The next PUBG update will shake up the arsenal of the famous battle royale. Several underused weapons will be permanently removed to make way for new ones. If you have skins for these sacrificed equipment, a generous virtual financial compensation awaits you very soon.
The famous battle royale is preparing to do a major cleanup of its loot ecosystem. In its next major update, PUBG will officially remove several guns from its arsenal. This decision, which could surprise veterans, is mainly aimed at making room for new equipment planned for later this year. Developers believe that some are simply underused or duplicate more popular alternatives.
A necessary but painful cleaning for purists
Among the victims of this overhaul, we find weapons well known to players, sometimes available since the beginnings of PUBG or almost. The Mosin Nagant precision rifle and the QBU will thus bow out. The development teams justify this choice by the fact that these weapons have almost identical characteristics to other much more popular equipment, like the essential Kar98k or the Mk12. For its part, the P1911 pistol, although appreciated for its classic appearance, will also be withdrawn due to its blatant uselessness after the very first seconds of a game. The other three weapons removed are the R45, the DP-28 and the PP-19 Bizon.
If the disappearance of these weapons will not fundamentally change the balance of confrontations, it raises a major problem. Indeed, many players have spent real money or virtual currency to acquire exclusive cosmetic appearances linked to this equipment. This is where the publisher had to find a solution to avoid the scolding of its community.
Massive compensation on the way
Aware of the frustration that the removal of paid content can cause, PUBG detailed extensive compensation plan in its latest patch notes. Players with skins for removed weapons will soon receive compensation in the form of Battle Points, Credits or G-Coins, the game’s valuable premium currency.
The amounts allocated will directly depend on the rarity and value of the cosmetic appearance you own. As an example, the Sea Beast skin for the Mosin Nagant will net you 200 G-Coins upon removal. Owners of the Pyromaniac appearance for the QBU will receive a nice jackpot of 1490 G-Coins. Players with an inventory full of low rarity skins will see their combat point balance explode by June.
A global evolution of the gaming experience
Beyond this overhaul of the arsenal, PUBG continues to diversify its offering to maintain community engagement. The title slowly moves away from its strictly competitive formula to explore new genres. After a mode pitting players against aliens, the next update (the same one that removes these weapons) will introduce a cooperative bank robbery mode, openly inspired by the Payday franchise. You can also find the patch notes on the official website.
PUBG is still available free-to-play on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series.
