Gameplay: change history

Gameplay has 80 fixes in all 10 patches tracked for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS; most recent change: 15 fixes in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 43.2 on Oct 13, 2026.

Last changed Oct 13, 2026 (8 days ago) in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 43.2: Fixed

Last 30 days: 15 other changes
Tracked history: 80 other changes

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80 changes across 10 patches. Recorded Jan 6, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026, newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, back to Jan 6, 2026, so counts cover that period only. Fixes, additions and removals are counted under other changes.

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Patches:Oct 13, 2026 · 43.2 Sep 9, 2026 · 43.1 Aug 11, 2026 · 42.3 Jul 14, 2026 · 42.2 Jun 16, 2026 · 42.1 May 12, 2026 · 41.2 Apr 8, 2026 · 41.1 Mar 10, 2026 · 40.2 Feb 3, 2026 · 40.1 Jan 6, 2026 · 39.2

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Oct 13, 2026PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 43.2Fix 15Official notes ↗

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Fixed an issue where the parachute could only be deployed from a lower altitude than intended after jumping from the starting plane.

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Fixed an issue where the parachute could only be deployed from a lower altitude than intended after jumping from the starting plane.

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Fixed an issue where the landing sound was not played when landing after performing a Jump Kick.

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Fixed an issue where the landing sound was not played when landing after performing a Jump Kick.

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Fixed an issue where the scope was not centered on the screen when aiming while on the water's surface.

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Fixed an issue where the scope was not centered on the screen when aiming while on the water's surface.

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Fixed an issue where players could perform a Kick while moving when opening the Inventory during a Kick.

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Fixed an issue where players could perform a Kick while moving when opening the Inventory during a Kick.

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Fixed an issue where a character affected by the Stun Gun did not die immediately upon reaching 0 HP when unable to enter the DBNO state.

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Fixed an issue where a character affected by the Stun Gun did not die immediately upon reaching 0 HP when unable to enter the DBNO state.

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Fixed an issue where Gas Cans did not explode from Molotov flames when placed on world transportation such as ferries, cable cars, and trains.

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Fixed an issue where Gas Cans did not explode from Molotov flames when placed on world transportation such as ferries, cable cars, and trains.

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Fixed an issue where the execution animation was displayed incorrectly when the player being executed forcibly exited the game during an execution.

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Fixed an issue where the execution animation was displayed incorrectly when the player being executed forcibly exited the game during an execution.

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Fixed an issue where characters spawned below the ground when respawning in PUBG: Playgrounds — Road To Pan.

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Fixed an issue where characters spawned below the ground when respawning in PUBG: Playgrounds - Road To Pan.

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Fixed an issue where team numbers for players and Bots were not displayed as intended in Casual Mode.

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Fixed an issue where team numbers for players and Bots were not displayed as intended in Casual Mode.

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Fixed an issue where the revive animation would occasionally play without the revive progressing properly.

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Fixed an issue where the revive animation would occasionally play without the revive progressing properly.

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Fixed an issue where melee weapons thrown by another player from a vehicle's passenger seat were not displayed in the Death Cam.

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Fixed an issue where melee weapons thrown by another player from a vehicle's passenger seat were not displayed in the Death Cam.

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Fixed an issue where previously assigned actions were unintentionally restored when reopening the Controller Custom Preset settings after changing certain key bindings.

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Fixed an issue where previously assigned actions were unintentionally restored when reopening the Controller Custom Preset settings after changing certain key bindings.

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Fixed an issue where a crash could occur under certain conditions while editing the item list of the Market Device in Custom Match — Playgrounds.

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(PC) Fixed an issue where a crash could occur under certain conditions while editing the item list of the Market Device in Custom Match - Playgrounds.

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Fixed an issue where restrictions from the Action Restriction Device remained active when switching from Play Mode to Edit Mode in Custom Match — Playgrounds.

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(PC) Fixed an issue where restrictions from the Action Restriction Device remained active when switching from Play Mode to Edit Mode in Custom Match - Playgrounds.

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Fixed an issue where other players' characters could be displayed at positions different from their actual locations under certain conditions.

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(PC) Fixed an issue where other players' characters could be displayed at positions different from their actual locations under certain conditions.
Sep 9, 2026PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 43.1Fix 15Official notes ↗

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Fixed an issue where the fuel consumption value set for the Vehicle Spawn Device in UGC was not applied to Special Vehicle Skins.

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Fixed an issue where the fuel consumption value set for the Vehicle Spawn Device in UGC was not applied to Special Vehicle Skins.

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Fixed an issue where the reticle brightness setting for the P90 scope was not saved.

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Fixed an issue where the reticle brightness setting for the P90 scope was not saved.

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Fixed an issue where a teammate's Blue Chip was displayed in a different position than intended in a Deathbox.

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Fixed an issue where a teammate's Blue Chip was displayed in a different position than intended in a Deathbox.

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Fixed an issue where the healing item at the top of the Deathbox item list was unintentionally picked up automatically.

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Fixed an issue where the healing item at the top of the Deathbox item list was unintentionally picked up automatically.

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Fixed an issue where the reload animations of certain weapons were displayed incorrectly.

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Fixed an issue where the reload animations of certain weapons were displayed incorrectly.

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Fixed an issue where certain items were unintentionally used on occasion after reopening the Inventory.

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Fixed an issue where certain items were unintentionally used on occasion after reopening the Inventory.

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Fixed an issue where Bots fired their weapons abnormally under certain conditions.

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Fixed an issue where Bots fired their weapons abnormally under certain conditions.

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Fixed an issue where characters standing on Care Packages or Emergency Support Care Packages placed on top of a vehicle would not fall off while the vehicle was moving.

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Fixed an issue where characters standing on Care Packages or Emergency Support Care Packages placed on top of a vehicle would not fall off while the vehicle was moving.

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Fixed an issue where parts of the Kill Count animation were not displayed correctly during gameplay.

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Fixed an issue where parts of the Kill Count animation were not displayed correctly during gameplay.

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Fixed an issue where animations were not applied to the button settings pop-up in Controller Custom Presets.

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Fixed an issue where animations were not applied to the button settings pop-up in Controller Custom Presets.

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Fixed an issue where the Emergency Parachute could not be used after being knocked by fall damage and reviving with a Self-AED.

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Fixed an issue where the Emergency Parachute could not be used after being knocked by fall damage and reviving with a Self-AED.

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Fixed an issue where vaulting onto a Care Package placed on top of a vehicle caused the Care Package and character to move to unintended positions.

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Fixed an issue where vaulting onto a Care Package placed on top of a vehicle caused the Care Package and character to move to unintended positions.

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Fixed an issue where certain objects were displayed in unintended positions when entering Edit Mode under certain conditions in UGC.

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(PC) Fixed an issue where certain objects were displayed in unintended positions when entering Edit Mode under certain conditions in UGC.

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Fixed an issue where sounds were not played when selecting buttons on the Match Results screen.

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(PC) Fixed an issue where sounds were not played when selecting buttons on the Match Results screen.

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Fixed an issue where Spawn Kit-related text was incorrectly displayed when opening the Match Log or Mission tab in Team/Solo Deathmatch.

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(PC) Fixed an issue where Spawn Kit-related text was incorrectly displayed when opening the Match Log or Mission tab in Team/Solo Deathmatch.
Aug 11, 2026PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 42.3Fix 11Official notes ↗

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Fixed an issue where the lens effect was not properly applied in Special Zones when using the low magnification of the Hybrid Scope and the low and high magnifications of the P90 Scope.

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Fixed an issue where the lens effect was not properly applied in Special Zones when using the low magnification of the Hybrid Scope and the low and high magnifications of the P90 Scope.

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Fixed an issue where the edges of the P90 Scope appeared black.

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Fixed an issue where the edges of the P90 Scope appeared black.

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Fixed an issue where the client crashed when rapidly entering terrain destroyed by the Red Zone while in a vehicle.

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Fixed an issue where the client crashed when rapidly entering terrain destroyed by the Red Zone while in a vehicle.

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Fixed an issue where the BRDM could not be equipped in custom lobbies.

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Fixed an issue where the BRDM could not be equipped in custom lobbies.

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Fixed an issue where players could interact with a Blue Chip Tower while carrying a knocked-out player.

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Fixed an issue where players could interact with a Blue Chip Tower while carrying a knocked-out player.

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Fixed an issue where PAN would occasionally die during the revive stage of the Basic Training.

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Fixed an issue where PAN would occasionally die during the revive stage of the Basic Training.

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Fixed an issue where players could not jump or vault onto certain motorcycles.

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Fixed an issue where players could not jump or vault onto certain motorcycles.

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Fixed an issue where Basic Training replays remained under Career > Replays.

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Fixed an issue where Basic Training replays remained under Career > Replays.

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Fixed an issue where a Radio Message was displayed when placing a location marker over 1 km away, despite the marker not being displayed.

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Fixed an issue where a Radio Message was displayed when placing a location marker over 1 km away, despite the marker not being displayed.

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Fixed an issue where the effect appeared incorrectly when destroying a tire.

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Fixed an issue where the effect appeared incorrectly when destroying a tire.

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Fixed an issue where GPU memory usage continuously increased and caused the client to crash when remaining minimized in DX12 mode.

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(PC) Fixed an issue where GPU memory usage continuously increased and caused the client to crash when remaining minimized in DX12 mode.
Jul 14, 2026PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 42.2Fix 4Official notes ↗

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Fixed an issue where incorrect animations were occasionally displayed during gameplay.

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Fixed an issue where incorrect animations were occasionally displayed during gameplay.

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Fixed an issue where the incorrect message "You were killed by you" was displayed when a player knocked out and killed by the Blue Zone.

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Fixed an issue where the incorrect message "You were killed by you" was displayed when a player knocked out and killed by the Blue Zone.

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Fixed an issue where changing seats mid-fire in the Pony Coupe would sometimes leave the character in a broken pose.

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Fixed an issue where changing seats mid-fire in the Pony Coupe would sometimes leave the character in a broken pose.

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Fixed an issue where audio did not play according to the configured sound settings.

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(Console) Fixed an issue where audio did not play according to the configured sound settings.
Jun 16, 2026PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 42.1Fix 6Official notes ↗

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Fixed an issue where executing a player using a Self-AED in the Blue Zone could be interrupted unexpectedly, causing the player to die immediately.

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Fixed an issue where executing a player using a Self-AED in the Blue Zone could be interrupted unexpectedly, causing the player to die immediately.

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Fixed an issue where players could not equip the M79 from the passenger seat of certain motorcycles with Special Vehicle Skins.

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Fixed an issue where players could not equip the M79 from the passenger seat of certain motorcycles with Special Vehicle Skins.

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Fixed an issue where Vending Machine devices could not be interacted with in Play mode.

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Fixed an issue where Vending Machine devices could not be interacted with in Play mode.

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Fixed an issue where throwable weapons could pass through players riding certain motorcycles.

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Fixed an issue where throwable weapons could pass through players riding certain motorcycles.

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Fixed an issue where the expected healing gauge was displayed incorrectly when healing a teammate with Bandages while equipped with the EMT Gear.

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Fixed an issue where the expected healing gauge was displayed incorrectly when healing a teammate with Bandages while equipped with the EMT Gear.

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Fixed an issue where scope magnification could be changed through a specific input sequence when Scope Mode was set to Hold.

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Fixed an issue where scope magnification could be changed through a specific input sequence when Scope Mode was set to Hold.
May 12, 2026PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 41.2Fix 9Official notes ↗

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Fixed an issue where waypoints set by the observed team were not displayed in Observer Mode.

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Fixed an issue where waypoints set by the observed team were not displayed in Observer Mode.

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Fixed an issue where EVE character's Dive Trail Effect continued to display after landing under certain circumstances.

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Fixed an issue where EVE character's Dive Trail Effect continued to display after landing under certain circumstances.

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Fixed an issue where the selected character preset was not maintained after reconnecting and being revived under certain circumstances.

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Fixed an issue where the selected character preset was not maintained after reconnecting and being revived under certain circumstances.

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Fixed an issue where high-magnification scopes that do not normally spawn on certain maps were given to bots.

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Fixed an issue where high-magnification scopes that do not normally spawn on certain maps were given to bots.

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Fixed an issue where the entire reticle of the Hybrid Scope (4x) was removed abnormally upon entering an EMP Zone.

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Fixed an issue where the entire reticle of the Hybrid Scope (4x) was removed abnormally upon entering an EMP Zone.

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Fixed an issue where loading images were displayed abnormally during game launch when the display scaling exceeded 100% in 4K resolution environments.

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(PC) Fixed an issue where loading images were displayed abnormally during game launch when the display scaling exceeded 100% in 4K resolution environments.

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Fixed an issue where items dropped from a vehicle trunk while inside the vehicle were positioned below the ground.

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Fixed an issue where items dropped from a vehicle trunk while inside the vehicle were positioned below the ground.

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Fixed an issue where the All-In-One Repair Kit could repair beyond its intended usage count under unstable network conditions.

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Fixed an issue where the All-In-One Repair Kit could repair beyond its intended usage count under unstable network conditions.

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Fixed an issue where certain Special Zones could not be generated from the Special Zone device in UGC mode.

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(PC) Fixed an issue where certain Special Zones could not be generated from the Special Zone device in UGC mode.
Apr 8, 2026PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 41.1Fix 3Official notes ↗

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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.

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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.

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Fixed an issue where the camera could not be moved left or right when prone next to an obstacle.

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Fixed an issue where the camera could not be moved left or right when prone next to an obstacle.

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Fixed an issue where the observed player's health would be temporarily displayed incorrectly when spectating an enemy in a vehicle after death.

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Fixed an issue where the observed player's health would be temporarily displayed incorrectly when spectating an enemy in a vehicle after death.
Mar 10, 2026PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 40.2Fix 7Official notes ↗

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Fixed an issue where Smoke Grenade's smoke color would change abruptly depending on the character's position.

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Fixed an issue where Smoke Grenade's smoke color would change abruptly depending on the character's position.

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Fixed an issue where watching an AI group emote on the starting island would not end properly, causing the emote BGM to continue playing after the AI stopped.

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Fixed an issue where watching an AI group emote on the starting island would not end properly, causing the emote BGM to continue playing after the AI stopped.

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Fixed an issue where placing an Emergency Pickup in terrain gaps would place it below the surface and fail to call the plane.

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Fixed an issue where placing an Emergency Pickup in terrain gaps would place it below the surface and fail to call the plane.

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Fixed an issue where playing your own emote while 'Join / Watch Group Emote' with another player's emote would result in both emote BGMs playing simultaneously.

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Fixed an issue where playing your own emote while 'Join / Watch Group Emote' with another player's emote would result in both emote BGMs playing simultaneously.

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Fixed an issue where the Folded Shield skin was not applied when obtained via 'Load Gear Set' in the Training mode.

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Fixed an issue where the Folded Shield skin was not applied when obtained via 'Load Gear Set' in the Training mode.

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Fixed an issue where the "Eject" interaction would not appear if the Recall flight path was located in a non-playable area when returning to a match via Blue Chip registration.

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Fixed an issue where the "Eject" interaction would not appear if the Recall flight path was located in a non-playable area when returning to a match via Blue Chip registration.

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Fixed an issue where prone players were momentarily displayed as floating in midair.

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(PC) Fixed an issue where prone players were momentarily displayed as floating in midair.
Feb 3, 2026PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 40.1Fix 6Official notes ↗

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Fixed an issue where the interaction range at gas stations differed between TPP and FPP.

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Fixed an issue where the interaction range at gas stations differed between TPP and FPP.

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Fixed an issue where the Adrenaline Syringe pickup sound played incorrectly.

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Fixed an issue where the Adrenaline Syringe pickup sound played incorrectly.

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Fixed an issue where goggles on certain Level 2 helmets were visible above the water while swimming underwater.

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Fixed an issue where goggles on certain Level 2 helmets were visible above the water while swimming underwater.

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Fixed an issue where your backpack could block your view when looking behind while riding a bicycle in FPP.

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Fixed an issue where your backpack could block your view when looking behind while riding a bicycle in FPP.

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Fixed an issue in UGC Mode where placing a certain building would also place oil drums.

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Fixed an issue in UGC Mode where placing a certain building would also place oil drums.

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Fixed an issue where the 'No-Fly Zone' medal could be earned by defeating enemies in certain conditions.

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Fixed an issue where the 'No-Fly Zone' medal could be earned by defeating enemies in certain conditions.
Jan 6, 2026PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 39.2Fix 4Official notes ↗

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Fixed an issue where the sound effect for the Adrenaline Syringe would intermittently cut off during use.

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Fixed an issue where the sound effect for the Adrenaline Syringe would intermittently cut off during use.

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Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, seat priority became locked when boarding the Motor Glider, preventing players from boarding correctly.

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Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, seat priority became locked when boarding the Motor Glider, preventing players from boarding correctly.

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Fixed an issue where sprint did not resume after using Bandages when sprint toggle was enabled.

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(PC) Fixed an issue where sprint did not resume after using Bandages when sprint toggle was enabled.

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Fixed an issue on Xbox where in-game audio did not work properly when Dolby Access was enabled.

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(Console) Fixed an issue on Xbox where in-game audio did not work properly when Dolby Access was enabled.

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