{"id":9495,"date":"2023-02-17T10:36:45","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T10:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bignox.com\/blog\/noxplay1676601404QKTJSeDA095l41W9sxbgF"},"modified":"2023-02-17T10:36:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T10:36:45","slug":"noxplay1676601404QKTJSeDA095l41W9sxbgF","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bignox.com\/blog\/noxplay1676601404QKTJSeDA095l41W9sxbgF\/","title":{"rendered":"PUBG: Battlegrounds Season 22 Adds Polar Bears"},"content":{"rendered":"

PUBG: Battlegrounds’ new update has launched on PC, and with it comes a snow-covered version of Vikendi where you can find bears and a new thermal scope.<\/p>\n

Vikendi’s bears can be found hibernating in caves, guarding precious loot. You can enter into their caves at your own risk, as bears will attack if you enter within range. Vikendi’s snowy makeover is complete with an aurora borealis and a moonlit landscape, though this variant appears randomly. You can also pick up a 4X Thermal Scope to spot enemies in the darkened and sometimes blizzard-ridden Vikendi.<\/p>\n

After community feedback, Deston is returning to the Normal Match and Ranked Match random rotation in North America. In the meantime, the map Taego will be out of Normal Match random rotation. Season 22 is also starting, which means player-rank will be reset and you will receive rewards based on which rank you hit last season.<\/p>\n

The patch also brings various bug fixes and tweaks. In terms of big changes, the spawn rate of 5.56mm and 7.62mm weapons in the AR, DMR, and LMG weapons types have been adjusted. All these weapons now have similar spawn rates, giving you more options. Open-roof vehicles have also been removed, so you will be less vulnerable to incoming fire while riding or driving.<\/p>\n

You can read the full patch notes below or on the PUBG: Battlegrounds official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Live Maintenance Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The times shown below are subject to change.<\/p>\n

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  • PC\n
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    • PST: February 14, 4:30 PM \u2013 February 15, 12:30 AM<\/li>\n
    • CET: February 15, 1:30 AM \u2013 9:30 AM<\/li>\n
    • KST: February 15, 9:30 AM \u2013 5:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Console\n
        \n
      • PST: February 22, 8 PM \u2013 February 23, 4 AM<\/li>\n
      • CET: February 23, 5 AM \u2013 1 PM<\/li>\n
      • KST: February 23, 1 PM \u2013 9 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Live Server Fixes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
          \n
        • Fixed the issue where the sleeve part of the Ursa Hunter Jacket covered your aim sight in ADS mode.<\/li>\n
        • Fixed the issue where the incorrect time is shown in Thai when there is less than 23 hours remaining until a Survivor Pass ends.<\/li>\n
        • Fixed the issue where you can hear footsteps\/gun shots at a location where a player does not exist.<\/li>\n
        • Fixed the issue where the ranking of the last teammate to leave the End of Match screen is shown as their Comeback BR\u2019s ranking.<\/li>\n
        • Fixed the issue where the remaining number of weapons (when there is only one) at the Salvage page of the Hideout is shown in English for all languages.<\/li>\n
        • Fixed the issue where the text of Medals with long names overlap with your teammate\u2019s when you activate View Medals at Match Report.<\/li>\n
        • Fixed the issue where the White Tiger \u2013 Pan skin is flipped backwards at Hideout \u2013 Weapon.<\/li>\n
        • (PC) Fixed the issue where the preview for Spring Fest 2023 Prime Parcel did not show up.<\/li>\n
        • (PC) Fixed the issue where the Team Management UI did not show up when a random player joins your team while you have the System Menu open at the starting island.<\/li>\n
        • (PC) Fixed the issue where the purchase window activated when you rapidly hovered your cursor over a deactivated Step Up item.<\/li>\n
        • (PC) Fixed the issue where the animation was not played when you open a Daily Supply cache.<\/li>\n
        • (PC) Fixed the issue where you could see another player inside a Blizzard Zone clearly.<\/li>\n
        • (PC) Fixed the issue where the hover sound effect is not played for the Exit to Lobby and Start buttons on the LABS screen.<\/li>\n
        • (Console) Fixed the issue where you are unable to return to the lobby as a weapon is displayed in the background when you enter Settings from the Hideout.<\/li>\n
        • (Console) Fixed the issue where the PlayStation\u2122 Store logo is not shown and does not show up until you reaccess the Add-Ons preview page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Map Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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          • Test Server<\/strong>\n
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            • Normal Match: Vikendi\n
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              • AS region: Squad<\/li>\n
              • NA region: Squad \u2013 FPP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Live Server<\/strong>\n
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                • Map Selection Region<\/strong>\n
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                  • Featured Map: Vikendi<\/li>\n
                  • Normal Match: Erangel \/ Miramar \/ Taego \/ Sanhok \/ Karakin<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • Ranked: Erangel \/ Miramar \/ Taego<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • Random Map Region<\/strong>\n
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                    • Normal Match: Erangel (20%<\/strong>) \/ Miramar (20%<\/strong>) \/ Deston <\/strong>(20%<\/strong>) \/ Karakin <\/strong>(20%<\/strong>) \/ Vikendi (20%<\/strong>)<\/li>\n
                    • Ranked: Erangel \/ Miramar \/ Taego<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                    • Console (Xbox, PlayStation\u00ae)<\/strong>\n
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                      • Normal Match: Erangel (20%<\/strong>) \/ Miramar (20%<\/strong>) \/ Deston <\/strong>(20%<\/strong>) \/ Karakin <\/strong>(20%<\/strong>) \/ Vikendi (20%<\/strong>)<\/li>\n
                      • Ranked: Erangel \/ Miramar \/ Taego<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        < Dev\u2019s Comment ><\/em><\/p>\n

                        Deston is returning to Random Map regions this update! For every rotation, we try our best to base each of our decisions on map popularity rates, dodge rates, surveys, etc., but we\u2019ve been receiving feedback that the extraction of certain maps from the random map pool was upsetting several players who enjoyed playing maps that were excluded from a rotation. Therefore, we\u2019ve decided to implement your feedback by placing Deston back to the random map pool and taking Taego out for a bit.<\/em><\/p>\n

                        Also, we can\u2019t say much now, but we are planning a change to the map rotation system based on all your feedback sometime this year. With this update, every player from every region will be able to meet various maps at a faster pace. Until then, enjoy the return of Deston and Karakin this update!<\/em><\/p>\n

                        Please note the features and updates introduced below may be modified or even possibly removed due to reasons such as bugs, in-game issues, and\/or community feedback. Also, images used below are provided as visual guidelines \u2013 features may turn out looking different in the actual game as builds are continuously developed and fixed before they go live.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

                        World<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                        Vikendi<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                        New Creature: Bear<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                        The lumbering pack of malice has awoken from hibernation and is ready to blow up bloody winds on the Battlegrounds. Introducing a new creature available only in Vikendi: the Bear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                        These Bears may look soft to the touch, but they\u2019ll never be your friendly neighborhood pets so make sure to flee or fight back if you wish to keep all your body parts intact!<\/p>\n

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                        • Bears can be killed.<\/li>\n
                        • Bears will begin to attack if you are within a certain range.<\/li>\n
                        • Bear warning signs have been added throughout the map.<\/li>\n
                        • Bear kill\/damage stats will not reflect on your Profile Overview, Stats, Match History, Mastery, and End of Match screen.<\/li>\n
                        • Available modes\n
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                          • Bears reside in Vikendi only.<\/li>\n
                          • Normal Matches, Custom Matches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            The Return of Moonlight<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                            As the sun sets on the frost-laced lands, a beautiful aurora blooms within the serene darkness.<\/p>\n

                            The weather everyone\u2019s been waiting for \u2013 Moonlight <\/strong>mode \u2013 has returned this update.<\/p>\n

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                            • Moonlight weather will appear randomly in matches.<\/li>\n
                            • Available modes\n
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                              • Only available in Vikendi.<\/li>\n
                              • Normal Matches, Custom Matches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                New Scope: Thermal 4x Scope<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                                Would you perhaps remember LABS: Thermal Scope Mode, where you had to fight in darkness using only infrared rays? Well we\u2019ve collected your opinions based on our previous experimental mode and decided to add the popular feature to the snowy grounds: detect snooping players with the new Thermal 4x Scope<\/strong>! (Shouldn\u2019t it be your best friend in Moonlight weather?)<\/p>\n

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                                • The Thermal Scope utilizes heat signatures to help you detect obscured enemies more easily.\n
                                    \n
                                  • This includes enemies hiding in smoke, darkness, brush, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                  • The Thermal Scope is a world spawn item.<\/li>\n
                                  • Available modes\n
                                      \n
                                    • Only available in Vikendi.<\/li>\n
                                    • Training Mode, Normal Matches, Custom Matches<\/li>\n
                                    • (PC) Available on every map through Sandbox Mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      Additional Updates<\/strong><\/h4>\n
                                        \n
                                      • Supply Drops have been added to Vikendi caves.<\/li>\n
                                      • To make the recently added natural disasters a bit more realistic, smoke and flame from throwables such as Smoke Grenades, Molotov, etc. will no longer work properly within the Blizzard Zone.\n
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                                        • Players who are caught on fire will also not receive damage within the Blizzard Zone.\n
                                            \n
                                          • However, you will still receive initial damage when your body is hit with the Molotov.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                          • We\u2019ve noticed the friendly Folded Shields seemed a bit too hidden in the snow. We\u2019re digging them out by increasing their spawn rate by approximately 172%.<\/li>\n
                                          • Item spawn spots have been increased in Train Station, Villa, Castle, and Winery to further richen looting experience in various parts of Vikendi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            Karakin<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                                              \n
                                            • Adjusted footstep and weapon sounds of the surface\/underground so they sound more distinct from each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              Gameplay<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                                                \n
                                              • Weapon Balance\n
                                                  \n
                                                • We\u2019ll be balancing the Mk12 a bit this update. Our graphs on weapon loot rate, kill rate, etc. were showing us Mk12\u2019s overperformance over its other DMR fellows. Therefore, we\u2019ve decided to go ahead with some healthy balance changes and made sure to adjust the Mk12 so that it\u2019ll still remain a helpful, hard-hitting weapon but not outshining other options too much.\n
                                                    \n
                                                  • Damage: 51 -> 50<\/li>\n
                                                  • Initial Bullet Speed: 930m\/s -> 900m\/s<\/li>\n
                                                  • Recoil recovery: Reduced by approximately 6%.<\/li>\n
                                                  • Recoil speed: Increased by approximately 2%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                  • Weapon spawn balance\n
                                                      \n
                                                    • We have adjusted the general spawn rates of 5.56mm and 7.62mm weapons (AR, DMR, LMG only) to have them share similar spawn rates, and to provide more primary weapon options to our players.\n
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                                                      • This spawn balance applies to every map and mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                      • Vehicle adjustments\n
                                                          \n
                                                        • Zima has been slightly sized up.<\/li>\n
                                                        • Vehicle models with open roofs such as the UAZ, Mirado, and Pickup Truck have been removed as they made drivers\/passengers a bit too vulnerable.<\/li>\n
                                                        • Dacia and UAZ will now spawn in Taego.<\/li>\n
                                                        • Trunks have been added to Pickup Trucks and UAZ.\n
                                                            \n
                                                          • Capacity: 250<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                          • An option to hide your in-game vest and belt has been added to settings.\n
                                                              \n
                                                            • Inventory shortcut (Show\/hide Vest\/Belt) UI only available in PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                              < Dev\u2019s Comment <\/em>><\/em><\/p>\n

                                                              We\u2019d like to add a few extra words about the removal of UAZ, Mirado, and Pickup Truck\u2019s roof-less models. As we have released and balanced many of our existing vehicles, we\u2019ve noticed specific vehicle models and types needed some tidying up. So we\u2019ve decided to stick to a single model only for the UAZ, Mirado, and Pickup Truck and keep their roofs on for better cover.<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                              Known Issue<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                                                                \n
                                                              • (Console) We are looking into the issue where the sounds of vehicles and certain weapons do not play on the Xbox platform. Sound optimizations are ongoing and will be reflected in Update 22.1 and 22.2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                Ranked \u2013 Season 22<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                                                                A new challenging Season of Ranked \u2013 Season 22 has arrived this update.<\/p>\n

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                                                                • The leaderboard will reset after the Live Server maintenance.<\/li>\n
                                                                • Check out your final Tier from the previous season through your Career page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                  Season 21 Rewards<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                                                  Below are the rewards you\u2019ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous Ranked season.<\/p>\n

                                                                    \n
                                                                  • TheParachute skin and Medals are permanent rewards.<\/li>\n
                                                                  • The rest of the obtainable rewards are available for use during a single Ranked season.<\/li>\n
                                                                  • Rewards can be found in your Inventory once Season 22 starts.<\/li>\n
                                                                  • Once Season 22 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, every reward but the Parachute and Medal will be withdrawn from your Edit Profile page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                                                    Tier<\/strong><\/th>\nSeason 21 Rewards<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                                                    Bronze<\/td>\nBronze PUBG ID Emblem<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                    Silver<\/td>\nSilver PUBG ID Emblem<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                    Gold<\/td>\nGold PUBG ID EmblemRanked Parachute Skin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                    Platinum<\/td>\nAnimated Platinum PUBG ID EmblemRanked Parachute SkinPlatinum Medal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                    Diamond<\/td>\nAnimated Diamond PUBG ID EmblemRanked Parachute SkinPlatinum, Diamond Medal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                    Master<\/td>\nAnimated Master PUBG ID EmblemAnimated Master NameplateRanked Parachute SkinPlatinum, Diamond, Master Medal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                    Top 500<\/td>\n\n

                                                                    Bonus rewards for Top 500 players:Animated Top 500 PUBG ID EmblemAnimated Top 500 Nameplate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n