Major PUBG updates with exciting gameplay additions, crossover content, weapon balance adjustments, bug fixes, and more.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds released a substantial new update across all platforms that delivers the highly anticipated destructible terrain feature as well as meaningful changes to weapons, in-game challenges, and more. Update 29.1 represents one of PUBG's most impactful patches in recent memory thanks to the addition of environmental destruction on one map and other tweaks aimed at refining the battle royale experience.
The biggest headline addition is destructible terrain, unlocking new layers of strategy for players in specific areas of the Rondo map. Using equipment like grenades, mortars, C4, and even a brand new pickaxe melee weapon, users can now dynamically destroy terrain within set parameters. This allows craving out cover on the fly or breaking routes through areas that were previously difficult to traverse. The new feature is bound to cause chaos and open up emergent tactics we've yet to see.
This update also expands customization with the PUBG x Ducati collaboration. For a limited time, lucrative Ducati skins can be crafted to gain access to exclusive vehicles parked around the maps. Plus, the new survivor pass brings seasonal rewards like cosmetics, guns skins, and XP boosts. Weapon changes include minor buffs to the SCAR-L and AKM along with tweaks to firing while driving and the Panzerfaust launcher.
Significant quality of life adjustments were made to various systems as well. In-game challenges received another pass with some being removed or modified for better alignment. Meanwhile, ranked rewards were tuned and progress is now tracked through a new career page rather than the old profile system. Bots have grown more realistic too with overhauled movement patterns. Small fixes across the board make for a smoother experience in the wake of Update 29.1.
Let's break down the key updates of PUBG Update 29.1 Patch Notes:
- Create cover in open areas by destroying terrain during battles.
- Concrete, cement, rock, and stone terrain cannot be destroyed.
- Use Frag Grenades, Mortars, Panzerfausts, Sticky Bombs, C4, vehicle explosions, and the Pickaxe to destroy terrain.
- Maximum depth of destruction is 1.3m.
- Destroying terrain near an external wall also destroys terrain beyond the wall.
- Only previously destructible objects within the destruction range will be affected.
- Items in the area of effect remain undamaged and become dropped items.
- Folded Shields lose durability when installed within the destruction range.
- Deployed Emergency Pickups are not canceled by the destruction.
- Inventory slot: Melee Weapons
- Damage: 60
- Weight: 40
- Can be used to destroy terrain
- Found in the world
- Frequency of occurrence reduced
- No longer created after Phase 2
- Increased activation time after warning message
- Decreased explosion sound upon creation
- Number of Emergency Cover airdrops per flare reduced from 3 to 2
- Size of airdrops slightly reduced
- Decreased distance between airdrops and their descending speed
- Some challenges removed or modified based on player feedback
- Distance and damage-related challenges have been adjusted
- Rewards aligned with challenges and improved acquisition rates
- Fewer Emergency Cover Flares available as rewards
Lo Hua Xing:
- Lowered height of railings in front of antennas
- Replaced statues behind buildings near the river
- Removed railings and windows on Market's second floor
- Improved view-obstructing environmental objects
- Modified and added objects to encourage active gameplay
Other Areas:
- Added a bridge to the South of Rai An
- Enhanced cover and terrain in areas lacking sufficient cover
- Improved textures and resolution of environmental elements
Minimap
- Updated to reflect the above changes
SCAR-L:
- Rate of fire increased from 625 RPM to 650 RPM.
- Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 4%.
- Vertical recoil decreased by approximately 4%.
AKM:
- Damage increased from 47 to 48.
Panzerfaust:
- Added equipping animation.
- Reduced spawn rate at the Cable Car spot in Vikendi.
- Increased general world spawn rate in Vikendi.
Mk12:
- Gunfire sound slightly increased when equipped with the Suppressor.
Firing From the Driver's Seat:
- Limited aiming angle when firing from the driver's seat of vehicles other than Motorbike/Dirt Bike/Mountain Bike/Quad.
- Increased bullet dispersion when firing from the driver's seat of all vehicles.
Ducati Special Vehicle Skins:
- Experience unmatched speed and sophistication with the new Ducati Special Vehicle skins.
Ducati Container:
- Exclusive Ducati containers available on the starting islands of Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi, Taego, Deston, and Rondo.
- Unlocked only by players who own Ducati skins.
- Only the unlocking player and their teammates can operate or ride in the Ducati vehicle.
- Container and Ducati vehicle disappear once players board the plane.
- Available in Normal Match, Ranked, and Casual Mode.
- Ducati containers available for one month.
Misc:
- Customize - Vehicle - Special Skins - Edit Skin.
- Unacquired items remain visible with a lock icon after the sales/rewards period ends.
- Stay tuned for exciting updates on the PUBG x Ducati collaboration.
- Look out for the upcoming PUBG x Ducati announcement for details on obtaining Ducati skins, navigating the Ducati Crafting page at the Workshop, participating in events, and more!
- 20% BP Boost now available as a free reward for all players.
- Premium Pass includes an additional 30% BP Boost, totaling up to a cumulative BP Boost of 60%.
- Non-Premium Pass players receive more free rewards: an outfit set and 100 G-COIN.
- Premium Pass G-COIN reward remains unchanged at 500 G-COIN.
- Added Polymer (x600) reward to the Premium Pass.
- From Lv. 30 onwards, each level-up grants Premium Pass holders an additional 1500 BP.
Challenges are more reasonable, ranked rewards track better through a career page, and bots avoid cheap behavior. Numerous bug fixes also deliver overall polish. The team listened closely to community input for meaningful improvements across these domains.
This hefty PUBG Update 29.1 demonstrates the team's continued commitment to iteratively strengthening the battle royale formula. Major gameplay augmentations like destructible terrain excite while refined systems make the experience tighter. As more content creators explore the new features, emerging strategies are bound to develop organically from creative problem solving. Fans can expect the gameplay to evolve in exciting new directions thanks to this substantive patch.
