Battlegrounds Update 41.1 Adds New Co-Op Mode

PUBG: Battlegrounds has introduced an exciting new co-op mode called Xeno Point, giving players a fresh experience to dive into. Since its debut in 2017, PUBG has been one of the defining titles of the battle royale genre. Despite the competition in the genre, the game has delivered consistent updates that have refined its core mechanics and expanded its content, allowing it to maintain a loyal player base.

The past couple of weeks have been particularly thrilling for the PUBG community, as the developers teased a potential crossover with Stellar Blade. Fans speculated about what the potential crossover could look like. Now, with the latest update for PUBG, players finally have their answer. Not only has the Stellar Blade crossover officially arrived, but it comes alongside a brand-new co-op game mode.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 41.1 Brings New Xeno Point Mode

PUBG has officially rolled out Update 41.1. The headline feature of this patch is the brand-new Xeno Point mode, which throws players into a co-op battle against an alien invasion on Miramar. The mode can be accessed through the Arcade section, and each session kicks off at the HUB, where players enter through open doors and fight their way through waves of enemies. While fighting Xenos, players must also complete a series of objectives and keep a close eye on each other’s vital stats and equipment. Players can switch up their playstyle with Blue Chip Skills and unleash Super abilities. Alongside the mode, Krafton has introduced the Event Pass: Xeno Point and announced the Xeno Point Streamer Challenge with a total prize pool of $100,000.

However, Xeno Point is not the only major addition in this update, as it also brings the long-awaited Stellar Blade crossover. Eve from the game has made her way into PUBG as the third Contender, available in Workshop to unlock. She’s the first Ultimate Contender in PUBG, and as she levels up, her appearance and hair colors evolve in stages. This gives players the option to create a unique look for the character. The crossover further expands with kill effects, emotes, lobby poses, a parachute, a backpack set, and other items to collect and take into battle. The update also revives the aespa collaboration, bringing back weapon skins, emotes, frying pans, and more for fans to enjoy in one of the best battle royale games.

Image via Krafton

Just like the previous PUBG update, 41.1 also brings gameplay improvements and new features. The Destructible Terrain feature has now been extended to Erangel, new weapon attachments have been added, and both the Emergency Support Flare and the Blue Chip Tower have also been introduced. The patch wraps up with a range of crucial bug fixes.

The addition of PvE content in PUBG is exciting, as it strikes a great balance between being genuinely challenging and enjoyable. With the recent addition of Prop Hunt mode in PUBG and now this new co-op game mode, fans are glad to see the game continuing to receive attention. They look forward to seeing whatever collaborations and content Krafton has in store for PUBG‘s future.

PUBG Version 41.1 Patch Notes

New Mode: Xeno Point

Introducing Xeno Point, a new mode in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS! Fight back against the enemy invading Miramar!

Further details can be found in the upcoming New Mode: Xeno Point announcement.

Event Pass: Xeno Point

Fight back the Xeno invasion! Defend the Battlegrounds, loot gear, and defeat enemies with the Event Pass: Xeno Point.

World

Erangel

• The Destructible Terrain feature has been added.
  • The Frag Grenade, Mortar, Panzerfaust, C4, Pickaxe, and vehicle explosion can destroy terrain.
  • Rocky terrain is also destructible.
• The Pickaxe has been added.
  • When striking the ground with a Pickaxe, terrain can now be dug deeper than before. (The maximum depth and range of destruction remain unchanged.)
  • This change applies to all maps where destructible terrain is available.
    • Applies to Rondo, Taego, Miramar, and Erangel.
• Some areas in Erangel may have limited destructibility.
• Destructible Terrain is also available in Ranked and Custom Matches – Esports Mode.
  • Applies to Rondo, Taego, Miramar, and Erangel.

Gunplay

New Attachments: Hybrid Scope & Tilted Grip

Two new weapon attachments have been added.

Hybrid Scope

A new optic attachment, the Hybrid Scope, has been added. Allows instant switching between magnifications depending on the situation.

• Toggle between 1x and 4x magnification using ‘Sight Change’ Key after equipping

Tilted Grip

A new attachment, the Tilted Grip, has been added.

• Vertical recoil control +12%
• Horizontal recoil control +6%
• Camera shake control during firing +25%

Attachment Balance Adjustments

With the addition of new attachments, several balance adjustments have been made.

• Angled Foregrip has been removed from world spawn.
• Half Grip
  • Horizontal recoil control: +8% → +16%

Weapon Balance Adjustments

Dragunov

• Vertical recoil decreased by approximately 20%.
• Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 15%.

Notice on Upcoming Weapon Removal

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

Weapons to be Removed

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

Notes

• Items related to the weapons listed above will no longer be tradable on the Steam Community Market after the May update.
• Items related to these weapons will no longer be available for purchase or acquisition in the future after the May update.
• Further details, including the exact timing and compensation, will be announced in the May Update 41.2 Patch Notes.

Gameplay

New Item: Emergency Support Flare

Call in support when you need it most during combat! A new item, the Emergency Supply Flare, has been added to the battlegrounds.

* Available in Normal Matches, Ranked, Arcade, and Custom Matches

• Emergency Support Flare can be obtained from Care Packages, Secret Rooms, Loot Truck, Lab Camp and Supply Drops.
• The supply crate will land at a random location within approximately a 1m radius from the flare’s landing point.
• Can be selected via the throwable weapon wheel alongside the Emergency Cover Flare.
• Key binding is supported.
• Supply crates will avoid fixed transportation routes (ferries, cable cars, trains, etc.)

How to Use

• Throws on the ground to emit yellow smoke and call in a supply drop.
• A supply crate will land and can be looted through interaction.

Supply Contents

• Always includes 3 types of ammunition.
• Approximately 80% chance to include at least one item from each category:
  • Cover: Emergency Cover Flare, Folded Shield
  • Utility: All-in-One Repair Kit, Medical Supplies
• Additional rewards may appear at a low probability, or some items may be excluded.

Jammer Pack Update

• The existing Jammer Pack has been renamed to Jammer Pack (Lv.2).
• The existing Jammer Pack has also received an updated appearance to align with the new level system.
• Jammer Pack (Lv.1) and Jammer Pack (Lv.3) have been newly added.
• The Jammer Pack is now available in Lv.1 to Lv.3 tiers, and all levels share the same capacity as standard backpacks of the corresponding level.
• Blue Zone damage absorption increases in the order of Lv.1
• Jammer Pack (Lv.1) and Jammer Pack (Lv.2) can be obtained through world spawn.
• Jammer Pack (Lv.3) can only be obtained from:
  • Care Packages (including Flare Gun drops)
  • Secret Rooms
  • Loot Trucks
  • Lab Camp
  • Emergency Supply Drops

Blue Chip Tower Supply Call

A new feature has been added to the Blue Chip Tower, which allows you to recall teammates.

• You can now call in a Care Package by consuming enemy Blue Chips at the tower.
• While the Care Package shares the same appearance as Flare Gun drops, its contents and drop rates differ.

• How to Use
  • When a Blue Chip Tower placed across the map is active, press ‘H’ to consume 2 enemy Blue Chips and call in a Care Package.
    • Teammate recall remains unchanged and can be performed using the ‘F’ key.
• Retrieve Blue Chip
  • Enemy Blue Chips used to call in a Care Package are not destroyed and will remain inside the Blue Chip Transmitter.
  • While the tower is active, teammates of the Blue Chip’s original owner can press ‘F’ to retrieve it from the tower.

Bot Refinement

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

Matchmaking

(PC)Same Language Team Matching

• Regions : AS, SEA
• In map selection regions, the Same Language Team Matching option will now also apply when selecting specific maps in Normal Matches.
  • In addition to Quick Join, players will now be matched with teammates who use the same language as the party leader even when selecting individual maps.

Ranked

Season 41

• Ranked weapon skins for the Lynx6 have been added as Tier Rewards (permanent) for Season 41.
• The leaderboard will reset after the live server maintenance.
• Check out your final Tier from the previous season through your Career page.
• Destructible Terrain is now available in Ranked.
  • Available Maps: Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Rondo

• (PC) To improve match quality, the operating hours of certain Ranked modes in some regions have been adjusted.
  • Operating Hours(UTC)
    • SA Squad(TPP) : 21:20 ~ 05:00
    • SEA Duo(TPP) : 11:00 ~ 17:00

Customize

• The image of the ‘Party Cat Spray’, obtainable from the 9th Anniversary Event Pass: All Day Party, has been updated.
  • If you already own the item, the updated image will be automatically applied when using the spray. Its function and usage remain unchanged.

Workshop

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

Contender: EVE

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

Contenders are available in the Workshop, and full details on the first Contender can be found in the upcoming PUBG x Stellar Blade announcement.

• The new Contender, EVE, is the first Ultimate Contender, a special character offering a differentiated progression experience unlike anything before. As Eve levels up, her appearance and hair colors expand in stages, allowing you to freely combine unlocked hairstyles and outfits to create your own unique style

Workshop: Stellar Blade

Stellar Blade’s EVE enters the Battlegrounds. Wield the blade that bears the fate of humanity.

Crafter Pass: Stellar Blade

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

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue where weapon attachments would not be automatically equipped when acquired if the Tactical Pack was equipped in a weapon slot and the inventory was full.
• Fixed an issue where the camera could not be moved left or right when prone next to an obstacle.
• Fixed an issue where the observed player’s health would be temporarily displayed incorrectly when spectating an enemy in a vehicle after death.

World

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

UX/UI

• Fixed an issue where the attachment slot icons were not displayed on Charm page.
• Fixed an issue where an incorrect system message was displayed when Inflatable Boat deployment was canceled due to interference from other objects.
• Fixed an issue where a blank screen would intermittently appear on the Customize page.
• Fixed an issue where the footer UI would disappear upon entering the lobby edit screen.
• Fixed an issue where tag boxes would intermittently appear incorrectly on the UGC tag editing screen.

Items & Skins

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

• Fixed an issue where a shadow appeared inside the scope when aiming down sights with the P90 equipped with a Ranked weapon skin.
• Fixed a clipping issue when the female character wearing B.Duck Top with Twisted Devotee Gloves.
• Fixed a clipping issue when the female character wearing Casual Rancher Top and Shorts with certain jackets.
• Fixed a clipping issue when the female character wearing Snow Pants (White) with JENNIE’s BLACKPINK Leggings.
• Fixed a clipping issue when wearing Time Keeper’s Boots with certain pants.
• Fixed an issue where the hair appeared incorrectly when a female character with a specific hairstyle equipped the PCS4 Mesh Cap (White)
• Fixed an issue where the hem of certain Tracksuit jackets and tops appeared incorrectly.

Released

March 23, 2017

ESRB

T for Teen: Blood, Violence