-release coming in December, as Krafton ups the size of the snow-covered arena and adds new features, vehicles, and systems, presenting some tougher competition for Call of Duty and Warzone 2.


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Patch Notes - Update 21.1

21.1 Highlights

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[h2]Live Maintenance Schedule[/h2]

※ The times shown below are subject to change.
  • PC
    • PST: December 5, 4:30 PM – December 6, 12:30 AM
    • CET: December 6, 1:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    • KST: December 6, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Console
    • PST: December 14, 8 PM – December 15, 4 AM
    • CET: December 15, 5 AM – 1 PM
    • KST: December 15, 1 PM – 9 PM
[h2]Map Service[/h2]
  • Test Server
    • Featured Map: Vikendi
    • Normal Match: Erangel / Sanhok / Paramo
      • AS region: Squad
      • NA region: Squad – FPP
  • Live Server
    • Featured Map: Vikendi
    • Map Selection Region
      • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / Paramo
      • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego
    • Random Map Region
      • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / Paramo
      • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego
    • Console (Xbox, PlayStation®, Stadia)
      • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / Paramo
      • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego


[h2]FPP Mode[/h2]
(PC) The FPP queue for Solo, Duo, and Squad will no longer be available in KR/JP regions. Not only have we needed to align our available services with other platforms, but we’ve also confirmed the current FPP matchmaking in these regions were not striving enough to maintain the queue.

※ Please keep in mind the features and updates shown below may be modified or even possibly removed due to reasons such as bugs, in-game issues, and/or community feedback. Also, the images shown below are provided as visual guidelines – they may look different in the actual game as builds are continuously developed and fixed before they go live.

[h2]Vikendi Reborn[/h2]
It all started with the sudden climate change ravaging Vikendi’s lands that once flourished with greenery and crystal clear skies. Habitants of Vikendi were forced to retreat the area as blizzards drove cities to the point they were no longer able to function. No traces of life were to be found for months.

Now a desolate snowfield, the northern part of Vikendi is covered with sheets of snow – meanwhile in the south, glimpses of new land begin to peep out; survivors of the cold start to gather back, clutching on to desperate hopes of a new domain.

Starting now, Vikendi commences its comeback as a harsh winterland and is prepared to pit players into its ruthless depths of snow.

Welcome to the rebirth of Vikendi.

Test out Vikendi Reborn TODAY as soon as the Test Server opens!




  • Vikendi…
    • Is available as a Featured Map.
    • Has expanded from a 6x6km map to a 8x8km map.
    • Is composed of various environments such as glaciers, snowfields, and greenery.
    • Presents sharp slopes and heavy snow in the north, with relatively less snow and flatter terrain in the south.
    • Features Clear and Cloudy weathers.




  • Dev’s Comment

As we resurrect the snowy concept of Vikendi, we also wanted to respond to several in-game issues our community had faced before our previous Vikendi’s remaster. One of the main feedback regarded the restrain players felt on their eyes due to the whiteness of Vikendi’s snow when playing the map for more than a certain period of time. To resolve this issue, we’ve conducted continuous tests by adjusting the overall colors of the map and even utilizing the clouds to cast shadows over the snow to reduce whiteness.

We’ve also adjusted the overall topography of the map to remove the disadvantages and overly advantageous factors that once existed in specific areas.

Always remember that PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team will continue to monitor your feedback after this update, so keep those suggestions and opinions coming! See you at the revitalized winter wonderland!

Make sure to visit the Vikendi Website (https://vikendi.pubg.com/) and head off on a tour through Vikendi’s new landmarks, features, and many more!
[h3]New Feature: Cable Cars[/h3]



Introducing the new transportation system: Cable Cars. Round trip fares will cost you 300 BP.
  • There are two routes for each station, with only one Cable Car running per route.
  • Cable Cars move automatically.
    • You can board Cable Cars once Cable Cars arrive to their station.
  • Cable Cars will stop briefly at each station before moving on to the opposite route.
  • You may also board Cable Cars with a vehicle.
  • Available modes
    • Only available in Vikendi.
    • Normal Matches, Custom Matches
  • Dev’s Comment

A new transportation system: the Cable Car has arrived to present you new gameplay dynamics! Face off enemies traveling the opposite Cable Car route, or launch surprise attacks to enemies on the ground midair! Panzerfausts will also most likely spawn in most Cable Cars, so why not blast your enemies off their leisure Cable Car ride?
[h3]New Area: Lab Camp[/h3]



Meet the new Lab Camp, a new area holding high value items in the northwest!
  • Lab Camps are scattered around the frozen lake in the northwest.
    • Each Lab Camp differs in size and structure.
  • Supply Drops, a new type of crate spawning certain items with certain probability distributions, will spawn in Lab Camps.
    • Yellow Supply Drops: Boost items, Throwables, M79, or Level 3 Equipment may spawn.
    • Red Supply Drops: Weapons available in Vikendi (including ammo) may spawn.
      • You may even find Care Package weapons if you’re very lucky!
    • Blue Supply Drops: Attachments available in Vikendi.
  • Alarms are installed in certain Lab Camps. They will immediately activate once items are extracted from Supply Drops.
    • Activated alarms will emit a loud siren and red lights for a certain period of time.
    • Interacting with Supply Drops while the alarm is activated will not restart the alarm’s activation.
      • Interacting with Supply Drops after an alarm’s activation time will reactivate the alarm.
  • Dev’s Comment

Introducing a new area that can be used as another loot-rich area for players. Lab Camps are located around the frozen lake, where building s are relatively hard to find.

But everything can’t just simply go as planned – make sure to take items from those Supply Drops as fast as you can before you excite that sensitive alarm!

And if you’re extra lucky today, you might be able to find super rare Supply Drops that hold even more and better loot. Good luck!
[h3]New System: Comeback BR[/h3]



It’s not Better Luck Next Time when you die during a match. Comeback BR has arrived to Vikendi to present you not only one, but three opportunities!
  • Players will spectate their team member(s) once they die during specific phases of the match.
  • Once Comeback BR’s countdown is over, a loading screen will pop up and move the appropriate players to the Comeback BR arena.
    • Every player’s health will reset.
    • Every item/equipment/boost a player had before death will be removed.
  • During a Comeback BR Phase,
    • Players who survive will return to the match with every item they obtained in the arena.
      • A total of three Comeback BR Phases will proceed during a single match.
        • The first, second, and third Comeback BR Phases will proceed consecutively during certain phases of the match. The Comeback BR participant recruitment phase will be shown on the top left of the world map screen.
        • Players who only die during a Comeback BR Phase participant recruitment phase will be able to participate in a Comeback BR Phase.
        • After a player returns to a match after a Comeback BR Phase and dies again, they’ll be able to join the next Comeback BR Phase if they die within the participant recruitment phase.
    • Players who die will spectate their teammates until the next Comeback BR Phase.
      • Players who die in the first/second Comeback BR Phase are provided the opportunity to retry in the next Phase.
  • A dead player waiting for a Comeback BR Phase to start will instantly lose the match if every teammate dies in the match and/or if they quit the match.
  • A Comeback BR Multidrop will be available per Comeback BR Phase.
  • A separate Blue Zone from the match will be activated in Comeback BR.
  • Various items (including Backpacks) will spawn in the arena.
    • A single arena will be used for every Comeback BR Phase per match. Therefore, item spawns/deathboxes/destroyed structures will not reset per Phase.
  • Dev’s Comment

We believed this update was the appropriate timing for us to implement Taego’s Comeback BR feature to Vikendi.

Additional adjustments have been made to Vikendi’s Comeback BR based on feedback we’ve received on Taego’s current Comeback BR system such as providing not only one but several opportunities to achieve that chicken, adjusting the countdown time, reducing the arena’s size, adding Backpacks and more items, etc. for a possibly better combat experience. Oh, and don’t forget the multi care packages falling from the sky!
[h3]New Features: Map Utility Items, Ascenders, and Ascender Towers[/h3]



The features only available in Deston have set their foot in Vikendi.
  • Map Utility Items will be provided to every player in Vikendi.
    • Ascender Attachment
    • Utility Parachute
  • Ascenders have been attached to buildings in Observatory and Coal Mine.
  • Ascender Towers are located throughout the map.
[h3]New Feature: Fuel Pump



The Deston-only Fuel Pumps are also joining the winter party. Fill up your vehicle or make Fuel Pumps explode to make your enemies fly into the snow!
  • Vikendi’s wintery concept has been applied to Vikendi’s Fuel Pumps.
[h3]New System: Crowbar Interaction[/h3]



Players may now use Crowbars to interact with various map objects.
  • Cabinets scattered throughout the map can be opened with Crowbars to obtain various items.
  • Crowbars can also be used to open locked buildings, which are located throughout Vikendi.
  • Crowbars must be equipped to Interact with cabinets/locked buildings.
  • Dev’s Comment

We’ve added an interaction feature to an existing weapon to create new gameplay experiences. Unlock locked building doors for a new route or open cabinets for more items! (Since we’re all fans of Pans, why not create a new club for Crowbars?)
[h3]Vehicle: The Return of the Snowmobile[/h3]



Streak through the snow with the Snowmobile.
  • Carries up to 2 players.
  • Max speed: 120km/h
  • Movement speed will no longer decrease on flat surfaces/concrete/roads/hard ground.
  • Players can now shoot from the driver’s seat with handguns.
  • Available modes
    • Snowmobiles will only spawn in Vikendi.
    • Normal Matches, Custom Matches
  • Dev’s Comment

How could we possibly leave out the Snowmobile from the land of snow? The popular Snowmobile has returned even better and faster this update – we’ve improved several factors such as its driving experience on different lands, etc. based on both community and internal feedback.
[h3]Train[/h3]



  • Train noise has been reduced by approximately 30%.
  • Dev’s Comment

We’ve reduced the noise the train creates based on current gameplay feedback. And I’ve heard rumors you’d be able to board vehicles to the train as well..?

[h2]World[/h2]
[h3]Erangel[/h3]



  • Players can now board vehicles to the ferry.
  • Several improvements have been made to the ferry and pier for a more flexible vehicle navigation.
    • Certain objects have been removed from the ferry and pier.
    • The widths of certain bridges have expanded.
    • Planks have been added to parts where the height of the ferry and pier differed.
  • Ferry routes have been added to the minimap.




  • A new building has been added to the building below Hospital.




  • The location of fences have been readjusted.
  • New fences have been added.
  • The current building has been moved slightly to the left.
  • Streetlights and benches have been added to the area.




[h3]Sanhok[/h3]



  • Celebrate the holidays with BROWN, CONY, SALLY, CHOCO and more as LINE FRIENDS land in Sanhok, Paradise Resort!
    • Players will not receive damage from colliding with the moving toy train.
    • The toy train will project a choo choo! noise.
[h3]World Decorations[/h3]
  • PGC 2022 and Neymar Jr. objects have been removed from all maps.
[h3]Temporary Issue[/h3]
There is an issue where the Secret Room Key is unable to open Secret Rooms in Taego and Paramo. We are currently investigating the issue but have unfortunately confirmed the fix required more time and will be difficult to apply this update. Therefore, Secret Room Keys will not spawn in Taego and Paramo during Update 21.1.
  • This applies to every mode.
  • This issue will be fixed in Update 21.2.
[h2]Gameplay[/h2][h3]Vehicle Balance[/h3]

Adjustments have been made to certain vehicles.




  • Zima
    • Health: 900 → 1200
    • The Trunk feature has been added.
      • Trunk capacity: 250
    • Vehicle movement and control has improved on snow/ice terrain.
    • An area of the vehicle relatively vulnerable to extra damage has been slightly reduced.
  • Porter
    • Health: 1200 → 1500
    • General speed has increased.
      • Max speed has not changed.
    • Vehicle control has improved.
  • Pony Coupe
    • General speed and torque in low RPM range has been slightly decreased.
      • Max speed has not changed.
  •  MiniBus
    • Health: 2000 → 2500
    • Torque in low RPM range has increased.
      • Max speed (normal) has increased to 87km/h.
      • Max speed (boost) has not changed.
    • Vehicle control has improved.
    • The vehicle’s tires’ health has slightly increased.
  • UAZ
    • Torque in low RPM range has increased.
      • Max speed has not changed.
  • Mirado
    • Torque in low RPM range has increased.
      • Max speed has not changed.
    • Vehicle control has improved.
  • Dev’s Comment

Balance adjustments have been applied to certain vehicles based on in-game graphs and continuous player/internal feedback.

We’ve first boosted performances of vehicles which were not used as often in Vikendi by improving their control/movement when running on top of ice/snow terrain.

We’ve also received frequent feedback that the relatively popular Zima seemed more vulnerable to damage (compared to other vehicles). The Zima’s health itself is not considered to be on the lower side of the graph, but we confirmed it was comparatively lower than other 4-by-4 vehicles. Thus, not only have we increased its health, but we’ve sprinkled extra features to the Zima this update.

Furthermore, the Porter and MiniBus showed comparatively low usage rates – therefore, performance improvements have been applied to these vehicles as well to hopefully boost their popularity. There was also a sharp contrast in popularity between the Pony Coupe and Porter in Taego, so the Porter is granted extra health and better control while the Pony Coupe faces slower speeds.

Lastly, to respond to the feedback on certain vehicles’ low speed in low RPM ranges, we’ve increased the torque for certain vehicles such as the UAZ, Mirado, etc.
[h3]Animation Improvements[/h3]
Improvements have been made to certain character movements.
  • Reduced the character’s rather unnatural shoulder motions when sprinting with a weapon equipped.
  • Dev’s Comment

As we closely monitored our players’ feedback after our animation refresh back in Update #19.2, we’ve consistently received feedback that the shoulder movements were particularly looking rather unnatural. After thorough internal discussions, we’ve decided to repolish the animation mentioned above.

The updated animation is briefly featured in the 21.1 Highlights above, so make sure to check it out and share us your thoughts!
[h3]Collaboration: McLaren[/h3]
  • The special vehicle containers have been removed from starting islands.
[h2]Ranked – Season 21[/h2]
Begin a new competitive endeavor among the best of best at Season 21 of Ranked!
  • The leaderboard will reset after the Live Server maintenance.
  • Check out your final Tier from the previous season at the Career page.




[h3]Season 20 Rewards[/h3]
Below are the rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous Ranked season.
Tier
Season 20 Rewards
Bronze
Bronze PUBG ID Emblem
Silver
Silver PUBG ID Emblem
Gold
Gold PUBG ID Emblem
Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum
Animated Platinum PUBG ID Emblem
Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum Medal
Diamond
Animated Diamond PUBG ID Emblem
Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum, Diamond Medal
Master
Animated Master PUBG ID Emblem
Animated Master Nameplate
Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum, Diamond, Master Medal
Top 500
Bonus rewards for Top 500 players:
– Animated Top 500 PUBG ID Emblem
– Animated Top 500 Nameplate




  • TheParachute skin and Medals are permanent rewards.
  • The rest of the obtainable rewards are available for use during a single Ranked season.
  • Rewards can be found in your Inventory once Season 21 starts.
  • Once Season 21 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, every reward but the Parachute and Medal will be withdrawn from your Edit Profile page.
[h2]Training Mode[/h2]
  • Players can now enter an ongoing Training Mode session.
    • A single session can hold a maximum of 20 players.
    • Players can only enter an ongoing session when approximately 10 minutes of the session remain.
    • This feature does not apply to players in queue for Ranked.
  • The starting countdown for Training Mode has been removed.
[h2]Custom Match[/h2]
  • The modes/settings usingthe Vikendi map before Update #21.1have been removed.
    • Normal Mode: One Weapon Wonder
    • Team Deathmatch: Peshkova / Podvosto
    • Zombie Mode: Default Settings, Zombie Survival, Zombie Elimination, Zombie Royale
    • War Mode: Default Settings, Dead Factory, Bomb Kit (Dodgebomb), VSS Kit, Overpower Kit (Desert Knights), Sniper Kit (One Shot One Kill)
    • War Mode: Conquest: Default Settings
    • Esports Mode: Default Settings
  • Dev’s Comment

The Custom Match modes using the Vikendi map before Update #21.1 have been removed. We have plans to discuss possibly adding the new battlegrounds of Vikendi to Custom Matches in a future update.

And don’t forget, the Normal Mode: Default Settings will always be available to play for the new Vikendi map after this update, so we hope you enjoy!
  • Improvements have been made to Observer/Replay features.
    • The minimap size options have been reduced from 3 (max/medium/mini) to 2 (max/mini) sizes.
      • The max size has been reduced to the current medium size.
    • The head icon’s transparency for dead players has been fixed to 60%.
      • This applies to ADS mode as well, but the transparency for surviving players have been removed.
    • The replay timeline will not move the weapon icons.
    • The on/off toggle feature for team logos will now apply from players shown on minimap → every player in Esports Mode.
[h2]Team Deathmatch[/h2]
  • The Peshkova / Podvosto maps of the Vikendi map before Update #21.1 have been removed.
[h2]Lobby[/h2]



  • The background music “Winter Like No Other” has been applied as default.
  • A Vikendi theme has been applied to the basic lobby.
    • Players currently using the Customize – Lobby skin feature are required to switch their lobbies back to the basic skin to see the Vikendi theme lobby.
  • An end of match screen displaying your Survival Mastery XP/BP/Weapon Mastery XP/Medal rewards/mission progress will now be shown after every match.
    • Available in Normal Matches and Ranked.




  • Improvements have been made to the “Join Team” feature.
    • The “Join Team” feature will be the default button for friends’ profiles on Social.
    • You may also join the party of a friend who is in a match.
      • Once you join, you’ll be waiting at their lobby until their match concludes.
    • You may Invite or Join teams through chat as well.
      • Clicking the player’s nickname in the chatbox will display a menu with the Join Team/Team Invite buttons.
        • The “Remove Friend” button has been removed from the menu.
      • A “Team Invite” button has been added to the notification pop-up when a friend is online.




[h2]Settings[/h2]
  • (PC) A key binding option for BZ Grenades has been added.
    • Access Settings → Key Bindings to customize your keys.
[h2]Customize[/h2]
  • Preview slots for Gear skins have been added.
    • The preview slots will be divided per Gear level.
[h2]Survivor Pass: Vikendi Reborn[/h2]



Survive the cold with the new Survivor Pass: Vikendi Reborn. Check out the full details on the upcoming December Store Update announcement!
[h2]Workshop[/h2]



  • New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.
    • High Noon
    • PNC 2022
    • Emotes
      • PNC 2022 Dance – Champion’s Struggle
      • Victory Dance 88
      • Victory Dance 89
      • Cell Phone Photo
[h2]Performance[/h2]
  • Game launch has been improved through player input logic optimization.
  • (Console) Data compression has improved memory usage and gameplay hitches on Xbox devices.
[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2][h3]Gameplay[/h3]
  • General in-game bugs have been fixed.
  • Fixed the issue of the inaccurate location of markers in Custom Match – War Mode: Conquest.
  • Fixed the issue where it’s possible to crawl under another player while prone.
  • Fixed the issue where a melee weapon floats in the air when placed on top of a Folded Shield and displays the Folded Shield damage effect.
  • Fixed the issue where a weapon, vehicle, or footstep sounds are not heard infrequently during a match.
  • (PC) Fixed the issue where the QBU’s prop does not fold when unequipping it while prone.
  • (Console) Fixed the issue where players end up sprinting when using the L-Stick after using a consumable item.
[h3]World[/h3]

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