New PUBG Update for Xbox has been rolled out on 5th March.This update is update #5 for Xbox and patch notes for this pubg update is here.So here is whats new or what has been fixed.
It uses 9mm ammo and holds 53 rounds of ammo without any magazine.
You can use only magazine and muzzle attachments.
So its time to switch!
New sight 'Canted sight' is sight for guns with a secondary sight slot.
So sights can be toggled by pressing X while ADS.
You can use Canted sights with:
which means you cannot use this sight with M16a4,DP-28,etc.
Gameplay after the update is changed alot,Damage given to the helmet and vests is reduced which means your vests and helmets can sustain more damage before getting destroyed giving you an edge but damage taken by the player will be the same.
Earlier damage by throwables was not used to be applied correctly to the player hiding behind small objects like thin poles,now that is fixed.
Bluezone in Vikedni is now more dangerous!
Now bluezone will be generated far from the center and the last circle would inflict more damage to the player so be careful,be fast and run to the zone early!
Loot in Vikendi is now customized and now you can more ARs and less SMGs in the map and no. of Lvl.3 helmets and vests is reduced.
Also check | PUBG System Requirements
New Moonlight weather has been setup for the Vikendi map.
Though the all new weather is setup in night but the beautiful aural light will help you in finding enemies.
UI for the Xbox players is now improved and an option for setting default firing mode is introduced.
Now a message will pop-up whenever your survivor title promotes.
White circle is now more clearly visible.
Performance is improved by adjusting the number of footsteps visible in the map and increasing the size of texture streaming pool and optimized kill feed are introduced to improve performance.
Many bugs are fixed in this update and are listed below:
New implimentations and bug fixes are done,Vikendi got a new weather 'Moonlight Weather' and a new SMG 'Bizon'.
New sight 'Canted Sight' is introduced for weapons with secondary scope slot like M416,AWM,M24,SLR,etc.
UI is improved,Issues related to the kill feeds are fixed and new options are introduced in settings.
Various bugs got fixed this time as mentioned above like issues related to Vikendi,Air drops and certain issues related to the graphics,ping drop,healing and doors.
Now you know what is new,now go play and rock on players!
In my opinion this update has brought many good things with it,what do you think? do let me know in the comments.
New Weapon:Bizon
Bizon has been introduced to the Xbox players which is an SMG exclusive to Erangel and Vikendi.It uses 9mm ammo and holds 53 rounds of ammo without any magazine.
You can use only magazine and muzzle attachments.
So its time to switch!
New Attachment:Canted sight
New sight 'Canted sight' is sight for guns with a secondary sight slot.
So sights can be toggled by pressing X while ADS.
You can use Canted sights with:
- AR - M762, AKM, AUG, M416, Mutant, QBZ, SCAR-L, G36C
- MR - SLR, Mini14, Mk14, QBU, SKS
- SR - AWM,M24,Kar98k
- SMG - Vector,UMP9,Bizon
- Shotgun - S12K
- LMG -M249
which means you cannot use this sight with M16a4,DP-28,etc.
Gameplay-Pubg Patch Notes
Gameplay after the update is changed alot,Damage given to the helmet and vests is reduced which means your vests and helmets can sustain more damage before getting destroyed giving you an edge but damage taken by the player will be the same.
Earlier damage by throwables was not used to be applied correctly to the player hiding behind small objects like thin poles,now that is fixed.
Bluezone in Vikedni is now more dangerous!
Now bluezone will be generated far from the center and the last circle would inflict more damage to the player so be careful,be fast and run to the zone early!
Loot in Vikendi is now customized and now you can more ARs and less SMGs in the map and no. of Lvl.3 helmets and vests is reduced.
Also check | PUBG System Requirements
New Weather For Vikendi
New Moonlight weather has been setup for the Vikendi map.
Though the all new weather is setup in night but the beautiful aural light will help you in finding enemies.
UI Improvement
UI for the Xbox players is now improved and an option for setting default firing mode is introduced.
Now a message will pop-up whenever your survivor title promotes.
White circle is now more clearly visible.
Performance
Performance is improved by adjusting the number of footsteps visible in the map and increasing the size of texture streaming pool and optimized kill feed are introduced to improve performance.
Bug Fixes
Many bugs are fixed in this update and are listed below:
- Fixed an issue where players could enter certain locations in Vikendi
- Fixed issue where weapon's image is incorrectly displayed when certain parts are equipped
- Issue fixed where glasses where not visible while wearing wool scarf
- Fixed delay in switching weapons
- Fixed some graphical issues like guns behind the back,etc.
- Issues where Air drops digs into the ground before coming back to the ground are fixed
- Fixed an issue where kill feed were not shown properly
- Issues where character doesn't heal besides pressing the key
- Issue where bike's engine does not turn off even when the player leaves the vehicle hence creating disadvantage for the player.
- Issues where character doesn't loot though having free space
- Buildings in Vikendi taking long time to load
- Issues where vehicles sometimes starts flying
- Party member dissapearing from the lobby
- Character stucks or passes through in certain structures in Sanhok,Miramar and Vikendi
- Issues related to the survivor pass: Vikendi
- Character opening doors from behind a wall
- Issues related to vehicle's speed in Vikendi
- Fixed an issue where objects in a certain location on Sanhok were missing
- Issues where bullets won't pass through fences and thin objects in Vikendi
Conclusion
New implimentations and bug fixes are done,Vikendi got a new weather 'Moonlight Weather' and a new SMG 'Bizon'.
New sight 'Canted Sight' is introduced for weapons with secondary scope slot like M416,AWM,M24,SLR,etc.
UI is improved,Issues related to the kill feeds are fixed and new options are introduced in settings.
Various bugs got fixed this time as mentioned above like issues related to Vikendi,Air drops and certain issues related to the graphics,ping drop,healing and doors.
Now you know what is new,now go play and rock on players!
In my opinion this update has brought many good things with it,what do you think? do let me know in the comments.