PUBG’s Update 41.1 post points players to the full notes on PUBG.com

PUBG has released its Update 41.1 patch Without further ado, you can find the patch notes below:

Live Maintenance Schedule (UTC)

※ The times shown below are subject to change.

• PC: April 8, 00:00 – 08:30

• Console: April 16, 01:00 – 09:00

Map Service

Check out the Map Service Report – Update 41.1for the latest info on regional map preferences and rotations!

※ Please note that the features and updates described below are subject to change or removal due to issues such as bugs, in-game problems, and community feedback. The images are intended as visual references only; the actual game may look different as the builds are continually developed and refined before release.

New Mode: Xeno Point

Introducing Xeno Point, a new mode in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS! Fight back against the enemy invading Miramar!

Further details can be found in the upcoming New Mode: Xeno Point announcement.

Event Pass: Xeno Point

Fight back the Xeno invasion! Defend the Battlegrounds, loot gear, and defeat enemies with the Event Pass: Xeno Point.

World

Erangel

• The Destructible Terrain feature has been added.

  • The Frag Grenade, Mortar, Panzerfaust, C4, Pickaxe, and vehicle explosion can destroy terrain.

  • Rocky terrain is also destructible.

• The Pickaxe has been added.

  • When striking the ground with a Pickaxe, terrain can now be dug deeper than before.
    (The maximum depth and range of destruction remain unchanged.)

  • This change applies to all maps where destructible terrain is available.

    • Applies to Rondo, Taego, Miramar, and Erangel.

• Some areas in Erangel may have limited destructibility.

• Destructible Terrain is also available in Ranked and Custom Matches – Esports Mode.

  • Applies to Rondo, Taego, Miramar, and Erangel.

Developer’s Comment

As previously announced in the 2026 Roadmap, Destructible Terrain is now available on Erangel, following its introduction to Rondo, Sanhok, Taego, and Miramar. Terrain is no longer just a static part of the environment—it now serves as a player-driven tactical element. We expect this system to bring more dynamic engagements and strategic depth to Erangel. In particular, improvements to Pickaxe digging depth allow for more meaningful terrain manipulation across various combat situations. Please note that building destruction from Sanhok is not included on Erangel. Destructible Terrain is also available in Ranked and Custom Matches – Esports Mode. 

Gunplay

New Attachments: Hybrid Scope & Tilted Grip

Two new weapon attachments have been added.

Hybrid Scope

A new optic attachment, the Hybrid Scope, has been added. Allows instant switching between magnifications depending on the situation.

• Toggle between 1x and 4x magnification using ‘Sight Change’ Key after equipping

Tilted Grip

A new attachment, the Tilted Grip, has been added.

• Vertical recoil control +12%

• Horizontal recoil control +6%

• Camera shake control during firing +25%

Attachment Balance Adjustments

With the addition of new attachments, several balance adjustments have been made.

• Angled Foregrip has been removed from world spawn.

• Half Grip

  • Horizontal recoil control: +8% → +16%

Developer’s Comment

As introduced in the 2026 Roadmap video, this update adds a new weapon attachment for the first time in a while, aiming to further expand the variety of combat experiences.

Following the removal of the Canted Sight, we’ve seen continued feedback that it has become more difficult to respond flexibly across different engagement ranges.
To address this, we’ve introduced the Hybrid Scope as a more tactically viable option in this update.
It is designed to allow quick magnification switching within a single attachment, enabling more effective engagement across various combat distances.

Additionally, as there had been no new additions to grips for quite some time, we’ve added the Tilted Grip to expand available options.
We expect this to allow players to further tailor their weapon setups based on individual preferences and playstyles.

At the same time, to prevent an excessive increase in the number of attachments and to better define the role of each item, some adjustments have been made.
The Angled Foregrip has been removed due to its limited usability, as it only provided horizontal recoil control, and its role has been integrated into the Half Grip.

We will continue to improve the attachment system to support clearer choices and more diverse tactical gameplay.

Weapon Balance Adjustments

Dragunov

• Vertical recoil decreased by approximately 20%.

• Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 15%.

Notice on Upcoming Weapon Removal

With Update 42.1 in June, some underused weapons will be removed from the game. Please review the details below in advance.

Weapons to be Removed

• Mosin Nagant

• R45

• DP-28

• PP-19 Bizon

• P1911

• QBU

Notes

• Items related to the weapons listed above will no longer be tradable on the Steam Community Market after the May update.

• Items related to these weapons will no longer be available for purchase or acquisition in the future after the May update.

• Further details, including the exact timing and compensation, will be announced in the May Update 41.2 Patch Notes.

Gameplay

New Item: Emergency Support Flare

Call in support when you need it most during combat! A new item, the Emergency Supply Flare, has been added to the battlegrounds.

* Available in Normal Matches, Ranked, Arcade, and Custom Matches

• Emergency Support Flare can be obtained from Care Packages, Secret Rooms, Loot Truck, Lab Camp and Supply Drops.

• The supply crate will land at a random location within approximately a 1m radius from the flare’s landing point.

• Can be selected via the throwable weapon wheel alongside the Emergency Cover Flare.

• Key binding is supported.

• Supply crates will avoid fixed transportation routes (ferries, cable cars, trains, etc.)

How to Use

• Throws on the ground to emit yellow smoke and call in a supply drop.

• A supply crate will land and can be looted through interaction.

Supply Contents

• Always includes 3 types of ammunition.

• Approximately 80% chance to include at least one item from each category:

  • Cover: Emergency Cover Flare, Folded Shield

  • Utility: All-in-One Repair Kit, Medical Supplies

• Additional rewards may appear at a low probability, or some items may be excluded.

Jammer Pack Update

• The existing Jammer Pack has been renamed to Jammer Pack (Lv.2).

• The existing Jammer Pack has also received an updated appearance to align with the new level system.

• Jammer Pack (Lv.1) and Jammer Pack (Lv.3) have been newly added.

• The Jammer Pack is now available in Lv.1 to Lv.3 tiers, and all levels share the same capacity as standard backpacks of the corresponding level.

• Blue Zone damage absorption increases in the order of Lv.1 < Lv.2 < Lv.3.

• Jammer Pack (Lv.1) and Jammer Pack (Lv.2) can be obtained through world spawn.

• Jammer Pack (Lv.3) can only be obtained from:

  • Care Packages (including Flare Gun drops)

  • Secret Rooms

  • Loot Trucks

  • Lab Camp

  • Emergency Supply Drops

Blue Chip Tower Supply Call

A new feature has been added to the Blue Chip Tower, which allows you to recall teammates.

• You can now call in a Care Package by consuming enemy Blue Chips at the tower.

• While the Care Package shares the same appearance as Flare Gun drops, its contents and drop rates differ.

• How to Use

  • When a Blue Chip Tower placed across the map is active, press ‘H’ to consume 2 enemy Blue Chips and call in a Care Package.

    • Teammate recall remains unchanged and can be performed using the ‘F’ key.

• Retrieve Blue Chip

  • Enemy Blue Chips used to call in a Care Package are not destroyed and will remain inside the Blue Chip Transmitter.

  • While the tower is active, teammates of the Blue Chip’s original owner can press ‘F’ to retrieve it from the tower.

Bot Refinement

• Bots have been improved to behave more naturally in various situations.

• Bot positioning tendencies have been adjusted.

(PC) UGC Alpha

Bluebomb Rush Mode

• The Bluebomb Rush mode, which delivered a unique experience distinct from traditional Battle Royale through strategy and teamwork, has been added to UGC Alpha. Create and experience the core fun of Bluebomb Rush for yourself!

• With this update, players can utilize various device combinations to build modes that not only replicate the structure of the original Bluebomb Rush, but also introduce new rules and gameplay flows.

• By configuring and combining various UGC devices, you can create a wide range of custom modes from experiences similar to the original Bluebomb Rush to entirely new variations with expanded rules and gameplay.

  • Place multiple Bluebombs

  • Adjust play zones and objective locations per round

  • Support for multi-team modes with more than two teams

  • Customize Bluebomb planting and defusal conditions

Matchmaking

(PC)Same Language Team Matching

• Regions : AS, SEA

• In map selection regions, the Same Language Team Matching option will now also apply when selecting specific maps in Normal Matches.

  • In addition to Quick Join, players will now be matched with teammates who use the same language as the party leader even when selecting individual maps.

Ranked

Season 41

• Ranked weapon skins for the Lynx6 have been added as Tier Rewards (permanent) for Season 41.

• The leaderboard will reset after the live server maintenance.

• Check out your final Tier from the previous season through your Career page.

• Destructible Terrain is now available in Ranked.

  • Available Maps: Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Rondo

• (PC) To improve match quality, the operating hours of certain Ranked modes in some regions have been adjusted.

  • Operating Hours(UTC)

    • SA Squad(TPP) : 21:20 ~ 05:00

    • SEA Duo(TPP) : 11:00 ~ 17:00

Season 40 Rewards

Below are the rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous Ranked season.

• The Ranked Parachute skins, weapon skins, and Medals are permanent rewards. The rest of the obtainable rewards are available for use during a single Ranked season.

• Rewards can be found on your Inventory/Edit Profile page once Season 41 starts.

• Once Season 41 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, every reward but the Parachute, weapon skin, and Medal will be withdrawn.

Customize

• The image of the ‘Party Cat Spray’, obtainable from the 9th Anniversary Event Pass: All Day Party, has been updated.

  • If you already own the item, the updated image will be automatically applied when using the spray. Its function and usage remain unchanged.

Workshop

New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.

• Castello Autohaus

Workshop: aespa

We’re excited to announce the return of the PUBG x aespa collaboration!

Check out the April Store Update 2026 announcement for all the ins and outs!

Contender: EVE

Now, meet EVE, the third Contender to land in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS!

Contenders are available in the Workshop, and full details on the first Contender can be found in the upcoming PUBG x Stellar Blade announcement.

• The new Contender, EVE, is the first Ultimate Contender, a special character offering a differentiated progression experience unlike anything before. As Eve levels up, her appearance and hair colors expand in stages, allowing you to freely combine unlocked hairstyles and outfits to create your own unique style.

Workshop: Stellar Blade

Stellar Blade’s EVE enters the Battlegrounds. Wield the blade that bears the fate of humanity.

Crafter Pass: Stellar Blade

Face the fate of humanity with Crafter Pass: Stellar Blade!

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

• 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.

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

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

World

• Fixed an issue where the interior lighting of certain cabins in Deston would change depending on the character’s position and viewing angle.

UX/UI

• Fixed an issue where the attachment slot icons were not displayed on Charm page.

• Fixed an issue where an incorrect system message was displayed when Inflatable Boat deployment was canceled due to interference from other objects.

• Fixed an issue where a blank screen would intermittently appear on the Customize page.

• Fixed an issue where the footer UI would disappear upon entering the lobby edit screen.

• Fixed an issue where tag boxes would intermittently appear incorrectly on the UGC tag editing screen.

Items & Skins

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

• Fixed an issue where a shadow appeared inside the scope when aiming down sights with the P90 equipped with a Ranked weapon skin.

• Fixed a clipping issue when the female character wearing B.Duck Top with Twisted Devotee Gloves.

• Fixed a clipping issue when the female character wearing Casual Rancher Top and Shorts with certain jackets.

• Fixed a clipping issue when the female character wearing Snow Pants (White) with JENNIE’s BLACKPINK Leggings.

• Fixed a clipping issue when wearing Time Keeper’s Boots with certain pants.

• Fixed an issue where the hair appeared incorrectly when a female character with a specific hairstyle equipped the PCS4 Mesh Cap (White)

• Fixed an issue where the hem of certain Tracksuit jackets and tops appeared incorrectly.

The Steam post itself is light on details, but it does confirm that the update has its own dedicated announcement page for anyone looking for the full breakdown of what changed in the battle royale shooter.

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