PUBG’s console roadmap is bringing 120 FPS options and a cleaner control setup

PUBG is mapping out a heavier console refresh, and the first wave focuses on the parts players feel every time they boot up the game. In a Dev Letter published on July 8, the team laid out a plan that starts with graphics mode choices and faster menu loading, then moves into console hit detection work and a new control scheme.

The studio said this push follows the move to current-generation consoles in November 2025. After spending that time on stability and live service support, PUBG says it is now ready to lean harder on the hardware and tighten up the console experience.

Graphics options are coming to every console device

Two graphics modes will arrive across all PUBG console devices in July. Frame Rate Priority is aimed at smoother motion and quicker response, while Resolution Priority is meant to keep the image sharper and steadier. Resolution Priority will be the default, and players will need to switch to Frame Rate Priority manually in the settings menu. PUBG also said people using different graphics modes will still be able to join the same matches.

The targets the studio shared break down like this:

There are a few important limits baked into the update. Those resolution targets are the maximum supported for each mode, all devices still use dynamic resolution scaling, and Frame Rate Priority only appears when the display supports 120Hz output. PUBG also said Xbox Series S will get higher frame rates than before, while Xbox Series X players will need HDR turned off for the frame-rate option to show up.

Faster loading is part of the same update

Alongside the graphics update, PUBG is also cutting down out-game loading times. The team said it focused on the menus players use most after logging in, then worked through the slowest points so the path from login to match entry feels shorter and less clunky. It expects that work to make the first few minutes after booting the game feel noticeably lighter.

The studio said that is not the end of the menu work. More optimization is planned after this update, with the broader goal of making the out-of-game flow easier to live with over time.

Hit detection and controls come next

The next console-specific update will tackle hit detection. PUBG said it plans to expand and fine-tune hitboxes so shots players reasonably expect to land are more likely to register. The team stressed that this work is console-only, will not affect PC, and will not come with weapon balance changes.

The control changes are more ambitious. PUBG is building a new default scheme that gives the left hand movement and view, while the right handles actions and attacks. The studio is testing two directions for that setup, one built around fewer exceptions and a more consistent ruleset, and another tailored more closely to the console learning curve. Existing controller presets will remain available either way.

PUBG said the first wave of the roadmap will arrive with Update 42.2 later in July. The hit detection update and the control scheme changes will follow after validation is finished, with the wider console plan rolling out step by step from there.

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PUBG: Battlegrounds

Developed by PUBG Corp

PUBG: Battlegrounds is a battle royale shooter that pits 100 players against each other in a struggle for survival. Gather supplies and outwit your opponents to become the last person standing.

• Genre: Shooter
• Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
• Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Battle Royale
• Release: 2017-12-20
• Publisher: Bluehole Studio, Microsoft Studios
• Age Rating: CERO D / USK 16 / PEGI 16 / ESRB T / ACB MA 15+ / GRAC 19+ / CLASS_IND 16
• IGDB Rating: 71.9/100

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