Latest PUBG update adds bears to Vikendi: Full update 22.1 patch notes
This week PUBG has been updated to version 22.1, and there are a number of changes coming. Previously, Vikendi was reworked to accommodate blizzards, and now bears appear to have taken over the map. Additionally, the developers introduced a brand new thermal scope to the game, as well as balance changes to weapons and attachments. Here’s everything new in the update coming soon to PC and console.
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PUBG update 22.1 patch notes listed
NEW CREATURE IN VIKENDI: BEAR
The lumbering pack of malice has awakened from hibernation and ready to blow bloody winds on the battlefields. Introducing a new creature only available in Vikendi: the CARRY. These bears may be soft to the touch, but they’ll never be your friendly neighborhood pets, so flee or fight back if you want to keep all your body parts intact!
- Bears can be killed.
- Bears will attack when you are within a certain range.
- Bear warning signs have been added across the map.
- Bear kill/damage stats are not displayed in profile summary, stats, game history, championship, and end of game.
- Available modes
- Bears only live in Vikendi.
- Normal games, custom games
THE RETURN OF THE MOONLIGHT
As the sun sets over the frost-covered lands, a beautiful aurora blossoms in the still darkness. The weather everyone has been waiting for – MOONLIGHT Mode – returned this update.
- Moonlight Weather appears randomly in matches.
- Available modes
- Only available in Vikendi.
- Normal games, custom games
NEW Scope: THERMAL 4X Scope
Do you remember LABS: Thermal Scope Mode, where you only had to fight with infrared rays in the dark? Well, we collected your opinions based on our previous experimental mode and decided to add the popular feature to the snowy squares: spot snooping players with the new one 4X THERMAL TARGET AREA! (Shouldn’t it be your best friend in the moonlight?)
- The Thermal Scope uses thermal signatures to help you spot hidden enemies more easily.
- This includes enemies hiding in smoke, darkness, undergrowth, etc.
- The Thermal Scope is a world spawn item.
- Available modes
- Only available in Vikendi.
- Training mode, normal games, custom games
- (PC) Available on every map in Sandbox mode.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES
- Supply Drops have been added to Vikendi Caverns.
- To add a little more realism to the recently added natural disasters, smoke and flames from thrown objects such as smoke grenades, Molotovs, etc. no longer work properly in the Blizzard Zone.
- Players who burst into flames also take no damage in the Blizzard Zone.
- However, you still receive initial damage when your body is hit with the Molotov.
- Players who burst into flames also take no damage in the Blizzard Zone.
- We noticed that the friendly Folded Shields seemed a little too hidden in the snow. We’re digging them up by increasing their spawn rate by about 172%.
- Item spawn points have been increased at the Train Station, Mansion, Castle, and Winery to further enrich the looting experience in different parts of Vikendi.
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- Adjusted surface/underground footsteps and weapon sounds to sound more distinct from each other.
WAY OF PLAY
- weapon balance
- We’re going to balance the Mk12 a bit in this update. Our graphs of weapon drop rate, kill rate, etc. showed us the Mk12’s outperformance over its other DMR companions. So we decided to make some healthy balance changes and adjust the Mk12 so that it’s still a helpful, hard-hitting weapon, but doesn’t overshadow other options too much.
- Damage: 51 -> 50
- Initial projectile speed: 930 m/s -> 900 m/s
- Recoil Recovery: Reduced by approximately 6%.
- Recoil Speed: Increased by approximately 2%.
- We’re going to balance the Mk12 a bit in this update. Our graphs of weapon drop rate, kill rate, etc. showed us the Mk12’s outperformance over its other DMR companions. So we decided to make some healthy balance changes and adjust the Mk12 so that it’s still a helpful, hard-hitting weapon, but doesn’t overshadow other options too much.
- Weapon spawn balance
- We have adjusted the general spawn rates of 5.56mm and 7.62mm weapons (AR, DMR, LMG only) so that they have similar spawn rates and give our players more primary weapon options.
- This spawn balance applies to all maps and modes.
- We have adjusted the general spawn rates of 5.56mm and 7.62mm weapons (AR, DMR, LMG only) so that they have similar spawn rates and give our players more primary weapon options.
- Vehicle Customizations
- Zima has been slightly enlarged.
- Removed open top vehicle models like UAZ, Mirado and Pickup Truck as they made driver/passenger a little too vulnerable.
- Dacia and UAZ now spawn in Taego.
- Cases have been added to pickup trucks and UAZ.
- An option to hide your vest and belt in game has been added to settings.
- Inventory Link (Show/Hide Vest/Belt) UI available on PC only.
Developer comment >
We would like to add a few additional words about the removal of the roofless models of UAZ, Mirado and Pickup Truck. As we’ve been releasing and balancing many of our existing vehicles, we’ve noticed that certain vehicle models and types needed some cleaning up. That’s why we decided to stick with a single model for just the UAZ, Mirado, and Pickup Truck and leave their roofs open for better coverage.
KNOWN PROBLEM
- (Console) We are investigating the issue where the sounds of vehicles and certain weapons are not playing on the Xbox platform. Sound optimizations are ongoing and will be reflected in Update 22.1 and 22.2.
RANKING – SEASON 22
A new challenging Season of Ranked – Season 22 has arrived with this update.
- The leaderboard will be reset after live server maintenance.
- View your last level from the previous season on your career page.
PUBG SEASON 21 REWARDS
Below are the rewards you will receive based on your last level from the previous Ranked Season.
| LEVEL | SEASON 21 REWARDS |
|---|---|
| Bronze | Bronze colored PUBG ID emblem |
| Silver | Silver PUBG ID emblem |
| gold | Gold PUBG ID EmblemRanked 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’s PUBG ID Emblem, Animated Master’s Nameplate, Ranked Parachute Skin, Platinum, Diamond, Master’s Medal |
| top 500 | Bonus Rewards for Top 500 Players: Animated Top 500 PUBG ID Emblem, Animated Top 500 Nameplate |
- The Parachute Skin and Medals are permanent rewards.
- The remaining available rewards can be used during a single ranked season.
- Rewards can be found in your inventory once Season 22 begins.
- Once Season 22 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, all rewards except the Parachute and Medal will be removed from your Edit Profile page.
CUSTOM MATCH
- An intense Battle Royale mode has been added to Custom Matches. Enjoy the quick chicken dinner even more with friends!
- Min: 2 players, Max: 16 players
- FPP/TPP are both available.
- Maps are selectable from Erangel/Miramar/Taego/Deston, but the specific play areas within each map are randomized.
- Added the new Moonlight Weather/Bear/Thermal 4x Scope to Vikendi’s custom match settings.
- Added Haven to Custom Match.
UX/UI
- Added the preview for equipping item slots in the customize lobby.
PERFOMANCE
- Several UIs in the game have been optimized, e.g. B. the health bar, blood effects on hits, inventory, etc. to improve frame rates.
- Fixed several issues (in-game steps, loading PUBG IDs, equipping weapon skins, etc.) to improve frame rates.
- Improved the logic for canceling interactions in vehicles for certain game situations.
- This is especially true for low-end devices.
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