KRAFTON, Inc. celebrates PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ 8th anniversary with Update 34.2, bringing festive decorations, Arcade mode enhancements, a new Survivor Pass, and more. The update launches on PC on March 12 and consoles on March 20.
Key Highlights:
- Anniversary Celebration: Players will find festive decorations across various maps, including care packages, energy drinks, and the starting plane. The starting island features a Bobble Bot statue, where players can throw special golden grenades to display their names. Additionally, the update introduces a new anniversary lobby music track in collaboration with M83, the globally renowned French electronic music group known for their atmospheric, cinematic sound. Alongside these, special anniversary events offer exclusive rewards for players:
- The Web Event allows access to the in-game lobby banner, where the 8th Anniversary Pack and a Lucky G-Coin Box can be claimed.
- A series of Special Drops Missions, including 8th Anniversary with You, 8th Anniversary Surprise, Lucky 8, and Mission: 8, grant rewards such as the 8th Anniversary Crown emblem, nameplates, a Victory Dance, event tokens, and contraband coupons.
- The Hidden Code Event challenges players to explore Erangel in search of hidden treasures and surprises.
- Arcade Updates: Arcade mode receives key improvements, including new Team Deathmatch maps (Deston Arena, Vikendi Train Station, and Sanhok Camp Bravo), adjusted spawn kits, and fully randomized maps in Intense Battle Royale. Other updates include weapon attachment changes, a new Random LMG Crate, and an increased Custom Match player cap of 100. Hot Drop now supports up to 64 players, bringing back higher-intensity matches.
- Gunplay Balance Adjustments: Based on feedback from January’s Gunplay Labs: Aim Punch test, further adjustments have been implemented, with another round of testing planned for March.
For more information on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, please visit https://pubg.com/en/ and the official social media channels: YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch and TikTok.
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