The PC version of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is getting a new patch soon, with the update – titled Update #23 – officially hitting the game’s Test Server earlier today. Announced over on the official PUBG website, the new update brings with it a brand new weapon, as well as multiple bug fixes, the implementation of lobby patch notes, and some highly requested blue zone changes.

Arriving in PUBG PC Update #23 is the new ‘Skorpion’ pistol. A weapon that isn’t typically implemented into most video games – special shout out to you Syphon Filter fans out there – the Skorpion offers single fire and full auto fire modes, as well as being the most modifiable pistol introduced to PUBG with sight, muzzle, lower rail, stock, and magazine slots. The Skorpion takes 9mm ammo, and will spawn on all maps once the update reaches the live server. Check out the short video below to see the new pistol in action:

In addition to the new weapon, PUBG is finally implementing lobby patch notes, essentially the ability to read the latest patch notes through, you guessed it, the game’s lobby. They will be viewable via a popup by clicking on the new Patch Notes icon at the top right of the screen, next to the crate icon.

PUBG players can also look forward to increased blue zone visibility thanks to the new patch. The developer has “toned down the opacity of the blue zone so that it [is] less difficult to see through,” with the studio citing fan feedback for the changes. The new update also fixes an issue where the blue zone’s opacity difference was too strong depending on the map and weather type. Check out the before and after shots below:

Here are the rest of the PUBG patch notes:

UI/UX

• Added an on-screen dynamic key map guide which changes based on the gameplay situation.
  • Appears above the minimap.
  • Set to “On” by default, but can be switched off in Settings > Gameplay.
• We’ve improved the control of wheel menu, making it easier for players to select items.
• We’ve improved the Page Up/Page Down reticle changing functionality of red dot sight, holographic sight and 2x/3x scopes.
  • Selections are now on a loop, so players can press one button to cycle through the options.
• The name of the player being watched while spectating teammates, in observer view, or killer spectating will now appear in the top left corner of the screen.

World

• Made fixes and improvements to Training Mode
  • Optimized moving targets. Basic function is same as before but the appearance is slightly changed.
  • Limited the maximum spawns of water vehicles (boat, aqua rail) to 2
    • This is a temporary solution due to a performance issue, we will implement additional improvements in the future.
  • Reduced visual flickering of thin objects such as electrical wires.

Performance

• Improved performance by mitigating an issue causing thin objects to flicker.
• Optimized particles in rainy weather.

Supply System

• Survival XP can now be earned while observing teammates.
  • This grants 50% less XP than while alive

Anti-Cheat / Report

• Added the report player function to event mode games.
• By pressing “R” key when spectating, you can report a player who previously killed you.
  • Players can report other players during a match by clicking the “Report” button on the death screen.
  • Up to 8 recent players who killed you will be displayed as available to report.
  • When reporting a teammate who killed you, the option to report for team killing will be displayed.
  • You can only make one report per player, per game.

Skin & Items

• Added multi-slot items as a new category.
  • These are single piece clothing items that require multiple slots to wear (Torso and Legs, for example).
  • If you try to wear a multi-slot item while wearing a single slot item in one of those slots, those items will be removed automatically.
• Changed the reset time of the weekly random crate to Tuesday 5pm PDT (UTC 0).

Custom Match

• Added a new game mode, War Mode: Conquest
  • This game mode sets two Platoons (up to 50 vs. 50) against each other to capture and hold objectives within an area. Your Platoon earns points as you hold these objectives and the team with the highest score wins.
  • Multiple options, including capture area circle size can be adjusted in the match options.
  • Added a few War Mode: Conquest related presets.
  • A detailed guide for recommended custom match settings for this mode will be announced in a separate article at a later date.
  • Replays are not yet available for War Mode: Conquest matches. This functionality will be added in a future update.
• Added the option to invite friends to a custom game
• Added an option to adjust damage ratios (from 0 to 500%) in custom game settings.
  • You can adjust the head, upper body, lower body, arm, or leg damage ratio from bullets and melee attacks.
  • You can also adjust the damage ratio from throwables.
• Corrected issue with default configuration settings for killer spectating and red zone in Esports Mode.
• Added “Camp Jackal” (Training Mode Map) as an available map for War Mode matches.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the issue where players could use weapons while swimming if they kept pushing the weapon equip button near rocks.
• Fixed some exploitable spots which allowed players to enter inside cliff faces.
• Fixed the issue where in FPP when character holding throwables or ready to throw throwables is moving facing the sky, his/her hand flickers and moves around.
• Fixed an issue which caused the screen to shake excessively when spectating or viewing the death cam of an opponent who was firing a weapon.
• Fixed the issue where when freefalling out of the plane and pressing particular movement keys, certain animations didn’t play correctly.
• Fixed the issue where the footstep sounds of players moving at low speed (walking when crouching) was not played to other players.
• Fixed the issue where when click the “Play” button, game was frozen in the lobby.
• Fixed the issue where world map and wheel menu could be opened at the same time.
• Fixed the issue where a spot at the back of the truck and buggy would block bullets.
• Fixed the issue where when plane flew around you, the sound of plane was not played.
• Fixed an issue which caused waves to not be heard momentarily after unmuting the game sounds.

PUBG is now available for PC and Xbox One.

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