PUBG patch 39.1 is out for update 1.006 and this includes the new frozen version of the Erangel map. The weather will affect some gameplay elements.

Aside from the winter-themed map, players can also expect balance changes for some of the guns. Read on for the patch notes for PUBG below.

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PUBG Update 1.006 Includes the Erangel Subzero Map

Erangel: Subzero

…Everything began with a twisted ambition to turn the Battlegrounds into something far more unforgiving.

During a clandestine experiment, a catastrophic failure sent multiple Tythonic Satellites crashing down onto Erangel. The impact ruptured the Satellites and released cryogenic gas, which soon spread across the island. The Blue Zone was not spared from its influence, and Erangel’s climate began to warp under the growing chill. The crash sites froze over, and the island soon found itself gripped by sudden, severe changes in weather.

Now, you must fight to survive in Erangel’s frigid and treacherous landscape—and remember that this marks only the beginning of a long and unforgiving winter..

Area Modifications

Several areas across Erangel have changed following Satellite crashes.

Stalber

Stalber, where magnetic field experiments were being conducted, has frozen over due to the cryogenic gas leaking from the crashed Satellite.

Shelter

Shelter, once a hidden storage site for the Tythonic Satellites, now stands among the places where those Satellites have crashed back to earth. Rumor has it some of them hold valuable loot.

Sosnovka Military Base & Boatyard

These two areas have also undergone drastic changes.

Other Areas

• The bridge leading to Sosnovka Military Base has partially collapsed following a Satellite crash.

• The southwestern plain of Erangel has also seen major changes.

• Wreckage from crashed Satellites can be found in certain areas.

• Several rivers have frozen over due to the sharp drop in temperature.

• Snow piling up across Erangel has also altered parts of the terrain.

Blue Zone

※ The following changes apply to all modes except Team Deathmatch.

• A freezing effect has been added.

  • The damage, speed, and radius of the Blue Zone remain unchanged.

  • New visual and sound effects have been added, varying by the level of Blue Zone damage.

  • The freezing effect is not blocked by the Jammer Pack.

• The above changes also apply to both the BZ Grenade and the BZ Grenade Launcher.

BZ Grenade

• A freezing effect has been added to the Blue Zone sphere generated upon throwing.

  • This effect functions the same way as that of the Blue Zone.

New Weapon: BZ Grenade Launcher

Introducing a single-shot, break-open launcher found only in Erangel: Subzero. Use the BZ Grenade Launcher to pressure enemies or block their vision!

• Inventory slot: Secondary Weapons

• Ammo: 40mm BZ Grenade

  • Ammo weight: 20

  • When attached to a surface such as an object, the ground, wall, or roof, a Blue Zone sphere with a 7.5 m radius is created after a short delay.

    • The sphere is less powerful than the one created by the BZ Grenade, dealing 8 damage per second.

    • A warning sound plays before the sphere is generated.

  • Does not activate when landing on water.

  • 2-3 rounds spawn together with the BZ Grenade Launcher.

• Spawns in the World, Secret Rooms, and from Satellites.

Weather

Experience completely different weather conditions caused by the climate change.

• A faint chill can be felt in the air, though the skies remain clear for now.

• Applies to Arcade only.

• Snowflakes begin to fall, gradually covering the ground.

• With the Dynamic Weather feature enabled, changing winter conditions unfold across the Battlegrounds.

• Applies to Normal Match, Ranked, and Custom Match.

Spawn Changes

• The Vikendi Ghillie Suit now spawns in Secret Rooms, Care Packages, and special airdrops.

• The world spawn rate of the M79 has been increased.

• The world spawn rates of the P1911, P92, and R1895 have been slightly reduced.

Map

• The World Map and Minimap have been updated in alignment with the above changes.

Miscellaneous

• Due to the aftermath of the Satellite crash, the Red Zone has been disabled.

• The rivers and sea have frozen, temporarily suspending ferry operations.

• Airplanes operating over Erangel have received visual changes.

• When parachuting, visibility may be reduced due to changing weather conditions.

<Dev’s comment>

Update 39.1 brings a harsh winter to Erangel, PUBG’s most iconic battleground. The Blue Zone, now carrying a freezing effect, along with frozen rivers and terrain and shifting weather conditions, all demand quick decision-making and constant adaptation from players. Crossing frozen water to open new routes or engaging in firefights around snow-covered positions will introduce combat situations that feel entirely new. The new BZ Grenade Launcher also adds fresh tactical possibilities, allowing players to adapt their approach depending on the flow of battle. This update is more than a simple environmental change. It is designed to add tactical tension and bring variety to travel routes, key positions, and overall survival strategy across Erangel.

Erangel’s winter will only grow harsher as time goes on, and we hope you meet the challenge and forge your own path to victory in Erangel: Subzero.

Gunplay

VSS

• Vertical recoil increased by approximately 10%.

• Horizontal recoil increased by approximately 5%.

• The firing sound is now louder and can be heard from farther away.

SLR

• Vertical recoil decreased by approximately 5%.

• Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 5%.

SKS

• Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 10%.

• Muzzle velocity drop over distance has been reduced.

AUG

• Horizontal recoil increased by approximately 4%.

M416

• Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 5%.

Dev’s comment: This update includes several balance adjustments across multiple weapons. First, the VSS has received recoil tuning to make sustained fire more challenging, addressing its exceptionally high usage and win rates. We’ve also adjusted its sound design based on player feedback, while retaining its naturally quieter profile to preserve the weapon’s identity. For the SLR and SKS, both weapons showed low usage and win rates, so the SLR’s recoil has been eased to improve handling, and the SKS has been adjusted with recoil and muzzle-velocity improvements to enhance overall performance. Lastly, horizontal recoil has been adjusted for the AUG and M416 to reduce the performance gap between ARs. We hope these changes make gunplay feel more balanced and enjoyable.

Collaboration: BALENCIAGA

※ The PUBG | BALENCIAGA collaboration world features are available until the next update.

World

• BALENCIAGA showrooms have been added to hidden locations across Erangel. Visit these exclusive spots for a unique and stylish experience!

• Care Packages across various maps have been decorated with the collaboration theme.

Gameplay

Bot Refinement

• Bot difficulty has been slightly reduced.

• Bot movement has been improved to make their pathing look more natural on certain terrains.

(PC) UGC Alpha

The fan-favorite UGC Alpha is finally returning as a permanent feature!

UGC Alpha, where players can create and enjoy a variety of custom modes, is now back in Custom Match. With Update 39.1, the following new content has been added.

• Buildings and Destructible Objects

• 7 New Devices

  • Smoke Device

  • Light Device

  • AI Player Spawn Device

  • AI Navigation Device

  • HUD Control Device

  • Vending Machine Device

  • Blue Chip Tower Device

• Items and Gear

  • Ghillie Suit

  • EMT Gear

  • All-In-One Repair Kit

  • Tactical Pack

  • Self-AED

• 2 New Events for the Vehicle Spawn Device

• New Sample Mode: Defense Mode

  • Supports up to four players.

  • Earn points by eliminating AI enemies.

  • Your weapon changes up to three times based on your accumulated points.

Ranked

Season 39

• Due to recent matchmaking improvements aimed at ensuring a fair competitive environment, matchmaking may take longer than before.

• Ranked weapon skins for the FAMAS have been added as Tier Rewards (permanent) for Season 39.

• The leaderboard will reset after the live server maintenance.

• Check out your final Tier from the previous season through your Career page.

Season 38 Rewards

Below are the rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous Ranked season.

• The Ranked Parachute skins, weapon skins, and Medals are permanent rewards. The rest of the obtainable rewards are available for use during a single Ranked season.

• Rewards can be found on your Inventory/Edit Profile page once Season 39 starts.

• Once Season 39 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, every reward but the Parachute, weapon skin, and Medal will be withdrawn.

Arcade

Team Deathmatch

※ The following updates apply to Custom Match as well.

• Map selection probabilities have been readjusted.

• Care Packages now feature a loadout exclusive to Team Deathmatch.

• All Spawn Kits now come with Lv.2 gear.

Intense Battle Royale

※ The following updates apply to Custom Match as well.

• The Recall system has been added.

• A Pan is now provided as default equipment.

• The Emergency Cover Flare is now obtainable from Supply Drops.

Dev’s comment: This update brings several changes to Team Deathmatch and Intense Battle Royale. For Team Deathmatch, Care Package items have been adjusted to better fit the mode, and Spawn Kits have been updated to reflect gameplay balance changes. For Intense Battle Royale, we’ve added the Recall system and the Emergency Cover Flare to offer players a second chance and expand cover options. We hope these changes broaden your strategic choices and create more varied combat experiences.

Casual Mode

• The daily play limit has been changed from 3 matches to 60 minutes.

  • Matchmaking availability is determined based on the party member with the least remaining daily play time.

  • When playing in Duo or Squad mode, spectating time also counts toward the total play time.

  • Once a match has started, you can continue playing until it ends, regardless of your remaining time.

Dev’s comment: This update brings an improvement many players have been asking for. Previously, the 3-match daily limit made it difficult to fully enjoy Casual Mode on days when luck wasn’t on your side. By changing the daily limit to 60 minutes, we hope this allows you to enjoy Casual Mode to the fullest.

Workshop

New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.

• 2025 Valentine’s Day

Special Crafting

Introducing new collaboration skins – craftable only through Special Crafting at the Workshop! Check out the full details on the upcoming PUBG | BALENCIAGA collaboration announcement.

Special Crafting Closing Date (UTC)

※ The Special Crafting – BALENCIAGA Crafting tab will be accessible only until the following dates. Make sure to use up your Tokens before the closing date!

• PC

  • January 12, 2026, 00:00

• Console

  • January 20, 2026, 00:00

Survivor Pass

System Update

The Survivor Pass rewards have been adjusted with Update 39.1.

• A 50% BP Boost has been added as a Premium Pass reward, while the previous three BP Boost rewards have been removed.

• Contraband Coupons and some Key rewards have been replaced with BP.

A brand new Survivor Pass is prepared for Update 39.1. Read more details on the December Store Update announcement!

Career

• The stats displayed in the Normal and Ranked tabs on the Career – Stats page have been aligned.

  • Avg Survived Time, Total Headshot Kills, and Total Revives are now displayed in Ranked stats as well.

  • The Last 10 Matches information has also been added to Normal Match stats.

• The stat previously shown as Kill/Death Ratio (K/D) or KDA has been replaced with Avg Kills.

  • This change is reflected in Career, Profile, and the Leaderboard.

• The Headshot Kills stat has been renamed to Total Headshot Kills.

UX/UI

• The layout of the single-item preview screen has been improved.

• (PC) The View Probabilities function has been changed from F key input to an on-screen button click.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue where, in Observer Mode, the camera did not automatically switch to the killer after the spectated player was killed.

• Fixed an issue where players could move outside the Play Area without taking damage on the Boatyard map in Team Deathmatch.

• (PC) Fixed an issue where AR crosshairs displayed abnormally in certain situations.

• (PC) Fixed an issue where prone players were momentarily displayed as floating in midair.

World

• Fixed an issue where a removed structure on the Rondo map still appeared on the World Map and Minimap.

• Fixed an issue where BR Coin icons appeared next to attachments in the Inventory when playing Ranked on the Rondo map.

• Fixed an issue where wooden doors on the Sanhok map were not destroyed by Molotov Cocktails or Gas Can explosions.

• Fixed an issue where, at a certain location on the Sanhok map, players could see through part of a roof in FPP.

• Fixed an issue where, in certain situations, players could not pass through a destroyed doorway on the Sanhok map.

UX/UI

• Fixed an issue where the brightness of a specific area in the Customize – Weapons – Charms tab displayed abnormally.

• Fixed a typo in the description of the “Berserker” medal in the Spanish language settings.

• Fixed an issue where the bottom part of the mission list was cut off on the End of Match screen under specific conditions.

• (PC) Fixed an issue where the team logo UI for the multi-kill effect displayed abnormally in Observer Mode.

• (PC) Fixed an issue where no sound played when clicking the Save button after changing outfits in the Customize – Character – Wardrobe tab.

• (PC) Fixed the misalignment of text in the anti-cheat warning popup that appears when launching another game while running PUBG.

• (PC) Fixed an issue where custom resolution values set in the Steam launch options were not being applied.

• (Console) Fixed an issue on Xbox where the Starter Package appeared as available for purchase on the Store – Add-ons page even after it had already been purchased.

• (Console) Fixed an issue where text displayed abnormally on the Store – Add-ons page in the Arabic language settings on PlayStation.

• (Console) Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the focus and scroll position in the Customize menu did not align.

• (Console) Fixed a translation error in a Ranked Tier name in the Portuguese (Brazil) language settings.

• (Console) Fixed an issue where the “Reticle Type – Canted Sight” option remained visible in the Settings – Gameplay – Function tab on PlayStation.

Items & Skins

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

• Fixed an issue where the calves became transparent when wearing certain boots and outfits together.

• Fixed an issue where an additional spray animation played after using a spray.

• Fixed an issue where the ankles became transparent when the female character wore the Moon Seeker Boots with certain pants.

• Fixed an issue where the leg became transparent when wearing the “Smoke Stalker Shorts with Ripped Leggings” together with the “Pearl Studded Stockings and Shoes.”

• (PC) Fixed an issue where, under specific conditions, Dorian-exclusive Contender emotes could be used by other characters.

MP1st will be sure to update our readers when the next PUBG patch is launched. For more shooting game coverage, check out the latest Battlefield 6 update.

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