Revolutionizing PUBG: Explosive Update 29.1 Introduces Destructible Terrain and Combat Pickaxe!

Before its official release on PC and consoles, the team at PUBG Studios has shared an in-depth look at the upcoming 29.1 update for PUBG, including comprehensive patch notes. This update promises exciting new features like breakable environments, the introduction of a pickaxe as a weapon, and more enhancements aimed at improving the gaming experience.

PUBG 29.1 Update Overview:

New Location: Rondo

Exclusive to Rondo, this update introduces several key features:

Breakable Environments

• A groundbreaking feature that allows players to demolish certain terrains to craft makeshift cover during open-field combat.
• This destructibility applies to various non-metallic surfaces but excludes materials like concrete and stone.
• A range of tools and weapons, including the new pickaxe, explosives, and vehicle impacts, can cause terrain damage, with a maximum depth of 1.3 meters. This also affects items and objects within the destruction radius, with some being converted to pickup items.

Pickaxe: A New Melee Weapon

• This new addition to the melee arsenal is not just for show; it's practical for terrain destruction.
• It has a damage rating of 60 and fits in the melee weapon slot, found as world spawns.

EMP Zone Adjustments

• These zones will appear less frequently and not after the second phase of the game, with increased warning times and reduced sound effects upon their creation.

Emergency Cover Flare Changes

• The number of airdrops per flare has been reduced for a more balanced experience.

In-Game Challenges Update

• Based on feedback, certain challenges have been adjusted or removed to better align with the gameplay, and new ones have been introduced.

Terrain and Environmental Enhancements

• Several areas within Rondo have been modified to facilitate more dynamic engagements and to address difficulty spikes.

Gunplay Modifications

• Updates to the SCAR-L, AKM, Panzerfaust, and Mk12 weapons have been made to refine their effectiveness and usage.

Ducati Collaboration

• Special Ducati vehicle skins and a unique Ducati container accessible only to skin owners, enhancing the PUBG experience with a touch of speed and elegance.

Additional Updates:

• Ranked Season 29 brings Rondo into the map rotation and introduces specific items as world spawns.
• The Survivor Pass has seen a UI overhaul for a smoother experience, alongside adjustments to reward structures.
• A new Special Crafting feature allows for the creation of unique vehicle skins, including a time-limited Ducati crafting option.
• Performance stability has been enhanced, especially in high-player-density situations.
• Several bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements, including adjustments to bot behavior, item and skin fixes, and environmental corrections.

These updates promise to enrich the PUBG gameplay with new strategies, more balanced combat, and a visually enhanced gaming environment. Whether it's taking advantage of the new destructible terrain, mastering the pickaxe, or exploring the changes to the EMP zone, players have plenty to look forward to in the 29.1 update.