Players can finally claim the ultimate bragging right in their squad with KRAFTON Inc.’s latest 17.2 update in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, which is now available on PC and consoles. Update 17.2 marks the grand opening of the 1v1 Arena in Training Mode, where players can challenge each other to 1v1 duels. Additionally, 17.2 brings updates to the Spotter Scope, as well as balance changes for 5.56 Designated Marksman Rifles (DMR) and the Mortar.
Full patch notes can be found HERE, along with the recent patch report video HERE. For assets, please visit our press site. Details around each new feature, are listed below:
- 1v1 Arena in Training Mode: The 1v1 Arena is now available in Training Mode to welcome all types of combat practice in a suspenseful 1v1 setting. Players can go through 1v1 rounds with an opposing player or spectate intense battles and finally claim who is the best in the squad.
- Spotter Scope Update: The previous Patch Notes hinted some big and small changes were coming soon for the Spotter Scope. The Spotter Scope and its automatic features of marking and following enemies continued to show overly strong performance, causing more stress than enjoyable experiences to our players. Therefore, the enemy detection range has been reduced from 1000m to 600m and the white passive marker will not appear automatically in ADS mode. Please visit the patch notes to see the full breakdown of changes made to the Spotter Scope.
- Weapon Balancing: Update 17.2 introduces changes to the 5.56mm DMRs - specifically the MK12 and the Mini14. Following the damage-related update, players found it challenging to handle the MK12 so its recoil recovery value has been improved to come in line with the Mini14’s stability. The Mini14’s damage has also been increased from 47 to 48. Following the release of the Taego-only Mortar weapon, the team has collected valuable player feedback and decided to implement changes to unlock its true potential. The Mortar can now be deployed on any terrain, except when the deploy angle is not secured or on water. The weapon will also be available on all maps, except Haven, in Normal matches and will take up the inventory slot.
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Thanks,
The KRAFTON team at Premier
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About KRAFTON, Inc.
KRAFTON, Inc. is a collective of independent game development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging entertainment experiences for gamers across the world. The company consists of PUBG Studios, Bluehole Studio, Striking Distance Studios, RisingWings, Dreamotion, and Unknown Worlds, each with its own unique expertise.
KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, NEW STATE MOBILE, The Callisto Protocol, TERA, and ELYON. As a technology-driven company that boasts world-class capabilities, KRAFTON seeks to expand its areas of business beyond games to multimedia entertainment and deep learning. For more information about KRAFTON, please visit https://www.krafton.com/en.