One of the most popular battle royale games, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, is currently 50% off on the Steam store. Also, a new PUBG update for PS4 and Xbox One players is currently live, and the latest 5.1 update has enhanced and improved the core gaming experience for players.
The latest update to the game has revamped the desert map, Miramar. Before getting into the details of the latest update, let us have a look at the current price of the PUBG game. Players can purchase PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds game at these discounted rates until October 30 – ($14.99 / 14,99€ / £13.49 / CDN$ 18.49 / A$ 21.47 / ₹ 499). Now, let us have a look at the PUBG update 5.1 new features.
The latest update to the game has introduced new vending machines for dispersing support items. PUBG update 5.1 has also included loot spawn improvements. Long-range rifles engagement mechanics have also been enhanced.
PUBG’s latest update has also added A LA Muerte Vamos Track on Miramar map. Players can also have fun while driving with the newly added objects like ramps and loops. Trash and small objects have also been removed from Miramar map to make the movements of players easier while looting.
The spawn rate of Pistol has been reduced by 31 %. Also, the spawn rate of helmets, bags, and vests have been increased. Spawn rates for long-range weapons have also been adjusted in the latest update. Have a look at the changes down below.
AR – 12% increase
DMR – 29% increase
SR – 42% increase
Win94 – 30% increase
Scopes – 18% increase
Survivor Pass is also back in the latest update to the game, which features new rewards, missions, and improved systems. The all-new Survivor Pass has an interesting tag line – “Your Fight. Your Story. Your Battlegrounds”.
The custom matchmaking option is now available to PS4 players. They had been looking forward to this option for a long time. But the current custom matchmaking only comes with a limited number of options. Have a look at them down below. You can also read the complete patch notes for update 5.1 by heading here.
- Players can choose two types of modes to create or join.
- Default settings option or settings provided by PUBG can be played per each mode.
- At least 4 players are required to start the match
- You can keep the game in a waiting room for up to 40 minutes.
- Custom Match does not support Cross Platform Play.
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