Revamped and Ready: Dive Into PUBG's Epic 28.2 Update - Celebrations, SMG Overhaul, and More Unveiled!

PUBG Studios has just released the detailed patch notes for the upcoming 28.2 update, set to launch on PC tomorrow and on consoles March 21. Here's everything you need to know.

Upcoming Maintenance Schedule:

• PC Maintenance: March 13, from midnight to 8:30 AM UTC.
• Console Maintenance: March 21, from 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM UTC.

Map Service Updates:

PC players can expect map rotations every Wednesday at 2 AM UTC, and console players on Thursdays at 7 AM UTC over the next four weeks, with specific schedules laid out for each platform.

Live Server Map Rotations and Selections:

Different regions will see varied map selections and rotations across both normal and ranked matches. For instance, AS and SEA regions have fixed map choices like Rondo and Miramar, while NA, EU, OC, SA, and Console regions will experience random map rotations, with a notable inclusion of Deston in certain weeks.

Ranked Matches Map Pool:

Ranked matches will feature a mix of Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Vikendi, and Deston, with varying percentages allocated to each map, updated seasonally.

Seventh Anniversary Celebrations:

PUBG's seventh birthday introduces festive changes to Erangel, including the School transformed for celebrations and anniversary-themed cafes offering a chance to score a bounty of energy drinks. Commemorative billboards and decorations will adorn various maps.

Gunplay Labs - SMG Rebalance:

A significant rebalance to SMGs is now in the arcade mode, with movement speed adjustments and damage tweaks to several weapons, aiming to enhance their strategic viability in-game. Players are encouraged to provide feedback through a survey available during the rebalance test period.

SMGs

Movement Speed

Basic movement and sprint speeds when wielding SMGs have been modified to align with the speeds of an unarmed state.

• Basic movement speed increased by approximately 2.6%.
• Sprint speed increased by approximately 2.4%.

MP5K

• Damage increased from 33 → 34.
• Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 7%.
• Vertical recoil decreased by approximately 5%.

Micro UZI

• Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 10%.
• Vertical recoil decreased by approximately 15%.

Vector & Tommy Gun

• Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 5%.
• Vertical recoil decreased by approximately 7%.

PP-19 Bizon

• Damage increased from 36 → 38.
• Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 5%
• Vertical recoil decreased by approximately 5%.

UMP45

• Damage increased from 41 → 43.
• Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 5%.

Damage by Distance

Adjustments have been made to damage reduction and minimum damage by distance for all SMGs, with the exception of the P90.

• Increased damage reduction for medium and long-range shots.
• Reduced the minimum damage for long-range shots.

Recall System Update:

Replacing Comeback BRs on Vikendi and Taego, the recall system allows for player respawns in normal matches, enhancing team play and strategy.

Utility Belt Changes:

The utility belt will be removed, and its capacity feature will be integrated directly into characters' basic stats. Compensation will be provided to players who own utility belt skins.

Ghillie Suit Inventory Slot:

A new inventory slot for the Ghillie Suit has been added, allowing players to switch to the camouflage without dropping their existing outerwear.

• When equipping the Ghillie Suit, your existing outerwear will be hidden instead of dropping to the ground.
• When equipped with the Ghillie Suit, any outerwear looted will automatically be hidden.

Weapon Mastery Expansion:

Weapon Mastery now includes throwables and more, allowing players to show off their skills with a variety of weapons, with stats reflecting in various parts of the game interface.

• Seven new weapons have joined Weapon Mastery.Frag Grenade, Molotov Cocktail, Sticky Bomb, BZ Grenade, C4, Panzerfaust, Mortar

Bug Fixes and Improvements:

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue where the character would be moved to an unusual location if you attempted to dismount from a vehicle while traveling and there was no space to dismount.
• Fixed the issue where the Ranked and Esports Match Safe Zones of Phase 4 and 8 being set in the water, which occurred after the 28.1 update.
• Fixed an issue where the first player who leaves the End of Match screen does not receive Arcade Points in a certain situation in the Bluebomb Rush mode.
• Fixed an issue where, in a certain situation, the reload animations for the DBS, S1897, and Win94 are not displayed but the weapons are reloaded.
• Fixed an issue where the character’s face is distorted when holding the Emergency Cover Flare.
• Fixed an issue where a fallen Mountain Bike moves on its own.
• Fixed an issue where the character can hide beneath the road.
• Fixed an issue where the Random Weapon Crate is floating in the air on Miramar in the Intense Battle Royale mode.
• Fixed an issue where specific flame effects are displayed as normal flames when set to Simplified Chinese.
• (PC) Fixed an issue where the character teleports when attempting the co-op climb on the Motorbike.
• (PC) Fixed an issue where the 8x and 15x scopes do not detect fine movement when the in-game scope sensitivity is set as 12 or below with a mouse DPI of 400.
• (PC) Fixed the crashing issue that occurs after the character’s movement and position are incorrectly seen in Replays.
• (PC) Fixed an issue where the character would rapidly move forward with a vaulting motion following the use of a throwable weapon.
• (PC) Fixed an issue where the game process would remain active after exiting the client instead of terminating properly.

World

• Fixed collision, texture, performance, and some other general Deston issues.
• Fixed an issue where the textures of the sky in Taego and Rondo are unevenly split.
• Fixed an issue where shooting while riding the Zipline in Miramar is disabled when Additional Action Queuing is active.
• Fixed an issue where the Radio Message does not display the word ‘Safe’ when placing a Screen Ping Marker on a Safe in Rondo.
• Fixed an issue in Rondo where the Emergency Cover airdrop(s) are missing when a player respawns with the recall system and moves to the location in which multiple Emergency Cover Flares have been used.

UX/UI

• Fixed the issue where the token image is missing from the pop-up when you receive the Spring Fest 2024 Tokens, which is obtainable after reaching level 50 on the Crafter Pass.
• Fixed the issue where the following a player icon is misaligned when your teammate mutes their mic.
• Fixed the issue where the Blood Hunter Mask’s icon is incorrectly displayed.
• Fixed an issue where the required Pass XP for the next level did not match between the Pass banner and the Pass page.
• Fixed an issue where specific hairstyle items that were previously equipped remained visible in the preview when applying item previews on the Survivor Pass Rewards page.
• (PC) Fixed an issue where the Emergency Cover Flare option in Settings – Key Bindings – Combat tab is incorrectly phrased in English/Korean language settings.
• (Console) Fixed an issue where the Console icon is missing when previewing the Human Billboard emote in Store.

Items & Skins

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

• Fixed the clipping issue on the legs when wearing the Red Nova’s Outfit and Tang Sanzang’s Boots together.
• Fixed an issue where the Kill Effect for Sun Wukong – M24 skin is intermittently missing.
• Fixed an issue where the Rare Skin Cosmetics effect of Sun Wukong – M24 is not displayed from a certain distance in another player’s point of view.
• Fixed an issue where the Rare Skin Cosmetics effect of Sun Wukong – M24 skin differs from its preview when inspecting the weapon in FPP.

This update brings a mixture of gameplay adjustments, celebratory content, and quality of life improvements, aiming to enrich the PUBG experience for players across all platforms.