• Round Deathmatch: RDM is a 4v4 round-based mode. Unlike traditional deathmatch modes, players will not respawn after being eliminated. The team with the last player standing each round wins that round. Teams will compete in a best of seven series to see who ultimately wins the match. In RDM, each team will start each round on opposite sides of the Arena – a new map dedicated to RDM – with a set of basic weapons. Like typical battle royale matches, a Blue Zone will form at the start of a round and gradually to the center of the map as a round progresses.  

• Survivor Pass Vol. 4: With this update, players can now progress through the new Survivor Pass to earn a variety of in-game rewards. With this Survivor Pass, players can complete a series of faction-themed missions, which focuses on Doug Bikerway of the Mayhem biker gang, which is one of the arms-dealing factions in NEW STATE MOBILE. Players who complete the story missions can earn the Doug Bikerway skin.

• New Weapons – MP5K and Crossbow: The MP5K is a 9mm-based SMG that can be equipped with a variety of attachments to help manage recoil. The silent, long-range Crossbow is also now available as a field drop in the Troi and Erangel 2052 maps.  

• New Weapon Customizations: With this update, the M249 weapon can now be customized with a new shield attachment that fits on the side of its handguard and prevents enemy fire from destroying the weapon. This customization results in a slightly slower ADS time, however. 
• Clan System Adjustments: Recommended clans will now focus on a Clan Masters’ nationality to help players match with clans of common nationalities. Players can now search for clans based on that parameter to find one that best suits them. A Clan Masters can now also set their Clan Emblem using a variety of symbols, backgrounds and colors, with more options that will be added later. These Clan Emblems will be displayed on the “recommended clan page” as well as in a clan member’s profile pages.  

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When PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS transitions to F2P, it will introduce BATTLEGROUNDS Plus, an optional premium account upgrade that allows players to access a variety of new and exclusive in-game features. While all players will start with Basic Account that offers access to most game features, they can upgrade to BATTLEGROUNDS Plus for a one-time fee of $12.99 USD and gain access to the following:

• Bonus 1,300 G-COIN
• Survival Masters XP + 100 percent boost
• Career – Medal tab
• Ranked Mode
• Custom Match functionality
• In-Game items, including the Captain’s Camo set, which includes hat, camo mask and camo gloves

Players who have purchased and played PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS before its transition to F2P will receive the PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK, which will include an automatic account upgrade to BATTLEGROUNDS Plus, the Battle-Hardened costume skin set, the Shackle and Shanks Legacy Pan and the Battle-Hardened Legacy nameplate.

“As PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS pioneered the battle royale genre and has grown into a globally influential game IP, this is the perfect time to transition to F2P and welcome new players to the game,” said CH Kim, CEO of KRAFTON, Inc. “The game has grown substantially since we brought it to Early Access nearly five years ago, and we believe it offers one of the best values in gaming. Whether it’s the game’s eight unique maps, consistently updated features or engaging in-game partner activations, transitioning to F2P is the next step in our journey to widen the scope of the PUBG IP through content that both new and veteran players will love.”

Throughout the next several weeks, players can visit https://pre-reg.pubg.com/ to find a variety of activities to celebrate PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ transition to F2P. Players will be able to pre-register to play the F2P version of the game, take a gaming personality test and participate in a “Invite A Friend” activity to earn select in-game items.

When PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS launched into Steam Early Access in 2017, it popularized the battle royale game genre. To date, the game has sold more than 75 million copies across PC and consoles, making it one of the best-selling games of all time. In the nearly five years since its launch, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has continued to expand from its early success and evolve with consistent in-game updates, including new maps, game modes and gameplay features. The PUBG brand has also grown into a multimedia franchise, pushing into other ventures such as PUBG Esports, its expansion of lore with PUBG Universe and additional games such as the recently released mobile title, PUBG: NEW STATE.

Additional details about PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS transition to F2P will be shared in the coming weeks. For the latest information on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, please visit www.pubg.com

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• Bonus 1,300 G-COIN
• Survival Masters XP + 100 percent boost
• Career – Medal tab
• Ranked Mode
• Custom Match functionality
• In-Game items, including the Captain’s Camo set, which includes hat, camo mask and camo gloves

Players who have purchased and played PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS before its transition to F2P will receive the PUBG – SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PACK, which will include an automatic account upgrade to BATTLEGROUNDS Plus, the Battle-Hardened costume skin set, the Shackle and Shanks Legacy Pan and the Battle-Hardened Legacy nameplate.
 
“As PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS pioneered the battle royale genre and has grown into a globally influential game IP, this is the perfect time to transition to F2P and welcome new players to the game,” said CH Kim, CEO of KRAFTON, Inc. “The game has grown substantially since we brought it to Early Access nearly five years ago, and we believe it offers one of the best values in gaming. Whether it’s the game’s eight unique maps, consistently updated features or engaging in-game partner activations, transitioning to F2P is the next step in our journey to widen the scope of the PUBG IP through content that both new and veteran players will love.”
 
Throughout the next several weeks, players can visit https://pre-reg.pubg.com/ to find a variety of activities to celebrate PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ transition to F2P. Players will be able to pre-register to play the F2P version of the game, take a gaming personality test and participate in a “Invite A Friend” activity to earn select in-game items.
 
When PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS launched into Steam Early Access in 2017, it popularized the battle royale game genre. To date, the game has sold more than 75 million copies across PC and consoles, making it one of the best-selling games of all time. In the nearly five years since its launch, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has continued to expand from its early success and evolve with consistent in-game updates, including new maps, game modes and gameplay features. The PUBG brand has also grown into a multimedia franchise, pushing into other ventures such as PUBG Esports, its expansion of lore with PUBG Universe and additional games such as the recently released mobile title, PUBG: NEW STATE.
 
Additional details about PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS transition to F2P will be shared in the coming weeks. For the latest information on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, please visit www.pubg.com

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• New Weapon – Mortar: The new Taego-exclusive weapon is easy to use in combat situations, but it can take a lot of practice to achieve reasonable accuracy. First, players must calculate the distance to the target and the expected movement path. Skillful players will be able to attack behind ridges where grenades can’t reach or when defending specific areas. 
   
• New Weapon – M79 Smoke Grenade Launcher: The new M79 is a smoke grenade launcher that was created to provide quick smoke cover on longer ranges. Players can blind their enemies, cover downed teammates or make grand escapes from a losing battle!
   
• New Feature – Down But Now Out (DBNO) Swimming: To improve the survivability of players inside water, the game will supports DBNO Swimming. Previously, a player who entered DBNO while in the water would skip DBNO and instantly die. This made any deep water a hazardous area to traverse. Now players will instead enter Swimming DBNO, a slow swimming state which gives them a chance to reach the shore and be revived by teammates.

To view the 14.2 patch report video, please click HERE. Update 14.2 launches on Nov. 3 for PC and Nov. 11 for consoles. Survivors who want to preview Update 14.2 can do so today on the PC Test Server. For more information on Update 14.2 please view the full patch notes HERE.

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Season 13 also introduces a new ranked season, adjustments to the Sanhok map, new Taego features, and more.

• New Ranked Season: Update 13.1 introduces a new ranked season, meaning all rewards earned during the Ranked Season 12 have been automatically added to players’ inventory. Ranked Season 13 will run for two months, similar to recent ranked seasons.

• Taego Tweaks: In addition to the aforementioned Secret Room, Taego has seen an increase in the number of Air Drops to ensure all players have a greater chance to acquire valuable loot.

• Sanhok Updates: Despite a full remaster in 2020, the team at PUBG Studios continues improving Sankhok. With 13.1, the map has seen the geography of the Northwest Island adjusted with small cliffs and rocks, providing cover for players moving across the shore.

• Map Rotation: With 13.1 Paramo has been replaced with Karakin in Normal Matches. The new map rotation for matches is the following:

• Erangel
• Miramar
• Sanhok
• Vikendi
• Karakin

In case you missed it, new PC players can now try out PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, inclusive of all the 13.1 updates, for free on Steam through Aug. 16. For the latest information on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, please visit www.pubg.com or follow us on social media (YouTube / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Twitch / TikTok).

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• All Featured Maps – During Free Play Week, all maps will be available for players to experience, inclusive of the recently released 8×8 South Korea-set map, Taego. Other maps in the current “Normal Map” rotation include Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi and Karakin.

• Zombie Survival – Through PUBG LABS, players can squad up and attempt to make it through 10 stages of various zombie waves. Earn Survival Coins and purchase stronger equipment to increase your chances of survival. Additional details are available here.

• BLACKPINK x PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS – Commemorating the collaboration, various BLACKPINK-themed elements will be applied to the maps in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Elements, which include building decals, plane banners, and thematic changes to supply crates and LV.3 helmets. Select in-game BLACKPINK-themed items are also available for purchase. Additional details are available here.

• Survivor Pass: Taego – Players can purchase this in-game pass and level it up to earn a variety of in-game items, including exclusive character and weapon skins.
• Global Account Event – Be sure to create a Global Account and link it to Steam during Free Play Week to earn the exclusive “Traditional Glasses-Round” in-game item. Creating a Global Account during Free Play Week will also allow you to retain all stats, earned in-game items, Survivor Pass progress once the Free Play Week has ended.

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• Early Access weekend – August 14, 1:00am GMT+8 – Fans who pre-ordered Diablo II: Resurrected or the Diablo Prime Evil Collection on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 will be able to access the game early during this time.
• Public Open Beta weekend – August 21, 1:00am GMT+8 – During this time, all players will be able to experience the Diablo II: Resurrected Beta simply by downloading the game on PC, Xbox or PlayStation during the weekend. Players will be able to try out cross progression between platforms.

Both phases of the Open Beta will include two additional classes for players to dive into. The armor-clad holy Paladin and the ferocious shapeshifting Druid will now be playable alongside the Barbarian, Amazon, and Sorceress. In addition, the Open Beta will also include online multiplayer gameplay allowing up to eight friends to take on the forces of Hell together or even duel each other in PvP combat.

While the Open Beta will be limited to the first two acts of the game (we don’t want to spoil the experience!), there will be no level cap, so all participants will be able to level up and experiment with a variety of builds for their characters as much as they want until the end of the Open Beta.

For more details about the Open Beta please check the blog post.

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PUBG: NEW STATE’s Second Alpha Test will be focused on measuring an early version of the game’s performance, server and network stability, and in-development gameplay systems. The feedback we receive during the Alpha Test will help ensure we meet the expectations of the community when PUBG: NEW STATE is released later this year. During the Alpha Test, players will be able to drop into Troi, a futuristic 8×8 map, where they will be able to experience distinct gameplay features in advance of launch and explore a section of the PUBG universe in 2051.

Please see below for key details.

SCHEDULE

• Application Period: August 9, 2021 (04:00 UTC +0) – August 23, 2021 (12:59 UTC +0)
• Alpha Test: August 27, 2021 (05:00 UTC +0) – August 29, 2021 (11:00 UTC +0)

AVAILABILITY

The Alpha Test will be available to players in the following regions:

ASIA

• Cambodia
• Hong Kong
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Laos
• Macao
• Malaysia
• Maldives
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Sri Lanka
• Chinese Taipei
• Thailand

MENA & Turkey

• Bahrain
• Egypt
• Iraq
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Oman
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Turkey
• United Arab Emirates
• Yemen

A lot of players outside of these regions are eager to jump into PUBG: NEW STATE, but it’s important for us to conduct a regional Alpha Test to measure performance, network stability, and key in-development gameplay systems to ensure that we can give you the best gaming experience at launch. By limiting the Alpha Test to these regions, it allows us to gather key data without diverting too many resources away from development.

For more information, head over to the Second Alpha Test FAQ and the Application Guide!

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Season 13 also introduces a new ranked season, adjustments to the Sanhok map, new Taego features, and more.

• New Ranked Season: Update 13.1 introduces a new ranked season, meaning all rewards earned during the Ranked Season 12 will be automatically added to players’ inventory once Season 13 goes live 4 on August. Ranked Season 13 will run for two months, similar to recent ranked seasons.

• Taego Tweaks: In addition to the aforementioned Secret Room, Taego will see an increase in the number of Air Drops to ensure all players have a greater chance to acquire valuable loot. The map will also see the introduction of plane Emergency Landings at the start of some matches. When flying players over the map, there are times when the plane engine will explode and will be forced to make an emergency landing. If players decide to not jump before the plane lands, they will start the match with 50 percent HP.

• Sanhok Updates: Despite a full remaster in 2020, the team at PUBG Studios continues improving Sankhok. With 13.1, the map will see the geography of the Northwest Island adjusted with small cliffs and rocks, providing cover for players moving across the shore.

• Map Rotation: With 13.1 Paramo will be replaced with Karakin in Normal Matches. The new map rotation for matches is the following:
  • Erangel
  • Miramar
  • Sanhok
  • Vikendi
  • Karakin

To view the 13.1 patch report video, please click HERE. Season 13 launches on 4 August for PC and 12 August for consoles. Survivors who want to preview Update 13.1 can do so today on the PC Test Server. For more information on Update 13.1, please view the full patch notes HERE.

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