Patch Notes – Update 41.1 – NEWS – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

41.1 Highlights

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Game server maintenance schedule (Paris time)

※ Times and dates shown below are subject to change.

• PC : 8 Avril à 2 h – 10 h 30
• Console : 16 Avril à 3 h – 11 h

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Use of cards

Check out theCard Operations Report – Update 41.1 for the latest info on regional map rollovers and preferences!

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— Please note that the features and updates described below are subject to change or removal due to bugs, gameplay issues, and community feedback. Images used are intended to serve as visual references only; the actual game may look different, as versions are continually developed and refined before being released to players.

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New mode: Xeno Point

Inauguration of Xeno Point, a new mode in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS! Push back the enemy that is invading Miramar!

Additional details can be found in the future announcement of the new mode: Xeno Point.

Pass Événement : Xeno Point
 Repel the Xeno invasion! Defend battlefields, loot equipment, and eliminate enemies with the Event Pass: Xeno Point.

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Monde

Erangel

• The Destructible Terrain feature has been added.
  • Frag Grenade, Mortar, Panzerfaust, C4, Pickaxe and Vehicle Explosions can destroy terrain.
  • The rocky terrain is also destructible.
• The pickaxe has been added.
  • When you hit the ground with a pickaxe, you can now dig deeper than before.
    (Maximum depth and kill range remain the same.)
  • This change applies to all maps where destructible terrain is available.
    • S’applique à Rondo, Taego, Miramar and Erangel.
• Certain areas of Erangel may have limited destructibility.
• Destructible terrain is also available in Competitive and Custom Games – Esports modes.
  • S’applique à Rondo, Taego, Miramar and Erangel.

💬 Developer Commentary

As we previously announced in Roadmap 2026, destructible terrain is now available in Erangel, after its inauguration in Rondo, Sanhok, Taego and Miramar. The terrain is no longer simply a static element of the environment, it now plays a tactical role dictated by the player. According to our estimates, this system will give Erangel a more dynamic approach to confrontations, as well as increased strategic depth. Most notably, improvements to pickaxe digging depth ensure more comprehensive terrain management in various combat situations. Please note that Sanhok Building Destruction is not available in Erangel. Destructible terrain is also available in Competitive and Custom Games – Esports modes.

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Gunplay

New modules: hybrid bezel and inclined handle

Two new weapon modules have been added.

Hybrid glasses

A new optical module to enrich the game’s arsenal, the hybrid bezel allows you to instantly switch between different magnification levels depending on the situation.

• Once you’re equipped, switch between 1x and 4x magnification using the “Viewfinder Switch” button.

Inclined wrists

New module, the inclined handle has expanded the game.

• Vertical recoil control +12%
• Horizontal recoil counters +6%
• Camera shake control when shooting +25%

Mod balance adjustments

With the arrival of new modules, the game has undergone several balance adjustments.

• The Bent Handle has been removed from items appearing in the world.
• Demi-poignée
  • Contrôle du recul horizontal +8 % → +16 %

Developer Commentary

Following the removal of the offset sight, we are continually seeing feedback that it is increasingly difficult to flexibly adapt to different standoff distances.
To address the problem, we implemented thehybrid glasses as a more viable tactical option in this update.
Its design offers rapid magnification from a single module, thus providing greater effectiveness over various combat distances.

Additionally, since grips haven’t really evolved in a while, we added thetilted handleÂto enrich the available options.
 We believe this mod will allow players to further customize their weapon configurations according to their preferences and playstyles.

At the same time, to avoid an excessive increase in the number of modules and to best define the role of each object, certain adjustments were made.
La poignée coudée was removed due to limited usefulness. In fact, it provides exclusively horizontal recoil control, mechanical already integrated into the half-grip.

We will continue to improve the mod system to support more diverse tactical gameplay and higher precision choices.

Weapon balance adjustments

Dragunov

• Reduced vertical recoil by approximately 20%.
• Approximately 15% reduction in horizontal recoil.

Opinion on the future removal of weapons

With June Update 42.1, some underutilized weapons will be removed from the game. Please review the information below in advance.

Weapons that will be withdrawn

• Mosin Nagant
• R45
• DP-28
• PP-19 Bison
• P1911
• QBU

Notes

• Items related to the weapons listed above will no longer be tradable on the Steam Community Market.
• Items related to these weapons cannot be purchased or obtained in the future.
• More details, including exact compensation and timeline, will be announced in the May 41.2 patch notes.

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Gameplay

New item: distress flare

Call for reinforcements when you need them most during the fight! The distress flare is a new item that has just arrived on the battlefields.

* Available in normal parties, in competitive, in Arcade and in personnalisées parties

• It is possible to obtain the Distress Rocket from Supply Crates, Secret Rooms, Loot Truck, Lab Camp, and Supply Drops.
• The supply crate will land at a random location within approximately 1 m of the rocket’s landing point.
• Selectable via the throwing item wheel, alongside the emergency cover rocket.
• Keybinding is supported.
• Supply crates will avoid fixed transport routes (ferries, cable cars, trains, etc.)

How to use

• Projected to the ground to release yellow smoke where a supply drop will be deployed.
• A supply crate will land, and you can then loot it by interacting with it.

Restock content

• Always includes 3 types of ammunition.
• Approximately 80% chance of including at least one item from each category:
  • Cover: emergency cover flare, foldable shield
  • Utility: all-in-one repair kit, medical equipment
• Additional rewards may appear (low probabilities) or certain items may be excluded.

Jammer pack update

• The current Jammer Pack has been renamed to Jammer Pack (Level 2).
• The current Jammer Pack has also received a visual overhaul to align with the new tier system.
• The Jammer Pack (level 1) and Jammer Pack (level 3) items have just been added.
• The Jammer Pack is now available at Lv. 1 to Lv. 3. Regardless of the level, the capacity is the same as that of standard backpacks of the corresponding level.
• The damage absorption of the blue zone increases in the following order: Lv. 1 < Lv. 2 < Lv. 3.
• It is possible to obtain the Jammer Pack (level 1) and Jammer Pack (level 2) items via spawns in the world.
• The Jammer Pack item (level 3) can only be obtained via:
  • Supply Crates (including distress gun drops)
  • Secret Pieces
  • Loot Trucks
  • Lab Camp
  • Emergency Supply Drop

Blue Chip Tower Supply Deployment

A new feature has been added to the blue chip tower, which allows you to recall teammates.

• You can now deploy a supply crate by consuming enemy blue chips from the tower.
• Although the appearance of the supply crate is the same as those from the distress gun drops, its contents and spawn rate are different.

• How to use
  • When a tower of blue chips positioned on the map is active, pressH to consume 2Âenemy blue fleasand deploy a supply crate.
    • Teammate recall remains the same and can be performed using thetouche F.
• Recover the blue chip
  • The blue chips used to deploy a supply crate are notnot destroyed and will remain inside the blue chip transmitter.
  • While the tower is active, teammates of the original owner of the blue chip can pressF to retrieve it from the tower.

Bot refinement

• Bots have been improved to behave more naturally in various situations.
• Bot positioning trends have been adjusted.

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(PC) UGC Alpha

Mode Blue Bomb Rush

• Blue Bomb Rush a été ajouté à UGC Alpha. This is a mode that offers a unique experience, different from the traditional Battle Royale, opting for a more strategic and collective approach. Fashion the pure fun inherent in Blue Bomb Rush and enjoy!
• With this update, players can use multiple combinations of devices to build modes that not only replicate the structure of the original Blue Bomb Rush, but also introduce new rules and gameplay.
• By configuring and combining various UGC devices, you can create a wide range of custom modes, from experiences similar to traditional Blue Bomb Rush to entirely new variations with rules and gameplay that transcend the original mode.
  • Positioning several blue bombs
  • Adjusted play areas and objective locations per round
  • Support for multi-team modes with more than two teams
  • Customizing the conditions for installing and defusing blue bombs

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Matchmaking

(PC) Matchmaking Équipe même langue

• Régions : AS, SEA
• In map selection regions, the same language team matchmaking option will now also be applied when selecting specific maps in Normal Games.
  • In addition to Quick Match, players will now be grouped with teammates whose language is the same as the party leader’s, even when selecting individual cards.

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Compétitif

Saison 41

• Competitive weapon skins for the Lynx6 have been added as tier rewards (permanent) for Season 41.
• The scoreboard will be reset to zero after game server maintenance.
• Consult your final level from the previous season on the Career page.

• Destructible terrain is now available in Competitive.
  • Available maps: Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Rondo
• (PC) To improve the quality of matches, the opening hours of some Competitive modes in certain regions have been adjusted.
  • Opening hours (Paris time)
    • Escouade (TPP) SA : 23 h 20 – 7 h
    • Duo (TPP) SEA : 13 h – 19 h

Season 40 Rewards

Below you will find the rewards you will receive based on your final tier during the previous competitive season.

• Weapon skins, competitive parachute skins and medals are permanent rewards. The other rewards to be obtained can be used during a single competitive season.
• Rewards can be found on your Inventory/Edit Profile page when Season 38 begins.
• Once Season 38 is over and server maintenance has been completed, all rewards except the parachute, weapon skin and medal will be removed from your page.

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Personalization

• The image of the “Party Cat” spray, obtainable via the 9th Anniversary Event Pass: All Day Party, has been updated.
• If you already own this item, the updated image will be automatically applied when using the spray. Its function and use remain unchanged.

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Atelier

New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.

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Atelier : aespa

We’re excited to announce the return of the PUBG x aespa collaboration!

Take a look at the Store Update – April to learn all the ins and outs.

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Prétendante : EVE

Get ready to meet EVE, the third Contender to land in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS!

The Suitors are available in the Workshop. As for the first Pretender, you can obtain complete information via the future announcementPUBG x Stellar Blade.

• The new Pretender, EVE, is the first-ever Ultimate Pretender, a special character who offers a new, unprecedented progression experience. As Eve levels up, her appearance and hair color evolve in phases, allowing you to freely combine unlocked outfits and hairstyles to create your own unique style.

Atelier : Stellar Blade

EVE from Stellar Blade takes on the battlefields. Wield the blade that holds the destiny of humanity.

Pass Artisan : Stellar Blade

Face the fate of humanity with the Artisan Pass: Stellar Blade!

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Bug fixes

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue where the character would not automatically equip weapon mods after obtaining them, if the tactical bag was in a weapon slot and the inventory was full.
• Fixed an issue where the camera could not move left or right when the character was prone next to an obstacle.
• Fixed an issue where the watched player’s health could have temporary display issues when following an enemy in spectator mode in a vehicle after death.

Monde

• Fixed an issue where the interior lighting of some cabins in Deston would change depending on the character’s location and viewing angle.

User Experience / User Interface

• Fixed an issue where mod slot icons were not displayed on the Pendant page.
• Fixed an issue where an erroneous system message was displayed when canceling the deployment of an inflatable boat due to interference with other objects.
• Fixed an issue where a blank screen would intermittently appear on the Personalization page.
• Fixed an issue where the footer interface would disappear when accessing the lobby edit screen.
• Fixed an issue where tag windows intermittently appeared incorrectly on the UGC tag edit screen.

Items and skins

※ Overlapping/clipping issue: Graphics that are displayed outside of the visible portion of an image/element.

• Fixed an issue where a shadow would appear inside the scope when using the sights with the P90 equipped with a competitive weapon skin.
• Fixed an overlapping/clipping issue when the female character was wearing B.Duck’s Top and Deformed Adept’s Gloves items at the same time.
• Fixed an overlapping/clipping issue when the female character wore the Casual Cowboy Top and Shorts items with certain jackets.
• Fixed an overlapping/clipping issue when the female character was simultaneously wearing the JENNIE BLACKPINK Snow Pants (White) and Leggings items.
• Fixed an overlapping/clipping issue when wearing the Boots of the Temporal Guardian item with certain pants.
• Fixed an issue where hair was not displayed correctly when a female character with a specific hairstyle equipped the Mesh Cap (White) – PCS4 item.
• Fixed an issue where the hem of some jackets and track tops was not displaying correctly.