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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 40.1: what changed
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch 40.1 was published on Feb 3, 2026 and includes 1 buff, 2 nerfs and 20 fixes.
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TL;DRUpdate 40.1 returns Erangel to its familiar form after Subzero and adds a Virtual Cursor system for console players. It nerfs the Mk12 and buffs the SLR with small recoil changes. The Mk12 had been used far more than other DMRs in Ranked.
Who this matters to
DMR players
The Mk12 does 1 less damage and recoils more sideways, while the SLR recoils less sideways.
Console players
A new Virtual Cursor lets controller players navigate menus more freely.
All 23 changes
Mk12
Nerf
Damage
Mk12's damage decreases from 44 to 43.
Damage4443This is a nerf
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Damage: 44 → 43
Nerf
Horizontal recoil
Mk12's horizontal recoil increases by approximately 8%.
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Horizontal recoil increased by approximately 8%.
Buff
Horizontal recoil
SLR's horizontal recoil decreases by approximately 4%.
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Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 4%.
Gameplay
History · 10 patches →Fix
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.
Fix
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.
Fix
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.
Fix
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.
Fix
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.
Fix
Fixed collision, texture, performance, and some other general Paramo issues.
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Fixed collision, texture, performance, and some other general Paramo issues.
Fix
Fixed an issue on Rondo where firework sounds didn't scale correctly with distance.
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Fixed an issue on Rondo where firework sounds didn't scale correctly with distance.
Fix
Fixed an issue where disabling login notifications didn't work when a clan member (not on your friends list) entered the lobby.
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Fixed an issue where disabling login notifications didn't work when a clan member (not on your friends list) entered the lobby.
Fix
Fixed an issue where a squad member's profile could display incorrectly in the lobby after forming a team.
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Fixed an issue where a squad member's profile could display incorrectly in the lobby after forming a team.
Fix
Fixed an issue where banned players saw the secondary password prompt instead of the ban message when entering the lobby.
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(PC) Fixed an issue where banned players saw the secondary password prompt instead of the ban message when entering the lobby.
Fix
Fixed an issue where parts of a waypoint could remain on-screen in Observer Mode after removing it.
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(PC) Fixed an issue where parts of a waypoint could remain on-screen in Observer Mode after removing it.
Fix
Fixed an issue where the aiming/sound practice results UI could be cut off in Training Grounds on certain aspect ratios.
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(PC) Fixed an issue where the aiming/sound practice results UI could be cut off in Training Grounds on certain aspect ratios.
Items & Skins
History · 10 patches →Fix
Fixed an issue where the hat from the Stay Frosty Head skin could float when worn with the Thermal Protection Suit.
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Fixed an issue where the hat from the Stay Frosty Head skin could float when worn with the Thermal Protection Suit.
Fix
Fixed a clipping issue on the character's back when a female character wearing the Nightclub Dress with the QBZ Schematic Sweatshirt.
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Fixed a clipping issue on the character's back when a female character wearing the Nightclub Dress with the QBZ Schematic Sweatshirt.
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Fixed clipping on the back of the head when equipping the Porsche Socialite Hat on the G-DRAGON character skin.
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Fixed clipping on the back of the head when equipping the Porsche Socialite Hat on the G-DRAGON character skin.
Fix
Fixed a clipping issue around the ankles when wearing Pigff's Tactical Striker Pants with Donut Mess With Me Sneakers.
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Fixed a clipping issue around the ankles when wearing Pigff's Tactical Striker Pants with Donut Mess With Me Sneakers.
Fix
Fixed an issue where the female character's hands became transparent when wearing Wicked Waddle Bodysuit with PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos Jacket.
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Fixed an issue where the female character's hands became transparent when wearing Wicked Waddle Bodysuit with PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos Jacket.
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Fixed a clipping issue affecting footwear when using emotes while wearing G-DRAGON's Boots with the Pillar Security Uniform (male character).
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Fixed a clipping issue affecting footwear when using emotes while wearing G-DRAGON's Boots with the Pillar Security Uniform (male character).
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Fixed an issue where a hairband could appear through/above the hood when wearing the PKL Hoodie on male characters.
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Fixed an issue where a hairband could appear through/above the hood when wearing the PKL Hoodie on male characters.
Structured by Nerf Radar from the official notes (parsed automatically and reviewed by hand). Official pubg.com patch notes as fetched. Only bug fixes, new weapons and items, and balance numbers under Gunplay, Rebalance, Vehicles and spawn headings are tracked, and lines whose stat or weapon the parser cannot read cleanly are held. Modes, events, cosmetics, ranked rewards, UI features and designer commentary are not tracked. PUBG shows only a date on each post, so the time of day is set to noon UTC. Source: pubg.com · fetched Oct 18, 2026.