There’s a new PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds update on PC test servers.
PUBG received update 27 earlier today on PC, clocking in at 6.5GB. As always with PUBG patches, expect it to spend a week or so on test servers before everyone on live servers get it.
Starting off with the new content, update 27 adds the MP5K SMG. The 9mm SMG is exclusive to Vikendi, replacing the Vector. Update 27 will also introduce the next Survivor Pass, dubbed Wild Card. The pass will be available for ten weeks, offering players over 60 rewards.
The developer took feedback about the Vikendi pass to heart, and it promises improved mission design this time around. You can expect the daily, and weekly mission structure to return, but the good thing is that you’ll be able to track your progress in real-time in the game.
Update 27’s major new additions come in the form of balance tweaks. For starters, loot in Erangel should now be more plentiful, with an overall increase to spawn rate for ARs, DMRS, LMG, and SMGs.
Damage multipliers for sniper rifles have been increased to 150% from 110% when hitting body shots. For SMGs, limb shots will now work on a 125% multiplier instead of 120%. Further, the overall flinch (aim punch) you receive when getting shot is being lessened.
First-aid kits, which currently heal instantly at the end of their cast timer, will now instead restore health over two seconds, similar to how bandages work. Grenade damage is being adjusted, allow vehicles and other major objects to block some damage. This depends on the angle, obviously, but cars can be used as cover from grenades as a way of lessening their effect.
There’s also been a major change to weapon attachments. SMG and pistols now take the same attachments. The same is true for bullet loops for shotguns and sniper rifles, both will now perform the same function depending on the weapon they’re attached to. And, holo sights now go on pistols.
Update 27 is bringing a few major weapon balance changes as well. It begins with an unexpected reversal of the roles for the UMP, and Vector SMGs. The Vector has been converted to 9mm, with a magazine capacity that starts at 19 and can be expanded to 33. This switch means the weapon’s overall damage is dropping.
UMP9, on the other hand, is getting an upgrade to 45ACP ammo, and has as such been renamed to UMP45. The SMG now starts with 25 bullets by default, expandable to 35 with an extended magazine.
The M16A4’s initial recoil has been decreased when firing in burst. The AR’s effective range has also been extended, which could bring the M16A4 back to its former glory. Canted sights, and tactical stocks can now be attached to the M16A4, which is going to make things even more interesting. Like the M16A4, the MK47 Mutant now takes tactical stocks.
There are couple of other changes such as tweaks to sound, flare gun spawn rate, and some UI updates. Read the full list at the official blog.
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