Polar bears, new scope and updated weapon balance - PUBG patch 22.1 changelog

PUBG Studios has released the PUBG Patch 22.1 Changelog. This time, the developers decided to please the players with new features and capabilities by adding Polar Bears and the Thermal Scope, and also updated the balance of weapons. While the update is already available in the game's test client, the patch will be available on February 15 (PC) and February 23 (console).

New Creature: Polar Bear

A polar bear will be added to the Vikendi map, which will attack players. The predator can be killed, but approaching it, the player can become a target and victim himself. Signs will be scattered on the map in the habitat of dangerous bears, warning of a meeting with a predator.

• Polar bears can be killed
• Polar bears will attack players when approaching them within a certain distance
• Threat warning signs will appear throughout the map
• Bear kills and damage dealt stats will not be reflected in profile view, stats, match history, mastery, or post-match screen

The Return of Moonlight Mode

Also, the Moonlight mode will return to the game, which will be used in matches randomly. However, the mode will only be available on the Vikendi map.

New sight: Thermal Imager 4X

A new 4X Thermal Sight has been added to the game, with which you can track opponents at a long distance in low visibility (in conditions of smoke, darkness and natural obstacles).

• The thermal imager recognizes thermal signatures, which makes it easier to detect hidden enemies
• Thermal cameras are scattered around the map and are only available on Vikendi

Gameplay Changes

Also, the developers have made changes to the balance of weapons, algorithms for the appearance of weapons and vehicles.

Changes in Mk12:

• Damage reduced to 50
• Reduced muzzle velocity to 900 m/s
• Decreased recoil by 6%
• Increased recoil speed by 2%

Weapon Spawn Balance Changes:

• The overall spawn rate of 5.56 and 7.62 caliber weapons (Assault Rifles, Marksman Rifles and Machine Guns only) has been adjusted to spawn in equal proportions and to provide players with a greater choice of primary weapons

Transport change:

• Increased the size of "Winter"
• Removed models of UAZ, "Mirado" and a pickup truck with an open roof
• Dacia and UAZ now appear on the Taego map
• Added luggage racks for Dacia and UAZ with a capacity of 250

New Ranked Season

The leaderboards will be reset after the maintenance of the main server. You can find out the final rank in the previous season on the statistics page.

Season 21 reward table

The full list of changes in patch 22.1 can be found on the official update page.