Battlegrounds Releases New Update for November 2024

Key Takeaways

• PUBG: Battlegrounds update 32.2 introduced a new vehicle, an arcade mode, a Crafter Pass, and more
• Players can now unlock exclusive progressive weapon skins and chromas through the Black Market’s Special Crafting section using tokens earned during gameplay.
• The update also addressed several UI/UX improvements and fixed multiple bugs to enhance game functionality.

Developer Krafton has released PUBG: Battlegrounds update 32.2, introducing a new vehicle, arcade mode, crafter pass, and more. With update 32.2, Krafton has also addressed several UX/UI aspects of PUBG: Battlegrounds and fixed many bugs.

PUBG: Battlegrounds is a battle royale game where players are dropped onto an island and have to scavenge for weapons and supplies to survive against other players while the battleground constantly shrinks. The game helped popularize the battle royale genre, but PUBG has faced challenges keeping up with newer titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty: Warzone, which feature faster gameplay and better graphics. Still, the developer isn’t done yet and continues updating the game to keep its player base engaged.

An important highlight of update 32.2 is “Hot Drop,” a new arcade mode designed for those looking for fast-paced action. In this mode, players are confined to smaller, intense zones on popular PUBG maps like Erangel, Miramar, and Taego. These zones make each match shorter, featuring a tight, rapidly shrinking safe zone and limited supplies, forcing players into quick combat. Another key addition is the “Inflatable Boat”, a paddle-powered vehicle for water travel. The Inflatable Boat can carry up to four players, providing a more tactical alternative to motorized boats.

Moreover, the update introduces the “Crafter Pass,” a feature that adds new rewards and crafting events for players. Players can now unlock exclusive progressive weapon skins and chromas by using tokens earned during gameplay through the Black Market’s Special Crafting section. This crafting system aims to enhance PUBG’s weapon customization, providing players with more ways to personalize their gear.

Krafton has also rolled out several quality-of-life improvements. Now, spectators can check teammates’ inventories, and key items like shields and emergency pickups have usage indicators. The communication system has been made smoother too by refining the “Enemy Spotted” ping to make it work more responsively on both console and PC, making it easier for players to coordinate. Additionally, players will now see a notification when they receive temporary or permanent items as rewards.

Like previous PUBG updates, this patch includes several bug fixes, addressing visual clipping issues with certain skins and resolving vehicle and equipment bugs. These fixes improve both the look and functionality of the game while also tackling console-specific issues. With this update, the PUBG: Battlegrounds developer aims to maintain its place in the battle royale scene. The new content and improvements show Krafton’s commitment to keeping PUBG fresh and engaging.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 32.2 Patch Notes

Arcade

New Mode: Hot Drop

Basic Settings

• Maximum number of starting players
  • PC: 64 (min. 32)
  • Console: 32 (min. 16)
• Perspective: TPP Only
• Map: Designated areas of either Erangel, Miramar, Vikendi, or Taego.
• Safe Zone: A very narrow zone is formed in a specific part of the map. Be warned, the Safe Zone will be restricted faster as time passes!
  • Leaving the zone results in severe damage, and the Blue Zone shrinks rapidly toward the center.
• Plane: Players will automatically drop from the plane once the plane reaches the edge of the Play Area.
• Specific Zones such as the Red Zone, Blizzard Zone, etc. will not be activated.
• World spawns are the same as in Normal Match.
• Cars, Care Packages, Ships, and Trains are unavailable.
• 4-Man Squads only, auto-fill enabled.

Service Period (UTC)

• PC/Console
  • November 20, 7 AM – December 3, 7 AM

Team Deathmatch

• The Rondo map – Suburbia – has been renamed to Rin Jiang.

Gameplay

New Vehicle: Inflatable Boat

• The Inflatable Boat allows for quiet travel on water, using oars instead of a motor.
• Health: 500
• Weight: 40
• Max passengers: 4
• Can be steered only from slot 1 in all directions.
  • Passengers in slots 2-4 can provide auxiliary power by repeatedly tapping the forward key.
• Maximum speed:
  • 1 player rowing in slot 1: Approximately 20 km/h
  • With players in slots 2-4 sprint tapping: Approximately 50 km/h
• The player in slot 1 cannot use a Secondary Weapon.
• Players in slots 2-4 equip oars when disarmed.
• Can be deployed on both water and land by clicking on it in the Inventory.
  • Deployment can be canceled by interruptions such as collisions.
• If destroyed while in the water, it will gradually sink, and passengers will automatically fall into the water.
• World-spawns in all maps except Paramo and Haven.
• Added to Custom Match – Spawn tab.
  • Also applies to the Sandbox mode.
• Added to Training Mode – Spawn Tool – Etc. category.
• Unavailable in Ranked and Custom Match – Esports Mode.

QoL

• You can now view your teammate’s Inventory when spectating.
• You can now follow your teammate after jumping from the Emergency Pickup plane.
• The environmental conditions under which some items can be used will be displayed in your Inventory.
  • Affected items: Folded Shield, Emergency Pickup, Mountain Bike, Blue Chip Transmitter, Inflatable Boat
  • For the Emergency Pickup, you won’t be able to attempt using it while it’s unavailable.
• A visual indicator is displayed when equipping or hovering over deployable items in the Inventory.
• The usage conditions for deployable items have been adjusted, allowing players to use them in more positions.
• System messages for item unavailability have been made clearer.
• A system message will be displayed if an item becomes unavailable during use.
• Items looted using the F key while equipped with the Tactical Pack will no longer be automatically stored in the Tactical Pack.
• The rules for acquiring and consuming ammo and items have been improved for greater consistency.
• Communication features like the Radio Message Wheel and ‘Enemy Spotted’ ping can now be used in Solo Mode and Training Mode.
• The time interval for recognizing double clicks on the wheel has been adjusted to make the ‘Enemy Spotted’ ping easier to use.
• (Console) A new key binding for the ‘Enemy Spotted’ ping is now assigned to the Hold R-stick button in the A/B/Custom types of the Controller Button Presets.

World

• The 2024 PUBG Global Championship-themed decorations have been added to maps.

Taego

• Some sound effects during Overcast weather have been reduced.
• Mysterious objects and decorations have disappeared.

Clan System

• The goals for Clan Challenges have been lowered.
• The goals for Clan Member Missions have been reduced, and some mission details have been modified.
• The Clan Member Activity button is now accessible from all Clan-related pages.
  • The Clan Member Activity page remains only visible to the Clan Master or Manager.
• The wording for the weekly Gauge Point/Class reset and calculation has been made clearer.
• Certain Clan notifications are now marked with colors to improve visibility.
• In the Clan Inventory, the Clan Tag Plate icons will now display the ‘PUBG’ text instead of the Clan name.

Crafter Pass

Workshop

Special Crafting

Introducing Black Market’s Progressive weapon skins and Chromas – craftable only through Special Crafting at the Workshop! Check out the full details on the Black Market 2024 announcement.

Special Crafting Closing Date (UTC)

The Special Crafting – Black Market 2024 tab will be accessible only until the following dates. Make sure to use up your Tokens before the closing date!

Lobby

(PC) Esports – PGC 2024 Pick’em Challenge

• The Overview page provides information on the tournament schedule and details about the prize pool.
• The Pick’em Challenge page provides information on participating teams, your remaining voting coupons, Esports Points, the Esports Point Shop button, and more.
• Pick’em Challenge period (UTC)
  • Team Faceoff: November 13, 2 AM – December 9, 8 AM
  • Pick the Winner: November 13, 2 AM – December 21, 8 AM
• Esports tab operation period (UTC)
  • November 13, 2 AM – December 30, 12 AM

UX/UI

• The expiry dates for items in your Inventory will be displayed in the lower-left corner of the item slots.
• A new notification message will be displayed when you receive temporary or permanent items as rewards.
• Minor tweaks have been made to how the death marker UI is displayed.
• Certain Radio Messages in the Korean language setting have been changed.
• Item tiers are now displayed in the background of icons in the Store purchase popup.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue where the FAMAS spawns without a magazine in the Training Mode.
• Fixed an issue where, after changing perspectives while seated in the driver’s seat and then exiting the vehicle, the perspective reverts to the previous setting.
• Fixed an issue where attaching tires to the Pillar UAZ with the All-In-One Repair Kit results in reduced tire HP.
• Fixed an issue in Ranked where the marker floats in the air when placed at a location where the Blue Chip Tower normally spawns in Normal Match.
• (Console) Fixed an issue where the Radio Message Display Priority setting resets to Dialogue upon restarting the game after changing it to Emojis.
• (Console) Fixed an issue on the PlayStation® platform where the ping sound setting resets upon restarting the game.
• (Console) Fixed an issue where the R-stick dead zone setting does not function while the Radio Message Wheel is active.
• (Console) Fixed an issue where the R-stick dead zone value resets when switching between Dialogue and Emojis on the Radio Message Wheel.
• (Console) Fixed an issue on Xbox Series X devices where setting the language to Traditional Chinese causes temporary freezing when approaching a world-spawned Crossbow.

World

• Fixed an issue where the C4 attached to vehicles or buildings on destructible terrain in Rondo can be dropped by destroying the terrain.

UX/UI

• Fixed an issue in Team Deathmatch where, if the Spawn Kit presets include the DBS, it defaults to the Assault preset and cannot be changed.
• Fixed the display error for the [CHROMA] ZERO-G – MP5K (Lime Blue) skin’s name.
• Fixed the incorrect item tier information for the School Shoes with Leggings (Black).

Items & Skins

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

• Fixed the Lv. 10 – Rare Skin Cosmetics preview of the [PROGRESSIVE] Midnight Menace – Kar98k skin on the Hideout – Weapons page.
• Fixed an issue where the legs turn transparent when wearing the Happy Hibernation Shoes and certain outfits together.
• Fixed the clipping issue that occurs when wearing certain outfits and masks together.
• Fixed an issue where the Ali the Fox Peach Backpack (Level 2) appears distorted when the male character equips it with the Tenebres Combat Vest.