PUBG Update 38.1 Brings Vehicle Reworks, Destructible Terrain, and Skibidi Toilet Mode

PUBG Corporation will deploy Update 38.1 for PUBG: Battlegrounds on October 15, introducing a large rework to vehicles, destructible terrain for Miramar, gunplay balance updates, and new seasonal content.

KRAFTON has confirmed that PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 38.1 will go live tomorrow, October 15, bringing wide-ranging gameplay changes, system improvements, and a crossover event to the live servers. The patch will roll out between 00:00 and 08:30 UTC, with Steam automatically downloading the update once available.

The latest patch introduces extensive vehicle updates, new destructible terrain mechanics on Miramar, and multiple weapon adjustments aimed at balancing close-quarters combat. Alongside those changes, the patch includes new Ranked Season rewards, updates to Recall and Observer systems, and the announcement of a limited-time Skibidi Toilet Arcade event.

Update 38.1 also adds a new Multi-Pass system, expands the Contender customization feature, improves user interface elements, and resolves numerous bugs affecting performance, collisions, and skins across all maps.

“Across the vast Battlegrounds, vehicles serve as more than just a means of transportation—they are vital strategic elements that can shape the outcome of survival and combat,” — PUBG Development Team

The development team described the update as a fundamental step in improving fairness, particularly around vehicle gameplay and visibility.

Season 38 Ranked Rewards Table

These rewards include permanent Ranked weapon skins for the P90, Parachute cosmetics, and new tier-exclusive medals.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Patch 38.1 Release Notes

Gameplay

Vehicles & Special Vehicle Skins Update 38.1 brings broad adjustments to vehicles and Special Vehicle skins.

• A similar level of window tint has been applied to the front and rear windows of base vehicles, matching those of Special Vehicle skins.
• The driving experience has been improved for the following vehicles and Special Vehicle skins: Dacia, Mirado, Coupe RB, “The Good Ol’ Days (Black)” Sedan, “The Good Ol’ Days (White)” Sedan.
• When equipping Special Vehicle skins:
• All vehicle windows can now be penetrated by bullets, regardless of skin type.
• All vehicles now share the same wide, consistent penetrable area at the rear, regardless of design.

<Dev’s comment> Across the vast Battlegrounds, vehicles serve as more than just a means of transportation—they are vital strategic elements that can shape the outcome of survival and combat. The PUBG development team has always valued the unique experiences and tactical depth that vehicles bring to the game... (Full developer commentary preserved in source)



Recall System

• The registration time at the Blue Chip Tower now scales with the number of Blue Chips.
• Each additional Chip adds 5 seconds.
• Information regarding players returning to the Battleground is now provided through system messages and the Match Log.
• On 8×8 km maps, the Recall flight will appear one fewer time and will no longer appear from Phase 6 onwards.



UX/UI

• The countdown message for the Recall flight has been removed from spectator view.
• Recall-related system messages now follow the same format as regular system messages.
• Adjustments made to recall-related UI messages for consistency.

<Dev’s comment> Since the Recall system was introduced to Ranked and Esports, it has given eliminated players a second chance... (Comment retained)

Gunplay



SMGs

• Hip fire accuracy reduced by ~57% for all SMGs except P90.
• Sustained fire accuracy reduced by ~51.5%.
• P90 hip fire accuracy reduced by ~28.5%.
• MP5K damage reduced from 34 → 32.

Panzerfaust

• Sprinting, jumping, and vaulting are now unavailable when wielding.
• Damage to players inside vehicles reduced by 20%.
• Sight deployment sound made louder and audible from farther away.
• Trunk weight increased from 100 → 130.

<Dev’s comment> With Update 38.1, we’re applying a series of adjustments to SMGs and the Panzerfaust... (Comment retained)



World

• Destructible Terrain feature added to Miramar.
• Frag Grenade, Mortar, Panzerfaust, C4, Pickaxe, and vehicle explosions can now destroy terrain.
• Feature not available in Ranked or Custom – Esports modes.
• The Pickaxe item has been added.
• G-DRAGON decorations have been removed from all maps.

<Dev’s comment> The Destructible Terrain feature that was first introduced on Rondo through Update 29.1 is now available on Miramar... (Comment retained)

Ranked Season 38

• Minimum performance expectations for each Tier have been slightly lowered.
• Ranked weapon skins for the P90 added as Tier rewards.
• Vehicle Camo Netting introduced (also applies to Custom Match – Esports).
• Maximum division gap for premade Ranked parties increased from 10 → 12.

Season 37 Rewards (See Rewards Table above.)



Arcade: PUBG x Skibidi Toilet

• New crossover mode featuring Skibidi Toilet enemies in Miramar.
• Event Duration: PC: October 22 – November 5 (UTC)/ Console: October 30 – November 13 (UTC)

Custom Match

• Added “Destructible Terrain” option for Miramar.
• UGC Alpha mode removed.

Observer Mode

• Added new PC features: Match Ranking display, Player Search (Ctrl+F), and Switch to Killer Camera.
• Improved Killfeed visibility and duration.
• Camera now auto-switches to killer after a short delay when spectated player dies.
• Added minimap focus controls and improved smooth free camera usability.



Workshop & Contender System

• Added new Contender: Dorian.
• Contenders now have unique body types and appearance traits.
• Hitboxes remain identical to default characters.
• Contender Room replaces previous tab for viewing and upgrading Contenders.
• Added new Contender crafting items and Workshop updates.

Pass System

• New Multi-Pass system allows up to three concurrent Passes.
• Includes the new Survivor Pass: Let It Snow and Event Pass: Skibidi Toilet.
• Event Pass XP earned via missions and survival time.

Mastery & UI

• Eight new Combat, Survival, and Battle Royale medals added.
• Door interactions updated for consistency.
• Unified Ranked season display UI across menus.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed multiple issues involving floating characters, UI glitches, disappearing items, and misaligned textures.
• Fixed specific map bugs on Miramar, Sanhok, Karakin, and Taego.
• Fixed weapon and skin rendering issues including M416, Beryl M762, and cosmetic clipping with multiple outfits.Update 38.1 introduces one of the most comprehensive vehicle and world updates in recent PUBG history, emphasizing balance and parity across gameplay systems. Ranked Season 38 begins alongside this patch, while players can look forward to the limited-time Skibidi Toilet event starting October 22 on PC and October 30 on console.