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The latest PUBG PC Update 34.1 is here, bringing exciting changes, a brand-new 1v1 Arena mode, vehicle and weapon balancing, and updates to popular maps like Sanhok, Erangel, and Taego.
Let’s dive into PUBG PC Update 34.1: Everything You Need To Know
Gameplay Enhancements
Vehicle Adjustments
To keep up with the evolving pace of PUBG, several vehicle performance tweaks have been made:
Speed and Acceleration Changes
- Slight Speed Increase (Boost up by 5%): UAZ, Pickup, Food Truck, Porter, Blanc
- More Speed Boost (Boost up by 10%): Dacia, Motorbike, Buggy, Quad, Van, Snowmobile, Boat, Dirt Bike
- Pillar Security Car: Max speed reduced by 10%
- Acceleration Boost: Vehicles like UAZ, Dacia, Motorbike, Buggy, Quad, Pickup, and more have better initial acceleration.
- Pillar Security Car Acceleration: Slightly reduced.
Trunk System Expansion
- New trunk storage was added to Dacia, Mirado, Pony Coupe, and Coupe RB.
- Pillar Security Car’s trunk capacity reduced from 400 → 150.
Miscellaneous Vehicle Adjustments
- Dacia has better traction on snow and ice.
- Porter and Pillar Security Car weight increased.
- Buggy and Quad tire HP increased for better durability.
Developer’s Note: These changes aim to speed up the game’s tempo while maintaining balance between vehicle performance.
Weapon Balancing and Gunplay Improvements
PUBG PC Update 34.1: Everything You Need To Know
Mk12 Nerfs
- Vertical & horizontal recoil: Increased by 10%.
- Damage Over Distance: Reduced, making long-range fights more challenging.
- Kill Range Reduced: Headshot + body shot kill range reduced from 118m → 83m.
7.62mm Ammo Optimization
- Weight Reduction: 7.62mm rounds now weigh 0.6 instead of 0.7, making inventory management easier.
Shotgun Tweaks
- S1897: Better buckshot spread (10% reduction) and faster pump-action time (0.61s → 0.55s).
- S12K: Slight nerf with increased buckshot spread (5%) and reduced damage (24 → 23).
- S686: Buckshot spread reduced by 12%.
- DBS Buffs: Damage over distance increased by 20%, with 10% recoil reduction for better accuracy.
- Shotgun Spawn Rates: Adjusted across all maps for balanced distribution.
Developer’s Note: These changes enhance weapon viability while maintaining balance in combat situations.
Map Overhauls & Environmental Updates
Sanhok
- Destructible Terrain: Quarry, Ruins, and Tambang now feature breakable terrain.
- Height Adjustments: Quarry and Ruins have updated elevation for better gameplay flow.
Erangel & Taego – Gas Station Updates
- New Fuel Pump Feature: Available at gas stations, making vehicle refueling more immersive.
- Revamped Designs: Erangel’s gas stations have been visually improved.
- Some Taego Gas Stations Ruined: Creating more strategic combat zones.
New Arcade Mode: 1v1 Arena
A brand-new 1v1 Arena mode has been added, allowing players to test their skills in intense one-on-one battles.
Key Features
- Fast-paced Combat: Fight solo in a small battleground.
- Select Gear Before Each Match: Customize loadouts before battle.
- Win Streak Display: Track ongoing victories.
- Quick Start Feature: Players can now ‘Ready Up’ for faster matchmaking.
- Custom Match Mode: Available with observer functionality.
Service Period
- PC: February 12 – February 26
- Console: February 20 – March 6
Ranked Mode Updates: Season 34
New Ranked Rewards
- MG3 Ranked Weapon Skins
- Animated PUBG ID Emblems for Diamond, Master, and Top 500 players
- Exclusive Nameplates and Medals
Season 33 Reward Distribution
- Players can now claim rewards based on their final tier from the previous season.
PUBG PC Other Notable Changes & Fixes
Hideout Improvements (Coming in Update 34.2 – March 12)
- Salvaging Progressive weapon skins will now grant more materials based on level.
Settings Adjustments
- Lower visual effects on settings below ‘Ultra’ for improved performance.
- Red Zone & Building Destruction effects will now only appear on ‘Ultra’ settings.
UX/UI Enhancements
- Better readability for Killfeed skins.
- New UI for expired time-limited items.
- Loading screens improved for consoles.
PUBG PC Bug Fixes
- Fixed collision, texture, and performance issues on Sanhok and Erangel.
- Fixed observer mode waypoint marker issues.
- Hit marks now correctly appear on prone characters.
- UI issues in various languages have been resolved.
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