Developer Krafton is set to launch Update 22.1 for PUBG next week on PC. The upcoming patch will add the new Intense Battle Royale mode to custom matches.
Unlike the normal BR mode, Intense Battle Royale mode in PUBG only requires two players to start, though it can accommodate up to 16 people. This game mode focuses more on quick yet challenging matches due to the smaller number of participants. Players can also switch between first-person perspective (FPP) and third-person perspective (TPP) if they want to.
Moreover, Intense Battle Royale Mode can be played on the following maps:
- Erangel
- Miramar
- Taego
- Deston
Update 22.1 is going to bring some performance improvements as well. The company has made optimizations to the user interface and fixed issues with certain in-game mechanics to help improve frame rates.
Patch Notes
- The preview for equipping item slots in Customize Lobby have been added.
- Improved the issue where you were unable to revive your knocked out teammate you were carrying.
- Fixed the issue where you are unable to see another player’s emote from within a certain range.
- Fixed the issue where a spectator is unable to see the Airboat’s boost effects.
- Fixed the issue where your body moves slowly out from the window when you’re shot from seats 2-4 in a Pickup Truck.
- Fixed the issue where your settings from Custom Match – Match Settings – DBNO Revive Time are not applied to your session.
- Fixed the issue where the area goes black within a certain range in the ocean.
- (PC) Fixed the spectating issue where you hear a specific ringing sound from the player you’re spectating but the sound persists even after switching to a different player.
- (PC) Fixed the issue where your perspective looks briefly awkward after you follow certain steps in FPP then switch to TPP.
- (PC) Fixed the issue where the screen is awkwardly displayed when you reaccess the game when you’re on an Emergency Pickup plane.
- (PC) Fixed the issue where your footsteps sound slightly louder when you sprint left/right/back when your movement speed is identical as normal walking.
- (PC) Fixed the issue where the sound is not played consecutively for Victory Dance 56.
- Fixed collision, texture, performance, and more general issues in Vikendi, Miramar, and Karakin.
- Fixed the issue where a loss of grass was discovered at a certain area in Sanhok.
- (Console) Fixed the issue where Tactical Trucks were attacking each other in Haven.
The full patch notes can be found on Steam.
PUBG Update 22.1 goes live on February 14 for PC and February 23 for consoles.
